Standing screen display size | 13.5 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 2256 x 1504 |
Max Screen Resolution | 1280 x 720 |
Processor | 3.9 GHz core_i7_1065g7 |
RAM | 16 GB LPDDR4 |
Memory Speed | 3.9 GHz |
Hard Drive | 512 GB SSD |
Graphics Coprocessor | Intel Iris Plus |
Chipset Brand | Intel |
Card Description | Integrated |
Graphics Card Ram Size | 1 GB |
Wireless Type | Bluetooth |
Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 2 |
Average Battery Life (in hours) | 15 Hours |
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Acer Spin 5 Convertible Laptop, 13.5" 2K 2256 x 1504 IPS Touch, 10th Gen Intel Core i7-1065G7, 16GB LPDDR4X, 512GB NVMe SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Backlit KB, FPR, Rechargeable Active Stylus, SP513-54N-74V2
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Brand | acer |
Model Name | SP513-54N-74V2 |
Screen Size | 13.5 Inches |
Color | BLACK, GREEN |
Hard Disk Size | 512 GB |
CPU Model | Core i7-1065G7 |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 16 GB |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home |
Special Feature | Backlit Keyboard, Fingerprint Reader |
Graphics Card Description | Integrated |
About this item
- Aspect Ratio: 3:2
- 10th Generation Intel Core i7-1065G7 Processor (Up to 3. 9GHz) 16GB LPDDR4X Memory 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD
- 13.5" Acer VertiView 2K 2256 x 1504 Widescreen IPS LED-backlit Touch Display (3:2 aspect ratio) Intel Iris Plus Graphics
- Intel Wireless Wi-Fi 6 AX201 802. 11ax Backlit Keyboard fingerprint reader up to 15 hours battery life
- 2 - USB 3. 1 Type C port supporting USB 3. 1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps), DisplayPort over USB-C, Thunderbolt 3, USB Charging, DC-in, 2 - USB 3. 2 Gen 1 port (one featuring power-off charging) & 1 - HDMI 2. 0 port
- Co-Engineered for Mobile Performance by Intel and Acer Rechargeable Acer Active Stylus with Wacom AES 1. 0
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Touch Screen | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.2 |
Screen quality | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Battery life | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.7 |
Value for money | — | 3.8 | — | 3.6 | — | 3.8 |
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display size | 13.5 inches | 11.6 inches | 13.5 inches | 11.6 inches | 14 inches | 15.6 inches |
hard disk size | 512 GB | 64 GB | 0 TB | 64 GB | — | 1 TB |
computer memory size | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB | 4 GB | 16 GB | 20 GB |
cpu manufacturer | Intel | Intel | Intel | MediaTek | Intel | AMD |
cpu speed | 3.9 GHz | — | 0 hertz | 2 GHz | 5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
cpu model number | Core i7-1065G7 | N4000 | Core i5-1035G4 | MediaTek MT8183 | i7-1355U | 3350U |
operating system | Windows 10 Home | Chrome OS | Windows 10 | Chrome OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 S |
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Technical Details
Brand | acer |
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Series | SP513-54N-74V2 |
Item model number | SP513-54N-74V2 |
Hardware Platform | Windows |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home |
Item Weight | 2.6 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 11.81 x 9.25 x 0.59 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 11.81 x 9.25 x 0.59 inches |
Color | BLACK, GREEN |
Processor Brand | Intel |
Number of Processors | 4 |
Flash Memory Size | 512 |
Hard Drive Interface | USB |
Optical Drive Type | No Optical Drive |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Voltage | 100240 Volts |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
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ASIN | B086KJCJDM |
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Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #17,669 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) #163 in 2 in 1 Laptop Computers |
Date First Available | April 27, 2020 |
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Acer Spin 3 SP513-54N-74V2 comes with these high level specs: 10th Generation Intel Core i7-1065G7 Processor 1. 3GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3. 9GHz (8MB Smart Cache), Windows 10 Home, 13. 5" VertiView display with IPS (In-Plane Switching) technology, 2256 x 1504, high-brightness Acer CineCrystal LED-backlit TFT LCD, supporting multi-touch and AES pen solution (3: 2 Aspect Ratio), Intel Iris Plus Graphics, 16GB LPDDR4X Onboard Memory, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, microSD Card reader, DTS Audio, featuring optimized bass response and micro-speaker distortion prevention, Two built-in front facing stereo speakers at any display modes by smart amplifier, Acer Purified. Voice Technology with Dual Built-in Microphones, Acer Fingerprint Reader supporting Windows Hello, Back-lit Keyboard, and Intel Wireless Wi-Fi 6 AX201 802. 11ax Dual-Band 2. 4GHz and 5GHz featuring 2x2 MU-MIMO technology (Max Speed up to 2. 4Gbps), Bluetooth 5. 0, HD Webcam (1280 x 720) supporting Super High Dynamic Range (SHDR), 2 - USB 3. 1 Type C port supporting USB 3. 1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps), DisplayPort over USB-C, Thunderbolt 3, USB Charging, DC-in, 2 - USB 3. 2 Gen 1 ports (one featuring power-off charging), 1 - HDMI 2. 0 Port with HDCP support, Rechargeable Active Stylus, Lithium-Ion Battery, Up to 15-hours Battery Life, 2. 65 lbs., 1.2 kg (system unit only) (NX. HQUAA. 006).
