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Updated June 22, 2024·

For general use, the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 offers a better display experience with a higher refresh rate and better color accuracy, which is great for everyday tasks and media consumption. However, if you prioritize battery life and portability, the Acer Aspire Go 15 with its longer battery life might be the way to go, despite its less vibrant screen. Performance-wise, they are quite similar, but the Dell has a slight edge in graphics performance, which could be beneficial for light gaming or creative work. The Acer, on the other hand, is more future-proof with an extra available RAM slot for upgrades. Consider the Dell for a better screen and potential for light gaming, or the Acer for longer battery life and upgradeability. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer Aspire Go 15
  • Good for software development
  • Good overall display quality
  • Good overall build quality
  • Very good speakers
  • Good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3520
  • The Dell Inspiron 15 3520 has no clear advantages over the Acer Aspire Go 15.

Key differences

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Screen Quality

7.3
Aspire Go 15
Inspiron 15 3520
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
259.0 nits
The Acer Aspire Go 15 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 for general use, engineering and design, and software development.

Battery

9.0 Hours
Aspire Go 15
Inspiron 15 3520
6.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire Go 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 15 3520 has 6.5 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

7.4
Aspire Go 15
Inspiron 15 3520
6.2
The Acer Aspire Go 15 has good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 has only fair build quality.

Cost

$299
Aspire Go 15
Inspiron 15 3520
$329
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The Acer Aspire Go 15 has a price of $299 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 costs $329.
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Key similarities

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General Use

6.8
Aspire Go 15
Inspiron 15 3520
6.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
284.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
259.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3520 and Acer Aspire Go 15 are both only fair for general use.

Gaming and AI

5.9
Aspire Go 15
Inspiron 15 3520
6.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 15 3520 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire Go 15 is poor.

Engineering and Design

6.4
Aspire Go 15
Inspiron 15 3520
6.3
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Aspire Go 15 and Dell Inspiron 15 3520 are both only fair for engineering and design.

Content Creation

7.1
Aspire Go 15
Inspiron 15 3520
7.0
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Aspire Go 15 and Dell Inspiron 15 3520 are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.1
Aspire Go 15
Inspiron 15 3520
6.7
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire Go 15 to be good for software development, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 is only fair.

Portability

Good
Aspire Go 15
Inspiron 15 3520
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Aspire Go 15 and Dell Inspiron 15 3520 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

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How the Acer Aspire Go 15 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Aspire Go 15Dell Inspiron 15 3520
Acer Aspire Go 15Dell Inspiron 15 3520

GENERAL

Price
$299
$329
Release Date
February 1, 2024May 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.74''14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.83''
Weight
3.86 lbs3.65 lbs
Width
14.29"14.11"
Depth
9.44"9.27"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i3-N305Intel i3-1215U
RAM
8 GB8 GB
DDR Memory Version
44
RAM Slots
02
Storage
128 GB256 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9 Hours6.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
50 Wh41 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
284 nits259 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/106.3/10
Portability Score
7.7/107.7/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
8/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/106.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/106.5/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
N/ANo
Backlit Keyboard
NoNo
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
11
USB-C Charging
NoNo
Display Outputs
11
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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PCMag

Mark Knapp | January 2023
"Dell's Inspiron 15 (3525) is a peppy-enough and affordable-enough home or remote work machine, but it's not very ambitious; it does little to go beyond the basics. More the concern: It’s readily overshadowed by a number of machines that outperform and outclass it. Even if the Inspiron can get the job done today, its competition has the mettle to keep doing the job tomorrow in a way the Inspiron simply can’t promise. Plus, those alternatives are much more enjoyable after work."

Get a great deal on the Acer Aspire Go 15 or the Dell Inspiron 15 3520

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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