Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) vs. ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) and ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight design

affordable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

modest processor speed

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

lightweight and portable

responsive touchscreen

solid build quality

affordable price

average battery life

modest performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) and ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) vs. ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 23 cm x 1.69 cm 32.7 cm x 22.475 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Plastic
Colour Pure silver Grey star
DISPLAY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Glare, CineCrystal, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3250U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - Samsung 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - VGA
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology ASUS SonicMaster Premium, ASUS AudioWizard
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Qualcomm QCNFA344A - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 10 hours
Web browsing: up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt)
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard)
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer -
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MU-MIMO technology System password, hard drive password
SAR Value 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head) 0.382 W/kg (body), 0.382 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number R1B3 -
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