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Engineered for Mobile Performance
It’s super versatile, looks amazing and you can take Acer’s Spin 5 anywhere! At just 2.65 lbs., this sleek laptop with the cool magnesium-aluminum alloy design lets you work and play in style, while the 360° Dual-Torque Hinge provides four different modes for you to enjoy. Co-engineered by Intel and Acer, the Spin 5 features a 10th Gen InteI Core i7 processor and integrated Intel Wi-Fi 6, the Spin 5 opens more possibilities than ever before—via performance, connectivity and entertainment
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Functional Design
360° Hinge allows you to rotate the screen to comfortably read, write, sketch, or watch anything.
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Unleash Your Creativity
The Acer Active Stylus unleashes your creativity with authentic writing and sketching.
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Amplify your Audio
Speakers that always face you are essential for getting the most out of your media.
More Screen than Ever
Get more done with more screen. With its 0.3 inch narrow L/R bezels, & an impressive 80% screen-to-body ratio, you’ll get an additional 18% more screen real-estate to work with on its 13.5” VertiView IPS display with 2K (2256x1540) resolution & 3:2 aspect ratio with Corning Gorilla Glass protection.
Quick Charging Dock
The stylus’ dock keeps it safe from loss and also acts as a charger, with just 15 seconds in the dock giving up to 90 minutes use.
Powerful Connectivity
Avoid wireless signal dropouts with advanced wireless and connectivity technology. Featuring dual band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MU-MIMO, a fully functional USB Type-C port with Thunderbolt 3 support, and two SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports with one capable of power-off charging.
Authentic Writing Experience
Universally compatible with all touchscreen displays, the Acer Active Stylus with Wacom AES 1.0 features 4,096 different levels of pressure sensitivity to give you the real feeling of holding a pen to paper for more precise strokes and movements.
Color Accuracy and Bright
Featuring 100% sRGB and 360nit brightness, the 13.5" VertiView 2K (2256 x 1504) IPS display with 3:2 aspect ratio is color accurate to make every detail count.
Long Lasting Battery
The Spin 5 gives you up to 15 hours long-lasting battery life so you can accomplish all your daily tasks from morning to night. If your battery does run out, all it takes is a 30-minute charge to go from empty to 4 hours of battery life.
Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports
Hook up all your peripherals and accomplish more with a full range of ports, including dual ThunderBolt 3 ports for 40Gbps data transfer and connecting to multiple 4K displays while also being able to charge peripherals offline.
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Customers like the quality, speed and portability of the laptop. For example, they mention it's a very good laptop for everyday use, it recharges pretty quickly and has zero lag of voice or picture. They also appreciate the value. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, battery life, touchscreen, and screen quality.
