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Acer Spin 3 Convertible Laptop 14 inches Full HD IPS Touch 8th Gen Intel Core i7 8565U 16GB DDR4 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD Backlit KB Fingerprint Reader Rechargeable Active Stylus SP314 53N 77AJ
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8.2
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/10
Total Reviews
565
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Review Analysis - 529 recent, verified reviews
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Device Compatibility
161computer, acer, tablet, laptops, dell
+91%
-9%
" ... I have to say it is a very well rounded laptop. ... The only thing that would make me swith to a new laptop sooner than I would like is the fact that it does not have a USB C port, nowadays everything uses USB C, even for charging the laptop and this one doesn't have one, that was almost a deal breaker for me. ... "
" ... A great little laptop. ... "
" ... I was in the market for a new computer. ... I love the touchscreen ability and the usefulness to turn this computer into a tablet. ... "
" ... My wife’s loves this PC. ... "
" ... It is a very versatile computer, I do not know much about computers, but in general this pc fulfills what it promises, I loved it, sometimes the touch of the screen does not respond very quickly, but I loved that combination of laptop and tablet ! ... "
" ... In computers for personal and home use I was surprised to get it as soon as I did and it was easy to bring it up today and put my personal identification in I greatly appreciate it and I love the computer ... "
" ... I love it and especially it turns to a tablet . ... "
" ... I compared this to many laptops. ... You need a separate drawing tablet device. ... "
Overall performance
134laptop, speed, processor, i7, ssd
+96%
-4%
" ... It came relatively fast and it’s just been incredible. ... "
" ... It does get the job done for me to present and post math notes to my students using OneNote. ... "
" ... I think Acer built this pc with what is needed for professionals and students alike and as such. ... It gets the job done and then some. ... "
" ... Its still get a four stars for its performance. ... "
" ... Quick speeds, great keyboard, and great screen. ... "
" ... It run's multiple programs at once without faulting. ... "
" ... The i7 processor is super fast. ... "
" ... The speed is very fast and I’ve never had an issue with slow loading! ... "
Display Clarity
95laptop, display, touch, 14, tablet
+79%
-21%
" ... I like how the screen is sensitive and fast. ... "
" ... I want full screen wide. ... "
" ... Better than my fat fingers pressing a point on the screen. ... "
" ... Love the feel of it when I type The screen is fantastic, and the touch feature is responsive. ... "
" ... Amazing screen resolution and brightness. ... "
" ... This laptop has the perfect blend of performance, screen size, and portability! ... "
" ... So the screen bezel is about .7 of an inch plus another .5 for the whole upper assembly. ... "
" ... Battery, especially when the screen is up to full brightness (nice, bright screen!) ... "
Battery Life
75life, hours, battery life, 12 hours, 8
+81%
-19%
" ... I'm impressed it's fast and battery last longer than I expected. ... "
" ... So far it’s great, speed is great and battery life amazing ... "
" ... -Doesn't have the 12-hour battery life they advertise but then again, what laptop ever has the full capacity advertised? ... I know it's important to go through a few full charge cycles when you first get it to extend the battery life but I forget the details of their recommendation. ... "
" ... It's great and the battery life is good too! ... "
" ... Battery last forever! ... "
" ... A good battery life ... "
" ... It boots fast and battery lasts a long time. ... "
" ... One: the battery life. ... I would say it can get 6-8 hours of battery life, 8 if you’re pretty lucky. ... Now please note I have never run a battery test on this laptop, this is just coming from my personal experience. ... "
Price
72laptop, specs, overall, great laptop, especially
+94%
-6%
" ... Overall, this laptop is good and worth the price. ... "
" ... Tech specs are amazing for the price. ... "
" ... A good laptop for design and reasonable price. ... "
" ... All around solid device, especially for the price! ... "
" ... The specs offered by this PC for the price is incomparable. ... "
" ... Nice labtop worth the money and really does it all. ... "
