Acer Spin 5 (SP513) vs. ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Spin 5 (SP513) and ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T). 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) Review

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

vivid 3:2 display

360-degree hinge versatility

responsive touch screen

sturdy build quality

decent battery life

higher price point

limited port selection

moderate storage capacity

average graphics performance

ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

lightweight and portable

responsive touchscreen

solid build quality

affordable price

average battery life

modest performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 5 (SP513) and ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 5 (SP513) vs. ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP513) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.05 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.49 cm 32.7 cm x 22.475 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Plastic
Colour Steel grey Grey star
DISPLAY Acer Spin 5 (SP513) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 (QHD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 350 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features Corning Gorilla glass, glare, CineCrystal, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass, 30 ms response rate ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 5 (SP513) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Acer Spin 5 (SP513) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE Acer Spin 5 (SP513) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 5 (SP513) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster Premium, ASUS AudioWizard
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP513) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Spin 5 (SP513) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 10 hours
Web browsing: up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 5 (SP513) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Acer Spin 5 (SP513) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP513) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard)
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 5 (SP513) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 5 (SP513) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Acer Active Stylus Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Project Athena certified System password, hard drive password
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) 0.382 W/kg (body), 0.382 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 55N -
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