Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) vs. Acer Spin 5 (SP514)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen

decent processor performance

affordable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

dim display brightness

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 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) and Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) vs. Acer Spin 5 (SP514) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.76 cm x 23.79 cm x 2.09 cm 31.12 cm x 21.82 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), polycarbonate (bottom), glass-fibre (bottom) Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Platinum grey | Graphite grey Concrete grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 420 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, capacitive touch screen, OGS Technology Glare, CineCrystal, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Acer BluelightShield technology, 30 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 12-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 18 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 1 external monitor(s) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus -
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours Up to 15 hours
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 10.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery 3.0)
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 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Included Accessories Power adapter Active stylus, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Boost Project Athena certified
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 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 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 51N
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