Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) and Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga. 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 X380 Yoga Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touch screen

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

heavier than competitors

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

moderate storage options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) and Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga
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72 % - Display
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 23 cm x 1.69 cm 31.35 cm x 22.22 cm x 1.82 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.43 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Carbon fibre
Colour Pure silver -
DISPLAY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3" - IPS
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 300 cd/m²
Features Glare, CineCrystal, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-reflective, anti-smudge
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3250U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8350U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - Samsung 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - CX11771
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Qualcomm QCNFA344A - M.2 Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 13.6 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt)
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSDXC UHS)
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ThinkPad Pen Pro
Integrated Options Accelerometer Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, 3-axis magnetometer, 3-axis accelerometer
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini 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, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
SAR Value 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number R1B3 -
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