Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG). 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

Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

sharp full-hd display

solid build quality

responsive touch screen

good keyboard comfort

average battery life

limited port selection

moderate graphics performance

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG)
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.5 cm x 23 cm x 2.08 cm 32 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.69 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 45.7 cm x 28.8 cm x 6.5 cm / 2.26 g -
Weight 1.7 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Steel grey Dual tone mineral grey
DISPLAY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology 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 200 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Glare, CineCrystal, 25 ms response rate Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, anti-glare, Direct Bonding technology, anti-fingerprint, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, one glass metal mesh (OGM), Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache L2 - 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 15.8 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 15.8 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - German
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-52) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, ThinkBook Yoga Integrated Smart Pen
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano 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-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
Model Number 332T -
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