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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift 3 is less expensive than the Dell Latitude 5431 and offers a touchscreen and more storage, making it a good choice for general use and entertainment. However, the Dell Latitude 5431 comes with Windows 11 Pro and has a stronger build, which is preferable for business use and durability. The Dell has less storage but a slightly larger battery, which may impact your decision if battery life and professional features outweigh the need for storage space and cost savings. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 3
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5431
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8
6.1
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
241.0 nits
The Acer Swift 3 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5431 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift 3's screen boasts higher resolution and brightness, making it sharp and vibrant for everyday tasks and detailed work in engineering and design due to its ability to display a wide range of colors accurately. The Dell Latitude 5431, while offering a decent display for regular activities and professional design work, doesn't excel in color reproduction as much as the Swift 3. However, neither laptop is ideal for gaming or 3D applications, as both fall short on refresh rates, which limits smoothness and responsiveness during fast-paced scenes.
Battery
12.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 3 has 12 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5431 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift 3 has very good portability, while the Dell Latitude 5431 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$500
$950
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Swift 3 has a price of $500 and the Dell Latitude 5431 costs $950.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
241.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Acer Swift 3 and Dell Latitude 5431 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift 3 offers a lightweight design and a touchscreen for more interactive use along with ample storage and a decent battery life, making it ideal for general-purpose computing on the go. The Dell Latitude 5431, while slightly heavier and without a touchscreen, provides professional-grade build quality and slightly longer battery life, which could better suit users who need a sturdy device for everyday work tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift 3 and Dell Latitude 5431 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift 3 and Dell Latitude 5431 are both considered fair for gaming and 3D applications primarily due to their integrated Intel Iris Xe GPUs which offer decent but not top-tier graphics performance, and their standard 60Hz screen refresh rates which can handle casual gaming but might not be smooth enough for fast-paced games. Both laptops have similar CPUs and IPS screens with 1080p resolution which provide a solid base for general use, but their graphics capabilities and refresh rates are not designed for high-end gaming or professional 3D work.
Engineering and Design
7.1
6.9
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift 3 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The Acer Swift 3 offers a vibrant display and higher battery capacity making it suitable for design work and longer use without charging, while the Dell Latitude 5431's professional build quality and Windows Pro operating system make it a reliable choice for engineering software needs. Both laptops have the same powerful CPUs and sufficient RAM to handle engineering tasks and designs, but the Swift 3's more vivid screen and the Latitude's built quality and OS suitability are key differentiators for their intended use cases.
Content Creation
7.6
7.4
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift 3 and Dell Latitude 5431 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
7.3
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift 3 and Dell Latitude 5431 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
7.4
7.4
The Acer Swift 3 and Dell Latitude 5431 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 Swift 3 and the Dell Latitude 5431 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift 3 | Dell Latitude 5431 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.3'' x 0.63'' | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.96'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 3.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.6" | 12.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.3" | 8.35" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | Intel i5-1250P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 64 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 309 nits | 241 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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."
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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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