Acer Spin 7 Series

Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i5-7Y54, Intel Kaby Lake i7-7Y75
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 615
Display: 14.00 inch
Weight: 1.271kg, 1.3kg, 1.6kg
Price: 1200, 1300 euro

Average Score: 77.38% - good
Average of 30 scores (from 45 reviews)

price: 76%, performance: 73%, features: 46%, display: 81%, mobility: 81%, workmanship: 85%, ergonomy: 85%, emissions: 97%

Acer Spin 7 SP714-51-M6LT

The SP714-51-M6LT sports a 14-inch IPS CineCrystal display with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution. The display is capable of displaying punchy colors and it has a good brightness for outdoor usage. In addition, it uses the Acer Color Intelligence technology and supports 10-point multi-touch. Thanks to an IPS panel, the horizontal and vertical viewing angles are good. The display is generally good for media playback. It is surrounded by a razor thin bezel, which makes it look really nice. It is a good thing that Acer has decided to jump into the "Thin Bezel" bandwagon, since this feature is something that makes a difference between a normal device and an innovative device. Being a hybrid laptop, Acer Spin 7 SP714-51-M6LT has a hinge to fully rotate itself into 4 different modes: laptop, tablet, display and tent. The ability to rotate itself into different modes allows the user to choose the right mode for the right moment. It also gives the flexibility to be used in any kind of condition. The keyboard is considered one of the better keyboards for ultra-thin laptops in the market and it provides an easy and comfortable typing experience with enough key travel. The touchpad is officially certified by Microsoft and it is capable of performing all the multi-touch gestures on Windows 10 that the user needs without any issues. Despite the slender design of the laptop, the touchpad is actually large and easy to navigate. Connectivity options are quite good even for a hybrid laptop with a very slim profile. There are two USB 3.0 ports, one USB 3.1 Gen 1 port, audio combo jack connectors and an SD card reader. It does not come with an optical drive as is the case in many laptops these days. The Acer Spin 7 SP714-51-M6LT weighs only 1.6 kg and has a battery life of up to 8 hours according to Acer. Overall, the laptop is an attractive Full HD convertible laptop with a good display and it is relatively thin. Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Specifications

Notebook: Acer Spin 7 SP714-51-M6LT
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7Y75
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 615
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.6kg
Price: 1300 euro
Links: Acer homepage
Acer notebook section
Spin 7 SP714-51-M6LT (Model)

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Average Score: 76.2% - good

Average of 5 scores (from 12 reviews)

60% Acer Spin 7 Review: Underachiever
Source: The Verge English

Archive.org version
When you’re designing computers, diligently paying attention to the details matters just as much as having the right ideas. The Spin 7 is the kid in class who is really smart but waits until the last minute to do his homework, and the result is a disappointing mix of brilliance and sloppy work. You know the kid could pull off an A, but you shake your head and write "not working up to potential" at the top of his report before ruefully marking it with a big, red C.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/15/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%

70% Acer Spin 7 Review
Source: Laptop Mag English

Archive.org version
The Acer Spin 7 is a beautiful, thin and portable 2-in-1, but its battery life and performance are worse than similarly priced competitors.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/02/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%

Acer Spin 7
Source: Trusted Reviews English

Archive.org version
Prices for the Spin 7 will start at €1,299 in Europe (around £1,326 inc VAT), making it one of the more expensive hybrid laptops on the market. It’s a niche proposition, but equally a very tempting one for those in the market for a hybrid.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/31/2016

Acer has finally cracked top-end laptop design
Source: Pocket Lint English

Archive.org version
After Apple took the plunge and went USB Type-C only in its 12in MacBook design, it's taken a while for manufacturers and, admittedly, consumers to get on board with the idea. In the Swift 7 it's an obvious essential: a laptop couldn't be sub-1cm with ports any larger. And there's two of the things, side by side, meaning peripheral use and simultaneous charging is possible. Sure, some might miss the full-size port, but this is facing into the future.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/31/2016