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Customers like the quality of the laptop. For example, they say it's a pretty good laptop, has a sharp, bright picture, and is good for everyday use and travel. Some say it has better graphics than described and is impressive. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...than any other laptop I've ever owned, yet it felt sturdier and more secure. Probably because it is made of metal, as opposed to a cheap plastic...." Read more
"...4. Well-built (surely not like a tank-type convertible, but sturdy enough to be used on the road.5...." Read more
"...I like the fingerprint reader to sign in instantly. It’s super, super light. I love touchscreen, can’t do a non-touch nowadays...." Read more
"...Overall, a very good laptop for everyday use and travel...." Read more
Customers are impressed with the speed of the notebook computer. They mention that it is very quick, loads stuff almost instantly, and recharges pretty quickly. They also appreciate the zero lag of voice or picture when casting to the TV from streaming apps. Customers also mention that the computer is powerful and responsive. They like the fingerprint reader to sign in instantly.
"...and a super speedy NVMe SSD, which makes this thing load stuff almost instantly. It even turns on from being booted off almost instantly...." Read more
"...I like the fingerprint reader to sign in instantly. It’s super, super light. I love touchscreen, can’t do a non-touch nowadays...." Read more
"...This is a disappointment -- but a very meager one. Recharge is pretty rapid so not a big deal...." Read more
"...Zero lag of voice or picture when casting to the TV from your streaming apps, external DVD or just your screen...." Read more
Customers find the laptop easy to carry and use. They also mention that it is a super light 2 in 1 laptop that is easy to fold like a book and stand up. Customers also say that the laptop is compact and fully featured, making it perfect for travel and being on the go.
"...If you don't mind the cons that I listed, this laptop is perfect for being on the go!" Read more
"...Pros:1. Light weight. Compact, convenient.2. Quiet, have never been aware if the fan is working...." Read more
"...I like the fingerprint reader to sign in instantly. It’s super, super light. I love touchscreen, can’t do a non-touch nowadays...." Read more
"...Of course this laptop is fast and LIGHT and very clever...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the touchscreen of the notebook computer. Some mention that it has a good resolution, and the touchpad is of the appropriate sensitivity. They also say that the touchscreen feels better than their smart phone. However, others say that it's useless, and that the touch pad is terrible.
"...The touchscreen feels better than my smart phone, so obviously I think its great, and the pen feels almost like i'm writing on paper...." Read more
"...It has a good screen resolution a great touchscreen and the Wacom Pen is a great addition, especially if you do any kind of drawing or editing..." Read more
"...So far the system is stable, battery life good. Sometimes the touch screen doesn't work and I have to close and open the computer again to get it to..." Read more
"...Keyboard: Nice touch and feel, you can tell when you've pressed a key properly...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the notebook computer. They say it's a good balance of performance versus cost, and has great functions and specs.
"...After some research, this laptop seemed to give the most bang for the buck. So, here I am!..." Read more
"...to any college student that is trying to find the highest quality at the best price." Read more
"...The Acer Spin 5 is a much more cost effective option than some of the other convertible laptops on the market today." Read more
"...Overall. The used option turn out great for the price." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the notebook computer. Some mention that it performs perfectly well for those on the budget, and the pen works well. However, others say that it is easy to bend and will quit functioning if it is bent too much. The screen just stopped working, and it started failing within minutes after booting.
"...cable it uses a small tip charger that is easy to bend and and will quit functioning if it is bent too much." Read more
"...It works pretty accurately, but the main problem is that the screen is too flimsy to support writing on it even if i try to put my other hand behind..." Read more
"...is that the touchpad began to fade after 4 months and became useless after about 9 months...." Read more
"...Can't trust Acer after this, worked great but terrible quality of the product over a very short time." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the laptop. Some mention that it has very good battery life, while others say that it loses too much battery power.
"...Very nice CPU, with the i7, a lot of ram at high speeds (3200 MHZ I think), and a super speedy NVMe SSD, which makes this thing load stuff almost..." Read more
"...battery life is way over-exaggerated, you’ll get half a day with normal use regardless, that’s all...." Read more
"...The battery lasts a long time and it is especially good when you’re just idly using the Internet or browsing videos...." Read more
"...The only downside is that the battery life is only 12 or more hours when on power-saving mode but that's still plenty for me and my daily use...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the screen quality of the notebook computer. Some mention that the visual quality is very good, while others say that the screen is defective.
