Dell Latitude 3540 vs Acer Aspire 5 A515-58 Comparison

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Dell Latitude 3540 vs Acer Aspire 5 A515-58 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Latitude 3540 and Aspire 5 A515-58, two laptops from Dell and Acer. Dell Latitude 3540 was introduced to market in March 2023 and Acer Aspire 5 A515-58 was launched in January 2023. There is only 2 months difference between Latitude 3540 and Aspire 5 A515-58 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Dell Latitude 3540 and Acer Aspire 5 A515-58 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Dell Latitude 3540 Key Specs

Launched in March 2023
15.6" TN LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Celeron 7305
GPU: GeForce MX550 2GB
8GB Ram
359 x 239.7 x 18.1-20.4 mm (14.13 x 9.44 x 0.71-0.8 inches)
Weight: 1.81 kg (3.99 lbs)

Acer Aspire 5 A515-58 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1335U
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
362.9 x 237.5 x 17.9 mm (14.29 x 9.35 x 0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Latitude 3540 and Aspire 5 A515-58 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Dell Latitude 3540 over Acer Aspire 5 A515-58

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~78% vs ~77.9%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	6.8 mm vs 8.8 mm	2 mm thinner bezels
GPU FLOPS	2.703 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.2	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose Acer Aspire 5 A515-58 over Dell Latitude 3540

Weight	1.80 kg vs 1.81 kg	0.01 kg lighter
Screen PPI	141 ppi vs 100 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels vs 1366 x 768 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	250 nits vs 220 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU Fabrication Process	10 nm vs 12 nm	Newer Generation GPU
RAM Type	LPDDR5 vs DDR4	Faster RAM Type
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 1.4	Better HDMI connectivity
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No	Easily see the keys under low light
Avg. MSRP Price	$400-800 vs $800-1200	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Common Strengths of Acer Aspire 5 A515-58 and Dell Latitude 3540

Launch Dates	March 2023 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
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (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	v6E 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
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers

Common Weaknesses of Acer Aspire 5 A515-58 and Dell Latitude 3540

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

Dell Latitude 3540 vs Acer Aspire 5 A515-58: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Dell Latitude 3540 and the Acer Aspire 5 A515-58.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.81 kg (3.99 lbs)	1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)
Surface Area	861 cm2 (133.4 inches2)	862 cm2 (133.6 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~78%	~77.9%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.8 mm	~8.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.12 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.264 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Gray

Comparison of the Dell Latitude 3540 and the Acer Aspire 5 A515-58 External Dimensions

Weight

Latitude 3540 weighs 1.81 kg (3.99 lbs), whereas the Aspire 5 A515-58 weighs 1.8 kg (3.97 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

Dell Latitude 3540 1.81 kg

Acer Aspire 5 A515-58 1.80 kg

Min 0.99 kg

Average 1.95 kg

Max 3.32 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

Dell Latitude 3540 20.40 mm

Acer Aspire 5 A515-58 17.90 mm

Min 7.70 mm

Average 20.17 mm

Max 29.00 mm

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 Dell Latitude 3540 is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Acer Aspire 5 A515-58 is 0.12 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
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
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Dell Latitude 3540 vs Acer Aspire 5 A515-58: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Celeron 7305 Intel Core i3 1215U Intel Core i3 1315U Intel Core i5 1335U Intel Core i5 1345U Intel Core i7 1355U	Intel Core i5 1335U Intel Core i7 1355U
Base Frequency	1.1 GHz	1.3 GHz
Number of Cores	5	10
Number of Threads	5	12
L3 Cache	8 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (48EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	432	1706
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	1262	7593

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 Dell Latitude 3540 and Acer Aspire 5 A515-58.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Celeron 7305

Dell Latitude 3440 Compare

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1335U

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce MX550 2GB	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
Base Clock Frequency	1065 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1320 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	25 W	15 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	2.703 TFLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS
Memory Size	2 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR6	System Shared
Memory Bus	64 bit	System Shared
Memory Speed	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	1024	640
TMUs	32	40
ROPs	16	20

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. Dell Latitude 3540 has a FLOPS value of 2.703 TFLOPS whereas the Acer Aspire 5 A515-58 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell Latitude 3540 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	6400 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	LPDDR5
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	64 GB
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Latitude 3540 and the Aspire 5 A515-58, 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.

Dell Latitude 3540

Acer Aspire 5 (A515-58)

Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B

✖Not supported.

✔Run smoothly.

Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B

✖Not supported.

Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B

✖Not supported.

Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B

✖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.

In addition to RAM capacity, the type of RAM can significantly impact performance, with newer RAM types often offering higher speeds compared to others. Therefore, selecting RAM types with the latest DDR number can be a suitable choice based on your requirements.

BATTERY

BATTERY	42 Wh 54 Wh	50 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	60 / 65 W	65 W
Voltage	11.4 V
Full Charging Time	2:00 hr	1:30 hr
Cable Length	1 meters

On the other hand, the Aspire 5 A515-58 features a higher battery capacity of 50 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Latitude 3540's 42 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

Dell Latitude 3540 42 Wh

Acer Aspire 5 A515-58 50 Wh

Min 36.00 Wh

Average 62.1 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
The Aspire 5 A515-58 offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Latitude 3540's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	2
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.

Dell Latitude 3540 vs Acer Aspire 5 A515-58: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Dell Latitude 3540 and Acer Aspire 5 A515-58 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. Both Latitude 3540 and Aspire 5 A515-58 screens have the same size of 15.6".The total usable screen area of the Latitude 3540 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Aspire 5 A515-58's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Aspire 5 A515-58 features a higher pixel density with 141 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

Dell Latitude 3540 100 ppi

Acer Aspire 5 A515-58 141 ppi

Min 100 PPI

Average 144 PPI

Max 294.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Latitude 3540 and Aspire 5 A515-58 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The Aspire 5 A515-58 offers a higher maximum brightness of 250 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

Dell Latitude 3540 220 nits

Acer Aspire 5 A515-58 250 nits

Min

60 nits

Average 319 nits

Max 1000.00 nits

Dell Latitude 3540 vs Acer Aspire 5 A515-58 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

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 Latitude 3540 and Aspire 5 A515-58 have USB-A ports. Latitude 3540 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Aspire 5 A515-58 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Latitude 3540 and Aspire 5 A515-58 have USB Type-C ports. Latitude 3540 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Aspire 5 A515-58 has 1x USB 4.0 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
Aspire 5 A515-58 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Latitude 3540 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Latitude 3540 and Aspire 5 A515-58 feature an HDMI port. Latitude 3540 offers 1x HDMI 1.4, while Aspire 5 A515-58 offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

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
Neither Latitude 3540 nor Aspire 5 A515-58 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Latitude 3540 and Aspire 5 A515-58 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)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	1x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes