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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 1 is significantly less expensive, has a larger 15.6" screen but lower quality TN panel, less storage and RAM, and a less powerful Intel Celeron processor, suitable for basic tasks and offering fanless operation, making it very quiet. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5431 is more expensive with better build quality, more power with an Intel i5 processor and Iris Xe graphics, more storage and RAM for multitasking and intensive work, and a better quality 14" IPS screen. The Dell also has a higher capacity battery for longer use on a single charge. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 1
- The Acer Aspire 1 has no clear advantages over the Dell Latitude 5431.
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5431
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- 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
241.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Dell Latitude 5431 is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Dell Latitude 5431 is better for general use compared to the Acer Aspire 1 because it has a stronger processor and more RAM, which is crucial for smooth performance in a variety of tasks. Additionally, the Dell offers a higher-quality IPS screen, better battery life, and superior build and heat management which contribute to overall user satisfaction.
Gaming and AI
5.6
6.2
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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 5431 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 has limited gaming and 3D capabilities due to its basic Intel Celeron UHD Graphics and average screen refresh rate, while the Dell Latitude 5431 offers better performance for these tasks with its more advanced Intel i5 Iris Xe Graphics despite having a similarly average screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
5.5
6.9
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 has a weaker CPU (Intel Celeron N4500) and GPU (UHD Graphics), along with a lower-quality TN screen, making it less suitable for the demands of engineering and design tasks, whereas the Dell Latitude 5431 comes with a more powerful CPU (Intel i5-1250P) and GPU (Iris Xe), and a higher-quality IPS screen which is better for such work.
Content Creation
5.9
7.4
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5431 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
7.1/10
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 5431 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
6.1
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
241.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 5431 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're mostly browsing the web or working with documents, the Dell Latitude offers a more pleasant experience with its fair screen quality, as the resolution and brightness are typically better than those of the Acer Aspire. For engineering and design tasks, where accurate color representation is crucial, the Dell's fair screen quality means it can handle such tasks more competently than the Acer, though professionals might seek even higher color accuracy. However, for gaming or working with 3D content, neither laptop is ideal; while the Dell's fair screen quality gives it an edge in resolution and panel quality, both lack the high refresh rates that are essential for a smooth visual experience in fast-paced games or detailed 3D modeling.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 has 6 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5431 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.
Build Quality
5.5
7.4
The Dell Latitude 5431 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
$950
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Aspire 1 has a price of $244 and the Dell Latitude 5431 costs $950.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Latitude 5431 and Acer Aspire 1 both have good portability.
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How the Acer Aspire 1 and the Dell Latitude 5431 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 1 | Dell Latitude 5431 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$244 | $950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.78'' | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.96'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 3.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 12.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 8.35" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | Intel i5-1250P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
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 | 64 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
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 | 241 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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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