" ... That being said for the price it is amazing. ... "
" ... Great for the price ... "
Touch Sensitivity
72screen, touchscreen, responsive, touch pad, pen
+89%
-11%
" ... Touch screen is great. ... "
" ... First things first, the touch screen works great. ... "
" ... The touchscreen is not too sensitive and is very useful. ... "
" ... The touch screen, included pen and the 360 degree rotation capability are highly appreciated. ... "
" ... It’s touch screen is perfect for digital drawing. ... "
" ... The touch screen on it it just right. ... "
" ... I love the screen resolution and the touch is easy to use. ... "
" ... I like the touch of the Asis, and it appears to be well made. ... "
Keyboard
58backlit, key, keys, typing, screen
+72%
-28%
" ... The key board and touchpad is working as expected. ... "
" ... The keyboard keys have a nice feel, with a satisfying amount of travel. ... "
" ... I wish it had an extended keyboard for 10 key usage but not a big deal at this price point. ... "
" ... I really like the lighted key board ... "
" ... The keyboard is easy to type on. ... "
" ... The keyboard is a delight to use, with appropriate spacing and sound. ... "
" ... The keyboard feels great. ... "
" ... The back light for the keyboard is an added bonus, as it helps you see in the dark. ... "
Memory
56ssd, processor, 16gb, i7, drive
+100%
" ... DR- This 2-in-1 laptop is packed with fantastic specs including an i7 processor, 16gb of ram, and a 512 gb Solid State Drive. ... The combination of the 8th generation i7 processor, 16gb of ram and the 512 Solid State Drive make this machine very fast and I have yet to bog it down. ... It is a lot faster than my desktop computer, which is about 2 years old and has 12 gb of ram and a standard 1tb hard drive. ... "
" ... The specs that mattered to me were processor, hard drive capacity, SSD, screen resolution, size, weight, RAM, and that it was a 2-in-1. ... "
" ... Very quick and has a lot of memory for the programs I need for work at an excellent price. ... "
" ... I backed up the Windows 10 installation, then downsized the Windows partition on the high quality Kingston 512gb NVMe drive. ... 16gb of RAM is more than I'll need, I'm sure. ... "
" ... Probably, you are looking at this laptop and thinking that the price is so suitable for that specs(16GB RAM, 512 SSD ) compare to the others in markets . ... "
" ... Best feature is the 512GB ssd with i7 processor and 16gigs RAM. ... "
" ... Normally 512 ssd ... "
" ... Graphics are pretty good and mostly that RAM and Octacore processor with that amount of ssd for just over $800 is a steal. ... "
Software Platform
49apps, computer, chrome, web, software
+76%
-24%
" ... I have just started using this laptop, however, I loyal user of Acer products. ... "
" ... Lasts a long time if you don't have an extreme amount of money windows or processes open. ... "
" ... It takes some time to set up the windows and other things, but once it's done, then there nothing stopping this machine. ... "
" ... as of now after all the updates and first stuff to install o a new computer this pc is SILENT. ... "
" ... First time Acer user. ... "
" ... It was also a nice touch that Norton antivirus was automatically installed as well. ... "
" ... It runs programs really well and I recently downloaded an illustration program and it runs like a dream. ... "
" ... I bought this model to install Arch Linux on it. ... I highly recommend for installing Linux. ... "
Product Reliability
49laptop, months, weeks, days, acer
+67%
-33%
" ... I have been buying HP for years and decided to try a different brand. ... "
" ... I have had this laptop for over a month now and it has been very useful and I haven't really had a problem with it. ... "
" ... Had it a few weeks now and no issues to date. ... "
" ... I'm loving this product and intend on keeping it in top shape for the next couple of years. ... "
" ... I've been looking for a new laptop replacement for sometime now. ... "
" ... I have had my Acer Laptop for about 2 weeks now and at first I was a little skeptical because I had previously only used Macbooks. ... "
" ... I searched for nearly a month. ... "
" ... So far it is working fine. ... "
Build Quality
45laptop, feels, cheap, screen, build
+62%
-38%
" ... If you do not make a ‘heavy’ use of the laptop the chassis quality will not be a major concern but it is still not acceptable considering that having a proper chassis would not have increased the price substantially. ... "
