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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3530, consider your needs. The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a more powerful processor, which is better for demanding tasks like video editing or software development. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 boasts a higher refresh rate screen, which provides smoother visuals, making it a solid choice for casual gaming or streaming. The Acer also has a slightly larger battery, offering longer usage on a single charge, beneficial if you are often away from power outlets. The Dell, while having a smaller battery, is lighter and thus easier to carry around. Both are equally equipped in terms of storage and memory, providing a good balance for general use. The Dell is newer but consider the Acer if top-notch performance is a priority, or opt for the Dell if you prefer a combination of portability and smoother screen performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire Vero 15
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3530
- The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has no clear advantages over the Acer Aspire Vero 15.
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.6
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire Vero 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
Both the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 come with displays that provide adequate resolution and brightness suitable for everyday activities such as browsing, document editing, and video streaming, which covers the general use requirements. However, for engineering and design, while these laptops may support basic tasks, professionals may find them lacking due to their limited color gamut coverage, which is essential for accurate color work. Gamers and those involved in 3D applications may be disappointed by the lower refresh rates of these laptops, which can lead to less fluid motion and slower response times, despite having acceptable resolution and panel types for moderate use.
Cost
$665
$722
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a price of $665 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 costs $722.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and Acer Aspire Vero 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 offers a powerful Intel i7 CPU and ample RAM, making it suitable for multitasking and more demanding general use applications, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530, with its newer but slightly less powerful i5 CPU, compensates with a higher screen refresh rate and superior heat management, both beneficial for a smooth visual experience and comfortable extended use. Both laptops boast full HD IPS screens for clear visuals, but the Acer edges out in battery life for longer use between charges, and they match in portability with slim, lightweight designs, though the Dell is marginally lighter.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.3
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and Acer Aspire Vero 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a good GPU for integrated graphics but is held back by a standard screen refresh rate for gaming and 3D applications, which might not be as smooth as more dedicated gaming laptops. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 15 3530, while also featuring good integrated GPU capabilities, offers a higher screen refresh rate that can provide a more fluid visual experience in games and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.6
6.9
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and Acer Aspire Vero 15 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15, equipped with a higher-end Intel i7 processor and Intel Iris Xe graphics, caters to demanding engineering and design software needs, while offering good screen quality for detailed visuals. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 provides similar memory and storage, but a lower-end Intel i5 processor may result in slightly lesser performance; it compensates with a higher screen refresh rate which is beneficial for smoother visual tasks.
Content Creation
7.2
7.3
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and Acer Aspire Vero 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
7.2
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and Acer Aspire Vero 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
7.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has 6.5 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and Acer Aspire Vero 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
6.2
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 both have 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 Vero 15 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire Vero 15 | Dell Inspiron 15 3530 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$665 | $722 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.65'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 3.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1195G7 | Intel i5-1335U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 48 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 264 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Matt Elliott | October 2021
"The Acer Aspire Vero is an eco-friendly Windows 11 laptop. Made with PCR plastic, the Acer Aspire Vero stands out from the midrange laptop pack with a funky, eco-friendly design. Powering Microsoft’s latest operating system is a Core i7 chip from Intel’s latest series, integrated Intel Xe graphics, and an ample 16GB of RAM. The laptop feels snappy, but its battery life disappoints. I also have a few quibbles with the display and keyboard, but they’re relatively minor. With a longer runtime, the Aspire Vero would earn a stronger recommendation for students or anyone looking for an eco-friendly, big-screen laptop."
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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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