Acer Aspire 3 A325-42 vs Dell Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 Comparison

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Acer Aspire 3 A325-42 vs Dell Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Aspire 3 A325-42 and Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1, two laptops from Acer and Dell. Acer Aspire 3 A325-42 was introduced to market in August 2024 and Dell Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 was launched in January 2023. There is 19 months difference between Aspire 3 A325-42 and Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 so it would still give an advantage to younger Aspire 3 A325-42.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Acer Aspire 3 A325-42 and Dell Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Acer Aspire 3 A325-42 Key Specs

Launched in August 2024
15.6" TFT LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7530U
GPU: Radeon RX Vega 7
8GB,16GB,32GB Ram
360.8 x 253.3 x 19.3 mm (14.2 x 9.97 x 0.76 inches)
Weight: 1.79 kg (3.95 lbs)

Dell Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
14.0" Touchscreen - IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7530U
GPU: Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
8GB Ram
314 x 226.56 x 15.54-18.55 mm (12.36 x 8.92 x 0.61-0.73 inches)
Weight: 1.58 kg (3.48 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Aspire 3 A325-42 and Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Acer Aspire 3 A325-42 over Dell Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1

Display Size	15.6 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
GPU FLOPS	1.8 TFLOPS vs 0.54 TFLOPS	Flexible cable positions
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose Dell Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 over Acer Aspire 3 A325-42

Weight	1.58 kg vs 1.79 kg	0.21 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~79.9% vs ~73.4%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	6.3 mm vs 7.7 mm	1.4 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	162 ppi vs 100 ppi	More pixels per inch
2-in-1 Design	Yes vs No	Use like a tablet
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1366 x 768 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	250 nits vs 200 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU Fabrication Process	6 nm vs 7 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.2	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Strengths of Dell Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 and Acer Aspire 3 A325-42

Launch Dates	August 2024 vs January 2023	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 1.4 vs 1x HDMI 1.4	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards

Common Weaknesses of Dell Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 and Acer Aspire 3 A325-42

HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

Acer Aspire 3 A325-42 vs Dell Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Acer Aspire 3 A325-42 and the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.79 kg (3.95 lbs)	1.58 kg (3.48 lbs)
Surface Area	914 cm2 (141.6 inches2)	711 cm2 (110.3 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~73.4%	~79.9%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7.7 mm	~6.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.11 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.242 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	Silver, Blue
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	360Â°

Comparison of the Acer Aspire 3 A325-42 and the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 External Dimensions

Weight

Aspire 3 A325-42 weighs 1.79 kg (3.95 lbs), whereas the Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 weighs 1.58 kg (3.48 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 A325-42

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Dell Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Thickness Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 A325-42

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Dell Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Acer Aspire 3 A325-42 is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 is 0.11 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Acer Aspire 3 A325-42 vs Dell Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 5 7530U	AMD Ryzen 5 7530U AMD Ryzen 7 7730U
Base Frequency	2.0 GHz	2.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	6	6
Number of Threads	12	12
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon RX Vega 7	Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	7 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1488	1488
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	6603	6603
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1451	1451
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	9408	9408

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Acer Aspire 3 A325-42 and Dell Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( AMD Ryzen 5 7530U ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Radeon RX Vega 7	Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	400 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1800 MHz	2200 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	45 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1.613 TFLOPS	563.2 GFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Bus	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Speed	System Shared	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	448	128
TMUs	28	8
ROPs	8	4

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Acer Aspire 3 A325-42 has a FLOPS value of 1.8 TFLOPS whereas the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 ' has a FLOPS value of 0.54 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Acer Aspire 3 A325-42 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	4266 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	LPDDR4X
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	32 GB
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Aspire 3 A325-42 and the Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Acer Aspire 3 (A325-42)	Dell Inspiron 14 7435 (2-in-1)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	55 Wh	54 Wh 64 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
Charging Port Position	Left, Right	Left
Charge Power	65 W	65 W

Moreover, the Aspire 3 A325-42 boasts a larger battery capacity of 55 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1's54 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 A325-42

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Dell Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Aspire 3 A325-42 and the Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Acer Aspire 3 A325-42 vs Dell Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Acer Aspire 3 A325-42 and Dell Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Aspire 3 A325-42 has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Aspire 3 A325-42 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 features a higher pixel density with 162 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 A325-42

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Dell Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Refresh Rate
Both Aspire 3 A325-42 and Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 offers a higher maximum brightness of 250 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 A325-42

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Dell Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Acer Aspire 3 A325-42 vs Dell Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Aspire 3 A325-42 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Aspire 3 A325-42 and Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 have USB-A ports. Aspire 3 A325-42 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Aspire 3 A325-42 and Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Neither Aspire 3 A325-42 nor Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Aspire 3 A325-42 and Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 1.4) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both Aspire 3 A325-42 and Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Aspire 3 A325-42 and Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	1x HDMI 1.4
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No