44 PCWorld SEPTEMBER 2020

REVIEWS

IMAGE: MARK HACHMAN

B

udget laptops continue to

improve, and the Acer Spin 3 is a

good example. For an affordable

price it offers adequate

components and battery life, with enough

flexibility to accommodate a range of

peripherals. Though the 14-inch, 360-degree

convertible laptop delivers middling

performance, a modern Thunderbolt port and

a nifty integrated stylus stand out. In all, it’s a

solid laptop, but in a market whose

competition is growing stronger, quickly.

BASIC FEATURES

The Acer Spin 3 (SP314-54N-58Q7) we

tested is sold at Costco for $650 (go.

Acer Spin 3: A solid $650 budget

laptop with nice bonuses

You don’t see Thunderbolt, Wi-Fi 6, or an integrated stylus on many laptops in this price

range. BY MARK HACHMAN