Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) and Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM). 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) and Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 23 cm x 1.69 cm 30 cm x 21 cm x 2.25 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.54 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre
Colour Pure silver Black
DISPLAY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 11.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Corning Gorilla glass, glare, CineCrystal, 30 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM)
CPU AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz Intel Celeron N4100 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 128 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p (front)
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Qualcomm QCNFA344A - M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111GUS-CG
Features MU-MIMO -
BATTERY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Volume control, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM)
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
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Acer Active Stylus Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head) 0.855 W/kg (body), 0.855 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 R1KX -
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