Flexible design with a touch of class
Source: Pocket Lint English

Archive.org version
And so to the price: at €1,299 it's a toss-up between this Spin 7 and the slimmer, sleeker looking Swift 7 in our books. Although the Swift is less functional, as it doesn't have the hinge mechanism of the Spin, we're more sold on its looks.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/31/2016

Hands on: Acer Spin 7 review
Source: Techradar English

Archive.org version
Its chiclet-spaced keyboard provides a decent level of travel and should prove up to the task of bashing out longer documents, and you could easily connect a Bluetooth keyboard to use the device in tent mode.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/26/2016

Foreign Reviews

88% Dünnes und leichtes Convertible-Notebook mit 14-Zoll-Display
Source: Notebooksbilliger Blog German

DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/18/2016
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80%

Acer Spin 7 as extrem dünne Convertible im Hands-on
Source: Curved German

DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/31/2016

83% Recensione Acer Spin 7 – Il Convertibile Sottilissimo Diventa Ancora Più Completo
Source: Techzilla.it Italian

IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/20/2017
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 75% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%

80% Acer Spin 7: il convertibile che riesce a convincere a pieno
Source: Ridble Italian

IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/12/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

Обзор ноутбука-трансформера Acer Spin 7: тонкий перевёртыш
Source: 3DNews.ru

RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Slim size and lightweight; high autonomy; excellent display; good cooling system. Negative: No backlit keyboard; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/26/2016

Acer Spin 7, cel mai subţire convertibil din lume, este disponibil în oferta magazinelor din Româniac
Source: Go4it.ro

→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; compact size. Negative: Average ergonomy; low autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/13/2016

Acer Spin 7 SP714-51-M09D

Specifications

Notebook: Acer Spin 7 SP714-51-M09D
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i5-7Y54
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 615
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.271kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: Acer homepage
Acer notebook section

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Average Score: 82% - good

Average of 8 scores (from 12 reviews)

81.5% Acer Spin 7 SP714-51-M09D Convertible Review | Notebookcheck
Ultra thin, ultra quiet. Acer's 14-inch system with a thickness of just 11 millimeters certainly looks nice. However, the stability reaches its limits, although the maintainability is great in return. The Kaby Lake ULV is no performance miracle, and it is pretty disappointing compared to its predecessor. Read our review to find out why the display is great but still gets a point deduction.

Foreign Reviews

83% Acer Spin 7 – Il Convertibile Che Vola Alto
Source: Techzilla.it Italian

IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/09/2017
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 70% performance: 75% display: 85% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%

83% Acer Spin 7 – Il Convertibile Che Vola Alto
Source: Techzilla.it Italian

IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/09/2017
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 70% performance: 75% display: 85% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%

Recensione Acer Spin 7, notebook convertibile in soli 11 millimetri
Source: HDblog.it Italian

IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; compact size; light weight; good ergonomy; nice display. Negative: High autonomy; overheats while using; high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/30/2017

Recensione Acer Spin 7, notebook convertibile in soli 11 millimetri
Source: HDblog.it Italian

65% Review: Acer Spin 7 – tegenvallende convertible met 14″-scherm
Source: Tablets Magazine Dutch

NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/26/2017
Rating: Total score: 65%

65% Review: Acer Spin 7 – tegenvallende convertible met 14″-scherm
Source: Tablets Magazine Dutch

NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/26/2017
Rating: Total score: 65%

100% Acer Spin 7 – Indrukwekkend dunne convertible
Source: Computer Totaal Dutch

NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/06/2017
Rating: Total score: 100%

100% Acer Spin 7 – Indrukwekkend dunne convertible
Source: Computer Totaal Dutch

NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/06/2017
Rating: Total score: 100%

Test: Acer Spin 7 - 14" překlopný konvertibilní notebook, úsporný Intel, IPS LCD, zcela tichý provoz
Source: Notebook.cz

CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Lightweight; silent system; long battery life. Negative: No backlit keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/24/2016

Test: Acer Spin 7 - 14" překlopný konvertibilní notebook, úsporný Intel, IPS LCD, zcela tichý provoz
Source: Notebook.cz

CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Lightweight; silent system; long battery life. Negative: No backlit keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/24/2016

80% Acer Spin 7 [TEST]: Ultralet hybrid
Source: Alt om Data

DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/28/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 60% display: 80% mobility: 90%

80% Acer Spin 7 [TEST]: Ultralet hybrid
Source: Alt om Data

DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/28/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 60% display: 80% mobility: 90%

Acer Spin 7 SP714-51-M4YD

Specifications

Notebook: Acer Spin 7 SP714-51-M4YD
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7Y75
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 615
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: Acer homepage
Acer notebook section

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Average Score: 74.9% - average

Average of 10 scores (from 14 reviews)

Acer Spin 7 (SP714-51) review – ultra-thin and stylish laptop with an amazing display
Source: Laptop Media English

Archive.org version
In conclusion, we can say that Acer Spin 7 (SP714-51) is a very good laptop model that combines a high-quality aluminum body, powerful CPU and touch screen display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/16/2017

60% Acer Spin 7 Review
Source: Toptenreviews English

Archive.org version
At first glance this is a very attractive laptop, but the design and performance aren’t quite what we’d want for this money.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/21/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%

60% Acer Spin 7 review
Source: It Pro English

Archive.org version
The Acer Spin 7 gets an awful lot right; it's lovely to look at, the trackpad is a joy to use, and it's one of the thinnest convertibles we've ever seen. However, it's a machine that is built on compromise, which ultimately proves to be its downfall.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%

Acer Spin 7 Review
Source: Toptenreviews English

Archive.org version
We can’t deny how lightweight and configurable this convertible is… and yet it’s not quite as spiffy nor good value as some of the competition. However, the fact that it’s able to operate in several modes means you get a lot more options for the higher price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/18/2017

80% Review: Acer Spin 7 convertible laptop
Source: PC Authority English

70% Acer Spin 7 Review
Source: Computer Shopper English

Archive.org version
As assembled, the Acer Spin 7 is best as a versatile system for home or commuter use, where you won’t stray too far, for too long, from a wall outlet and will use it more for entertainment pursuits than serious graphics work. But business buyers with a deep budget for a vanity machine might look at it, too. It will impress clients, and garner envious looks on your airline tray table—at least, unless the passenger next to you pulls out a Lenovo Yoga 910.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% Acer Spin 7 review: It has the looks
Source: Gadgets Now English

Archive.org version
All in all, the Acer Spin 7 a fairly good 2-in-1 that works well both as a laptop and a tablet. At a price of Rs 1,09,900, we think it's a pretty good deal. But just in case you're looking for alternatives in a similar price range, you can go for Acer's own Swift 7 or the HP Spectre.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/31/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

78% Acer Spin 7 review
Source: CNet English

Archive.org version
The Acer Spin 7 won't win any awards for performance or features, but its functional design and operation may win your heart.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/30/2017
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%

70% Acer Spin 7 review
Source: Trusted Reviews English

Archive.org version
There’s a lot to like about the Spin 7: it’s thin and stupendously light while offering up a nice, big screen. Many users will be fine with the middling performance, too. However, the battery life isn’t as long as I expected and there are a couple of issues with the build quality.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/20/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%

70% Acer Spin 7 (SP714-51-M4YD)
Source: PC Mag English

Archive.org version
In the end, the Acer Spin 7 isn't too shabby. It is the thinnest convertible-hybrid laptop we've seen so far, it looks good, and it has adequate power to do tasks while still lasting quite a while on battery power. But our Editors' Choice Lenovo Yoga 910 does it all better, and for $50 less. Keep the Spin 7 on your short list, especially if you dig the ultrathin chassis, but the Yoga 910 is a sexier (and longer-lasting) choice, even if it is a touch heavier.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/16/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%

Foreign Reviews

91% Acer Spin 7
Source: Notebookinfo German

DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/23/2017
Rating: Total score: 91% performance: 85% display: 85% mobility: 95% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 98%

90% Acer Spin 7
Source: PCtipp.ch German

DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/19/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%

Passiv gekühltes Convertible aus Alu mit 14-Zoll-Display
Source: Computerbase German

DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/18/2017

Ревю на Acer Spin 7 (SP714-51) – ултра тънък и стилен лаптоп с прекрасен екран
Source: Laptop.bg

BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Great built quality; nice display; slim size; light weight; decent ergonomy; good connectivity. Negative: Short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/02/2017

Acer Spin 7 SP714-51-M339

Specifications

Notebook: Acer Spin 7 SP714-51-M339
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i5-7Y54
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 615
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Price: 1300 euro
Links: Acer homepage
Acer notebook section

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Average Score: 77% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

Foreign Reviews

80% Acer Spin 7 SP714-51 (NX.GKPEG.003)
Source: e-media - 6/2017 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 05/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

74% Acer Spin 7 SP714-51-M339
Source: Chip.de German

DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/27/2017
Rating: Total score: 74% performance: 72% features: 64% display: 79% mobility: 71% ergonomy: 88%

Acer Spin 7 SP714-51-M37P

Specifications

Notebook: Acer Spin 7 SP714-51-M37P
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7Y75
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 615
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.6kg
Links: Acer homepage
Acer notebook section

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Average Score: 75% - good

Average of 4 scores (from 5 reviews)

80% Acer Spin 7
Source: Gadgetspeak English

Archive.org version
This is both a Notebook and a Tablet computer. It is of course quite light which is nice if you are walking around with it all day but that means compromises the main one for me was the lack of a full size USB port which for some might be a problem.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/25/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% workmanship: 80%

Foreign Reviews

80% Acer Spin 7, análisis: el convertible más delgado de Acer, a prueba
Source: Xataka Spanish

ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 85% workmanship: 80%

Acer Spin 7, lo hemos probado
Source: Tuexperto Spanish

ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; compact size; nice performance. Negative: Low autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/13/2017

80% Test Acer Spin 7
Source: CNet France French

FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/14/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

60% Test : Acer Spin 7, pourquoi ce PC hybride beau et fin peine à convaincre
Source: 01Net French

FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/06/2017
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 80% mobility: 50%

Comment

Acer: The company was founded under the name of Multitech in Taiwan in 1976 and renamed to Acer or Acer Group in 1987. The product range includes, for example, laptops, tablets, smartphones, desktops, monitors and televisions. Gateway Inc. and Packard Bell also belong to the Group and sell their own laptops.

While Acer still had the third largest global market share in the notebook segment in 2008, it ranked 6th in 2016 with a market share of 6% after they had continuously lost market shares.

There are dozens of Acer laptop reviews per month, the ratings are average (as of 2016). Gateway, which has an own laptop line-up, has also belonged to the Acer Group since 2007.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

Intel HD Graphics 615: Integrated graphics card in some Kaby Lake Y-series processors (4.5 Watt TDP) with 24 EUs (GT2) and no dedicated graphics memory. Clocks with Update to 1050 MHz depending on the CPU Model.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Intel Kaby Lake:

i7-7Y75: Extremely efficient ULV-SoC (System-on-a-Chip) for tablets and fanless notebooks based on the Kaby Lake architecture. Includes two CPU cores clocked at 1.3-3.6 GHz with Hyper Threading support as well as a graphics adapter and is manufactured in a 14 nm process.

i5-7Y54: Extremely efficient ULV-SoC (System-on-a-Chip) for tablets and fanless notebooks based on the Kaby Lake architecture. Includes two CPU cores clocked at 1.2-3.2 GHz with Hyper Threading support as well as a graphics adapter and is manufactured in a 14 nm process.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

1.271 kg:

In former time,s this weight was typical for big tablets, small subnotebooks, ultrabooks and convertibles with a 10-11 inch display-diagonal. Nowadays, often 15 inch laptops weigh as much.

1.6 kg:

This weight is typical for very old and big tablets, subnotebooks, ultrabooks and convertibles with a 11-13 inch display-diagonal; nowadays, rather typical for 15 inch laptops.

77.38%: This rating is not convincing. The laptop is evaluated below average, this is not really a recommendation for purchase.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.