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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 14 is a budget-friendly option with decent performance for general use, a lower price, and silent operation due to its fanless design. It also offers a white backlit keyboard, though it lacks advanced features like fingerprint readers or facial recognition. On the other hand, the Dell Precision 5470, which is more expensive, is designed for more intensive tasks like engineering or 3D and machine learning work. It includes a more powerful processor and graphics card, higher screen brightness, and a wide range of color space coverage. It also brings additional security features like fingerprint and facial recognition, and superior cooling, but with some increase in fan noise. Both have similar battery life and portability, but the Dell is slightly better in these aspects and offers four Thunderbolt 4 ports, whereas the Acer only provides standard USB-C ports. Choose the Acer for budget-conscious general use or the Dell if your work demands a high-performance machine and you're willing to invest more. 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 Precision 5470.
Advantages of the Dell Precision 5470
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for general use, though the Dell Precision 5470 is somewhat better.
The Dell Precision 5470 outperforms the Acer Aspire 3 14 in general use primarily because it has a more powerful CPU and double the RAM, which means smoother multitasking and faster processing. Additionally, the Dell has a higher quality screen with better brightness and color coverage, and a battery with a larger capacity, contributing to potentially longer usage between charges, though it is slightly heavier which can affect portability.
Gaming and AI
5.9
6.7
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Precision 5470 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is poor.
The Dell Precision 5470 outperforms the Acer Aspire 3 14 in gaming and 3D tasks chiefly because the Dell has a superior Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU, which supports advanced features such as hardware ray tracing and DLSS, and a screen with higher brightness and color space coverage.
Engineering and Design
6.1
7.8
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Precision 5470 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 is fair for engineering and design mainly because it has an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and AMD Radeon GPU, which are capable but not top-tier components, as well as 8GB of RAM and a display with lower color coverage, which might not handle demanding tasks as smoothly as premium models. In contrast, the Dell Precision 5470 stands out with a more powerful Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU, twice the RAM, and a higher-quality screen that's brighter and covers more color spaces, making it better suited for intensive engineering tasks.
Content Creation
7.2
7.8
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Precision 5470 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for content creation, though the Dell Precision 5470 is somewhat better.
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
7.7
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for software development, though the Dell Precision 5470 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
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Dell Precision 5470 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's screen may suffice for tasks like browsing and document editing due to its resolution and brightness, but it lacks the wider color gamut needed for precise engineering and design work. The Dell Precision 5470, with a higher quality display, offers better resolution and color accuracy, making it a good fit for professionals who require true-to-life color representation. However, both fall short for gaming and 3D work, as they don't have the high refresh rates needed for smooth, responsive visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Build Quality
6.2
8.5
The Dell Precision 5470 has very 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
$1,669
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the Dell Precision 5470 costs $1,669.
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Key similarities
Battery
9.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Precision 5470 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
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Precision 5470 and Acer Aspire 3 14 both have very good portability.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the Dell Precision 5470 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 14 | Dell Precision 5470 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$434 | $1,669 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74'' | 12.2'' x 8.3'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.26 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 12.22" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.5" | 8.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 72 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 | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 4 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Brian Westover | August 2022
"The Dell Precision 5470 is a mobile workstation that's far more portable than most alternatives. Between its slim 14-inch design and top-quality MIL-STD 810H build, it's one of the best options around for taking professional-grade performance on the road or to the job site. There are tradeoffs for its portability, and users of the most demanding, graphics-intensive applications will need to carry something heavier. But the Dell's exceptional battery life underscores its desirability as the most portable workstation we've seen."
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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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