What you need to know
- Acer announced updates to the Spin 3 and Spin 5 convertible laptops at CES 2020.
- The laptops feature slimmer designs than previous models and come with the latest 10th Gen Intel Core processors.
- The Spin 3 will be available in April starting at $699, and the Spin 5 will be available in June starting at $899.
Acer announced updates to its Spin 3 and Spin 5 convertible laptops at CES 2020. The laptops feature thinner designs than previous models and now run the latest 10th Gen Intel Core processors. Both laptops also include a fast-charging Acer Active Stylus. The Spin 3 will be available in April starting at $699, and the Spin 5 will be available in June starting at $899.
The Spin 3 and Spin 5 include modern connectivity options and ports, including Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB-C with support for Thunderbolt 3. The laptops can flip around into display, tent, and tablet modes and work with the Acer Active Stylus that can quick charge inside a storage dock. Acer states that a 15-minute charge yields 90 minutes of active writing.
Both Spin laptops support fast charging, providing up to four hours of battery life off of a 30-minute charge, according to Acer. Acer states that the Spin 3 and Spin 5 get 12 hours and 15 hours of battery life, respectively.
| Category | Acer Spin 3 |
|---|---|
| Display | 14-inch FHD IPS panel with touch |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1035G4 Intel Core i5 1035G1 Intel Core i3 1005G1 |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Plus Graphics Intel UHD Graphics |
| Memory | Up to 16GB dual-channel LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128GB SSD 256GB SSD 512GB SSD 1TB SSD |
| Battery | 48Whr |
| Ports | Thunderbolt 3 USB-C 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 with one having power-off charging HDMI microSD 3.5 headphone/speaker jack DC-in jack for AC adapter |
| Pen | Acer Active Pen |
| Wireless | Intel Wireless Wi-Fi 6 AX201 802.11/a/b/g/n/ac R2+ax wireless LAN 2.4GHz 5GHz 2x2 MU-MIMO technology Bluetooth 5.0 WiFI CNVI Interface |
| Webcam | 720p |
| Security | Firmware Trusted Module solution Noble Lock |
| Audio | DTS audio front facing speakers Acer Purified Voice technology Acer TrueHarmony technology |
| Weight | 1.5kg(3.31lbs) |
| Dimensions | 12.8(W)x9.06(D)x0.67(H) inches [325(W)x230(D)x16.9(H) mm] |
The Spin 5 has a larger battery than the Spin 3 and has a wider selection of ports. It also includes a fingerprint reader that supports Windows Hello.
| Category | Acer Spin 5 |
|---|---|
| Display | 13.5-inch 2K LCD with touch |
| Processor | Intel Core i7 1065G7 Intel Core i5 1035G4 |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Plus Graphics Intel UHD Graphics |
| Memory | Up to 16GB dual-channel LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 256GB SSD 512GB SSD 1TB SSD |
| Battery | 56Whr |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 USB-C 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 with one having power-off charging HDMI 2.0 microSD 3.5 headphone/speaker jack DC-in jack for AC adapter |
| Pen | Acer Active Pen |
| Wireless | Intel Wireless Wi-Fi 6 AX201 802.11/a/b/g/n/ac R2+ax wireless LAN 2.4GHz 5GHz 2x2 MU-MIMO technology Bluetooth 5.0 WiFI CNVI Interface |
| Webcam | 720p |
| Security | Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Module solution Noble Lock |
| Audio | DTS audio two front facing speakers Acer Purified Voice technology Acer TrueHarmony technology |
| Weight | 1.2kg(2.65lbs) |
| Dimensions | 11.81(W)x9.25(D)x0.59(H) inches [300(W)x235(D)x14.9(H) mm] |
Both devices provide a flexible workspace at competitive prices. The Spin 3 will be available in April starting at $699, and the Spin 5 will be available in June starting at $899.