Acer Spin 5 (SP514) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
14" - IPS
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Touchscreen
Yes (multi-touch)
CPU
Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
GPU
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
RAM
16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Core Qty
12-core
Storage
1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
Battery Capacity
56 Wh
Acer Spin 5 (SP514) Review

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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

Total Rating

82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Product Type Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.12 cm x 21.82 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.3 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Concrete grey
DISPLAY Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10
Image Brightness 420 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB
Features Glare, CineCrystal, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Acer BluelightShield technology, 30 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core
Cache 18 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - Full HD
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Wireless 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)
BATTERY Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Interfaces 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 Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Included Accessories Active stylus, USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Project Athena certified
Compliant Standards HDCP
SAR Value 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 51N

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