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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift 3 could be more suitable for you if you are looking for a lightweight laptop with good all-round performance, including for general use and engineering tasks. It's usually less expensive and offers a comparable display and battery life to the Dell Inspiron 14 5425. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 features a more powerful AMD processor which could be better for 3D and machine learning tasks, and although it's heavier and might cost a bit more, it has a higher-resolution display, potentially providing better visual detail for engineering applications. Both laptops are well-suited for everyday tasks and light gaming, but you'll need to weigh the importance of price, performance, and portability based on your specific needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 3
- The Acer Swift 3 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 14 5425.
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5425
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Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8
6.3
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
279.0 nits
The Acer Swift 3 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 for general use, and engineering and design.
The Acer Swift 3 offers a balance of resolution and brightness that enhances the viewing experience for both everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, though its refresh rate is not high enough for smooth 3D gaming visuals. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 provides an adequate display for standard and professional purposes, but like the Acer, it doesn't support the high refresh rates gamers seek for fluid motion. Both laptops fall short in the gaming department, largely owing to their moderate refresh rates and screen specs that don't prioritize the rapid movements and frame transitions crucial for immersive gameplay.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift 3 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 both have very good portability, though the Acer Swift 3 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
279.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Acer Swift 3 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift 3, with its robust CPU, generous RAM, and high-resolution touchscreen, is favored for its excellent portability and good battery life, making it a top choice for everyday activities. The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 also boasts a strong CPU and ample RAM, along with a higher screen resolution, but it is slightly less portable and its battery life, though comparable, is supported by a slightly smaller battery capacity.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift 3 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift 3, with an Intel i5-1240P Iris Xe graphics card, and the Dell Inspiron 14 5425, equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 5825U Vega 8 GPU, both offer fair gaming and 3D performance, primarily because their integrated GPUs can handle games reasonably well, but not at the highest settings or resolutions. Additionally, both laptops have a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is adequate for casual gaming, but won't deliver the smoother visuals that more serious gamers look for in displays with higher refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
7.1
7.0
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift 3 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift 3, with its Intel CPU and Iris Xe GPU, offers solid performance for engineering and design software, alongside a high-contrast, bright IPS touchscreen that lends itself well to detailed work. Conversely, the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has a more powerful AMD CPU and Vega 8 GPU, which might edge out in compute-heavy tasks, but its screen, while higher in screen resolution, is not as color accurate and lacks touch capability, potentially affecting the experience in design applications.
Content Creation
7.6
7.5
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift 3 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 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
7.6
7.5
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift 3 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 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
12.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 3 has 12 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has 12 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
7.0
The Acer Swift 3 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$500
$500
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Acer Swift 3 has a price of $500 and the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 costs $500.
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How the Acer Swift 3 and the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift 3 | Dell Inspiron 14 5425 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.3'' x 0.63'' | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 3.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.6" | 12.36" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.3" | 8.96" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 309 nits | 279 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Acer Swift 3
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Sebastian Jentsch | February 2022
"With the Swift 3, Acer delivers a 14-inch laptop with a sleek, slim metal chassis. The latter is of high quality and sturdy enough for everyday use, which is a real plus point among the 700-Euro (~$798) models. A new feature is Thunderbolt 4 in the Type-C format for peripherals or even displays (DisplayPort via Type-C). Unfortunately, a card reader is still missing, and the RAM is completely onboard, so there are no upgrade options here. Acer's 14-incher is affordable, yet it does everything most would want from a truly mobile laptop: Long battery life, a great display, quality, sufficient ports, light weight, and low noise and heat emissions."
Dell Inspiron 14 5425
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Sascha Mölck | August 2022
"A slim chassis, an acceptable weight (1.6 kg) and a real-world battery life of almost 13 hours turn the Inspiron into a mobile companion. Good: The battery can not only be charged using Dell's proprietary power adapter, but also with a universal USB-C power adapter (min. 45 watts). Office and Internet applications are handled by the built-in combination of Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM just as easily as modest computer games. Heat and noise development are generally okay, but the laptop should work a bit quieter under full load."
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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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