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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 15 is more budget-friendly and offers a bigger screen, suitable for those who are price-sensitive and prefer a larger display for general use. However, it has less storage, lower processing power, and the graphics capabilities are not as strong, making it less suited for intensive tasks like engineering, 3D rendering, and machine learning. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 14 7425, while more expensive, provides better performance, more storage, double the RAM, and a more powerful processor, which can handle demanding applications and multitasking more efficiently. Its smaller screen with higher resolution and a touchscreen feature makes it more versatile for professional use. It also has a better portability score, implying easier transportation. If you do frequent video calls or virtual meetings, the Inspiron also has a higher webcam score. Consider how you prioritize price vs. performance, screen size vs. resolution, and general use vs. specialized tasks when making your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 15
- The Acer Aspire 3 15 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 14 7425.
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
- Good for general use
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.6
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
244.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
260.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 outperforms the Acer Aspire 3 15 as it houses a more powerful CPU and double the RAM for better multitasking, higher resolution and brighter screen for better visual experience, a 2-in-1 convertible feature offering additional versatility, and a larger battery providing longer usage times. However, the Acer has a built-in number pad which may be more favorable for those who frequently input numbers, and it offers silent operation, advantageous in noise-sensitive environments.
Engineering and Design
5.9
6.9
4.1/10
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 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is poor.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425's superior engineering and design capabilities stem from its better CPU and GPU, which are crucial for demanding tasks, twice the RAM for smoother multitasking, and a higher-resolution screen that also offers touchscreen functionality. On the other hand, the Acer Aspire 3 15, while fair for such tasks, has a less powerful CPU and GPU, less RAM, and a lower resolution screen, which may not handle intensive engineering software as efficiently.
Screen Quality
6.2
6.2
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
244.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
260.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 15 for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Acer Aspire 3 15 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 have screens with adequate resolution and brightness, but their panel type may not provide the best viewing angles or color accuracy. In engineering and design, users often need precise color representation, and both laptops have decent coverage of professional color gamuts but may lack the full spectrum required for high-end tasks. When it comes to gaming and 3D, the refresh rate on both laptops is lower than what's ideal for smooth motion, and while resolution and panel type are acceptable, they do not cater to the high standards that gaming and complex 3D work demand.
Battery
9.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 15 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has very good portability, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
7.4
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$330
$800
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has a price of $330 and the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 costs $800.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.8
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 15 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 15 is equipped with an AMD Radeon GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, resulting in fair gaming and 3D performance; however, the Dell Inspiron 14 7425, with its integrated AMD Ryzen Vega GPU, accomplishes comparable fair performance despite the smaller screen size, higher resolution, and the same screen refresh rate. While both laptops will manage gaming and 3D tasks adequately, neither is ideally suited for high-end gaming due to these GPU and screen refresh rate limitations, but the Dell's slightly better screen quality and more powerful CPU might offer a marginally smoother experience in some scenarios.
Content Creation
7.0
7.3
4.1/10
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 15 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
7.0
7.3
4.1/10
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 15 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.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 15 and the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 3 15 | Dell Inspiron 14 7425 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.74'' | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 3.61 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.29" | 12.36" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.35" | 8.96" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U | 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 | 128 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 | 15.6" | 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 | 244 nits | 260 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 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 | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | 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 | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Acer Aspire 3 15
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Alexander Tozzi, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The Acer Aspire 3 is okay for school use. It feels reasonably well-built, and it's easy to carry around. The display looks decently sharp and provides plenty of space for multitasking, but it doesn't get bright enough to combat glare. Its Intel Core i3-N305 CPU and integrated graphics can only handle simple tasks, like text processing, web browsing, and video playback, so it isn't ideal for students in more technical fields like 3D graphics. Unfortunately, the battery lasts only around six to seven hours of light use."
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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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