Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) vs. Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard

impressive OLED display

reliable performance

higher price point

average battery life

limited port selection

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 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) and Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
60 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) vs. Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.74 cm 31.88 cm x 22.79 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.42 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Pure silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 45% NTSC
Features Glossy, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, narrow edge Matte, ComfyView, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, one glass metal mesh (OGM)
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14)
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7600U / 2.8 GHz Intel N-series N100
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 6 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD 128 GB SSD - 3D Triple-level Cell (TLC) - Apacer
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec CX11771 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 40 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Wave Keyboard Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery/data/video)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 11 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 (A3SP14)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis magnetometer, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis compass -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value - 1.321 W/kg (head), 1.321 W/kg (body), 1.321 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 1.321 W/kg (body)
1.321 W/kg (head)
1.321 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 31PT
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