Review Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-52MTN-51V5

Acer Aspire Spin 14 · Core Ultra 5 115U · Graphics 4-Core Convertible Review

Acer Aspire Spin 14 · Core Ultra 5 115U · Graphics 4-Core

Intel Core Ultra 5 115U · Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU · 16GB LPDDR5x (soldered) · 512GB SSD (Kingston) · 14″ 1920×1200 IPS 60Hz · 1.6 kg

2× USB 4 (Thunderbolt 4) – moderate case temperatures, good battery life, 2-in-1 functionality. iGPU performance below average, poor colour space (58% sRGB), very loud under 3D-based tasks, RAM soldered. Good 2-in-1, but display and fan noise hold it back.

Display – 14″ IPS · 1920×1200 · 60Hz · 57.9% sRGB

Panel: NV140WUM-N41 (BOE0C63) – 14″ 1920×1200, IPS, glossy, 60Hz, touch.

Specification	Value
Brightness (centre)	~357 cd/m²
Contrast	1373:1
sRGB coverage	57.9%
AdobeRGB coverage	40.5%
Display P3 coverage	39.1%
Response time (B/W)	19.7 ms
Response time (grey)	28.8 ms
PWM	Not detected
Finish	Glossy (reflective)

Good contrast ratio (1373:1)
No PWM flickering
Very poor colour accuracy (ΔE 6)
Limited sRGB coverage (57.9%)

Poor colour space (58% sRGB) – washed-out images, not suitable for colour work.

Panel FRU: NV140WUM-N41 (BOE0C63) (14″ 1920×1200 IPS, 60Hz, glossy, touch)

Processor – Intel Core Ultra 5 115U · 8c/10t · Meteor Lake

Model: Intel Core Ultra 5 115U – 2× P-Core, 4× E-Core, 2× LP E-Core
Boost: 4.2 GHz (P-Core)
TDP: 57 W PL2 / 28 W PL1 (sustained)
Cinebench R23 Multi: ~7,569 pts
Sufficient for office tasks

CPU FRU: Intel Core Ultra 5 115U (Meteor Lake, soldered BGA)

Graphics – Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Meteor/Arrow Lake)

Model: Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Meteor/Arrow Lake)
3DMark Time Spy: ~1,747 pts
Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Low): ~16.7 fps
Below average for this iGPU

Benchmark	Score
3DMark Time Spy	1,747
3DMark Fire Strike	3,766
3DMark 11 Performance	4,964
Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Low)	~16.7 fps

iGPU performance below average – only suitable for very light gaming.

GPU FRU: Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (integrated, LPDDR5x)

Memory – 16GB LPDDR5x · soldered · not upgradeable

Capacity: 16 GB LPDDR5x (onboard, dual-channel)
Soldered – not upgradeable

RAM is soldered – no upgrade options.

RAM FRU: LPDDR5x 16GB (onboard) – not replaceable

Storage – 512GB Kingston · PCIe 4.0 · M.2 2280

Drive: Kingston OM8PGP4512Q-A0 – 512 GB, PCIe 4.0
Seq. read: ~4,805 MB/s
Seq. write: ~3,510 MB/s
M.2 2280 slot – replaceable

SSD FRU: Kingston OM8PGP4512Q-A0 (512 GB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0)

Battery – ~12.5 hours · 50 Wh

Capacity: 50 Wh
WiFi surfing (150 nits): ~12.5 hours
Good battery life

Battery FRU: 50 Wh (internal) – replaceable

AC Adapter FRU: 65W USB-C

Chassis & Connectivity – Plastic · Thunderbolt 4 · Wi-Fi 6E · HDMI 2.1

Materials: Plastic
Weight: 1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)
Dimensions: 318.5 × 225.5 × 21.1 mm
Left: 2× Thunderbolt 4 (PD, DP 1.4), HDMI 2.1, USB-A 3.0
Right: 3.5mm audio, USB-A 3.0, Kensington lock
Thunderbolt 4
Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211)
No SD card reader

WLAN FRU: Intel AX211 (Wi-Fi 6E) – M.2 2230, replaceable

Serviceability – RAM soldered · SSD and WLAN replaceable

Component	Replaceable?	Notes
SSD	✅ Yes	M.2 2280 – replaceable
RAM	❌ No	Soldered LPDDR5x – not upgradeable
Wi-Fi	✅ Yes	M.2 2230 – replaceable
Battery	⚠️ Limited	50 Wh – internal but replaceable
CPU/GPU	❌ No	Soldered BGA

RAM is soldered – limited upgradeability.

SSD and Wi-Fi are replaceable.

Components FRU / Model Numbers

Component	FRU / Model
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 5 115U (Meteor Lake, soldered)
GPU	Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Meteor/Arrow Lake, integrated)
RAM	LPDDR5x 16GB (onboard) – not upgradeable
SSD	Kingston OM8PGP4512Q-A0 (512 GB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0)
Display Panel	NV140WUM-N41 (BOE0C63) (14″ 1920×1200 IPS, 60Hz, glossy, touch)
WLAN	Intel AX211 (Wi-Fi 6E) – M.2 2230
Battery	50 Wh (internal)
AC Adapter	65W USB-C

Procurement & Reseller Recommendations

CPUUltra 5 115U – sufficient for office

RAMSoldered – no upgrade

GPUGraphics 4-Core – weak

Display58% sRGB – poor colours

Battery12.5h – good

Value~$790 – good 2-in-1 with some weaknesses

Key Selling Points vs. Competitors

Strengths

2× USB 4 (Thunderbolt 4)
Moderate case temperatures
Good battery life
2-in-1 functionality

Weaknesses

iGPU performance below average
Poor colour space (58% sRGB)
Very loud under 3D-based tasks
RAM soldered

Pro tip for resellers & repair professionals:
• Highlight the 2-in-1 functionality and Thunderbolt 4 – key selling points.
• Poor display (58% sRGB) – not for colour-critical work.
• RAM is soldered – set expectations clearly.
• Loud under load (51 dB(A)) – recommend Quiet mode for everyday use.
• Good battery life – a strong point for this device.