Acer Spin 5 (SP513-54N) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Spin 5 (SP513-54N) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ). 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 5 (SP513-54N) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Spin 5 (SP513-54N) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

sharp 2K display

responsive touchscreen

lightweight design

active stylus included

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

higher price point

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

versatile 2-in-1 design

impressive battery life

superb keyboard experience

high-resolution display

higher price point

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

moderate storage options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 5 (SP513-54N) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
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86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 5 (SP513-54N) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP513-54N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.49 cm 31.44 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.553 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Steel grey Storm grey
DISPLAY Acer Spin 5 (SP513-54N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness 415 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Privacy Technology - ThinkPad Privacy Guard
Features Corning Gorilla glass, glare, CineCrystal, 30 ms response rate Anti-glare, One Glass Solution
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 5 (SP513-54N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 1065G7 / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Spin 5 (SP513-54N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE Acer Spin 5 (SP513-54N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 5 (SP513-54N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics 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, Discrete IR, MIPI, Computer Vision
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP513-54N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax NFC, Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L860-GL-16 - M.2 Card
BATTERY Acer Spin 5 (SP513-54N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 5 (SP513-54N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Spin 5 (SP513-54N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP513-54N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI (4K support)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 5 (SP513-54N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 5 (SP513-54N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Included Accessories Power adapter, active stylus Lenovo Integrated Pen, USB-C slim power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer -
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HDCP Compliant Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0, TUV Rheinland Eyesafe 2.0 Display
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 - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site - response time: next business day
Model Number 70ZL -
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