Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) and Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ). 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 X390 Yoga (20NQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

reliable performance

heavier than competitors

limited graphics power

no 4K display option

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) and Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33 cm x 24.05 cm x 2.032 cm 31.04 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.29 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre
Colour Pure silver Black
DISPLAY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
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
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features Anti-glare, CineCrystal, 30 ms response rate Glossy, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
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 - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Qualcomm 344A-AC - M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card
BATTERY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
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 touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
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 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader 2 in 1 (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-53N) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
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 X390 Yoga (20NQ)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, Acer Active Stylus ThinkPad Pen Pro, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension cable, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value - 1.696 W/kg (body), 1.696 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 397J -
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