Acer Chromebook Spin 314vsDell Vostro 14 3405

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Acer
Acer Chromebook Spin 314
Chromebook Spin 314

Quick Stats

The Acer Chromebook Spin 314 offers impressive performance with ease of handling demanding tasks smoothly overall.
The Acer Chromebook Spin 314 boasts a sturdy, robust build quality despite being an affordable option.
The Acer Chromebook Spin 314's full HD touchscreen display is its standout feature and highlight.
The Acer Chromebook Spin 314 boasts a full HD touchscreen display with stylus support.
Dell
Dell Vostro 14 3405
Vostro 14 3405

Quick Stats

The Dell Vostro 14 3405 delivers decent performance for everyday tasks, but may struggle with demanding programs.
The Dell Vostro 14 3405 boasts impressive build quality, sturdy and well-constructed with sleek design overall.
The Dell Vostro 14 3405's anti-reflective screen provides good brightness and serves everyday tasks adequately.
The Dell Vostro 14 3405 offers a wide range of versatile features to cater diverse user needs.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Chromebook Spin 314
Winner
#834
Dell Vostro 14 3405
#837
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Chromebook Spin 314
#430
Winner
Dell Vostro 14 3405
#759
Display
Acer Chromebook Spin 314
#565
Winner
Dell Vostro 14 3405
#824
Performance
Acer Chromebook Spin 314
#798
Dell Vostro 14 3405
#734
Winner
Build
Acer Chromebook Spin 314
#126
Winner
Dell Vostro 14 3405
#537
Features
Acer Chromebook Spin 314
#836
Dell Vostro 14 3405
#732
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Chromebook Spin 314
Dell Dell Vostro 14 3405
up to 8GB
up to 16GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 1000GB SSD + up to 2000GB HDD
Intel Pentium Silver N6000
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
Intel UHD Graphics G1
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (R2000/3000, 15W)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Acer Chromebook Spin 314

Strengths

The display is a strong point for me, it's a full HD touchscreen stylus compatible
It gets nice and bright, I couldn't find an official number from Acer on it but I'd imagine they may claim it's somewhere up to 300 nits
The keyboard feels nice to type on with medium key travel, most models like mine won't be backlit but checking the US spec page it looks like there is a less common option for that
The trackpad is pretty standout, it's large and responds well, although I don't think it's glass, ASA brand it as ocean glass which seems to mean it's made from what Asus is 100% ocean bound plastic
The Chromebook has been decent in performance, you can see games like Fortnite running just fine with the Pentium silver n6000 and General performance has been really good as well
It has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 certified Port wise connectivity is decent
You'll get updates to Chrome OS all the way through to June 2031, thanks to the recently extended AE dates from Google

Weaknesses

The build quality is all plastic which may not be ideal for some users but it feels pretty solid in a positive way and weighs in at a fair 1.52 kg
There's no second USBC Port, but I guess they've given you that HDMI port in its place
Sadly the webcam doesn't have a privacy slider control and there's not much to shout about here
You may partly expect the Chromebook feeling a little hot sometimes through the bottom plastic due to the fan design and plastic build
Battery life has been good but you may need to charge it on the second day of light usage
The speakers are decent but it's not clear if the DTs branding has anything to do with that
There are model variations without the full HD screen, they'll just say HD ready and have a resolution of 1366 by 768 display out

Dell Vostro 14 3405

Strengths

It has enough USB ports, it has 3 which is normal.
The bezels are thin, this at least and all the devices have thin bezels and that is very good.
The anti-reflective screen has a good brightness, and well, those screens have a good degrees of vision towards the screen.
It has three USB ports, which is a standard feature in modern laptops.

Weaknesses

The way of cooling is a bit bad because it let the temperature go up to 98° a lot.
The storage activity indicator LED is missing, we don't have it anywhere, we don't know when the equipment is working.
The charger's LED light is limited and does not indicate another color or state, such as when it's charging or fully charged.
When I first started using it, the fan was very loud and got hot, but it stabilized after a few minutes.
Read Full Reviews

Acer Chromebook Spin 314

The Acer Chromebook Spin 314 is a fully convertible 14-in Chromebook with a full HD IPS touchscreen. Released in 2022, this device combines the spin's convertibility with a larger form factor and updated processor. Priced affordably at £170 (around $220), it offers impressive build quality, decent performance, and a notable battery life. I'll dive into the details of my experience with this Chromebook, including its display, keyboard, trackpad, and performance, to help you decide if it's the right choice for your needs.

Dell Vostro 14 3405

The Dell Vostro 14 3405 is a versatile laptop designed for productivity. With its range of processor options, including Ryzen 3, 5, and 7, users can choose the level of performance that suits their needs. Whether it's basic office work or more demanding tasks like graphic design or gaming, this laptop promises to deliver. However, concerns around cooling and storage activity indicators may give pause for thought. Can this device strike a balance between power and practicality?

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