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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize battery life and a larger screen for activities like watching movies and working with spreadsheets, the Acer Aspire 3 15 is a budget-friendly option with a decent screen size. However, for more intense workloads such as engineering software, the Dell Latitude 5330, while more expensive, offers better performance and a higher quality keyboard, and it is also more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, making it suitable for professionals who need power on the go. Neither of these laptops is ideal for intensive gaming or tasks that require high-end graphics capabilities. 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 Latitude 5330.
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
- Good for general use
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.6
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
244.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5330 outshines the Acer Aspire 3 15 for general use as it packs a more capable processor and double the RAM, ensuring smoother multitasking and better handling of demanding applications. It also offers higher portability with a lighter build and longer battery life, plus a higher-quality display with better brightness and color accuracy, critical for prolonged use and media consumption.
Engineering and Design
5.9
6.9
4.1/10
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 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has a subpar CPU and GPU, less RAM, and an inferior screen compared to the Dell Latitude 5330, making it less ideal for demanding engineering and design tasks which often require high performance and good visual clarity. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5330 offers more RAM, a better screen, and a stronger CPU and integrated graphics, equipping it to handle intensive applications and workloads more effectively.
Screen Quality
6.2
6.3
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
244.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 15 for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Acer Aspire 3 and Dell Latitude 5330 have screens that provide adequate sharpness and brightness, but they might lack the vividness and wide viewing angles offered by higher-end panel types. In the realm of engineering and design, both laptops deliver sufficient resolution for detailed work, yet they fall short on color accuracy and range, which are crucial for professional-grade color work. While the displays are serviceable for casual gaming, both laptops do not offer the high refresh rates demanded by competitive gaming or the creation of dynamic 3D content, leading to less fluid motion and responsiveness.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5330 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 Latitude 5330 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
$590
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has a price of $330 and the Dell Latitude 5330 costs $590.
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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 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 15 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 15 and Dell Latitude 5330 are both fair for gaming and 3D applications due to their modest graphical capabilities and standard screen refresh rates; the former with an AMD Radeon GPU and the latter with Intel Iris Xe graphics, both refreshing at 60Hz which is adequate for casual gaming but not ideal for fast-paced or professional gaming where higher refresh rates are preferred. The Acer Aspire 3's generally lower performance GPU compared to the Latitude 5330's Intel Iris Xe means it may not handle intensive graphics as smoothly, and while the Latitude has a better CPU aiding performance, both have display qualities that do not necessarily enhance gaming or 3D experiences beyond a basic level.
Content Creation
7.0
7.4
4.1/10
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 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
6.9/10
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 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.
Battery
9.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5330 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.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 15 and the Dell Latitude 5330 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 15 | Dell Latitude 5330 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $590 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.74'' | 12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 2.65 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.29" | 12.04" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.35" | 8.17" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U | Intel i5-1245U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 58 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 244 nits | 286 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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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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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