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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 14 is a budget-friendly option and is significantly less expensive than the Dell Inspiron 16 5630, making it suitable for those who prioritize savings. However, the Dell Inspiron has a larger screen with a higher resolution, more storage and memory, and a more powerful processor, which means it's better for demanding tasks like editing videos or running complex software. Additionally, the Dell likely has a better build quality and a longer battery life. If portability is important to you, the Acer is lighter and may be easier to carry around. Consider how much you value price savings compared to performance and features when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 14
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- Very good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0
8.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630, with a better processor, twice the memory, and superior screen quality, offers a markedly improved experience for general use over the Acer Aspire 3 14. While the Acer has adequate capabilities and better portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, the Dell's advantages in performance and screen characteristics make it more suitable for demanding tasks and content viewing.
Gaming and AI
5.9
6.5
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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
10.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 offers adequate gaming and 3D capabilities with its AMD Radeon GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, combined with a Ryzen CPU and an IPS panel for decent screen quality. Similarly, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630, equipped with an Intel Iris Xe GPU and the same standard refresh rate, provides comparable gaming experiences, supported by a higher-end Intel CPU and a screen with slightly better quality metrics. Both laptops, however, won't excel in high-end gaming due to their GPUs and refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
6.1
7.7
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 3 14, with less RAM and a more basic AMD GPU, is adequate for engineering and design tasks but may struggle with more demanding workloads. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 offers twice the RAM and a superior Intel GPU, making it better suited for such tasks, and its larger, higher-resolution screen improves detail and workspace area, albeit at the cost of being less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Content Creation
7.2
8.1
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is very good for content creation, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is good.
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
7.9
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for software development, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is somewhat better.
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
6.1
6.8
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a screen that provides sufficient clarity and brightness for tasks like web browsing and document editing, making it functional for general use, but it lacks the wide color gamut required for detailed engineering and design work. The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 offers a more vivid and color-accurate display, benefitting professionals working with precise color requirements in CAD or photo editing software, but like the Aspire, it isn't designed for gaming as it doesn't have a high refresh rate, which is a must for smooth, responsive gameplay. Both laptops have limitations when it comes to Gaming and 3D work, which depend heavily on high refresh rates for fluid motion—something neither model prioritizes.
Battery
9.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 8 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
7.0
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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
$849
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 costs $849.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 14 | Dell Inspiron 16 5630 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$434 | $849 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 4.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.5" | 9.91" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U | Intel i7-1360P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
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 | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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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