" ... Build quality is very decent for the price tag. ... "
" ... For a flipable laptop this laptop is surprisingly fast, feels durable, and in all honesty is a great buy. ... "
" ... The build of this laptop feels sturdy while staying lightweight. ... "
" ... The careful design makes me love it. ... "
" ... She loved the stylus (rechargeable) that it came with and also liked the fact that it was so flexible. ... "
" ... This laptop feels solid, was a good buy for the memory and other features it came with. ... "
" ... Made me feel better about buying the product ... "
Size
42small, size, smaller, compact, weight
+98%
-2%
" ... You can comfortably use this as a tablet, given that it’s slim and lightweight. ... "
" ... Occasionally travel with it so portability a must. ... "
" ... The size is pretty nice and not to bulky. ... "
" ... Awesome that nothing is bulky! ... "
" ... I also love the size, not too big and not too small (that’s what she said). ... "
" ... I used to have a big bulky laptop, but this 14" screen is the perfect compact size. ... "
" ... It's small enough to fit in my purse, and the fact that it flips and I can use it as a pad, it's amazing! ... "
" ... The footprint is great for the edits I need to do and the integrated stylus is an added bonus that comes in handy. ... "
Fingerprint
39fingerprint reader, reader, fingerprint scanner, finger print, fast
+85%
-15%
" ... Like the fingerprint reader that lives in the touchpad. ... "
" ... The finger scanner is just as fast as touch id on my iphone 6s which is nice. ... "
" ... I have had good experience with performance, the fingerprint scanner, touch screen, etc. ... "
" ... Integrated PAD Fingerprint reader ... "
" ... The fingerprint detector has been working reliably for me, but that isn't a feature that I care a lot about. ... "
" ... Fingerprint sensor works Ok and activates the laptop swiftly. ... "
" ... Keyboard is great and the fingerprint reader is a nice addition. ... "
" ... The touch screen is very responsive and the finger print reader doesnt miss a beat. ... This computer boots and logs in in less than 5 seconds with the finger print reader. ... "
Ease of Use
33easy to use, set, use, setup, laptop
+97%
-3%
" ... This laptop is very lightweight, so it's easy to grab and go. ... "
" ... Set up started easy. ... "
" ... This computer is fast and quiet, and easy to use. ... "
" ... Otherwise handles most of my tasks with ease. ... "
" ... In computers for personal and home use I was surprised to get it as soon as I did and it was easy to bring it up today and put my personal identification in I greatly appreciate it and I love the computer ... "
" ... The lap top is easy too use and can be used differently. ... The tablet capabalities is very useful, and easy to use, especially with the pen that comes with it. ... "
" ... The setup was easy, including setting up the fingerprints for login. ... "
" ... At the same time I needed it to be compact and easy to handle, so that my wife can also find it useful. ... "
Gaming
30games, laptop, online, light gaming, xbox
+100%
" ... Although I’m not a gamer, I have fond memories of the Mechwarrior series of games, so I installed Mechwarrior Online on the Spin. ... Older games seem to work pretty well, so if you want to revisit some classics from GOG.com, for example, the Spin will serve well. ... "
" ... Great to use for work or playing games ... "
" ... With demanding online shooter games it runs about 35-40 frames. ... "
" ... The integrated graphics card is basic and would not be useful for a person that does a lot of video editing or hardcore gaming, neither of which I do. ... "
" ... I mainly use it for note taking, studying, watching videos, and playing games. ... "
" ... The integrated graphics should be able to run most competitive games like rocket league, csgo, fortnite, and overwatch at low to medium settings. ... Pretty much anyone that doesnt intend to do any heavy gaming or professional color focused work. ... "
" ... I bought it for school but I downloaded some games on it and the specs are great. ... "
" ... I am using this laptop for school, light gaming, and educational programs and games for my kids. ... "
Features
28light, feature, tablet mode, caps lock, handy
+89%
-11%
" ... Seems well built and very light. ... "
" ... Overall, very fast and light. ... "
" ... I am still getting use to all the features but so far so good. ... "
