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Acer Spin 3 Touchscreen 2-In-1 Laptop: i7 1165G7, 13.3" IPS, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

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BH Photo Video has Acer Spin 3 Touchscreen 2-In-1 Laptop (SP313-51N-78HA) on sale for $599.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal

Note, purchase of this device also includes 1-Year Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office Advanced Edition Digital License (automatically added to cart). Selec American Express cardholders may be eligible for $25 back via statement credit on $250+ purchases (more details here).

Specs/Key Features
  • Intel Core i7 1165G7 2.8GHz Quad-Core Processor (11th Gen)
  • 13.3" 2560x1600 Touchscreen 300-Nit WQXGA IPS LCD Display w/ 720p Webcam
  • 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe Solid State Drive SSD
  • 16GB LPDDR4x RAM (4266Mhz)
  • Intel Integrated Iris XE GPU
  • WiFi 6 w/ Dual Band + Bluetooth 5.1
  • 4-Cell 56Wh Lithium Ion Battery
  • Notebook Keyboard w/ TouchPad/Stylus
  • Windows 10 Home OS (64-Bit)
    • Inputs
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
      • 1x HDMI
      • Stylus Dock/Garage
Warranty
  • Includes a 1-year limited warranty w/ purchase

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • This device offers $400 Off instant savings or 40% overall savings; normally price $999.99; the included software adds a $49.99 value
  • Compact/lightweight notebook featuring the powerful 2.8GHz 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor; quickly load and multitask a variety of productivity and creative application. The touchscreen display w/ reinforced Corning Gorilla Glass + 360 hinge allows for multiple configurations.
  • The included styles makes it easy for editing document/photos
  • Offer/pricing valid through November 6, 2022 or while promotion/supplies last
Additional Notes
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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Written by Dr.W
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BH Photo Video has Acer Spin 3 Touchscreen 2-In-1 Laptop (SP313-51N-78HA) on sale for $599.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal

Note, purchase of this device also includes 1-Year Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office Advanced Edition Digital License (automatically added to cart). Selec American Express cardholders may be eligible for $25 back via statement credit on $250+ purchases (more details here).

Specs/Key Features
  • Intel Core i7 1165G7 2.8GHz Quad-Core Processor (11th Gen)
  • 13.3" 2560x1600 Touchscreen 300-Nit WQXGA IPS LCD Display w/ 720p Webcam
  • 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe Solid State Drive SSD
  • 16GB LPDDR4x RAM (4266Mhz)
  • Intel Integrated Iris XE GPU
  • WiFi 6 w/ Dual Band + Bluetooth 5.1
  • 4-Cell 56Wh Lithium Ion Battery
  • Notebook Keyboard w/ TouchPad/Stylus
  • Windows 10 Home OS (64-Bit)
    • Inputs
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
      • 1x HDMI
      • Stylus Dock/Garage
Warranty
  • Includes a 1-year limited warranty w/ purchase

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • This device offers $400 Off instant savings or 40% overall savings; normally price $999.99; the included software adds a $49.99 value
  • Compact/lightweight notebook featuring the powerful 2.8GHz 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor; quickly load and multitask a variety of productivity and creative application. The touchscreen display w/ reinforced Corning Gorilla Glass + 360 hinge allows for multiple configurations.
  • The included styles makes it easy for editing document/photos
  • Offer/pricing valid through November 6, 2022 or while promotion/supplies last
Additional Notes
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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Written by Dr.W

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Dr.Wajahat
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Perfect device for the comparison
Okay, so they are pretty much similar (similar size 13.5" vs 13.3", same expect ratio, same LPDDR4x RAM) except for:

This Yoga 6 with the 5700U is much more powerful than the 11th Gen i7 in Spin 3
Spin 3 has a brighter and sharper display. However, the backlight bleed, which I mentioned in the above comment, can be annoying at times for me especially if I'm in a dimly lit room and despite having the brightness all the way down to the min, it still cranks it up a little automatically due to the bleed
The ports on both of these devices are exactly the same. Spin has Thunderbolt 4 support though via the USB-Cs, two of em
The Yoga has a plastic bottom whereas the Spin 3 has an all-metal build
Spin 3 can be opened with one hand while the Yoga cannot be due to the hinges being more sturdy/stiff
Both are convertibles but the Spin 3 houses a stylus within its chassis, the Yoga does not despite having pen support
The Yoga has a 1080p webcam WITH privacy shutter, Spin 3 has 720p webcam and no shutter
Trackpad on the Yoga is bigger
Better battery life on the Yoga
Speakers are bad on both but I think Yoga's would definitely be better than the Spin 3
One of the most annoying things about my Spin 3 is the narrow AF left and right keys with pg down and pg up above them. I hardly ever hit the left and right buttons in the first attempt
Spin 3 has a much better iGPU (Iris Xe) than the Yoga (Radeon Vega). This might be important for people who'd want to play light games or do light photo editing. The Spin is more adequate for that
Spin 3 does get noticeably warm but only if you block the vents. According to some reviews the Yoga 6 runs warm too
Dr.Wajahat
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Some of the cons I, personally, have faced are:

