Acer Spin 5vsAcer Swift 5

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Acer
Acer Spin 5
Spin 5

Quick Stats

The Acer Spin 5 delivers impressive performance, handling demanding tasks with ease and smooth gaming capabilities.
The Acer Spin 5 boasts impressive build quality despite a lack of rubberized edges contributing to damage risk.
The Acer Spin 5 boasts an impressive 13.5-inch IPS display with vibrant and accurate colors.
The Acer Spin 5's notable feature is its versatile 360-degree hinge with a wide range of flexible use modes.
Acer
Acer Swift 5
Swift 5

Quick Stats

The Acer Swift 5 has satisfactory performance, limited by its 17-watt power limit and integrated Intel Xe graphics.
The Acer Swift 5 has decent build quality, but lacks durability and sturdiness for its price tag overall.
The Acer Swift 5's display is serviceable, offering good color accuracy and brightness, but no standout feature.
The Acer Swift 5 boasts a range of premium features including antimicrobial coating and Thunderbolt 4 support.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Spin 5
Winner
#340
Acer Swift 5
#342
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Spin 5
#1
Winner
Acer Swift 5
#7
Display
Acer Spin 5
#154
Winner
Acer Swift 5
#162
Performance
Acer Spin 5
#636
Winner
Acer Swift 5
#637
Build
Acer Spin 5
#107
Winner
Acer Swift 5
#130
Features
Acer Spin 5
#167
Winner
Acer Swift 5
#182

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Spin 5
Acer Acer Swift 5
up to 16GB
up to 16GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 1000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1260P
Intel Core i7-1260P
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
N/A
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Acer Spin 5

Strengths

The Acer Spin 5 has a unique feature of a 360-degree angle screen, allowing for flexibility in use.
The laptop's slim and sturdy frame is made of magnesium aluminum, making it lightweight at 1.2 kilograms and thin at 14.9 millimeters.
The hinges are sturdy and firm, keeping the modes in place.
The screen has a 3x2 aspect ratio, providing more vertical space for working with software.
The screen resolution is high-quality at 2556 by 1504, offering more pixels on display than a qHD screen.
The touchscreen works as expected for annotations, feedback, and precision editing.
Battery life is impressive, lasting up to 15 hours based on Windows calculation.

Weaknesses

Using the laptop in tent or tablet mode can affect audio quality due to the speakers being placed above the keyboard.
The modes do not come with rubber support at the edges, exposing the frame to other surfaces that could lead to damage.
The speakers are not loud enough for heavy use, and bass is a bit weak.
The default laptop mode is recommended for optimal audio quality.
The touchscreen can be affected by using emulators to run Android games.

Acer Swift 5

Strengths

No specific pros listed for this device

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Read Full Reviews

Acer Spin 5

The Acer Spin 5 is an innovative laptop that redefines flexibility with its 360-degree hinge, allowing users to switch between traditional laptop mode, presentation dock, tent-style layout, and tablet mode at will. With a full-size keyboard, touchpad, and biometric sensor, this device is perfect for work, play, or creative pursuits. The 13.5-inch screen boasts a unique 3:2 aspect ratio, making it ideal for photographers and those who value vertical space.

Acer Swift 5

The Acer Swift 5 is a sleek and portable 14-inch laptop, upgraded with Intel's 11th gen Tiger Lake processors. Weighing just under 2.3lbs, it boasts a sturdy yet lightweight design, making it ideal for daily use. Its features include a 1080p touchscreen display, impressive CPU performance, and decent thermals management. However, its price point may raise eyebrows, considering the competition in this segment. In this review, we'll delve into the pros and cons of the Acer Swift 5 to help you decide if it's worth your consideration.

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