The Acer Nitro 5 15 is suitable for intensive gaming, with a dedicated Nvidia graphics card that excels in 3D and machine learning tasks, as well as general engineering uses, but it's heavier and might not last as long on battery as more portable options. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 14 7435, while more portable and offering better battery life, includes an integrated AMD GPU which doesn't perform as well in demanding applications but can handle general use and engineering tasks proficiently; its screen is smaller but has a higher resolution and touch capability, making it versatile for presentations and creative work. Both are similarly priced with ample storage and memory, so choose the Acer for performance-heavy tasks or the Dell for portability and longer usage away from an outlet. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 5 15
Good for gaming and AI
Good speakers
Advantages of the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.3/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is only fair.
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.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
7.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 5 15 and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 are both good for engineering and design, though the Acer Nitro 5 15 is somewhat better.
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has a high-performing CPU and dedicated graphics card, making it powerful for engineering and design tasks, but it's heavier which impacts portability. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 14 7435, while also suitable for such tasks due to its capable processor and integrated graphics, offers better portability and a higher-resolution touchscreen, but may not handle graphically intensive applications as effectively.
Screen Quality
6.9/10
6.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
216.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has a better screen than the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize a vibrant display and accurate colors for tasks like photo editing or graphic design, the Acer Nitro 5 might have an edge with its better screen color range. However, for activities like word processing, web browsing, or watching videos, both the Acer and Dell offer screens that are adequately bright and sharp, making either choice decent for general use. Gamers and those interested in 3D applications, on the other hand, will find both laptops lacking due to their lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid motion and responsiveness during fast-paced games or 3D rendering.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has 8 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
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has very good portability, while the Acer Nitro 5 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$832
$779
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has a price of $832 and the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 costs $779.
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and Acer Nitro 5 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is favored for general use due to its solid main processor and graphics component, suitable for a variety of tasks, although it is heavier which could affect portability and has a shorter battery life, limiting its usage on the go.
Content Creation
7.5/10
7.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and Acer Nitro 5 15 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.4/10
7.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and Acer Nitro 5 15 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and Acer Nitro 5 15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Nitro 5 15 and the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 compare to other laptops
"The Acer Nitro 5 is a fast QHD gaming notebook. The Nitro 5 is a well-balanced gaming laptop for just under US$ 2400. A Core i7-12700H CPU and a GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU enable QHD gaming at high to maximum settings, accompanied by fast PCIe-4-SSD (1 TB) and 16 GB of RAM. Acer delivers a solid QHD gaming notebook with the Nitro 5 AN515-58. However, the laptop is not completely free of shortcomings. The CPU and GPU can work at consistently high clock rates. The laptop heats up noticeably under load, but not excessively. Noise development is on the usual class level. Once again, however, Acer needs to improve the fan control."
"We see no shame in an economy laptop missing the four-star mark. Frankly, we considered giving the Inspiron 14 2-in-1 three-and-a-half stars for its low price, competitive performance, and long battery life. Unfortunately, working with a screen that can't deliver at least 300 nits of brightness is simply no fun to the point of detrimental. Still, if you're looking for a convertible laptop on a tight budget, it's worth keeping an eye on Dell's sales and discounts. That Lavender Blue model is fairly tempting."
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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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