1. Speakers are average at best
2. Screen bleeding is pretty bad. The panel will tend to dim and brighten from time to time (not sure if this is related to the bleeding or something else). Nonetheless, the total brightness is good I'd say, at 340-nits and the screen is gorgeous to view content on
3. Battery life is average at around 5-6 hours max
4. The idiotic need for Acer to put pg down and pg up right above the narrow left and right keys. Can't tell how many times I've hit the pg keys instead of the arrow keys and that's even after using the laptop for 8 months. Had to remap those keys
4. I have the 8GB version and it does get warm, esp if the fans are blocked which would happen if you use it on your lap or on the bed in particular
5. There are 2 rubber stubs on the posterior surface of the lid which prevents the lid from touching the surface you're resting it on. After 8 months of usage the left rubber stub came off just 2 weeks ago. Doesn't pose any threat to the build quality, it just looks esthetically displeasing to me

Other than those cons, I love it. This is a really great device esp at this price. You won't find a QHD+ convertible with a garaged stylus and great selection of ports at this price.
The next best option is the 2022 Lenovo Yoga 6.

Hope this helps.

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Nov 02, 2022 03:00 PM
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blackDagliaNov 02, 2022 03:00 PM
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Pretty good deal, would be even better 100 off
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Quote from blackDaglia :
Pretty good deal, would be even better 100 off
Bought the i5/8/512 model for $749 back in February (SMH).
Has been my daily driver ever since. Love the device.
Last edited by Dr.Wajahat November 2, 2022 at 09:11 AM.
Nov 03, 2022 05:47 PM
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jsonleNov 03, 2022 05:47 PM
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Can you charge via USBC?
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FaithfulHamster2358Nov 03, 2022 06:34 PM
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Quote from jsonle :
Can you charge via USBC?
Yes you can
Nov 03, 2022 08:47 PM
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HardwareLustNov 03, 2022 08:47 PM
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Quote from Dr.Wajahat :
Bought the i5/8/512 model for $749 back in February (SMH).
Has been my daily driver ever since. Love the device.
How are the speakers? I'm going to mainly use this as a media consumption device.
Nov 03, 2022 10:33 PM
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NysomNov 03, 2022 10:33 PM
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Quote from HardwareLust :
How are the speakers? I'm going to mainly use this as a media consumption device.
That's probably it's only weakness. They're not very loud at all. Otherwise it's a great all purpose laptop
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Deal-R-DashNov 04, 2022 01:09 PM
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There is a B&H AMEX offer for $25 off of $250 but YMMV of course. You can also split payment between two AMEX cards to get $50 off if you have the offer on both.
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jfreezeeNov 04, 2022 01:11 PM
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Quote from blackDaglia :
Pretty good deal, would be even better 100 off
Any feedback on battery , how long does it last. TIA.
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sibdougNov 04, 2022 01:18 PM
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Is the SSD upgradable?
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unlvrebelsNov 04, 2022 01:43 PM
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Is the memory (RAM) upgradable? TIA.
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thehukuisNov 04, 2022 01:50 PM
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Quote from sibdoug :
Is the SSD upgradable?
Even better. There's an extra M.2 slot so you can add a *second* SSD!

I picked this up for $637 from a previous frontpage deal this summer. It felt like a steal at that price, so this is even better. Performance is great, battery life is above-average, and with the all-metal chassis it feels like a premium high-end laptop. The touch screen and included pen are really great. I was worried it would feel like a downgrade from my Surface Book 2 (RIP) but I honestly haven't noticed much difference.

My only complaint is that the rear corners of the case are a little sharp. It can get a little uncomfortable when I'm using it on my lap because the corners dig into my thighs a little bit. It's only a big problem when I'm wearing shorts, though.
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thehukuisNov 04, 2022 01:54 PM
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Quote from unlvrebels :
Is the memory (RAM) upgradable? TIA.
RAM is soldered. That's the cost of doing business if you want the faster DDR4X 4266 speed, and with 16GB I think it's an acceptable trade-off. The higher RAM speed makes a big difference.
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Some of the cons I, personally, have faced are:

1. Speakers are average at best
2. Screen bleeding is pretty bad. The panel will tend to dim and brighten from time to time (not sure if this is related to the bleeding or something else). Nonetheless, the total brightness is good I'd say, at 340-nits and the screen is gorgeous to view content on
3. Battery life is average at around 5-6 hours max
4. The idiotic need for Acer to put pg down and pg up right above the narrow left and right keys. Can't tell how many times I've hit the pg keys instead of the arrow keys and that's even after using the laptop for 8 months. Had to remap those keys
4. I have the 8GB version and it does get warm, esp if the fans are blocked which would happen if you use it on your lap or on the bed in particular
5. There are 2 rubber stubs on the posterior surface of the lid which prevents the lid from touching the surface you're resting it on. After 8 months of usage the left rubber stub came off just 2 weeks ago. Doesn't pose any threat to the build quality, it just looks esthetically displeasing to me

Other than those cons, I love it. This is a really great device esp at this price. You won't find a QHD+ convertible with a garaged stylus and great selection of ports at this price.
The next best option is the 2022 Lenovo Yoga 6.

Hope this helps.
Last edited by Dr.Wajahat November 4, 2022 at 08:16 AM.
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dstarNov 04, 2022 02:13 PM
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Never been a fan of Acer. Too many broken hinges and other issues. Have they improved build quality?

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