Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) vs. Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) and Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940). 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 C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

vibrant 4k display

innovative garaged stylus

strong performance

good battery life

pricey for base model

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) and Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) vs. Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 23 cm x 1.69 cm 32.03 cm x 21.56 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum
Colour Pure silver Iron grey | Mica
DISPLAY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940)
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, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3250U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G4 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 3.7 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 C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed - 3733 MHz
Rated Speed - 3733 MHz
STORAGE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940)
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 C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
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 C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940)
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 M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 17.8 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940)
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 C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940)
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 C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940)
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 Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940)
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 C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen
Integrated Options Accelerometer Accelerometer
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MU-MIMO technology Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body), 1.23 W/kg (limb)
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 14IIL 81Q9
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