Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) vs. ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) and ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight and portable

decent battery life

affordable price

moderate processor speed

limited storage capacity

average build quality

no backlit keyboard

ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

powerful AMD processor

compact and lightweight

high-resolution touchscreen

supports external GPU

average battery life

limited storage capacity

high price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) and ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) vs. ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 23 cm x 1.69 cm 29.9 cm x 22.2 cm x 1.58 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pure silver Off black
DISPLAY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.4"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 75% Adobe RGB
Features Corning Gorilla glass, glare, CineCrystal, 30 ms response rate Adaptive-Sync technology, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE)
CPU AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, 3-microphone array
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Qualcomm QCNFA344A - M.2 Card -
Features MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 62 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A
INPUT Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
External PCI Express
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301RE)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Acer Active Stylus USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - System password
SAR Value 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number R1KX LJ096W
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