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Updated January 10, 2024·

If price is a concern and you need more internal storage, the Acer Aspire 3 14 is less expensive with more storage capacity. However, if you are looking for a laptop with more memory and better performance, especially for 3D and machine learning or engineering tasks, the Dell Latitude 5330 is a better choice despite its higher cost and lower storage. The Dell also has a slightly smaller screen but offers better battery life, portability, and build quality. Both have similar screen quality, but the Dell's is a bit brighter. Neither laptop is suitable for intensive gaming. The Acer is heavier and may not be as convenient to carry around as the lighter Dell. 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 Latitude 5330.
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
  • Good overall build quality
  • Very good speakers
  • Good keyboard

Key differences

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Engineering and Design

6.1
Aspire 3 14
Latitude 5330
6.9
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both only fair for engineering and design, though the Dell Latitude 5330 is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

6.1
Aspire 3 14
Latitude 5330
6.3
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 14 for general use, and content creation.

Build Quality

6.2
Aspire 3 14
Latitude 5330
7.4
The Dell Latitude 5330 has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 has only fair build quality.

Cost

$434
Aspire 3 14
Latitude 5330
$590
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The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the Dell Latitude 5330 costs $590.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.0
Aspire 3 14
Latitude 5330
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

5.9
Aspire 3 14
Latitude 5330
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Latitude 5330 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is poor.

Content Creation

7.2
Aspire 3 14
Latitude 5330
7.4
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.1
Aspire 3 14
Latitude 5330
7.3
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for software development.

Battery

9.5 Hours
Aspire 3 14
Latitude 5330
9.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
Aspire 3 14
Latitude 5330
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Acer Aspire 3 14 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 Latitude 5330 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Aspire 3 14Dell Latitude 5330
Acer Aspire 3 14Dell Latitude 5330

GENERAL

Price
$434
$590
Release Date
March 1, 2023May 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74''12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73''
Weight
3.09 lbs2.65 lbs
Width
12.9"12.04"
Depth
8.5"8.17"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 7520UIntel i5-1245U
RAM
8 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
02
Storage
512 GB256 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9.5 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
40 Wh58 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"13.3"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
250 nits286 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.3/107.4/10
Portability Score
8.4/108.9/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoYes
Fan Noise Score
10/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6.3/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
6/108/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
13
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

Get a great deal on the Acer Aspire 3 14 or the Dell Latitude 5330

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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