Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 vs Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14
Both are good choices with different strengths. The Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 has Thunderbolt or USB4 and an SD card reader and can be upgraded, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is sold new and is newer.
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Key differences
- Ports Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 wins
Only the Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 has Thunderbolt or USB4 and an SD card reader.
- Condition Depends on you
The Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 is sold renewed (used and refurbished); the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is sold new.
- Age Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 wins
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is the newer model (2023 against 2019).
- Upgrades Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 wins
The Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1's memory can be upgraded later; the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14's is fixed.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 if…
- You plug things in: it has Thunderbolt or USB4 (for fast docks and drives) and an SD card reader (for camera cards).
- You might want more memory later: you can add it yourself.
- You carry your laptop a lot: it's the lighter of the two at 1.42 kg.
Choose the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 if…
- You want a brand-new laptop with a fresh battery: it is sold new.
- You want a more recent design: it came out in 2023.
- You want a little more room on screen: it's 14 inches.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 leads on ports and wireless; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
Each laptop has its strengths on performance.
The Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 can be upgraded, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has faster memory.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 | Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8265U | Intel Core i3-N305 |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | DDR4-2400 | LPDDR5 |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | — | PCIe NVMe M.2 |
| Storage slots | 1 | — |
Screen
On the screen, it comes down to what you need.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a slightly bigger screen: 14" against 13.3". The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a slightly bigger screen, and the Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 | Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | — |
| Brightness | 255 nits | — |
| Colour range | NTSC 72% | — |
| HDR | None | — |
| Finish | Anti-reflective | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen standard | Dell Active Pen (Wacom) | — |
Battery and size
The Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 is ahead on battery and weight.
It is a little lighter, and the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 | Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | — | Up to 10 hours |
| Battery capacity | — | 40 Wh |
| Charger | — | 45 W |
| Charges via | barrel | barrel (DC-in) |
| Fast charging | ExpressCharge: over 80% in about 1 hour (system off) | — |
| Weight | 1.42 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 305.7 x 207.5 x 16.9-19.3 mm | 319.8 x 227.9 x 18.9 mm |
| Hinge | 360-degree convertible | Convertible (folder) |
| Colour | Black | Pure Silver |
Ports and wireless
The Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has Thunderbolt or USB4 and an SD card reader, and the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 | Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery; Thunderbolt optional), 1x USB-A 3.1 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare), 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x headset/mic combo jack, 1x microSD, 1x wedge-shaped lock slot, 1x micro-SIM slot (LTE option), 1x smart card reader (optional) | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps, DisplayPort), 1x HDMI, 1x 3.5 mm combo audio, 1x DC-in |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | None |
| Card reader | microSD | None |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 | Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | — |
| Keyboard | Full-size, 82 keys (UK), 18.05 mm key pitch | — |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | 91.9 x 51.4 mm, 5-finger multi-touch | Multi-touch gestures, Microsoft Precision Touchpad, moisture resistant, antimicrobial coating |
| Speakers | 2 speakers, 2 W average / 2.5 W peak, Waves MaxxAudio Pro | 2 speakers, stereo |
| Microphones | Digital-array microphones | built-in microphone |
| Pen | Supported (sold separately) | Supported (sold separately) |
| Security | TPM 2.0, Wedge-shaped lock slot | Kensington lock slot, BIOS user and supervisor passwords |
Software and model
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is ahead on software and updates.
The Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 is sold renewed (used and refurbished); the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is sold new. It is sold new and is newer, and the Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 | Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home in S mode |
| Model number | i5-8265U | NX.KN1AA.005 |
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |