Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) vs. ASUS ZenBook Flip 14 (UX461FN)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) and ASUS ZenBook Flip 14 (UX461FN). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 ZenBook Flip 14 (UX461FN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Flip 14 (UX461FN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

responsive touch screen

compact and lightweight

solid build quality

decent battery life

average graphics performance

limited port selection

noisy under load

pricey for specs

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) and ASUS ZenBook Flip 14 (UX461FN)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
78 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) vs. ASUS ZenBook Flip 14 (UX461FN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) ASUS ZenBook Flip 14 (UX461FN)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 23 cm x 1.69 cm 32.7 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.39 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pure silver Slate grey & spin (LCD cover), slate grey & blasted sand (top)
DISPLAY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) ASUS ZenBook Flip 14 (UX461FN)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
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 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Windows Ink Capability - Yes
Features Corning Gorilla glass, glare, CineCrystal, 30 ms response rate Glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) ASUS ZenBook Flip 14 (UX461FN)
CPU AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) ASUS ZenBook Flip 14 (UX461FN)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
STORAGE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) ASUS ZenBook Flip 14 (UX461FN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) ASUS ZenBook Flip 14 (UX461FN)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce MX150 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) ASUS ZenBook Flip 14 (UX461FN)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Qualcomm QCNFA344A - M.2 Card -
Features MU-MIMO -
BATTERY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) ASUS ZenBook Flip 14 (UX461FN)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) ASUS ZenBook Flip 14 (UX461FN)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) ASUS ZenBook Flip 14 (UX461FN)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, touchpad, stylus
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) ASUS ZenBook Flip 14 (UX461FN)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) ASUS ZenBook Flip 14 (UX461FN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included - ASUS Splendid, ASUS WebStorage Sync Agent, McAfee Internet Security (Trial), ASUS Finger Print, ASUS Smart Gesture
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) ASUS ZenBook Flip 14 (UX461FN)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Acer Active Stylus Stylus, power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Compliant Standards - BSMI, CCC, FCC
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 E1039T
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