Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen). 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

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

bright HDR display

higher price point

limited graphics performance

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 23 cm x 1.69 cm 33.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.705 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Carbon fibre, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Pure silver Black
DISPLAY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)
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 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features Corning Gorilla glass, glare, CineCrystal, 30 ms response rate Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)
CPU AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8650U / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 512 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Qualcomm QCNFA344A - M.2 Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Features MU-MIMO Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 54 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 15.4 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Wave Keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)
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 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Acer Active Stylus Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head) 1.372 W/kg (body), 1.372 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number R1KX -
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