Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga vs Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14
Both are good choices with different strengths. The Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga has Thunderbolt or USB4, an SD card reader and Ethernet, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is sold new and is newer.
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Key differences
- Ports Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga wins
Only the Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga has Thunderbolt or USB4, an SD card reader and Ethernet.
- Condition Depends on you
The Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga is sold renewed (used and refurbished); the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is sold new.
- Age Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 wins
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is the newer model (2023 against 2019).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga if…
- You plug things in: it has Thunderbolt or USB4 (for fast docks and drives), an SD card reader (for camera cards) and Ethernet (for wired internet).
- You're often away from a plug: it has the bigger battery (50 Wh).
- You carry your laptop a lot: it's the lighter of the two at 1.29 kg.
Choose the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 if…
- You want a brand-new laptop with a fresh battery: it is sold new.
- You want a more recent design: it came out in 2023.
- You want a little more room on screen: it's 14 inches.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga leads on battery and weight; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is ahead on performance.
It has faster memory, and the Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga | Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Core i5-8265U | Intel Core i3-N305 |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | DDR4-2400 | LPDDR5 |
| Maximum memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | — | PCIe NVMe M.2 |
| Storage slots | 1 | — |
Screen
On the screen, it comes down to what you need.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a slightly bigger screen: 14" against 13.3". The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a slightly bigger screen, and the Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga | Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits | — |
| Colour range | 72% NTSC | — |
| Finish | Anti-reflective | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
Battery and size
The Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga is ahead on battery and weight.
It has a bigger battery, is a little lighter and charges over USB-C, and the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga | Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 14.5 hours | Up to 10 hours |
| Battery capacity | 50 Wh | 40 Wh |
| Charger | — | 45 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | barrel (DC-in) |
| Fast charging | 80% in 60 minutes | — |
| Weight | 1.29 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 310.4 x 219 x 15.95 mm | 319.8 x 227.9 x 18.9 mm |
| Materials | carbon-fibre hybrid polyamide with 50% glass fibre lid and base | — |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810G | — |
| Hinge | 360-degree convertible | Convertible (folder) |
| Colour | — | Pure Silver |
| Colours available | Black, Silver | — |
Ports and wireless
Each laptop has its strengths on ports and wireless.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga has Thunderbolt or USB4, an SD card reader and Ethernet, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has Wi-Fi 6.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga | Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (charging Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.2), 1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (charging Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.2), 2x USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 (one Always On), 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x microSD card reader, 1x Ethernet extension connector, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo, 1x side docking connector | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps, DisplayPort), 1x HDMI, 1x 3.5 mm combo audio, 1x DC-in |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 3 | None |
| External displays (max) | 2 | — |
| Card reader | microSD | None |
| Ethernet | 1 GbE via Ethernet extension adapter | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi card | Intel Wireless-AC 9560 | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Mobile data | — | None |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga | Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | — |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | — |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | — |
| Keyboard | 6-row spill-resistant keyboard, multimedia Fn keys, LED backlight | — |
| Login | Fingerprint | — |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | Mylar multi-touch touchpad with TrackPoint | Multi-touch gestures, Microsoft Precision Touchpad, moisture resistant, antimicrobial coating |
| Speakers | 2x 1 W stereo speakers, Dolby Audio Premium | 2 speakers, stereo |
| Microphones | dual-array far-field microphones | built-in microphone |
| Pen | Included | Supported (sold separately) |
| Security | Discrete TPM 2.0, Kensington Security Slot, Power-on password, Supervisor password, Hard disk password, Self-healing BIOS | Kensington lock slot, BIOS user and supervisor passwords |
Software and model
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is ahead on software and updates.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga is sold renewed (used and refurbished); the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is sold new. It is sold new and is newer, and the Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga | Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home in S mode |
| Model number | — | NX.KN1AA.005 |
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |