For general use, the Dell Latitude 5330 offers a more robust experience with its faster processor, more RAM, and professional-grade operating system, making it suitable for more demanding tasks and multitasking. However, it comes at a higher price point. The Acer Aspire Go 14, on the other hand, is a budget-friendly option with a higher resolution screen, which might appeal to those who prioritize screen clarity for everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing.
In terms of performance for specific use cases, the Dell's i5 processor and additional RAM give it an edge over the Acer for engineering tasks, though neither laptop is specifically optimized for such intensive workloads. For gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the Dell's integrated Iris Xe graphics will outperform the Acer's AMD Radeon 610M, but serious gamers or professionals might want to consider a laptop with a dedicated GPU.
Battery life is comparable, with both laptops offering around 9 hours of typical usage. The Dell is slightly more portable, weighing less and offering a smaller screen size, which also contributes to its better portability score. The Acer, however, has a taller 16:10 screen aspect ratio, which some users might prefer for vertical space when working with documents or browsing the web.
The Dell also boasts better build quality, a backlit keyboard, and a fingerprint reader for added security, which are features that may justify the price difference for users who value them. The Acer's keyboard lacks these premium features but includes a number pad, which might be important for those who frequently input numbers.
Ultimately, if you're looking for a more premium, secure, and portable device with better performance for everyday and professional tasks, the Dell Latitude 5330 is the way to go. However, if budget is your primary concern and you're looking for a laptop that can handle basic tasks with a clearer screen, the Acer Aspire Go 14 is a solid choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire Go 14
The Acer Aspire Go 14 has no clear advantages over the Dell Latitude 5330.
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
Good for general use
Key differences
General Use
6.7/10
7.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire Go 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
6.9/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Acer Aspire Go 14 are both only fair for engineering and design, though the Dell Latitude 5330 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
6.7/10
6.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
The Acer Aspire Go 14 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, and engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Acer Aspire Go 14 both have very good portability, though the Dell Latitude 5330 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$350
$590
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Acer Aspire Go 14 has a price of $350 and the Dell Latitude 5330 costs $590.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Latitude 5330 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire Go 14 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.4/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Acer Aspire Go 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
7.0/10
7.3/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Acer Aspire Go 14 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire Go 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5330 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Acer Aspire Go 14 and Dell Latitude 5330 both have good 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 Go 14 and the Dell Latitude 5330 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
Acer Aspire Go 14
Dell Latitude 5330
GENERAL
Price
Price
$350
$590
Release Date
Release Date
February 1, 2024
May 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
12.6'' x 8.9'' x 0.74''
12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73''
Weight
Weight
3.22 lbs
2.65 lbs
Width
Width
12.6"
12.04"
Depth
Depth
8.9"
8.17"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
AMD Ryzen 3 7320U
Intel i5-1245U
RAM
RAM
8 GB
16 GB
DDR Memory Version
DDR Memory Version
4
4
RAM Slots
RAM Slots
0
2
Storage
Storage
128 GB
256 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
1
1
Graphics
Graphics
Radeon 610M
Iris Xe
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
No
No
GPU Type
GPU Type
Integrated
GPU Memory (VRAM)
GPU Memory (VRAM)
N/A
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
No
No
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
No
No
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
9 Hours
9 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
53 Wh
58 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
14"
13.3"
Display Technology
Display Technology
IPS
IPS
Resolution
Resolution
1920 x 1200
1920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
280 nits
286 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:10
16:9
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
161.73 PPI
165.63 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
Unknown
1240: 1
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
Unknown
36 ms
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
70 %
39 %
sRGB
sRGB
100 %
50 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
70 %
39 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
7.4/10
7.4/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
8.3/10
8.9/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Gaming Laptop Appearance
No
No
Premium Business Laptop
Premium Business Laptop
No
Yes
Fan Noise Score
Fan Noise Score
8/10
8/10
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
No
No
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
38.6°C
38.6°C
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
42.9°C
42.9°C
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
25.1°C
25.1°C
Keyboard Lighting Color
Keyboard Lighting Color
N/A
White
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
7/10
7/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
8/10
8/10
Webcam
Webcam
720p
720p
Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader
N/A
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
No
Yes
Display Outputs
Display Outputs
1
3
Thunderbolt Version
Thunderbolt Version
N/A
4
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
0
2
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
0
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
1
Ethernet
Ethernet
No
No
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.2
5.3
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
6
6E
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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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