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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is a budget-friendly option with a touch screen, suitable for general use and it's fanless for silent operation. However, the Dell Latitude 5430, while more expensive, offers better general performance with a more powerful processor and more storage, plus business-oriented features like better build quality and more display outputs for multitasking. Both have similar screen sizes and type but the Dell Latitude may have a slight edge in battery life. If you need a laptop for more demanding tasks and professional work, the Dell Latitude 5430 is preferable, but for everyday use with cost-savings, the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is adequate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14
- The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has no clear advantages over the Dell Latitude 5430.
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5
7.2
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Dell Latitude 5430 is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14, with its modest storage and an entry-level CPU, offers a fair general use experience along with silent operation due to its fanless design, making it suitable for basic tasks and media consumption. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5430 boasts a more powerful CPU and double the storage, providing smoother performance for more demanding applications, completed by better portability and battery life, but may produce more operational noise and heat.
Engineering and Design
5.9
6.5
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a weaker CPU and GPU which makes it less suitable for demanding engineering tasks, and its screen resolution is higher but with less color accuracy compared to the Dell Latitude 5430 which has a stronger CPU, better GPU, and better overall build quality, making it more apt for engineering and design work, although both have similar amounts of RAM and sufficient screen sizes for such tasks.
Screen Quality
6.2
6.1
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 5430 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 for content creation, and software development.
When considering laptops for general use, both the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and the Dell Latitude 5430 offer screens suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, but they may lack the brightness or high resolution that enhances the viewing experience. For users involved in engineering and design, these laptops may not provide the wide color gamut necessary for precise color work, as you would need better coverage of DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. Whereas for gaming and 3D applications, the slower refresh rates of these laptops' screens can lead to less smooth visuals, and while adequate, screen resolution and panel type are not at the top tier that gaming enthusiasts often seek.
Build Quality
6.2
7.4
The Dell Latitude 5430 has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$418
$790
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a price of $418 and the Dell Latitude 5430 costs $790.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.8
6.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
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 5430 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and the Dell Latitude 5430 are both equipped with integrated GPUs that are capable of basic gaming and 3D work but lack the power for more demanding tasks; they also share the same screen refresh rate limitation, which is not ideal for fast-paced games. While the Dell has a slightly superior CPU and battery capacity, both laptops feature good screen quality, but neither offers a high refresh rate or specialized gaming graphics features like hardware ray tracing or DLSS.
Content Creation
7.0
7.2
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5430 and Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 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
6.9
7.1
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Latitude 5430 to be good for software development, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is only fair.
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
8.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5430 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
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5430 and Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 both have very good portability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 | Dell Latitude 5430 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$418 | $790 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 9'' x 0.74'' | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.6" | 12.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 8.35" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-N305 | Intel i5-1235U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 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 | 8 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 58 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 248 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 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 | 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 | No | 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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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | November 2023
"The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is okay for school use. It feels reasonably well-built, and its compact design makes it easy to carry around. The battery lasts around seven hours of light use, so you only have to plug it in for a short time to get through a typical school day. The overall user experience is so-so; the display looks sharp but dim, and the touchpad is fairly responsive, albeit small."
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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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