"...It has a good screen resolution a great touchscreen and the Wacom Pen is a great addition, especially if you do any kind of drawing or editing..." Read more
"...Today (about 15 months into using it), the display went bust. I followed Acer's suggestion on web (load BIOS page instead of loading Windows)...." Read more
"...I was amazed at the overall screen quality and am excited to use this in class and studying environments...." Read more
"...- After 25 months the screen failed (see photos attached) in exactly the same way as a colleague who also bought this laptop (Spin 5) on my..." Read more
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This purchase was different because I had different goals in mind for a laptop. My goal for this purchase was to have the perfect laptop for note taking in college (and to save the hundreds of wasted loose leaf paper used to practice my 5 mathematics courses). The only option for me was a 2 in 1 laptop. After some research, this laptop seemed to give the most bang for the buck. So, here I am!
This laptop surprised me in just how premium it felt. It was much thinner than any other laptop I've ever owned, yet it felt sturdier and more secure. Probably because it is made of metal, as opposed to a cheap plastic. I feel like This laptop wont just out of nowhere, have a damaged hinge, like my last laptop did, even though I didn't drop it or anything. It is strong and feels really nice. The metal is a nice matte aluminum, so it feels nice to the touch and doesn't smudge easily.
In terms of the performance of this laptop, it is really impressive. This specific laptop in the spin 5 series has impressive stats in every sector of computing. Very nice CPU, with the i7, a lot of ram at high speeds (3200 MHZ I think), and a super speedy NVMe SSD, which makes this thing load stuff almost instantly. It even turns on from being booted off almost instantly. Its very nice and perfect for people who need a computer that is usable the instant that they need it.
The touchscreen with the wacom pen is amazing, plain and simple. The touchscreen feels better than my smart phone, so obviously I think its great, and the pen feels almost like i'm writing on paper. More like a slightly sticky whiteboard, but still. Because of that, I believe that 98% of what I write down next semester will be on this bad boy. It just completely replaces pen and paper. Now I can feel better because I am not wasting so much paper.
Now for some downsides. The screen aspect ratio is stupid. Yes, I said it, having a taller screen is a thing of the past yet this laptop thought it could get away with it. It looks stupid and feels stupid. Videos now have huge upper and lower black bars, which wastes screen real estate. They even advertise the taller screen as a feature, as if it is a new technology. Come on!
This laptop is kind of hard to open. You definitely need two hands to do it and you have to tilt it up to where the hinge is down and the part that it opens is facing up and then you have to pry it open. I think its like this because of the magnets they use to keep it closed. Its not the worst thing, because of how I love this computers features, but It does annoy me.
The touchpad is hard to click with. You have to press pretty hard so it makes clicking a little clunky. It isn't the end of the world, but mac books are definitely easier in this sector.
And that is about it in the cons department. I highly recommend this product. If you don't mind the cons that I listed, this laptop is perfect for being on the go!
OKOK. I can use it without illuminated keyboard. So I kept using it. It still was the best notebook I had used.
Today (about 15 months into using it), the display went bust. I followed Acer's suggestion on web (load BIOS page instead of loading Windows). Confirmed a hardware issue. I reset the notebook. Screen showed paled areas and lines (see photo, unlikely Windows was corrupted). It's the first time I have seen such screen issue in my 30+ years of using notebooks.
I still think it's a great Convertible. I hope mine is the rare "chosen" one. Because the unit can't be fixed "locally," I will have to look for a new Convertible. Quite a pity.
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This unit was purchased to replace a big brand premium tank-like 2-in-1 notebook I purchased, but returned after being frustrated by heat, noise and field service issue. For nearly 30 years, I have been a notebook computer user for business purpose (having used most well-known brands). I am also the IT administrator of a small organization running Windows server.
This Acer 2-in-1 serves all my needs of a mobile computing device.
Pros:
1. Light weight. Compact, convenient.
2. Quiet, have never been aware if the fan is working. It does work sometimes, but not intrusive.
3. Cool, not a lap-warmer.
4. Well-built (surely not like a tank-type convertible, but sturdy enough to be used on the road.
5. The "docked in-house" rechargeable stylus is very handy. Don't have to find a place for it elsewhere.
Cons:
1. Not many I can think of.
2. The screen size might not appeal to all. But it does show a paper easily on screen. Very helpful when displaying paper in tablet mode. Some reviewers may not like having thickened black bars when viewing. But if we are attracted into the screen contents, we care less about the rest (including the screen margins).
