Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8)
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8). 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

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard comfort

strong security features

good battery life

limited graphics performance

dim display brightness

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 23 cm x 1.69 cm 30.5 cm x 21.39 cm x 1.54 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pure silver Black
DISPLAY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Features Glare, CineCrystal, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8)
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 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy, Human Presence Detection
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8)
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
BATTERY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 52.8 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 10.3 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt)
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Integrated Options Accelerometer -
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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)
Features MU-MIMO technology Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, NVMe password
SAR Value 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head) -
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number R1B3 -
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