Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)
Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) and Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ). 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 (SP314-53N) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

responsive touch display

includes active stylus

solid build quality

decent battery life

average processor performance

dim screen brightness

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

strong security features

good battery life

heavier than competitors

limited storage capacity

modest graphics performance

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) and Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33 cm x 24.05 cm x 2.032 cm 31.35 cm x 22.22 cm x 1.82 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.43 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre
Colour Pure silver Black
DISPLAY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - 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 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, CineCrystal, 30 ms response rate Anti-reflective, anti-smudge
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 20 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - CX11771
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Qualcomm 344A-AC - M.2 Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card
BATTERY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13.6 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, active pen support Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader 2 in 1 (SD Card) Yes (microSDXC UHS)
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Acer Active Stylus Power adapter, ThinkPad Pen Pro, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension cable
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis magnetometer, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis compass
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MU-MIMO technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value - 1.36 W/kg (body), 1.36 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 397J -
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