Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) vs. Acer Spin 5 (SP514)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) 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 Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb 4k display

rotating sound bar

responsive touchscreen

premium build quality

efficient thermal management

higher price point

moderate battery life

limited port selection

heavier than competitors

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 9 14IAP7 (82LU) and Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) vs. Acer Spin 5 (SP514) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.8 cm x 23 cm x 1.525 cm 31.12 cm x 21.82 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Oatmeal Concrete grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Screen Size (Type) 14" OLED 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2400 (4K) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 420 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, Direct Bonding technology, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, HDR 500 True Black, one glass metal mesh (OGM), Dolby Vision, VESA DisplayHDR 500 Glare, CineCrystal, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Acer BluelightShield technology, 30 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 12-core
Cache 18 MB 18 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz -
Rated Speed 5200 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor -
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Sound Two subwoofers, two tweeters, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bowers & Wilkins speakers, woofers on the side, front-facing tweeters on hinge bar -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 75 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours Up to 15 hours
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 100 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) 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, precision touchpad, glass touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4) (Power Delivery 3.0)
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 - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Included Accessories USB-C slim power adapter, Lenovo Precision Pen 2, Lenovo Yoga 14-inch sleeve Active stylus, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, hall sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader 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, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS, Lenovo Voice Assistant (LVA) Project Athena certified
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) HDCP
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 2 years - on-site
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 51N
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