Acer Aspire 3 15 vs Dell Inspiron 16 5620

The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is rated better for general use because it has more storage, double the memory, a slightly better screen with higher resolution and brightness, and superior quality in the keyboard, speaker, and build. While the Acer Aspire 3 15 offers quieter operation and a longer battery life, making it ideal for extended use without access to power, it falls short with a less powerful CPU and less vibrant screen, which may not be suitable for more demanding applications or environments where screen quality is crucial.

The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is better suited for engineering and design use due to its higher RAM, which assists in multitasking and complex applications, along with a superior Intel GPU that benefits graphics-heavy tasks; additionally, it offers a higher resolution screen with better brightness and colors, crucial for detailed work. On the other hand, the Acer Aspire 3 15, while still capable, has lower RAM and a less powerful AMD GPU which may struggle with intensive software, and the screen quality, although adequate, doesn’t match the Dell's, which may affect the precision required for design jobs.

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.

For general use, both the Acer Aspire 3 and the Dell Inspiron 16 provide adequate quality, as users typically prioritize a balance between resolution, panel type, and brightness for everyday tasks like browsing and office work, where extremely high specifications aren't required. However, in engineering and design, these laptops may fall short for professionals requiring precise color representation, as they lack the wide color gamuts necessary for exact color work. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates of these displays can lead to less fluid visuals, which is less optimal for fast-paced action or detailed 3d modeling where smoother transitions are crucial.

Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.

PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.

The Acer Aspire 3 15 is limited in gaming and 3D capabilities due to its basic AMD Radeon 610M GPU, which doesn't provide the high performance necessary for intensive tasks, and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, which is adequate for everyday use but won't deliver the smooth visuals desired in high-frame-rate gaming.

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.