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Acer Spin 5 (13.3-Inch, 2017)

Acer Spin 5 (13.3-Inch, 2017)

151 reviews

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 151 reviews of Acer Spin 5 (13.3-Inch, 2017). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the keyboard and performance. The portability and durability are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the battery and screen. Views are divided on the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Acer Spin 5 (13.3-Inch, 2017) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Mark Coppock (digitaltrends.com)

Acer Spin 5 review

Solid build quality ; Excellent performance ; Good productivity battery life ; Comfortable keyboard

The display is dim, with below-average contrast ; Bezels are way too big ; SATA SSD is a relatively poor performer

Acer perfectly positioned the Spin 5 in the midrange convertible 2-in-1 niche. It’s attractively priced, well-built, and it provides solid performance and good battery life. Input options are very good, and it tosses Alexa support into the mix. Only a...

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Expert review by : Matt Elliott (cnet.com)

Acer Spin 5 Review: Solid 2-in-1 With an OLED Omission

Competing models only slightly more expensive boast OLED displays. But if that's not a must-have for you, the Spin 5 is a reliably good, lightweight convertible.

Strong overall performance ; 1080p webcam ; Comfortable keyboard ; Active pen included

IPS display can't compete with OLED ; Ordinary appearance ; So-so battery life

Feb, 2023

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Expert review by (cnet.com)

With its tall 3:2 display, ultralight body and great features, you should add the Spin 5 to your shortlist.

Oct, 2020

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Expert review by : Eric Grevstad (pcmag.com)

Acer Spin 5 (SP513-52N-58WW)

Acer's 13.3-inch Spin 5 is a competent, albeit generic, choice for a convertible laptop. Battery life is its best feature; a few extra ounces are its worst.

Attractive aluminum design. Plenty of ports. Impressive battery life.

Half-an-inch too big. Half-a-pound overweight. No Windows Hello support.

Bottom Line: Acer's 13.3-inch Spin 5 is a competent, albeit generic, choice for a convertible laptop. Battery life is its best feature; a few extra ounces are its worst.

Mar, 2018

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Expert review by : Xiomara Blanco (cnet.com)

This inexpensive laptop packs in way more than you’d think

The competitively priced Acer Spin 5 packs a bevy of ports and a stylus.

The Acer Spin 5 has a useful convertible design with a modern and sturdy build. Solid keyboard and stylus support. Healthy variety of ports. Surprisingly loud speakers. Long battery life.

It's a bit heavy.

The Acer Spin 5 is a capable convertible that's attractively priced for its features.

Jan, 2018

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Expert review by : Jared Newman (pcworld.com)

Acer Spin 5 review: What it's like to have Amazon Alexa in a laptop

The Acer Spin 5 has Amazon Alexa built in. It's an interesting integration, but not enough to raise this 2-in-1 convertible laptop above the crowd.

Fairly inexpensive given the specs ; Great keyboard and trackpad ; Plenty of ports, including USB-C, USB-A, and full-sized SD

Fan runs noisy and hot ; Thick bezels make the display look cramped ; Alexa integration nullified by limited features and middling audio quality

The Acer Spin 5 is a decent laptop that's worth considering for its good selection of features for the price, especially when it comes to connectivity and the quality of the keyboard and trackpad. On the downside you get merely average performance for...

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Expert review by : Kimberly Gedeon (laptopmag.com)

Acer Spin 5 2020 review

The Acer Spin 5 is a beastly hybrid with a sweet stylus

Competition-crushing performance ; Colorful display ; Stylus included ; Two Thunderbolt 3 ports ; Thin and light

So-so battery life

The Acer Spin 5 is a beastly 2-in-1 with a sweet stylus, but its battery life could be better.

Aug, 2020

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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

Acer Spin 5

Bright display; Great keyboard; Affordable ; Lots of bloatware; Runs hot; Below-average battery life ; The Acer Spin 5 offers a bright display and a comfortable keyboard at an affordable price, but its battery life could be better.

Lots of bloatware; Runs hot; Below-average battery life ; The Acer Spin 5 offers a bright display and a comfortable keyboard at an affordable price, but its battery life could be better.

The Acer Spin 5 offers a bright display and a comfortable keyboard at an affordable price, but its battery life could be better.

Apr, 2018

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Expert review by (tomsguide.com)

Acer Spin 5 review

The Acer Spin 5 is a modest Windows workhorse that delivers where it counts, offering respectable power at a reasonable price.

on the market, but with the Spin 5, Acer has delivered a productive workhorse at a fair price.

Jan, 2023

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Expert review by : Daniel W. Rasmus (seriousinsights_net)

Acer Spin 5 Review: A 14-in Convertible with Character

The Acer Spin 5 offers a MacBook Air-type experience with a great display and all the bells and whistles Apple refuses to offer, like a pen and touchscreen.

The Acer Spin 5 offers a highly versatile computing experience. Its basic features match those of general clamshell designs in its price range, while its other features elevate it above its competition. I’m not overly fond of convertibles, as several...

Dec, 2022

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