Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) vs. Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) and Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE). 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 Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative 5g connectivity

lightweight and portable

long battery life

touchscreen versatility

fanless, silent operation

limited storage capacity

average display quality

higher price point

fewer ports available

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) and Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
84 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) vs. Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 23 cm x 1.69 cm 32.14 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.47 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Pure silver Iron grey
DISPLAY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - 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 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Glare, CineCrystal, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Glossy, One Glass Solution, scratch-resistant, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3250U / 2.6 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Kryo 495
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 2.84 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 1866 MHz
STORAGE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - Samsung 512 GB SSD - UFS 3.0
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Qualcomm Adreno 680
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Qualcomm QCNFA344A - M.2 Card Qualcomm WCN3998
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 5G
Controller - Foxconn T99W175
BATTERY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 24 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt)
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Pen
Integrated Options Accelerometer Accelerometer
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MU-MIMO technology Administrator password, Rapid Charge Express, Airplane mode switch
Navigation Receiver - GPS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number R1B3 -
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