Acer Spin 5 (SP514) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F3)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Spin 5 (SP514) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F3). 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 (SP514) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Spin 5 (SP514) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

sharp 2K display

responsive touchscreen

lightweight design

decent battery life

limited storage capacity

average graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

versatile 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive security features

good battery life

higher price point

limited graphics performance

no OLED display option

modest port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 5 (SP514) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F3)
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86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 5 (SP514) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP514) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F3)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.12 cm x 21.82 cm x 1.69 cm 30.17 cm x 21.46 cm x 1.64 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.21 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Magnesium (bottom), magnesium (top)
Colour Concrete grey Deep black
DISPLAY Acer Spin 5 (SP514) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F3)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 420 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Glare, CineCrystal, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Acer BluelightShield technology, 30 ms response rate One Glass Solution
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 5 (SP514) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F3)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 10-core
Cache 18 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Spin 5 (SP514) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F3)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
STORAGE Acer Spin 5 (SP514) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 5 (SP514) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, Discrete IR, Ultrasonic Human Presence Detection
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP514) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F3)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Spin 5 (SP514) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F3)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 54.7 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 5 (SP514) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F3)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Spin 5 (SP514) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F3)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP514) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F3)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI 2.1 (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 5 (SP514) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 5 (SP514) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F3)
Included Accessories Active stylus, USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
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 Project Athena certified Administrator 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 HDCP RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
SAR Value 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb) -
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
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Model Number 51N -
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