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 C930-13IKB (81C4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB (81C4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

rotating soundbar speakers

responsive touchscreen display

solid build quality

attractive design

good battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

moderate storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) and Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB (81C4)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
70 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) vs. Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB (81C4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB (81C4)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 23 cm x 1.69 cm 32.2 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum
Colour Pure silver Mica
DISPLAY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB (81C4)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.9" - 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
Colour Gamut - 72%
Windows Ink Capability - Yes
Features Glare, CineCrystal, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Glossy, capacitive touch screen
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB (81C4)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3250U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 3.4 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 Yoga C930-13IKB (81C4)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB (81C4)
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)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB (81C4)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
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 Four speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB (81C4)
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 M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB (81C4)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB (81C4)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB (81C4)
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
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB (81C4)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt)
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB (81C4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB (81C4)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen
Integrated Options Accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor
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
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 - pick-up and return
Model Number R1B3 -
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