" ... The Spin part, the convertible, is a nice feature. ... "
" ... All the features are as describe except for one, which is the only reason I am giving this item a 4 star. ... "
" ... The flexibility and features hit the sweet spot for me as a business user though. ... "
" ... Perfect configuration for programmes, compact in size, Tab mode is also very good. ... "
" ... I'll prob write a follow-up since there are some features I haven't tried yet. ... "
Sound Quality
25loud, speakers, noise, speed, sound
+68%
-32%
" ... I'm a big music fan, so it was great to see the speakers upfront ... "
" ... Very clear video and sound, and very light for today's tablet functionality. ... "
" ... The speed, sound and screen are great. ... "
" ... In conclusion, this is an AMAZING laptop for its price with a few issues (battery life, plastic, speaker), but honestly, every laptop has its problems. ... "
" ... The speakers are nice for general youtubes. ... "
" ... The sound is better than most laptops I had over the years. ... I will pair it with a wireless speakers. ... "
" ... One thing that could be improved is the sound quality, it's too low. ... "
" ... The cooling fan of the computer makes no noise. ... "
For Kids
24school, computer, laptop, got, bought
+100%
" ... My son use for his college homework ... "
" ... I use it on and off for school. ... "
" ... perfect for computer science students like me. ... "
" ... This thing should definitely do everything a college student will need it to. ... "
" ... Got this tablet for my wife while she was in Nursing school and its the best computer we've ever bought. ... "
" ... Using mostly for online school. ... "
" ... Excellent computer for online homeschooling a 6yr old. ... "
" ... The pen is great for kids drawing. ... "
Apps
24programs, software, computer, web, chrome
+88%
-13%
" ... Trifold functions allow me to relax at my bed and watch YouTube. ... "
" ... One of the apps you can have is Your Phone and the laptop is quite responsive to it. ... In my experience, I ran Google Meets, Sheets, Docs, Your Phone, and had multiple webpages open, and it lasted for about a good 5 hours before battery ran low. ... "
" ... This unit is so far very quiet running basic videos and Microsoft programs. ... "
" ... However, for general light work such as MS Word, Youtube, and Chrome, the computer stays quiet. ... "
" ... Runs most software like photoshop and Visual Studio with ease, very good computer. ... "
" ... As a music major, the touchscreen and stylus are a great asset for me when I’m doing music theory homework. ... "
" ... It runs programs really well and I recently downloaded an illustration program and it runs like a dream. ... "
" ... -I haven't used much more than Chrome, Adobe PDF reader and Excel yet so I haven't tried to max out computer resources but I can verify that there's no lag with normal use. ... "
Comfort
21keyboard, keys, hands, feels great, either
+67%
-33%
" ... The pen has very soft pressure and writing text. ... "
" ... Its nice and solid and the keys are firm and dont wiggle. ... "
" ... At about 4lbs you can definitely tell when it's in hand. ... "
" ... I love how smooth is feels. ... so I’m keeping my fingers crossed that it’ll work great. ... "
" ... I was worried that the stylus would not be pressure sensitive, but it worked with pressure sensitivity out of the box with Clip Studio Paint. ... "
" ... The stylis that came with the laptop is really sensitive so it picks up even small little flicks, which is great if your trying to draw something. ... "
" ... I love the slick feel on this computer. ... "
" ... The touchpad sensitivity did not require adjustment, it feels great. ... "
Design
20feels, design, sleek, love, hinge
+85%
-15%
" ... I love this computer's looks and usability . ... "
" ... I love how smooth is feels. ... "
" ... It has everything I need in a nice modern looking package and its right on the money. ... "
" ... I love the design and it is so easy to use ... "
" ... Nice and thin. ... "
" ... As it's for school and not graphic design I'm not bothered. ... "
" ... Easy to use, fast and beautiful design. ... "
" ... It rotates around the hinge and that looks superb. ... "
Charging
19charging, charger, battery, stylus, pen
+68%
-32%
" ... The battery charges up fast. ... "
" ... The charging pen is eternal, no need to change tips. ... "
" ... The battery life does hold a charge for about 5 hours but it is still a good computer. ... "
