Acer Aspire 5 15 vs Dell Inspiron 14 Plus

The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is considered good for gaming and 3D because it has a more capable CPU, which is somewhat important for gaming performance, combined with a higher quality screen, offering better pixel density and color space coverage. In contrast, the Acer Aspire 5 15, while fair for gaming and 3D, has a less powerful CPU and a lower quality screen, which has an impact on the overall gaming and 3D experience.

The Acer Aspire 5 15 with an i5 processor is well-suited for engineering and design due to its ample RAM, robust integrated graphics and a decent screen size, but trades off some performance compared to the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus, which boasts a more powerful i7 processor and a higher resolution display for sharper imagery, making it potentially more suitable for detailed engineering work, despite being slightly more portable due to its smaller size.

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 5 15 and Dell Inspiron 14 Plus have adequate resolution and brightness, but the Dell offers better quality with a panel that provides sharper images and more vibrant colors. In engineering and design, the Dell stands out with a wider color gamut, ensuring more accurate colors for detailed work, while the Acer's more limited color range may not be ideal for precision tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop is ideal, as they both lack high refresh rates that would ensure smoother motion and better responsiveness, although the resolution and panel type still offer a satisfactory visual experience for less demanding games.

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

The Acer Aspire 5 15 is well-suited for general use with its ample RAM, solid CPU for everyday tasks, quality IPS display, and good portability balanced with a respectable battery life, alongside a comfortable keyboard and excellent heat management. The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus, on the other hand, offers a higher-resolution screen for sharper image quality, a more powerful CPU that better handles multitasking, a greater storage capacity, and superior speaker quality, though it has slightly less battery longevity and is comparably portable.

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