Acer Spin 5 (SP513) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Spin 5 (SP513) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen). 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

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard

impressive OLED display

reliable performance

higher price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 5 (SP513) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 5 (SP513) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.05 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.49 cm 33.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.74 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.42 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Steel grey Black
DISPLAY Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" - IPS 14" - IPS
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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features Corning Gorilla glass, glare, CineCrystal, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass, 30 ms response rate Glossy, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, narrow edge
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7600U / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung 512 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - CX11771
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours Up to 15.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)
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, Wave Keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)
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
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery/data/video)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Acer Active Stylus Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis magnetometer, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis compass
Security Fingerprint reader -
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 55N -
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