Acer Spin 3vsDell Inspiron 15 3510

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Acer
Acer Spin 3
Spin 3

Quick Stats

The Acer Spin 3's decent but non-exceptional performance is sufficient for everyday use and basic creative tasks.
The Acer Spin 3 boasts an impressive build quality with a sturdy, metal-coated design.
The Acer Spin 3's display excels with excellent color accuracy and smooth touch capabilities, despite some brightness limitations.
The Acer Spin 3 boasts an impressive display with 100% sRGB color rating and IPS panel technology.
Dell
Dell Inspiron 15 3510
Inspiron 15 3510

Quick Stats

The Dell Inspiron 15 3510's performance is somewhat underwhelming, particularly with the Celeron model.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3510's build quality is decent but not exceptional, with surprisingly good repairability.
The display resolution is somewhat lacking at 1366x768, offering average image quality and brightness.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3510 features a compact design with a focus on upgradeable hardware capabilities primarily.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Spin 3
Winner
#796
Dell Inspiron 15 3510
#801
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Spin 3
#660
Winner
Dell Inspiron 15 3510
#761
Display
Acer Spin 3
#554
Winner
Dell Inspiron 15 3510
#832
Performance
Acer Spin 3
#774
Dell Inspiron 15 3510
#736
Winner
Build
Acer Spin 3
#105
Winner
Dell Inspiron 15 3510
#567
Features
Acer Spin 3
#655
Dell Inspiron 15 3510
#338
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Spin 3
Dell Dell Inspiron 15 3510
up to 16GB
up to 64GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD + up to 2000GB HDD
Intel Core i3-1005G1
Intel Pentium Silver N5030
Intel UHD Graphics G1
Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48EU)
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe slots See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Acer Spin 3

Strengths

The build is high quality with most of the laptop having a metallic coating finish.
The display has great color accuracy, a crisp resolution, and decent brightness.
The keyboard and trackpad are good, making it suitable for content creation or creative users.
There's plenty of I/O ports to ensure you'll never run out of them.
The laptop is quiet when fans aren't spinning loudly.
It can handle gaming with games like GTA 5 running at a steady 30+ frames per second.
It has a great touch experience with no visible latency and smooth operation.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Dell Inspiron 15 3510

Strengths

Reasonable repairability and upgradeability.
Easy access with just nine screws and a pry tool required.
Upgradable battery.
Dell has included everything needed for upgrades.
No fan, just passive cooling, meaning less dust buildup.
SATA hard drive or SSD can be added.

Weaknesses

Underwhelming performance due to Celeron processor and low-resolution panel.
Pricier than expected, even with discounts.
No dual-channel memory configuration possible, limiting memory upgrades.
Subpar webcam and microphone.
Complicated keyboard replacement process.
Screen upgrade options are pricey.
Read Full Reviews

Acer Spin 3

The Acer Spin 3 is a versatile 2-in-1 laptop that checks many boxes for content creators and users alike. With its high-quality build featuring a metallic coating finish, the device exudes professionalism. A great display boasts crisp resolution and decent color accuracy, while the keyboard and trackpad offer a satisfying typing experience. However, the laptop's performance is average, with thermal throttling and battery life being areas of improvement.

Dell Inspiron 15 3510

The Dell Inspiron 15 3510 is a budget-friendly laptop that offers decent performance for casual users. With its Celeron processor and 1366x768 display, it's not the most impressive device in its class. However, its price point of under £300 makes it an attractive option for those on a tight budget. But how does it hold up against other similarly priced laptops? In this review, we'll explore whether the Dell Inspiron 15 3510 is a good value for money or if there are better options available in the same price range.

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