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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 14 is significantly less expensive than the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and is a budget-friendly option that offers a decent balance for everyday tasks, while the Inspiron, being more expensive, provides better performance and features such as a higher battery capacity and a touchscreen, making it suitable for more intensive uses like engineering and creative tasks. The Inspiron also includes a more powerful main processor and better integrated graphics, which can handle more demanding applications and multitasking more efficiently. If price is a major consideration and your needs are basic, the Acer Aspire 3 14 could be sufficient; however, if you require better performance, longer battery life, and touch capabilities for more advanced tasks, investing in the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 would be beneficial. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 14
- The Acer Aspire 3 14 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 14 7425.
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
- Good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.1
6.9
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both only fair for engineering and design, though the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is somewhat better.
The Acer Aspire 3 14, with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 8 GB of RAM, and AMD Radeon 610M graphics, is fair for engineering and design tasks, potentially limited by its lower memory and processing power compared with the Dell Inspiron 14 7425, which boasts a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, double the RAM at 16 GB, and integrated Vega 8 graphics, making it better suited for more demanding workloads.
Screen Quality
6.1
6.2
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
260.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 14 for content creation.
When considering general use, both the Acer Aspire 3 14 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 may have screens that are satisfactory for casual activities like browsing and video streaming, but they might lack the higher resolution and brightness that can make text and images look sharper and easier to view in various lighting conditions. For engineering and design tasks, professionals usually require screens with wide color gamuts to ensure accurate color reproduction, which these laptops may not provide, potentially affecting the precision of visual work. As for 3D and gaming, the refresh rates on these laptops are likely not high enough for the smooth visual experience demanded by high-frame-rate games or fast-paced 3D simulations, and while their resolutions and panel types are adequate, they don't excel in these areas.
Battery
9.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 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
6.2
7.4
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$434
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.0
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
260.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 has a more powerful CPU and double the RAM of the Acer Aspire 3, contributing to its better performance for general use. Additionally, the Dell offers a higher resolution touchscreen and longer battery life, enhancing its overall usability and convenience compared to the Acer.
Gaming and AI
5.9
6.2
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 14 7425 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Content Creation
7.2
7.3
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for content creation.
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
7.1
7.3
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for software development.
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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 14 | Dell Inspiron 14 7425 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$434 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74'' | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.61 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 12.36" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.5" | 8.96" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 260 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 6.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Jared Newman | December 2021
"Overall, this Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 offers a lot to like, especially at its oft-discounted price of $800. It’s a sturdy laptop with strong performance, a convertible touchscreen, loud speakers, and a convenient fingerprint reader. But the trade-offs you’ll make in pursuit of that lower price—most notably the dim display and stiff trackpad—might just keep you from outright loving it."
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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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