Acer Spin 7 (14-Inch, 2017)

Cozy keyboard ; Classy design ; Two USB-C ports

Trackpad requires too much force ; Poor speaker placement ; Goofy power brick ; Somewhat short battery life

Acer’s first go at crafting the thinnest convertible in the world is held back by the world’s most antiquated trackpad and charger, but it makes up for it with a satisfying keyboard, the ideal amount of USB-C ports and a subtle design that works in its...

Very thin ; Fanless design ; Excellent ergonomics

Poor battery life ; Sluggish performance ; Slow transition between tablet and desktop modes

At £1,200 it isn’t cheap and if you’re willing to spend that much on a laptop, I’d opt for any of the alternatives: Microsoft Surface Pro 4 with Type Cover, Huawei MateBook X, HP EliteBook x360 G2 or even the extremely impressive Acer Switch 5.

The Acer Spin 7's a well-designed laptop with a nice touchscreen and sturdy 360-degree hinge, pretty good sound and a smoothly operating keyboard and touchpad.

Its performance doesn't match similarly equipped and priced competitors and there's no stylus support for Windows Ink.

The Acer Spin 7 won't win any awards for performance or features, but its functional design and operation may win your heart.

Incredibly slim; Attractive design; Nice keyboard and trackpad;

High price; Lacklustre performance; Poor quality hinge; No keyboard backlighting;

While there’s a lot to like about this device, it’s also dogged with compromise. It’s hampered by poor performance, a high price tag, and questionable design choices - an unfortunate combination that means you’re better off looking elsewhere.

Thinnest 2-1in currently available. Large touchpad. Fanless processor ensures quiet operation.

Only two USB-C ports. Non-backlit keyboard. Lower-voltage processor is on the slow side. Rivals have significantly longer battery life.

The Spin 7 is equipped with an Intel Core i7-7Y75 processor. It runs at 4.5 watts instead of 15 watts, like the i7-7500U found in the Yoga 910. While that means that a cooling fan isn't necessary, something that results in very quiet operation, it also...