HP Spectre x360 Laptop (13) vs. Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP Spectre x360 Laptop (13)
HP Spectre x360 Laptop (13)

Detailed comparison and review of HP Spectre x360 Laptop (13) and Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight and portable

decent battery life

affordable price

moderate processor speed

limited storage capacity

average build quality

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Spectre x360 Laptop (13) and Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Spectre x360 Laptop (13) vs. Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Spectre x360 Laptop (13) Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.6 cm 32.5 cm x 23 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.51 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Aluminium, natural silver (cover) Pure silver
DISPLAY HP Spectre x360 Laptop (13) Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features Full HD Radiance Corning Gorilla glass, glare, CineCrystal, 30 ms response rate
PROCESSOR HP Spectre x360 Laptop (13) Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N)
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5200U / 2.2 GHz AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 3.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY HP Spectre x360 Laptop (13) Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz -
STORAGE HP Spectre x360 Laptop (13) Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Spectre x360 Laptop (13) Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - HD
Camera Features HP TrueVision FHD -
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards DTS SOUND+ -
Audio Features - Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS HP Spectre x360 Laptop (13) Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm QCNFA344A - M.2 Card
Features Miracast MU-MIMO
BATTERY HP Spectre x360 Laptop (13) Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.5 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Spectre x360 Laptop (13) Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT HP Spectre x360 Laptop (13) Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N)
Type Keyboard, HP Control Zone trackpad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Spectre x360 Laptop (13) Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP Spectre x360 Laptop (13) Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N)
Operating System (OS) Windows 8.1 64-bit Edition - English / Portuguese Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode
Software Included Skype, Adobe Shockwave Player, HP Games Powered by WildTangent, HP SimplePass, HP Connected Music, HP Connected Photo, McAfee LiveSafe (1 year subscription) -
MISCELLANEOUS HP Spectre x360 Laptop (13) Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, Acer Active Stylus
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Digital compass, Accelerometer, gyroscope -
SAR Value - 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 4020np R1KX
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