Product Comparison: Acer Spin 3 (SP314-54N-50W3) vs Acer Spin 5 (SP513-52N-85DC)


General Specifications
Brand
Acer
Acer
Model
Spin 3 (SP314-54N-50W3)
Spin 5 (SP513-52N-85DC)
Origin
China
China
About the Product
It’s super versatile, looks amazing and you can take Acer’s Spin 3 anywhere! At just 3.31 lbs., this sleek laptop lets you work and play in style, while the 360° Dual-Torque Hinge provides four different modes for you to enjoy.
Talk about versatility! The ultra-slim and super light Spin 5 convertible laptop functions like a traditional laptop but with the hands-on, tactile user experience of a tablet. Just rotate the revolutionary 360° Dual-Torque Hinge and watch this handy machine convert right in front of your eyes into a laptop.
Key Specs
Screen Size
14 in.
13.3 in.
Operating System
Windows 10 Home
Windows 10 Home
Processor Speed
1.1 GHz
1.8 GHz
System Memory (RAM)
8 GB
8 GB
Storage Capacity
512 GB
256 GB
Battery Life
11 hours
10 hours
Size & Weight
Height
0.78 in.
0.59 in.
Width
12.95 in.
12.79 in.
Depth
9.41 in.
8.9 in.
Weight
3.75 lbs.
3.52 lbs.
Processor
Processor Model
Intel Core i5-1035G4
Intel Core i7-8550U
Number of Cores
4
4
Graphics
Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 620
What customers say about "Processor"
Acer Spin 3 (SP314-54N-50W3) 14" Full HD IPS 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop
  • The specs of the computer are great and it is fast and snappy.
  • The i5 processor is a beast.
  • Runs fast, no lags.
  • It's fast, silent, touch screen is phenomenal.
  • The processing speed is fast, I've loaded it up with a bunch of programmes, opened all and proceeded to use and I got no lag.
Acer Spin 5 (SP513-52N-85DC) 13.3" Full HD Touch Convertible Laptop
  • It's light, powerful, and the keyboard and screen are perfect for my needs.
  • Very fast and responsive.
  • This computer looks amazing. Great processor.
  • It is fast and works well. Highly recommend.
  • It has decent processor and plenty of memory and storage.
Memory
Type of Memory (RAM)
LPDDR4-SDRAM
DDR4-SDRAM
Type of Storage
SSD
SSD
Card Reader
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Memory"
Acer Spin 3 (SP314-54N-50W3) 14" Full HD IPS 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop
  • The 512 GB SSD feels fast and speedy.
  • The 8Gb of fast ram is nice.
  • This is a fast, well-optioned machine inside.
  • It is fast and runs my applications like PyCharm, Anaconda and Autodesk Inventor pretty well so far.
  • Beautiful laptop and great features; powers up very fast. Amazing memory type.
Acer Spin 5 (SP513-52N-85DC) 13.3" Full HD Touch Convertible Laptop
  • The SSD combined with fingerprint scanner means very fast boot times.
  • It has 8GB of ram which is more than enough.
  • This Acer laptop really is impressive. Great ram memory amount.
  • The 8GB of RAM is sufficient.
  • Amazing amount of memory.
Features
Display Type
FHD IPS
FHD IPS
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Extras
Cable lock slot, Fingerprint reader, Trusted Platform Module, Dual microphones, Convertible Laptop
HD camera, Touchscreen, Fingerprint reader, Multi-Touch
What customers say about "Features"
Acer Spin 3 (SP314-54N-50W3) 14" Full HD IPS 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop
  • The chicklet keyboard is reasonable, and it is backlit which is a very nice touch.
  • The screen is nice and the 14 inch size is a nice compromise vs the larger 15.6 and 13 inch sizes.
  • Very fast and has a beautiful and responsive touch screen.
  • The screen resolution is great and works great with multiple tasks.
  • It is fast and the touch screen is great.
Acer Spin 5 (SP513-52N-85DC) 13.3" Full HD Touch Convertible Laptop
  • Screen brightness on this model is excellent.
  • Audio is pretty good. The speakers are a little tinny at high volumes but it gets very loud and is still clear.
  • I had no issues with the convertible aspect of it or the touchscreen.
  • This is a great laptop, with a good battery life.
  • The screen is very shiny and reflective, making it a bit of nuisance in bright light.
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Network
Wi-Fi 802.11ax
Wi-Fi 802.11ac
Number of USB Ports
3
3
USB Type C
Yes
No
Other Ports
Headphone/Microphone 3.5mm jack, HDMI
HDMI, Headphone/Microphone 3.5mm jack
What customers say about "Connectivity"
Acer Spin 3 (SP314-54N-50W3) 14" Full HD IPS 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop
  • The laptop has all of the connections I require.
  • You can always connect a second monitor via HDMI if needed.
  • An excellent number of USB ports for this size.
  • The Power Adapter cable does not connect effectively and the cable constantly comes loose.
  • Has connection problems, freeze.
Acer Spin 5 (SP513-52N-85DC) 13.3" Full HD Touch Convertible Laptop
  • Bluetooth and WiFi are great.
  • There are plenty of USB ports.
  • Excellent location of USB ports.
  • Amazing connectivity options.
  • There is an HDMI for connecting an additional monitor.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
MSRP
829.99 $
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