" ... the stylus charges while stored inside the laptop and features a right click button by the thumb. ... "
" ... Tip: look up Acer's recommendations for battery charging before you set it up. ... I know it's important to go through a few full charge cycles when you first get it to extend the battery life but I forget the details of their recommendation. ... -The charging plug is surprising small - probably to help keep the laptop thin. ... "
" ... Battery life is definitely not 12 hours but I get a good 7-8 hours out of a charge. ... "
" ... The charging cable is a lot thinner than I expected and I do worry about its longevity. ... "
" ... Love the stylus charger port, plus then I won’t lose it! ... "
Setup
18easy, set, first, linux, time
+94%
-6%
" ... Set up was super easy. ... "
" ... Configuration makes it fast and effective. ... "
" ... Came with simple set up and instructions. ... "
" ... The paperwork that came with the unit is sparce but the system walked me through the setup with ease. ... "
" ... it worse every piny easy setup first time turn on ,easy to dell with light good buttery life i was looking for a long time to find 16g ram and all the other feature i llove it and it came in a big box and another one inside it safe . ... "
" ... I had to remove the secure boot configuration in the EFI setup before any Linux installer could see the NVMe. ... Fortunately Ubuntu lets me configure that button to ask first before shutting down. ... "
" ... However, after I completed the initial setup and began using it I have realized that it is very easy to operate. ... "
" ... Set up was easy. ... "
Returns
18returned, replacement, back, sent, send
+11%
-89%
" ... IT support suggested I do a return. ... "
" ... Have to send in for repair. ... "
" ... only had 3 days will possibly return. ... "
" ... I have now purchased, then returned and re-purchased this laptop. ... "
" ... Returned to amazon and will try another brand. ... "
" ... I didn't get a refund and opted for the replacement to give it another go. ... Returning a second time. ... "
" ... So I sent it back. ... "
" ... They refused to issue a new computer and let me return this one. ... "
Delivery
18day, received, packaged, today, shipping
+67%
-33%
" ... It is a good pc and it arrived in perfect condition! ... "
" ... It just arrived today and I have to say that so far? ... "
" ... It arrived well packaged and protected a day earlier than promised. ... "
" ... It arrived today. ... "
" ... I ordered this laptop last week and it arrived last Thursday. ... "
" ... I received the product today. ... "
" ... The product arrived on time, I love them. ... "
" ... It was one day shipping woo! ... "
Fit
18stylus, side, piece, pen, paper
+67%
-33%
" ... It could have easily been designed to fit more snugly into the system upon viewing the interior of the system. ... "
" ... It’s super light and I can fit it in my purse. ... "
" ... - Stylus is nicely stored on the side ... "
" ... This is a quality unit fit for any mobile business applications. ... "
" ... It’s smaller but that’s fine given it can fit in smaller backpacks. ... "
" ... will see over the next few weeks if it fits my needs for at least 3 years ?? ... "
" ... The screen plate hinge built is sturdy. ... "
" ... A birthday present for my brother's daughter is a good fit. ... "
Marketplace
17day, received, prime, shipping, description
+71%
-29%
" ... I really like it, but I have had some bad luck with ordering laptops off of amazon. ... "
" ... I received the product today. ... "
" ... I know I done my best buying it in Amazon, very good experience, thanks ! ... "
" ... I love amazon ... "
" ... Ultimately, I am very happy with this purchase as I got it on Amazon Prime day. ... "
" ... You can buy those here on Amazon. ... "
" ... I was able to get it on sale on Prime Day. ... "
" ... I love Amazon . ... I received the replacement yesterday. ... "
Screen Protection
16one, wish, reason, plate, glare
+44%
-56%
" ... The flex of the computer is broken and the screen fails, it turns black. ... "
" ... I had one replaced because of the screen malfunctioning and I ended up returning the replacement for the same reason. ... "
" ... The screen was flickering right out of the box. ... "
" ... It’s made of this cheap-feeling plastic (excluding the screen of course), which makes it feel like it will get completely destroyed after one drop on hard concrete. ... "
" ... Was working on other things, came back to black screen. ... "
Controls
