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Updated January 12, 2024·
When choosing between the Acer Aspire 5 15 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630, consider the following tradeoffs: if you're on a strict budget, the Acer Aspire is significantly less expensive and still offers good general performance with a decent but lower-resolution display. However, the Dell Inspiron, while more expensive, provides stronger performance suited for more demanding tasks like intensive engineering, has a larger and higher-resolution screen for more workspace, and offers a better build quality that might make it more durable. Decide based on your primary needs: if cost is a key factor, the Acer is a strong value, but for improved performance and build quality, the Dell is the better option but comes at a higher cost. 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 5630.
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- Very good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
275.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 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 5630 is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 outshines the Acer Aspire 5 15 in general use largely due to its more powerful CPU, double the storage capacity, and a screen that displays more colors and better resolution, enhancing the overall experience. Moreover, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 benefits from a slightly longer battery life and a higher portability score when compared to the Acer Aspire 5 15, which complement its superior performance for everyday tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.6
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 5 15, with a good CPU, ample RAM, capable integrated GPU, and a very good screen, is highly suitable for engineering and design tasks, while also being lighter and thus more portable. The Dell Inspiron 16 5630, on the other hand, offers a better CPU, equally ample RAM, a similarly capable integrated GPU, and a slightly higher resolution screen which could benefit detailed design work, and boasts excellent build quality with silent operation, appealing to those valuing a quieter working environment.
Content Creation
7.3
8.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is very good for content creation, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is good.
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
7.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
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 5630 and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both good for software development, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.2
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
275.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has a display that offers enough resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and watching videos, but its limited color range and standard refresh rate reduce its appeal for engineering applications and make it less suitable for the fast-paced visuals required in gaming. The Dell Inspiron 16 5630, with its higher resolution and brightness, provides a clearer and more vibrant visual experience for both general use and detailed engineering work, though it falls short in gaming due to a refresh rate that is not optimized for the high-speed action typical in modern games. For engineering and design professionals, the richer color reproduction on the Dell is beneficial for precision in color-critical tasks, whereas the Acer may not represent colors as accurately, impacting the quality of the work.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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.
Cost
$480
$849
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has a price of $480 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 costs $849.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.5
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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 5630 and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 5 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 are both rated fair for gaming and 3D tasks mainly because their integrated graphics (the same GPU) are decent for lightweight gaming, but may struggle with demanding titles. Both have similar screen refresh rates, which are adequate for casual gaming, but not optimal for competitive gaming where higher refresh rates are preferred; and while both offer good screen quality, they don't feature the high resolutions or ultra-fast refresh rates often desired by gaming enthusiasts.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Acer Aspire 5 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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 5630 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.
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How the Acer Aspire 5 15 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 5 15 | Dell Inspiron 16 5630 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$480 | $849 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 4.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.21" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 9.91" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel i7-1360P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 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 | 300 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 | Yes | |
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 | 4 | |
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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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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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