Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) vs. HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook

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HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook
HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) and HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook. 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

HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

vivid touchscreen display

strong security features

fast intel processor

high price point

limited port variety

moderate storage capacity

average graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) and HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) vs. HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 23 cm x 1.69 cm 30.43 cm x 19.75 cm x 1.61 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 990 g
Case Material Anodised aluminium Magnesium alloy
Colour Pure silver Galaxy blue
DISPLAY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Glare, CineCrystal, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) BrightView eDP +PSR, Low Power, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3250U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 4266 MHz
Rated Speed - 4266 MHz
STORAGE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features - IR camera, HP Sure Shutter
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Qualcomm QCNFA344A - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 16.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Modernized Keyboard
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, glass clickpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt)
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Wireless Button Driver, HP Client Catalog, HP Driver Packs, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Image Assistant, HP System Software Manager, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP WorkWell, HP Client Management Script Library, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HSA Fusion for Commercial, HSA Telemetry for Commercial, HP Noise Cancellation Software, Tile
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 65 Watt nPFC Slim USB-C AC Adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer Tile module, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, hall sensor, gyroscope
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), padlock loop
Features MU-MIMO technology HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP Client Security Manager Gen 6, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Client Security Manager Gen 7, HP BIOSphere Gen 6
Compliant Standards - Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen
SAR Value 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Model Number R1B3 -
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