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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is priced in the lower midrange segment and excels at gaming, offering you high performance for games and potentially for other graphics-intensive tasks like video editing. On the contrary, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 comes at a budget price and provides good performance for general use and entry-level engineering tasks. If gaming or high-performance computing is a priority and you're fine with a higher price, go for the Acer Nitro 5 15. If you prefer to save money and need a laptop for everyday tasks and some light engineering applications, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 would be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 5 15
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.2
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
10.0/10
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is only fair.
The Acer Nitro 5 15 delivers superior gaming and 3D performance because it typically has a more powerful graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth visuals and fast-paced action in games. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620, while decent for everyday tasks, generally comes with a less powerful GPU and a lower refresh rate, making it less ideal for demanding gaming and 3D applications despite having adequate processing power and screen quality.
Engineering and Design
7.9
7.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 5 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both good for engineering and design, though the Acer Nitro 5 15 is somewhat better.
The Acer Nitro 5 15 with its higher-tier Intel i5 processor and Nvidia RTX GPU is well-equipped for demanding engineering and design tasks, but it’s heavier and less portable than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620, which offers a slightly better screen resolution for detailed work despite its lower-tier GPU and CPU which may not handle intensive tasks as smoothly.
Screen Quality
6.9
6.2
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Acer Nitro 5's vibrant display and higher resolution enhance your viewing experience, but the Dell Inspiron's ample brightness and resolution are also suitable for everyday tasks. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops may fall short as they do not cover wider color gamuts essential for precision work. For gaming and 3D tasks, the Acer’s lower refresh rate leads to less fluid visuals, which is less ideal compared to models specifically designed for these purposes.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has good portability, while the Acer Nitro 5 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$780
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has a price of $780 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 costs $500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Acer Nitro 5 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 5 15 offers strong performance with its gaming-capable graphics card and high refresh rate screen, making it suitable for more demanding tasks and occasional gaming, but it is heavier and has shorter battery life than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620, which boasts a lighter design and longer battery life, making it more portable and better for on-the-go use, with screen quality that is well-suited for a variety of general tasks. Both laptops have comparable CPU and RAM which are great for everyday workloads, but the Inspiron's quiet operation and heat management may be more appealing for prolonged use in quieter environments.
Content Creation
7.5
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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
7.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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
7.0
The Acer Nitro 5 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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 Inspiron 16 5620 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 5 15 | Dell Inspiron 16 5620 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$780 | $500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.7'' x 1.06'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 4.12 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.19" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.67" | 9.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-12500H | Intel i5-1235U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Sascha Mölck | June 2022
"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."
Dell Inspiron 16 5620
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Brett Venter | January 2023
"If the world is exciting enough right now, you can do far worse than a solid performer that you know will get the job done. Our review model is as powerful as you'd want an office machine to be unless you're performing specialist tasks and the price point is pretty attractive (unless work will let you have a MacBook Air instead)."
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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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