Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) vs. Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 (A5SP14)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) and Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 (A5SP14). 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 (4th Gen) (20QG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

vivid display colors

higher price point

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

moderate speaker quality

Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 (A5SP14) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 (A5SP14) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

responsive touchscreen

solid build quality

decent battery life

fast charging support

average display resolution

limited graphics performance

moderate speaker quality

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) and Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 (A5SP14)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) vs. Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 (A5SP14) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 (A5SP14)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.55 cm 31.82 cm x 22.55 cm x 1.799 cm
Weight 1.36 kg 2 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Anodised aluminium
Colour Iron grey Steel grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 (A5SP14)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
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 -
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 45% NTSC
Features Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle, Low Power Glare, matte, ComfyView, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, one glass metal mesh (OGM)
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 (A5SP14)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 (A5SP14)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 (A5SP14)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 512 GB SSD - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 (A5SP14)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera - Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, quad array microphone -
Codec Realtek ALC1012L -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 (A5SP14)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 (A5SP14)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 18.1 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 (A5SP14)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 (A5SP14)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 (A5SP14)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
Dock
HDMI
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 (A5SP14)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 (A5SP14)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2 Power adapter, active stylus
Integrated Options 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington mini 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
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 1.571 W/kg (body), 1.571 W/kg (limb) 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 51MTN
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