•  Date Published: 14 Dec 2023
    • Intel Core i5-1235U
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 512GB SSD
    • 8GB DDR4
    • 1.78 kg (3.9 lbs)
    5.6
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.2 Portability Very Good
    8.0 Display Excellent
    5.5 For Work Average
    3.1 For Gaming Mediocre

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 512GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 + 1x 2280 M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 8GB DDR4
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate
    • Dimensions
    • 362.9 x 241.3 x 19.9 mm (14.29" x 9.50" x 0.78")
    • Weight
    • 1.78 kg (3.9 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 3x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • HDMI
    • Ethernet LAN
    • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ac
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.0
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • 2x Microphones
    • Speakers
    • 2x Stereo Speakers
    • Optical drive
    • Gifts
    • 32GB USB Drive

    Portability

    Acer Aspire 3 (A315-59 / A315-59G)
    14.29" x 9.50" x 0.78" Dimensions
    1.78 kg (3.9 lbs) Weight
    Average 15.6-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +14% Weight

    Review

    Acer Aspire 3 in-depth review

    There is one thing that should be at the forefront when you're looking for a new notebook - your budget. Sometimes, you can afford to spend the big bucks, but more often than not, the price bracket is quite a constraint. This is where laptops like the Acer Aspire 3 (A315-59) come in.Essentially, this is one of the most populated segments of the mobile computer market. The competition is fierce, but all of the manufacturers have to deal with one major issue. How to balance the cost-cutting measures.A first glance at the Acer Aspire 3 (A315-59) reveals that the company has made plenty of the right choices. The first one is the use of Intel Alder Lake-U processors. They are immensely powerful and super efficient, thanks to the P-core/E-core structure of the die.In addition to tha[...]

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    Pros

    • 2x SODIMM + 2x M.2 PCIe x4 Gen 4
    • Comfortable keyboard
    • No PWM (Innolux N156HCA-EAB (CMN15E7))
    • Optional fingerprint reader
    • Decent performance
    • Adequate cooling

    Cons

    • Covers only 56% of sRGB (Innolux N156HCA-EAB (CMN15E7))
    • No USB Type-C port
    • No keyboard backlight
    • Lacks an SD card reader

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    It is quite surprising that the Aspire 3 has better upgrade options than the Aspire 7. However, facts are facts, and users can be pretty happy about this particular device. Well, at least from the context of upgradeability.Check out all Acer Aspire 3 (A315-59) prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To open this device, you have to undo 10 Phillips-head screws. Then, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool, and remove it from the chassis.2. Remove the battery Here, we find a 43Wh battery pack. To take [...]

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