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Updated January 12, 2024·

If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option and can accept moderate performance, the Acer Aspire 5 15 would suit your general use needs while saving you money. The Dell XPS 15, on the other hand, offers higher performance, better graphics, and a more premium build, making it suitable for more demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, but it comes at a higher price. Both have similar screen sizes and resolutions, though the XPS has a slightly higher battery capacity for longer usage away from power outlets. The Aspire 5 is lighter, which may be a factor if portability is a priority. 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 XPS 15.
Advantages of the Dell XPS 15
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good for content creation
  • Good overall display quality
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Very good battery life
  • Best in class speakers
  • Excellent keyboard

Key differences

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General Use

7.5
Aspire 5 15
XPS 15
8.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
275.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
606.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Dell XPS 15 is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is good.

Gaming and AI

6.1
Aspire 5 15
XPS 15
6.8
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.4/10
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
9.1/10
The Dell XPS 15 and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Dell XPS 15 is somewhat better.

Engineering and Design

6.6
Aspire 5 15
XPS 15
8.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell XPS 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is only fair.

Content Creation

7.3
Aspire 5 15
XPS 15
8.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 15 is very good for content creation, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is good.

Software Development

7.3
Aspire 5 15
XPS 15
8.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell XPS 15 is very good for software development, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is good.

Screen Quality

6.2
Aspire 5 15
XPS 15
7.4
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
275.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
606.0 nits
The Dell XPS 15 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

7.0 Hours
Aspire 5 15
XPS 15
10.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell XPS 15 has 10 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

6.5
Aspire 5 15
XPS 15
8.5
The Dell XPS 15 has very good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 has only fair build quality.

Cost

$480
Aspire 5 15
XPS 15
$1,000
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The Acer Aspire 5 15 has a price of $480 and the Dell XPS 15 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities

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Portability

Good
Aspire 5 15
XPS 15
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell XPS 15 and Acer Aspire 5 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

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How the Acer Aspire 5 15 and the Dell XPS 15 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Aspire 5 15Dell XPS 15
Acer Aspire 5 15Dell XPS 15

GENERAL

Price
$480
$1,000
Release Date
May 1, 2023May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.7''13.6'' x 9.1'' x 0.71''
Weight
3.97 lbs4.21 lbs
Width
14.21"13.57"
Depth
9.4"9.06"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i5-1335UIntel i7-13700H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
02
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
7 Hours10 Hours
Battery Capacity
50 Wh86 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
275 nits606 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.5/108.5/10
Portability Score
7.8/107.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/109.1/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/109/10
Speaker Quality Score
6/1010/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
20
USB-C ports
13
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
23
Thunderbolt Version
44

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Acer Aspire 5 15

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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."

Dell XPS 15

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Matthew Buzzi | May 2023
"The 2023 Dell XPS 15 is more or less exactly what you'd expect from the company flagship. Its fresh components deliver measurably superior power and longevity, while the machine's premium build and design remain intact. It may not be overly exciting, but XPS loyalists and upgraders should be more than happy."

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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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