Acer Aspire 7 RTX 4050 vs Dell G15 RTX 3050 - Which would you buy?
Budget: ₹70,000
Country: India
Use Case: Programming (C++, Python, DSA), Robotics/Engineering projects, AI/ML learning, Gaming (RDR2, GTA V, Cyberpunk, etc.), and general productivity.
Preferred Specs:
RTX 3050 or RTX 4050
16GB+ RAM
Good cooling
Good build quality
Upgradable RAM and SSD
Notes:
I'm confused between these two laptops.
Option 1: Acer Aspire 7 (New)
Intel Core 5 210H
RTX 4050 6GB (75W)
16GB DDR4
512GB SSD
144Hz display
Price: ₹66k-71k after offers
I already own a 32GB (2×16GB) SK hynix DDR4-3200 kit and an extra SSD, so I can upgrade the Acer to 32GB RAM and add more storage immediately.
Option 2: Dell G15 5530 (Open-box/Barely Used)
Intel Core i7-13650HX
RTX 3050 6GB
16GB DDR5
1TB SSD
120Hz display
Price: ₹69,000
Around a few months to 1 year old
Seller claims it comes with 3 years of Dell warranty (I'll verify the invoice and warranty before buying).
The seller says it was purchased for his son, but he later received another laptop from his college, so they're selling this one.
My questions are:
Which one would you choose overall?
Is the RTX 4050 a better long-term choice than the Dell's stronger i7-13650HX CPU?
Since I already have 32GB DDR4 RAM and an extra SSD, does that make the Acer the better value?
Is ₹69,000 a fair price for the Dell if its condition and warranty are genuine?
I'd really appreciate advice from people who have experience with either of these laptops. Thanks!