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Updated January 10, 2024·
If performance during intensive tasks such as engineering software, 3D rendering, or machine learning is a priority, and you don't mind the higher cost, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus will be the better choice, offering more storage, higher RAM, and a faster processor. However, if portability and budget are your main concerns, the Acer Aspire 1 is significantly less expensive, lighter, and has a larger screen, albeit with lower performance due to its less powerful processor and reduced RAM and storage. The Dell's higher resolution and better color coverage make it more suitable for tasks requiring screen detail and color accuracy. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 1
- The Acer Aspire 1 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus.
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
326.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 is equipped with a weaker CPU and less RAM compared to the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus, resulting in lower performance for demanding applications. The Aspire 1 has a lower screen quality and is less portable due to a heavier build, while the Inspiron 14 Plus offers a sharper and more vibrant display, and improved battery life, making it a better fit for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.6
6.6
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1, with its Intel Celeron N4500 UHD Graphics, is less capable of handling gaming and 3D applications than the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus which is powered by the more robust Intel i7-12700H Iris Xe graphics. Additionally, while both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, the Inspiron's superior screen quality, including a higher resolution IPS display which offers better color reproduction and viewing angles, makes it better suited for these tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.5
7.8
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1, with a basic Intel Celeron processor, less RAM, and lower-quality graphics, cannot handle the demands of engineering and design as well as the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus, which has a powerful Intel i7 processor, more RAM, and better integrated graphics.
Content Creation
5.9
7.9
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is good for content creation, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
6.1
7.7
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is good for software development, while the Acer Aspire 1 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
5.2
7.0
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
326.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 1 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Aspire 1's screen might not offer the clarity and vibrancy needed for detailed work or entertainment due to its lower resolution and brightness, which matters most for general use and visual tasks such as engineering and design. Even though the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has a higher-quality display with better resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general use and professional design work, it falls short for gaming and 3D applications because it lacks a high refresh rate. For engineering and design professionals who also value accurate color reproduction, the Dell's adherence to broader color gamuts makes it preferable over the Acer, despite both not being optimized for high-frame-rate gaming experiences.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has very good portability, while the Acer Aspire 1 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.5
7.4
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 1 has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$244
$1,162
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Aspire 1 has a price of $244 and the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus costs $1,162.
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Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 has 6 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has 6 hours of battery life.
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How the Acer Aspire 1 and the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 1 | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$244 | $1,162 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | July 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.78'' | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 3.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 12.36" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 8.96" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 36.7 Wh | 64 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2240 x 1400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 326 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 5.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Acer Aspire 1
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CNET
Joshua Goldman | May 2020
"There are no surprises and nothing's extraordinary here but this laptop's price. For those in need of an inexpensive Windows laptop for undemanding tasks, though, the Acer Aspire 1 offers just enough to get the basics done and a larger screen to do them on."
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Allen Ngo | August 2022
"The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is for power users on a budget. If you're looking to maximize CPU and GPU performance on your next 14-inch laptop, then consider the pricier Razer Blade 14 or Asus Zephyrus G14. If you're looking for a thin-and-light 14-inch Ultrabook, then the Asus Zenbook 14 or LG Gram 14 may be better options. For the best of both worlds, however, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 rides a fine line between extreme performance and portability while keeping prices at reasonable levels. Frequent travelers who rely on performance beyond what the Core U-series and integrated graphics series can offer will find the Dell to be a solid solution."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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