•  Date Published: 11 Feb 2019
    • Intel Core i7-8565U
    • Intel UHD Graphics 620
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 120GB SSD + 1000GB HDD
    • 4GB (1x 4096MB) - DDR4, 2400MHz
    • 1.90 kg (4.2 lbs)

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 120GB SSD + 1TB HDD
    • RAM
    • 4GB (1x 4096MB) - DDR4, 2400MHz
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Home
    • Dimensions
    • 363 x 248 x 18 mm (14.29" x 9.76" x 0.71")
    • Weight
    • 1.90 kg (4.2 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 2.0
    • HDMI
    • Card Reader
    • SD, SDHC, SDXC
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ac
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.0
    • Audio jack
    • combo audio / microphone jack
    • Features
    • Web camera
    • Microphone
    • Speakers
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52 / A515-52G)
    14.29" x 9.76" x 0.71" Dimensions
    1.90 kg (4.2 lbs) Weight
    Average 15.6-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +7% Weight

    Review

    Acer A515-52G in-depth review

    Acer is very good at making affordable multimedia notebooks which are actually strong performers. Earlier this year we introduced you to one of their best achievements in this segment - the Aspire 5 (A515-51G). It features good build quality, nice keyboard, an IPS panel, powerful and energy efficient hardware.We have spent the last couple of days with the next-gen Aspire 5 15-incher - the (A515-52G). It comes with a couple of design differences, aimed at modernizing the look of the notebook and keeping it on par with the competition. Apart from the narrower bezels and hinge design, we see Whiskey Lake CPUs and the same GeForce MX150 onboard. So, keeping in mind the older model, we have a lot of expectations from this young lad.You can check the prices and configurations in our Spe[...]

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    Pros

    • Decent input devices
    • An IPS display without aggressive PWM brightness adjustment (BOE NV156FHM-N48)
    • Good price/performance ratio
    • Light and compact 15-inch device

    Cons

    • Wobbly keyboard plastic
    • No keyboard illumination
    • Lags behind the competition in thermal management
    • A huge downgrade in battery life, compared to its predecessor

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    We were rather disappointed by the Aspire 5 (A515-52G), especially as its predecessor - the Acer Aspire 5 (A515-51G) was such a good multimedia laptop. However, the former has some strong cards in its sleeves, with the most notable being - the form factor of the device and the pleasant keyboard experience. Additionally, it has good upgrade options. Take a look!Check out all Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52G) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-depth Review.1. Remove the bottom plate If you want to access the internals you need to remove the bottom plate - [...]

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