Dell Latitude 5400 vs Acer Aspire Go 14 (AG14-32P)
The Dell Latitude 5400 is the better laptop on paper: it has more memory, has more storage and has Thunderbolt or USB4, an SD card reader and Ethernet. Pick the Acer Aspire Go 14 only if it matters to you that it is sold new.
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Key differences
- Memory Dell Latitude 5400 wins
The Dell Latitude 5400 has 16 GB of memory against 8 GB. That's the difference between coping and staying quick with lots of tabs and apps open.
- Storage Dell Latitude 5400 wins
The Dell Latitude 5400 has four times the storage: 512 GB against 128 GB.
- Ports Dell Latitude 5400 wins
Only the Dell Latitude 5400 has Thunderbolt or USB4, an SD card reader and Ethernet.
- Storage type Dell Latitude 5400 wins
The Dell Latitude 5400 uses a proper SSD, while the Acer Aspire Go 14 has slower eMMC-style flash storage, so apps open and update more slowly.
- Condition Depends on you
The Dell Latitude 5400 is sold renewed (used and refurbished); the Acer Aspire Go 14 is sold new.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Latitude 5400 if…
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: 16 GB of memory gives it more room than 8 GB.
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 512 GB of storage.
- You plug things in: it has Thunderbolt or USB4 (for fast docks and drives), an SD card reader (for camera cards) and Ethernet (for wired internet).
- You want apps and updates to feel quick: it has a proper SSD.
Choose the Acer Aspire Go 14 if…
- You want a brand-new laptop with a fresh battery: it is sold new.
- You want fewer chargers: it charges over USB-C, like most phones.
- You want every bit of speed: it uses newer DDR5-generation memory.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Dell Latitude 5400 leads on performance and 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 5400 has more memory, has more storage and has a faster SSD, while the Acer Aspire Go 14 has faster memory.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5400 | Acer Aspire Go 14 (AG14-32P) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8365U | Intel N150 |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Intel Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | DDR4-2666 (runs at 2400 MHz with 8th Gen Intel CPUs) | DDR5 |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | UFS |
| Storage interface | — | PCIe 3.0 NVMe M.2 / UFS flash |
Screen
Both screens are closely matched.
Size, sharpness and smoothness are near enough the same, so neither has a real edge to look at.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5400 | Acer Aspire Go 14 (AG14-32P) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | — | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Panel | LCD | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | No |
| Brightness | 220 nits | — |
| Colour range | — | 45% NTSC |
| HDR | None | None |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Touchscreen | — | No |
Battery and size
The Acer Aspire Go 14 is ahead on battery and weight.
It charges over USB-C, and the Dell Latitude 5400 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5400 | Acer Aspire Go 14 (AG14-32P) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | — | Up to 15 hours |
| Battery capacity | — | 53 Wh |
| Charger | — | 65 W |
| Charges via | barrel (7.4 mm) | USB-C |
| Fast charging | ExpressCharge: full charge in about 2 hours (16-45 C) | — |
| Weight | 1.48 kg | 1.45 kg |
| Dimensions | 323.05 x 216 x 19.6-20.85 mm | 319.8 x 227.8 x 19.9 mm |
| Colour | Black | Silver |
| Colours available | — | Silver |
Ports and wireless
The Dell Latitude 5400 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has Thunderbolt or USB4, an SD card reader and Ethernet, and the Acer Aspire Go 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5400 | Acer Aspire Go 14 (AG14-32P) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 (one with PowerShare), 1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (DisplayPort; Thunderbolt 3 optional), 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 1x headset combo audio, 1x microSD | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI, 1x 3.5 mm audio |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | None |
| Card reader | microSD | None |
| Ethernet | 1 GbE RJ-45 | None |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi card | — | 1x1 AX |
| Mobile data | — | None |
Features
The Dell Latitude 5400 is ahead on extras.
It has a backlit keyboard, and the Acer Aspire Go 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5400 | Acer Aspire Go 14 (AG14-32P) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | — |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | No |
| Keyboard | full-size, 19.05 mm key pitch, 82 keys (UK); backlit optional | AcerSense key, Caps Lock indicator, microphone mute indicator |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | 101.7 x 55.2 mm, 5-finger multi-touch | Microsoft Precision Touchpad |
| Speakers | 2x stereo speakers, 2 W average (2.5 W peak), Waves MaxxAudio Pro | 2 speakers |
| Microphones | digital-array microphones | built-in microphone |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | Noble wedge lock slot | Firmware TPM, BIOS user password, BIOS supervisor password, Kensington lock slot |
Software and model
On software and updates, it comes down to what you need.
The Dell Latitude 5400 is sold renewed (used and refurbished); the Acer Aspire Go 14 is sold new. The Acer Aspire Go 14 is sold new, and the Dell Latitude 5400 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5400 | Acer Aspire Go 14 (AG14-32P) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | 5400 | NX.J3REK.002 |
| Released | 2019 | — |