Acer Chromebook Spin 513vsDell Vostro 15 3510

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Acer
Acer Chromebook Spin 513
Chromebook Spin 513

Quick Stats

The Acer Chromebook Spin 513 boasts impressive performance with its Mediatek Companio processor, rivaling Intel Core i3 benchmarks.
The Acer Chromebook Spin 513 boasts a sleek, modern design with an incredibly thin profile of just 16 millimeters.
The Acer Chromebook Spin 513's impressive QHD display offers vibrant colors and excellent viewing angles with great brightness.
The Acer Chromebook Spin 513 boasts a vibrant QHD display with great viewing angles and colors.
Dell
Dell Vostro 15 3510
Vostro 15 3510

Quick Stats

The Dell Vostro 15 3510's performance is underwhelming due to slow specs and subpar components overall.
The Dell Vostro 15 3510's subpar build quality is the most significant concern with this laptop model.
The Dell Vostro 15 3510's display is a major letdown due to poor quality.
The key feature of the Dell Vostro 15 3510 is an i5 processor with 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Chromebook Spin 513
Winner
#783
Dell Vostro 15 3510
#787
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Chromebook Spin 513
#422
Winner
Dell Vostro 15 3510
#486
Display
Acer Chromebook Spin 513
#330
Winner
Dell Vostro 15 3510
#826
Performance
Acer Chromebook Spin 513
#819
Dell Vostro 15 3510
#735
Winner
Build
Acer Chromebook Spin 513
#104
Winner
Dell Vostro 15 3510
#549
Features
Acer Chromebook Spin 513
#654
Dell Vostro 15 3510
#322
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Chromebook Spin 513
Dell Dell Vostro 15 3510
up to 8GB
up to 64GB
up to 128GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD + up to 2000GB HDD
MediaTek Kompanio 820 (MT8192)
Intel Core i3-1005G1
Arm Mali-G57 MC5
Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (Tiger Lake, 48EU)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Acer Chromebook Spin 513

Strengths

Acer Chromebook Spin series always comes to mind, specifically the 13-inch models have been exceptional
The device keeps nearly everything great about the previous 13-inch spin models like the spin 713
It has a few tricks of its own to add to the mix making it easily one of the most compelling chromebooks on the market right now
The screen is the same brilliant class of display that we've seen on other spin 713 models in the past, with a resolution of 2256 by 1504 and plenty bright at 360 nits
USI pen support is well done and it's really well suited for taking notes with cursive
With the Mediatek companio 1380 under the hood, this is the first of its kind and by far the most powerful arm processor to ever be put into a chromebook

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Dell Vostro 15 3510

Strengths

Has a good reason for being sold
A budget brand that is affordable at £500
Available with an i5 processor, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD
Running Windows Pro, suitable for business use
Has a decent amount of storage capacity with a 256GB SSD
Good for occasional use or personal projects
Can be used with older docking stations that have USB ports
A well-known brand with a good reputation

Weaknesses

Poor build quality, with a flexing keyboard and weak hinge
Has the build quality of a Kinder egg toy
Cheap plastic parts throughout the laptop
No USB-C port, making it less compatible with newer devices
The docking station required for office use is proprietary and expensive
Only provided with a return-to-base warranty, increasing maintenance costs
The battery life is small and poor quality
RAM and SSD are of poor quality, affecting overall performance
Read Full Reviews

Acer Chromebook Spin 513

The Acer Chromebook Spin 513 is a top contender in the world of great Chromebooks. Building on the success of its predecessors, specifically the 13-inch models like the Spin 713, this latest device keeps nearly everything great about the previous iterations while introducing some exciting new features. With a powerful Mediatek Companio 1380 processor, long battery life, and a stunning 13.5-inch QHD screen, this Chromebook is a compelling choice for users seeking high productivity, portability, and versatility without breaking the bank.

Dell Vostro 15 3510

Dell's Vostro series has long been positioned as a budget-friendly alternative to the Latitude line, catering to home users and occasional office workers. However, with the latest 15-3510 model, I believe Dell is attempting to blur these lines, potentially misleading customers into thinking it's a viable business device. In this review, I'll examine whether the Vostro 15-3510 truly lives up to its intentions or if it's simply a cheap laptop masquerading as something more.

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