Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) vs. HP ProBook x360 (435 G8 Notebook)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) and HP ProBook x360 (435 G8 Notebook). 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

HP ProBook x360 (435 G8 Notebook) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook x360 (435 G8 Notebook) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

360-degree flexible hinge

touchscreen display

solid build quality

good battery life

fast charging support

average color accuracy

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) and HP ProBook x360 (435 G8 Notebook)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) vs. HP ProBook x360 (435 G8 Notebook) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP ProBook x360 (435 G8 Notebook)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 23 cm x 1.69 cm 30.85 cm x 22.295 cm x 1.795 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.45 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pure silver Pike silver aluminium
DISPLAY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP ProBook x360 (435 G8 Notebook)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Corning Gorilla glass, glare, CineCrystal, 30 ms response rate BrightView, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare, Corning Gorilla glass 5
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP ProBook x360 (435 G8 Notebook)
CPU AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 5450U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP ProBook x360 (435 G8 Notebook)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP ProBook x360 (435 G8 Notebook)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP ProBook x360 (435 G8 Notebook)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP ProBook x360 (435 G8 Notebook)
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 PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Features MU-MIMO Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP ProBook x360 (435 G8 Notebook)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 17 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP ProBook x360 (435 G8 Notebook)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP ProBook x360 (435 G8 Notebook)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, DuraKeys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP ProBook x360 (435 G8 Notebook)
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 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP ProBook x360 (435 G8 Notebook)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP ProBook x360 (435 G8 Notebook)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Acer Active Stylus HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Setup Password, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, HP Secure Erase, MIL-STD-810H tested, OS Corporate-Ready optimisation
Compliant Standards - CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, EAC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, AUS/NZ
SAR Value 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number R1KX -
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