Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) vs. Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) and Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML). 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 900S-12ISK (80ML) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

high-resolution display

innovative hinge design

solid battery life

responsive touch screen

limited port selection

moderate processing power

higher price point

no dedicated graphics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) and Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) vs. Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 23 cm x 1.69 cm 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm x 1.28 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 999 g
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum, carbon fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Pure silver Champagne gold
DISPLAY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 12.5" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
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 Glossy
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3250U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core m5 (6th Gen) 6Y54 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed - 1600 MHz
STORAGE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel HD Graphics 515
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Qualcomm QCNFA344A - M.2 Card Broadcom BCM4350 - M.2 Card
BATTERY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 53 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 10.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 40 Watt, 20 V, 2 A
INPUT Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt)
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
USB 2.0 (DC-In combo)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer Ambient light sensor, G-sensor
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MU-MIMO technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, digital compass, 1 USB 3.0 with Video-out
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number R1B3 -
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