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Updated March 22, 2024·
If you're looking for a budget-friendly option for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing, the Acer Aspire 3 15 is a solid choice, but be aware that it might not handle demanding applications as well as the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1, which is designed with better performance in mind. The Dell is more suitable if your work involves engineering software or multitasking with resource-heavy programs, and its 2-in-1 feature offers versatility for different working environments. However, keep in mind that the Dell's higher cost reflects its increased capabilities and flexibility. Choose based on what's more important for your use: affordability or higher performance and adaptability. 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 2-in-1.
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1
- 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
8.7/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 3 15 offers adequate processing power and memory for routine tasks, but its screen quality and battery life may not match the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 which provides a better visual experience and longer use away from a power source. While both laptops are reasonably portable, the Latitude tends to be easier to carry around and might also have a slight edge in keyboard and speaker quality, contributing to a more pleasant user experience for everyday work and multimedia 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 2-in-1 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is poor.
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 boasts superior CPU, RAM, and GPU, essential for the demanding software used in engineering and design, and it has better screen quality for precise visual work, whereas the Acer Aspire 3 15, though still capable, has less powerful components that might slow down intensive tasks. With its 2-in-1 convertible form factor, the Dell also offers greater versatility and a likely better keyboard, but it may come at a higher cost, and both may have moderate speaker quality and operating noise, with portability being a relative strength for the Dell.
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, both the Acer Aspire 3 15 and Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 offer screens that are adequate for tasks like web browsing and document editing, but they may not have the high resolution or brightness preferred for more vibrant displays. In engineering and design, professionals often need accurate color representation, and while these laptops provide serviceable quality, they may lack the wide color gamuts necessary for precise color work. Gamers and those using 3D applications typically seek smoother visuals, which are enhanced by higher refresh rates; unfortunately, both of these models may fall short in delivering the fluid motion these users look for.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 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 2-in-1 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
$600
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has a price of $330 and the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 costs $600.
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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 2-in-1 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 15 and the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 are fair for gaming and 3D applications mainly because they don't have top-of-the-line graphics processing units, which are crucial for smooth and detailed visuals in gaming and 3D rendering. While both have adequate processing power and decent screen quality, their graphics capabilities and screen refresh rates may not meet the demands of high-end games or intensive 3D tasks.
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 2-in-1 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 2-in-1 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 2-in-1 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 3 15 | Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $600 | ||
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 | 2.91 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 | 8.7/10 | |
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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