For general use, the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 is a stronger choice with its more powerful processor, better build quality, and a touchscreen display, which adds versatility. It's also more compact and has a backlit keyboard, making it a good balance between performance and portability. However, it's pricier and has less battery life compared to the Acer Aspire Go 15. The Acer, on the other hand, offers a better value if you're on a budget and need a laptop primarily for basic tasks like web browsing or document editing. It has a larger screen and longer battery life, which is great for extended use away from an outlet. But, it falls short in performance and isn't as durable or portable as the Dell. If you need a laptop for more demanding tasks like light gaming, 3D work, or machine learning, the Dell's superior processor and graphics will serve you better. For engineering tasks, the Dell's additional RAM and better performance are advantageous, despite the Acer's larger screen. Overall, choose the Dell for a premium, portable experience with better performance, or the Acer for budget-friendly general use with longer battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire Go 15
Good overall display quality
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1
Good for general use
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
6.8/10
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
284.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.7/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire Go 15 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
6.4/10
6.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 and Acer Aspire Go 15 are both only fair for engineering and design, though the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 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
7.3/10
6.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
The Acer Aspire Go 15 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
3.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 has very good portability, while the Acer Aspire Go 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$299
$600
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Acer Aspire Go 15 has a price of $299 and the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 costs $600.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire Go 15 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
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 and Acer Aspire Go 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
7.1/10
7.3/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 and Acer Aspire Go 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire Go 15 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 15 and Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 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 15 and the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
Acer Aspire Go 15
Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1
GENERAL
Price
Price
$299
$600
Release Date
Release Date
February 1, 2024
May 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.74''
12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73''
Weight
Weight
3.86 lbs
2.91 lbs
Width
Width
14.29"
12.04"
Depth
Depth
9.44"
8.17"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel i3-N305
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
UHD Graphics Xe
Iris Xe
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
No
No
GPU Type
GPU Type
Integrated
Integrated
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
50 Wh
58 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
15.6"
13.3"
Display Technology
Display Technology
IPS
IPS
Resolution
Resolution
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
284 nits
286 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
141.21 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
7.7/10
8.7/10
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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