HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook) vs. Acer Spin 5 (SP514)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook) and Acer Spin 5 (SP514). 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.

HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile convertible design

sharp, vibrant display

strong build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

robust security features

premium price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook) and Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
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84 % - Display
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook) vs. Acer Spin 5 (SP514) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.01 cm x 21.62 cm x 1.92 cm 31.12 cm x 21.82 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.32 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour - Concrete grey
DISPLAY HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 420 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Corning Gorilla glass 5, WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) BrightView eDP Glare, CineCrystal, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Acer BluelightShield technology, 30 ms response rate
PROCESSOR HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 12-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 18 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
STORAGE HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes Yes - Full HD
Resolution 5 Megapixel -
Camera Features HP Auto Frame -
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Sound Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 V, 5 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, glass clickpad, spill-resistant Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Notifications, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP SureStart Gen7, HP Easy Clean, HP Quick Touch, HP Connect for Microsoft Endpoint Manager, HP Patch Assistant (free download), HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4 (free download) -
MISCELLANEOUS HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter Active stylus, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options HP Tamper Lock -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, BIOS Update via Network, Secured-core PC capable Project Athena certified
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, AUS/NZ, BNCI HDCP
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 51N
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