HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) vs. Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14)

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HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) and Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14). 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 EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

vivid display colors

responsive touchscreen

strong security features

compact and portable

higher price point

limited port variety

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

360-degree hinge versatility

lightweight design

decent battery life

full hd display

moderate storage capacity

average processor speed

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) and Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
60 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) vs. Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.37 cm x 19.39 cm x 1.61 cm 31.88 cm x 22.79 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.21 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Pure silver
DISPLAY HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 1000 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Privacy Technology HP SureView Reflect -
Features Anti-glare Matte, ComfyView, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, one glass metal mesh (OGM)
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 / 2.6 GHz Intel N-series N100
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz -
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
STORAGE HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD - 3D Triple-level Cell (TLC) - Apacer
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features Hybrid HD/IR camera, HP Sure Shutter Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Four speakers, 2 user-facing multi array microphones and two world-facing microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 40 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14)
Type Keyboard, digital pen, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home in S mode
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI, HP Wireless Button Driver, HP Client Catalog, HP Driver Packs, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Image Assistant, HP System Software Manager, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP WorkWell, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HSA Fusion for Commercial, HSA Telemetry for Commercial, HP Noise Cancellation Software, Tile -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Tile module, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, hall sensor, gyroscope -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), padlock loop Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Sure Admin, HP Sure Run Gen 4, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Recover Gen 4 Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology
Compliant Standards Low halogen -
SAR Value - 1.321 W/kg (head), 1.321 W/kg (body), 1.321 W/kg (limb)
Repairability Index 8.8 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 1.321 W/kg (body)
1.321 W/kg (head)
1.321 W/kg (limb)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 31PT
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