Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (Lenovo Yoga 530) vs. Acer Spin 5 (SP514)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (Lenovo Yoga 530)
Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (Lenovo Yoga 530)
Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Acer Spin 5 (SP514)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (Lenovo Yoga 530) 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.

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 Yoga 530-14IKB (Lenovo Yoga 530) and Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (Lenovo Yoga 530) vs. Acer Spin 5 (SP514) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (Lenovo Yoga 530) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.8 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.76 cm 31.12 cm x 21.82 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.67 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, glass-fibre Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Onyx black | Liquid blue Concrete grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (Lenovo Yoga 530) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (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 220 cd/m² 420 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, One Glass Solution, Glass Film Film (GFF) Glare, CineCrystal, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Acer BluelightShield technology, 30 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (Lenovo Yoga 530) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 12-core
Cache 4 MB 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (Lenovo Yoga 530) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (Lenovo Yoga 530) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (Lenovo Yoga 530) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
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 - 720p Yes - Full HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (Lenovo Yoga 530) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 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)
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (Lenovo Yoga 530) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (Lenovo Yoga 530) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (Lenovo Yoga 530) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (Lenovo Yoga 530) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
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 Yoga 530-14IKB (Lenovo Yoga 530) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (Lenovo Yoga 530) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen 2 Active stylus, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer -
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot Noble Wedge 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 Project Athena certified
Compliant Standards RoHS HDCP
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 14IKB 81EK 51N
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