Acer Spin 5 (SP513) vs. Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Spin 5 (SP513) and Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520). 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 5 (SP513) and Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 5 (SP513) vs. Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.05 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.49 cm 32.8 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Polycarbonate, polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre
Colour Steel grey Onyx black
DISPLAY Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
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 250 cd/m²
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features Corning Gorilla glass, glare, CineCrystal, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass, 30 ms response rate Glossy, One Glass Solution, Glass Film Film (GFF)
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
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 Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
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) M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
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
INPUT Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
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 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Acer Active Stylus Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington mini 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
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 55N 14IKBR 81C8
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