I think Acer is an underrated brand - probably hasn't done enough "marketing." We have bought more Acer computers in recent years (Swift 5 convertible, Traveler prior to Spin 5). We bought the premium 2-in-1 notebook (which we returned) because of reading good reviews on web. They didn't mention (or mentioned, but not explicitly) on the heat and noise issues. Only when we read the brand's community messages then we knew....
An example shows how biased, or ignorant, those web reviewers were. The top-right key of Acer Swift 5 is the power key (they are not alone, some brands have same arrangement). Didn't noticed when buying. More than one on-line reviewer coined this a disadvantage - because it takes up the usual "Del" key position (the usual top-right position). They call it a disadvantage (inconvenience) because pressing it (when trying to press "Del" key) will cause the computer to shut down. The fact is: this power key works only when starting the unit. Pressing it when the unit is on has no effect - will not shut down the unit.
So far we have been very pleased with the several Acers we have bought. Some reviewers don't like their bloatware. My feedback is: if you don't use them, they don't pose a problem (is shortcut to launching Amazon a bloatware?), the pre-installed software you can uninstall if not interested. If Acer is sinful giving us bloatware, they "compensate" by bundling two full-feature photo and video editing software (only photo-editing software with Swift 5). These two pieces of software clearly aren't bloatware.
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2021
OKOK. I can use it without illuminated keyboard. So I kept using it. It still was the best notebook I had used.
Today (about 15 months into using it), the display went bust. I followed Acer's suggestion on web (load BIOS page instead of loading Windows). Confirmed a hardware issue. I reset the notebook. Screen showed paled areas and lines (see photo, unlikely Windows was corrupted). It's the first time I have seen such screen issue in my 30+ years of using notebooks.
I still think it's a great Convertible. I hope mine is the rare "chosen" one. Because the unit can't be fixed "locally," I will have to look for a new Convertible. Quite a pity.
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This unit was purchased to replace a big brand premium tank-like 2-in-1 notebook I purchased, but returned after being frustrated by heat, noise and field service issue. For nearly 30 years, I have been a notebook computer user for business purpose (having used most well-known brands). I am also the IT administrator of a small organization running Windows server.
This Acer 2-in-1 serves all my needs of a mobile computing device.
Pros:
1. Light weight. Compact, convenient.
2. Quiet, have never been aware if the fan is working. It does work sometimes, but not intrusive.
3. Cool, not a lap-warmer.
4. Well-built (surely not like a tank-type convertible, but sturdy enough to be used on the road.
5. The "docked in-house" rechargeable stylus is very handy. Don't have to find a place for it elsewhere.
Cons:
1. Not many I can think of.
2. The screen size might not appeal to all. But it does show a paper easily on screen. Very helpful when displaying paper in tablet mode. Some reviewers may not like having thickened black bars when viewing. But if we are attracted into the screen contents, we care less about the rest (including the screen margins).
I think Acer is an underrated brand - probably hasn't done enough "marketing." We have bought more Acer computers in recent years (Swift 5 convertible, Traveler prior to Spin 5). We bought the premium 2-in-1 notebook (which we returned) because of reading good reviews on web. They didn't mention (or mentioned, but not explicitly) on the heat and noise issues. Only when we read the brand's community messages then we knew....
An example shows how biased, or ignorant, those web reviewers were. The top-right key of Acer Swift 5 is the power key (they are not alone, some brands have same arrangement). Didn't noticed when buying. More than one on-line reviewer coined this a disadvantage - because it takes up the usual "Del" key position (the usual top-right position). They call it a disadvantage (inconvenience) because pressing it (when trying to press "Del" key) will cause the computer to shut down. The fact is: this power key works only when starting the unit. Pressing it when the unit is on has no effect - will not shut down the unit.
So far we have been very pleased with the several Acers we have bought. Some reviewers don't like their bloatware. My feedback is: if you don't use them, they don't pose a problem (is shortcut to launching Amazon a bloatware?), the pre-installed software you can uninstall if not interested. If Acer is sinful giving us bloatware, they "compensate" by bundling two full-feature photo and video editing software (only photo-editing software with Swift 5). These two pieces of software clearly aren't bloatware.
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Reviewed in Canada on September 18, 2020
I paid extra for a better spec machine but now have one I can't use.
Reviewed in Mexico on February 9, 2021