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Updated January 16, 2024·
When comparing the Acer Aspire 5 15 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620, both have similar prices, identical processors, and the same amount of memory and storage. The Acer has a slightly smaller and lighter build, making it more portable, whereas the Dell provides a larger screen with higher resolution, which might be better for productivity and entertainment. If longer battery life is crucial for you, the Dell has a slightly bigger battery. The design and features such as port variety are somewhat different, so consider which connectivity options align with your needs. If a quiet operating environment is important to you, the Dell is noted for silent, fanless operation. Decide based on your priority: mobility with the Acer or a larger, higher-resolution display and better battery with the Dell. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 15
- The Acer Aspire 5 15 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 16 5620.
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.2
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
275.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 15 for software development.
When considering laptops for general use like browsing and watching videos, both the Acer Aspire 5 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 offer adequate visuals with respectable resolution and brightness, but they might not have the top-tier display features that aficionados seek. For engineering and design, professionals who require precise color reproduction may find these laptops' color range coverage less than ideal, affecting work like photo editing or CAD modeling. Gamers and 3D artists looking for smooth motion and crisp details will note the lower refresh rates on these models, which can hinder the experience in fast-paced games and intricate 3D rendering.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has 8 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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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
275.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire 5 15 is well-suited for general use due to its balance of a strong CPU, ample RAM for multitasking, and an IPS screen ensuring good color and viewing angles, all in a package with decent battery life and portability. In comparison, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 also offers a strong CPU, plenty of RAM, a slightly larger and higher resolution IPS screen which is better for productivity, and better battery life, albeit with a minor tradeoff in portability due to its larger size.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.2
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 5 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are fair for gaming and 3D because they share a similar GPU, the Intel Iris Xe, which provides decent but not top-tier graphics performance. Both have a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is adequate for casual gaming but may not be smooth enough for competitive gameplay; the Acer offers a typical Full HD display, while the Dell has a slightly higher resolution and a taller 16:10 aspect ratio, which gives extra vertical space that could enhance productivity and gaming experiences.
Engineering and Design
6.6
7.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5620 to be good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 5 15 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both suitable for engineering and design use due to their capable processors, adequate RAM, and integrated graphics suitable for less-intensive tasks, along with good screen quality, the latter having a slightly higher resolution and aspect ratio for more vertical workspace.
Content Creation
7.3
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Acer Aspire 5 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
7.3
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Acer Aspire 5 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Acer Aspire 5 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5620 to have good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$479
$500
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has a price of $479 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 costs $500.
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How the Acer Aspire 5 15 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 5 15 | Dell Inspiron 16 5620 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$479 | $500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 4.12 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.21" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 9.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel i5-1235U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 275 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Sascha Mölck | November 2022
"The Acer Aspire 5 15 is a good value office laptop with reasonable battery life. The combination of slim exterior, relatively low weight (approx. 1.7 kg) and 8 hour real-life battery runtime makes the Acer Aspire a truly mobile laptop. The modest Tiger Lake processor supports this area and simultaneously ensures an affordable price point. The Aspire produces little noise and stays cool. The screen (FHD, IPS) might not win any prizes but is entirely appropriate for the price."
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Brett Venter | January 2023
"If the world is exciting enough right now, you can do far worse than a solid performer that you know will get the job done. Our review model is as powerful as you'd want an office machine to be unless you're performing specialist tasks and the price point is pretty attractive (unless work will let you have a MacBook Air instead)."
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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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