Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14vsAlienware m15 R7

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Acer
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Aspire 5 Spin 14

Quick Stats

The Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14's performance is a mixed bag with strong productivity, but weak gaming capabilities.
The Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14's sturdy build quality is its most impressive and standout feature overall.
The Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14's display provides decent visuals, but limited brightness hampers usability.
The Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 boasts a robust feature set including touchscreen and stylus capabilities.
Alienware
Alienware m15 R7
m15 R7

Quick Stats

The Alienware M15 R7 delivers exceptional performance with Intel's i7-12700H CPU and RTX 3070 Ti GPU capabilities.
The Alienware M15 R7's build boasts an attractive design language with a sophisticated and durable dark chassis.
The Alienware M15 R7's standout feature is its exceptional display with impressive 360Hz refresh rate capabilities overall.
The Alienware M15 R7 features Intel's powerful 12th gen processors and a top-tier 3070 Ti GPU.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Winner
#433
Alienware m15 R7
#438
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
#140
Alienware m15 R7
#11
Winner
Display
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
#160
Winner
Alienware m15 R7
#580
Performance
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
#548
Alienware m15 R7
#284
Winner
Build
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
#373
Winner
Alienware m15 R7
#414
Features
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
#181
Winner
Alienware m15 R7
#203

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Alienware Alienware m15 R7
up to 32GB
up to 32GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1355U
Intel Core i7-12700H
Intel UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (Laptop, 95W)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14

Strengths

The Acer Aspire 5 spin 14 is a good-look PC that hits all the sweet spots without being too much...it's sizable without being too big to fit in a bag and I catching without being too gy or too superficial.
The display provides a decent service with a certain glossiness to it images are crisp and colors are vibrant
The machine performs well in business applications like typing on the keyboard, surfing the web, and pouring over spreadsheet, with no noticeable lag or stuttering.
The Aspire 5 spin 14's battery life is capable and reliable, reaching up to 10 hours of usage before reaching critical levels from 100%.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Alienware m15 R7

Strengths

The Alienware M15 R7 features Intel's latest 12th gen processors, which provide excellent performance.
It has 64 gigs of 4800 megahertz DDR5 RAM, a powerful combination for gaming and heavy workloads.
The laptop's 3070 TI GPU provides excellent scores in benchmarking tests like 3D Mark Time Spy and Fire Strike Extreme.
The keyboard is RGB backlit with variable brightness and has a comfortable 1.8mm key travel, making it ideal for gaming or typing.
The laptop features stereo speakers that work well for calls and occasional YouTube videos, although they lack bass in gaming scenarios.
The Alien Command Center provides numerous settings for performance and power consumption, as well as overclocking options.

Weaknesses

The laptop's body is very dark but not quite black, which may not appeal to those who prefer a more classic look.
The keyboard's RGB backlight can be distracting in bright environments, although it can be turned off or adjusted for brightness.
The trackpad appears small compared to other laptops, although it tracked gestures accurately in Windows 11.
The webcam is only 720p resolution and may not be ideal for video conferencing or streaming due to its subpar quality.
Thermal throttling occurs when the CPU reaches high temperatures during stress tests, potentially affecting performance in heavy workloads.
The underside of the laptop gets too hot to use on a lap and the area above the keyboard is also quite warm.
Read Full Reviews

Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14

The Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 is a foldable notebook that attempts to bridge the gap between a traditional laptop and a tablet. With its sleek design and generous screen space, it's a good-looking PC that hits all the sweet spots without being too flashy. But does its impressive foldability and affordability make up for the limitations in performance and battery life? We dive into the details of this mixed bag to help you decide if it's worth considering as your next business notebook.

Alienware m15 R7

The Alienware M15 R7 offers an impressive array of specs, including Intel's latest 12th gen processors, 64GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 3070 Ti GPU with a 140W TDP. This laptop also features a 360Hz 1080p monitor, making it a formidable gaming machine. We take a closer look at what this laptop has to offer, from its sleek design to its impressive performance capabilities.

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