Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) vs. ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) and ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

solid build quality

responsive touch display

decent battery life

affordable price

average processor performance

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

dim screen brightness

ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution touchscreen

powerful gaming performance

lightweight and portable

versatile convertible design

robust build quality

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) and ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) vs. ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.5 cm x 23 cm x 2.08 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.19 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 45.7 cm x 28.8 cm x 6.5 cm / 2.26 g -
Weight 1.7 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Steel grey Off black
DISPLAY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 1100 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Glare, CineCrystal, 25 ms response rate WideView, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Pantone Validated, Corning Gorilla glass DXC, GF2 multi-touch
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache L2 - 4 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Speakers, microphone Four speakers, 3-microphone array
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A
INPUT Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI)
Interfaces USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
ROG XG Mobile Interface/USB-C 3.2 Gen 2/DisplayPort 1.4
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1 (switch)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VI)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Built-in 3 cooling fans, integrated dust filters, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, BIOS protection, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, ROG Nebula Display, 0dB Ambient Cooling
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 332T -
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