15keys, side, buttons, pen, mode
+40%
-60%
" ... Still weird having the keys exposed when flipping. ... "
" ... I played with the settings and nothing work. ... Its next to escape button and if kept on mistakenly pushing it if you're not careful. ... "
" ... BUT, the issue is that if I bump the power button (even for just a monent), if I leave it on with the screen open for to long, or if I close the screen while it is on, it will completely freeze it EVERY SINGLE TIME! ... "
" ... Didn’t read this on any other reviews so I thought I’d mention this - the power button is placed very weirdly on the left side of the laptop towards the front. ... "
" ... Power button position is on the side. ... If you have any pen or something in the backpack and you put this laptop, the power button can get pressed. ... Since there is no special number keypad, some alphabet keys are re-used as number keys but they work only when Num lock is on. ... "
" ... Assumes sleep mode, no touch or keys brought it back. ... "
" ... the function keys are hard to decipher ... "
" ... - The most annoying is that enter key stucks sometimes, and comes out in 1-2 seconds or doesn't come out. ... "
Ports
15port, ports, laptop, hdmi, c
+47%
-53%
" ... Two downsides: only 2 USB ports, and no USB type C port. ... "
" ... Also, keep in mind that this laptop being a 2in1 does not have a built in ethernet port. ... "
" ... I bought a laptop because I wanted a PC that isn't constantly connected to a power source! ... "
" ... Hinge is wobbly, Screen has ghosting issues, no USB-C port, ... "
" ... Unfortunately, the laptop cannot connect to Ethernet and lacks a USB-C port. ... "
" ... Touchpad poor quality, no usb type C ... "
" ... The worst thing I could say about this laptop (given its price point), is its stinginess with ports. ... Had it been not for that, I would rate this a 4 out of 5 (-1 for the ports). ... "
Weight
12light, heavy, say, good, smaller
+92%
-8%
" ... This is just the right size and weight. ... "
" ... Love the weight of it ... "
" ... The weight savings of having a smaller laptop are definitely worth it! ... "
" ... The built in stylus, touchscreen, foldability, as well as light weight are all a plus. ... "
" ... Light weight also and pretty design. ... "
" ... Light weight, powerful and very functional. ... "
" ... A little heavy but slim. ... "
" ... The light weight and the tenting angles are very good for travel. ... "
Video Playback
11videos, watching, windows, web, video
+91%
-9%
" ... Video awesome video streaming just as good. ... "
" ... Battery life is great, not the 12 hour life as advertised but I get between 8 or 9 hours doing light work or watching movies. ... "
" ... The screen is very nice and great for typing and watching videos. ... "
" ... I mainly use it for note taking, studying, watching videos, and playing games. ... "
" ... Needed a home laptop, fast, watch movies, surf, etc. ... "
" ... I put in a 5 second video of one of my favorite kpop songs lol. ... "
" ... Definitely meant for notetaking and watching videos instead of gaming. ... "
" ... Streamed movies from Netflix and Amazon Prime without problem. ... "
Lagging
10running, delay, windows, times, restart
+50%
-50%
" ... Will not boot at all. ... "
" ... Frequently have to restart laptop to get it to work. ... "
" ... As soon as I took it out of the box, the thing needed to restart because it didn't "start correctly." ... "
" ... Has connection problems,freeze, ... "
Volume
9fan, volume, speakers, max, speaker
+33%
-67%
" ... The fan is a bit loud but? ... "
" ... It was a little heavier than I expected and the fan was a little loud but decent speed. ... "
" ... I am not happy with the voice of the fan because sometimes it's loud. ... "
" ... The only issue I have so far is how loud the fan is. ... "
Resolution
94k, would, touch, spin, screen
+100%
" ... UHD 4k HDMI with FHD IPS Touch screen ... "
" ... I use it for photo editing and I am happy with this display (have you seen the displays of the more expensive dell xps? ... "
" ... HD is not considered high res these days but I doubt the improvement of a 4K screen would be worth the cost, if you could even notice a significant difference between the two screens. ... "
" ... I bought a laptop Acer Spin 3 (Convertible Laptop, 14" Full HD IPS Touch, 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8565U) when it was on sale (Photo 1). ... "
