Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) vs. ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) and ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV). 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 (SP515-51N) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

responsive touch display

strong build quality

backlit keyboard feature

decent battery life

heavier than competitors

limited storage capacity

average graphics performance

noisy under load

ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile convertible design

high-resolution touchscreen

powerful gaming performance

good thermal management

lightweight and portable

expensive price point

average battery life

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) and ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
90 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) vs. ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.15 cm x 25.81 cm x 1.79 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.19 cm
Weight 2 kg 2 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Steel grey Grey
DISPLAY Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features Anti-glare, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, narrow-bezel design Glossy, HDR (high dynamic range), Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Trusted Execution Technology, Intel Flex Memory Access, Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Intel Smart Cache, Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP), Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed (VT-x)
MEMORY Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s - Micron 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 1080p
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), 720p HD movie recording, voice recognition, Windows Hello IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, four microphones Four speakers, 3-microphone array
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: Smart Amp, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Qualcomm 344A-AC - M.2 Card -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Volume control, multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV)
Slots - 1 x ROG XG Mobile interface / USB-C (1 free)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Acer Active Pen Power adapter
Integrated Options G-sensor -
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, MU-MIMO technology System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 565W NF001W
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