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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 1 is a more budget-friendly option with basic performance suitable for general tasks but with limited storage and less powerful processing ability. It also has a larger screen but a lower quality display panel. The Dell Latitude 5330, although more expensive, offers significantly better performance, more storage, and a higher quality display that is more compact, making it suitable for business use and more intensive tasks such as engineering and 3D work. It also has a longer battery life and better portability due to its lighter weight. However, if price is a major concern and your usage is limited to simple tasks, the Acer could cater to your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 1
- The Acer Aspire 1 has no clear advantages over the Dell Latitude 5330.
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1, with a basic Intel Celeron processor and 4GB of RAM, offers limited performance for general use, and its TN screen delivers poorer quality visuals compared to Dell's offering. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5330 features a more powerful Intel i5 processor and 16GB of RAM, ensuring smoother operation for a variety of tasks, and its IPS display provides better color reproduction and viewing angles, alongside a longer battery life and higher portability, making it well-suited for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.6
6.2
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 has a less powerful Intel Celeron GPU, which is not suitable for demanding gaming and 3D tasks, and a TN panel with a standard refresh rate, which provides lower screen quality and less fluid motion. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5330 is equipped with the more capable Intel Iris Xe GPU that can handle gaming and 3D content better, and its IPS screen provides better viewing angles and color reproduction, though it has the same standard refresh rate as the Acer.
Engineering and Design
5.5
6.9
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
5.9
7.4
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5330 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
7.3
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 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
6.3
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 1 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a higher-quality display for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing, the Dell Latitude's fair screen quality should serve you better than the Acer Aspire 1's poor quality, offering clearer resolution and more vivid colors. For more specialized work like engineering and design, where color accuracy is crucial, the Dell's fair rating indicates it manages a decent range of colors, which is lacking in the Acer, although professionals might still seek better performance. And for gaming or 3D work, where fast image changes are key, neither laptop is ideal due to poor high-speed image handling, but the Dell may provide a slightly more stable experience owing to its fair overall screen quality.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 has 6 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5330 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 Latitude 5330 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
$590
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Acer Aspire 1 has a price of $244 and the Dell Latitude 5330 costs $590.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 1 | Dell Latitude 5330 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$244 | $590 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.78'' | 12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 2.65 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 12.04" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 8.17" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | Intel i5-1245U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 36.7 Wh | 58 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 286 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 5.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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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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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