Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-31P-3947 vs Dell DC1525

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-09-10

Winner: Dell DC1525

Dell DC1525 takes 4.5 weighted points vs 4.3, winning on CPU Benchmark, Storage. Read our comprehensive Dell DC1525 review or see the full Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-31P-3947 review. The Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-31P-3947 counters in a higher tier — worth it if its strengths match your needs.

Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-31P-3947

Intel Core i3-N305 · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $400
4.3 (654)
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Dell DC1525

Intel Core 3 100U · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $500
4.3 (264)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryAspire Go 15 AG15-31P-3947DC1525
Gaming2/102.3/10
Productivity3.9/104.1/10
Programming2.8/103.2/10
Engineering / 3D2.4/102.8/10
Student5.3/105.2/10
Travel / Portability5.2/105.1/10
AI Workloads2.2/102.6/10
Value for Money6.4/106.4/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecAspire Go 15 AG15-31P-3947DC1525
CPUIntel Core i3-N305Intel Core 3 100U
PassMark Score9,68312,953
CPU Cores86
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)Integrated (Intel iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM8 GB DDR58 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)No (soldered)
Storage128 GBFlash512 GBSSD
Display15.6″ IPS15.6″ IPS
Resolution1920x10801920x1080
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density141 PPI141 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight3.9 lbs4.19 lbs
Thickness0.74″0.75″
Amazon Rating4.3 ★ (654)4.3 ★ (264)
Value Score6.4/106.4/10

CPU Comparison

The Dell DC1525's Intel Core 3 100U is ~34% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (12,953 vs 9,683). Noticeable in sustained workloads, less so in everyday browsing. Read more in our in-depth Aspire Go 15 AG15-31P-3947 benchmark breakdown and DC1525 performance review.

GPU & Gaming

Neither carries a dedicated GPU — both fine for esports at low settings, neither for modern AAA gaming. For dedicated gaming silicon, check our best gaming laptops guide.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 3.9/10 vs 4.1/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

Aspire Go 15 AG15-31P-3947: 15.6″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. DC1525: 15.6″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

Aspire Go 15 AG15-31P-3947: 8 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 128 GBFlash. DC1525: 8 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 512 GBSSD.

Build & Portability

3.9 lbs / 0.74″ vs 4.19 lbs / 0.75″. Effectively identical to carry. Travel scores: 5.2 vs 5.1.

Value

Value scores land 6.4/10 vs 6.4/10. Both offer comparable performance for their respective classes.

Final Verdict

Buy the Dell DC1525 — it wins the weighted spec battle. You can read the detailed Dell DC1525 review or compare alternative models in our laptop comparison tool.

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