" ... I have watched many videos on the 1080p HD screen and it looks great, but then again it is only 14 inches so even 720p or possibly 480p would look good on this size. ... "
" ... The Acer Spin 3 Convertible Laptop, 14" Full HD IPS Touch, 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8565U, 16GB DDR4, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, Backlit KB, Fingerprint Reader, SP314-53N-77AJ has a rechargeable active stylus, which is not - in my opinion - up to the task of doing artwork on a computer. ... "
" ... Although a little heavier than many of this type of 2 in 1 laptops, the i7, 16gig of RAM, and 500Gig HD truly set it apart. ... "
" ... Streaming TV is flawless. ... "
Display Size
9size, 14, inch, good, using
+78%
-22%
" ... The screen is nice and the 14 inch size is a nice compromise vs the larger 15.6 and 13 inch sizes. ... "
" ... This laptop has the perfect blend of performance, screen size, and portability! ... "
" ... I used to have a big bulky laptop, but this 14" screen is the perfect compact size. ... "
" ... Portable with a good sized screen. ... "
" ... Screen size of 14 inches is a good compromise. ... "
" ... The 14 inch screen is a good size. ... "
For Running
8run, cool
+100%
" ... So far, it is running great! ... "
" ... It runs cool with daily use. ... "
" ... Both run excellent on here! ... "
" ... It did run quite cool the entire time though. ... "
" ... When its on and running it is great. ... "
" ... It seems to run cool. ... "
" ... Got it up and running very quickly. ... "
For Travel
7laptop, work, looking, drawing, wanted
+100%
" ... Thanks to this laptop, I can now work outside with ease and know that I am well-prepared to travel and work at any given time. ... "
" ... I knew I wanted a convertible laptop because I'm a traveler and wanted something I could use on the plane in tablet mode to watch movies. ... "
" ... I travel a lot so it being very light is a plus, the fact that it is 2 in 1 makes it a great companion to watch movies on the plane. ... "
" ... Seems very portable - I’m looking forward to having while traveling. ... "
" ... I am a college student who just wants a laptop that I can easily carry around so I can bring it around campus and study anywhere I want. ... "
" ... Bought an Acer desktop (which I am more than happy with) a few years ago and was looking for a laptop for business travel so started browsing Acer laptops. ... "
" ... Occasionally travel with it so portability a must. ... "
Color
7brightness, colors, color, touch, display
+86%
-14%
" ... Screen colors are bright. ... "
" ... I personally think the screen and colors are spectacular. ... "
" ... Amazing screen resolution and brightness. ... "
" ... The display is brighter and the color is not slightly yellow as happens with some touch screens. ... "
" ... But shows significantly less radience/saturation in colors than on my Samsung Galaxy Note 9. ... "
" ... The screen looks great even with online concerns of low brightness. ... "
Cooling
6fans, windows, run, cool
+83%
-17%
" ... The cooling fan of the computer makes no noise. ... "
" ... The cooling fans are running noisily. ... In Windows 10, this problem is even more severe, since Windows has so many updates, and the cooling fans never calm down. ... "
" ... It seems to run cool. ... "
" ... Some perks: quiet, cool, and fast. ... "
" ... I'll probably eventually get a lap desk with cooling fans built in. ... "
Camera
6laptop
+100%
" ... I am a photographer on the side & I needed a new laptop for photo editing. ... "
" ... I am able to use this computer to do photo processing and astrophotography stacking in a fraction of the time. ... "
" ... I think it will be a great laptop for editing photos and working on my blog. ... "
" ... I researched a lot to find a suitable laptop to edit photography in LR and PS, and this had high ratings for performance. ... "
" ... I use it to edit photography and it is seriously fast. ... "
" ... I bought it for photo editing. ... "
Drivers
5screen, drivers, work, updating, update
+20%
-80%
" ... However on day two, the camera no longer worked and its driver was non-existent. ... The camera still didn't work and I spent half the day trying to figure that out (never seemed to get to the right driver download for the camera . ... "
" ... Windows Hello face recognition is not working despite updating the drivers. ... "
" ... The representative had poor English , asked me to update the display driver , then restart the computer which did not work. ... "
Sleep Tracking
5mode, lid, laptop, button, battery
+60%
-40%
" ... I haven't had any issues other than the battery drain on sleep mode. ... "
" ... I'll be in the middle of something and move the computer and put it to sleep. ... "
" ... It stays cool despite use all day and reboots very quickly from sleep. ... "
Picture Quality
5+100%
" ... The picture quality is so vibrant. ... "
" ... Picture, sound and speed is great! ... "
" ... Picture and sound is great! ... "
" ... It’s lightening fast, has a beautiful clear picture. ... "
" ... Also very fast and great image quality ... "
Cables
5one, charging, model, could, cord
+40%
-60%
" ... just bought 20 days，the power connector became loose and easily drop off if you just take the labtop，try to see if can change to a new one ... "
" ... I will be much more vigilant with this one, unhooking it every time I pick it up, and sequestering the cord while it is plugged in. ... "
" ... The power connector also swivels for optimal placement. ... If you were to do that you would need to acquire a ribbon cable connector. ... I have tried one from an SP315 model with no success, but that may be due to a defective wire. ... I currently have ordered a cable from an SP314 model to see if i have any luck with that. ... "
Wifi
5provider, laptop, issue, comparable, turn
+60%
-40%
" ... Wifi is great no mater the screen position, which is why some convertibles have issues. ... "
" ... WiFi is stable. ... "
" ... Wifi seems faster than my hard wired connections. ... "
As Gift
4wife, got, daughter
+100%
" ... This was a gift for my wife and she loved it. ... "
" ... I GOT THIS FOR MY GRANDSON FOR CHRISTMAS. ... "
" ... It has been an excellent gift for my daughter, now she will be her partner in college. ... "
" ... It was a gift for my wife and she loved it. ... "
Storage
4reader, card, memory, port, one
+100%
" ... 16GB memory is awesome! ... "
" ... 16gb DDR4 memory ... "
" ... Im glad it has a full sd card reader to transfer my photos. ... "
" ... I actually like having the SD card reader instead of using a dongle. ... "
Mouse
4use, touchpad, pad, like, actually
+50%
-50%
" ... Then without warning or reason, the mouse touchpad stopped responding. ... After restarting, rebooting and resetting the device back to factory specs, the mouse touchpad is still unresponsive. ... "
" ... The mouse pad click loud like it is broken, actually sinks a little. ... "
Headphones
4headphone, working
-100%
" ... I tried a speaker and a headphone. ... "
" ... No popup would inform me whether my inserted headphones were detected, and they had not. ... "
" ... The headphone jack did not work from the beginning. ... A couple weeks later the headphone jack was not working again. ... "
USB
4c, 2, would, ports, laptop
+75%
-25%
" ... Overall, the laptop has great specs for the price (the only downside is the lack of USB-C, but I haven't used one in the past so didn't find this to be a critical issue at the moment). ... "
" ... It only has 2 USB 3.0 ports. ... "
" ... The full size hdmi is a plus and the powerbrick for the laptop is super small. ... "
Capacity
3noise, mentioned, loud
+100%
" ... We've never taken it anywhere outside the home. ... "
" ... My laptop is always on the move - I take it from one room to another during the evenings. ... "
" ... I used mine at about 40% in a well lit room and 60-70% in a sunlit room. ... "
Accuracy
3+100%
" ... Pen is also accurate. ... "
" ... It's pretty responsive and accurate for writing and drawing in MS Paint as a tester. ... "
" ... It was fast, it was accurate, and it did everything I needed. ... "
Defective Delivery
3first, damaged
-100%
" ... It is a defect. ... "
" ... The computer arrived broken. ... "
Heating
3hot, gets
+33%
-67%
" ... It gets super hot . ... "
Bluetooth
3computer, wifi, got
+67%
-33%
" ... Bluetooth and WiFi seem solid. ... "
" ... Easy Bluetooth set up for my headphones. ... "
Network
3turn, router, modem, minutes, bluetooth
+33%
-67%
" ... The only problem I have at all is the WiFi. ... "
" ... After 1-10 minutes of use of the laptop my modem and my router would "crash" and turn off. ... Therefore having all of my household devices disconnected from the wifi for about 2 minutes while my modem and router turn back on. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 14 meters
Performance
Processor Clock: 4.6 GHz
Memory
Memory: 16384 GB
Display
Resolution: Full HD 1080p
Type: LED
Connectivity
Fingerprint: Yes
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