Acer Aspire 5

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Date Published: 12 Nov 2024

Intel Core i5-1335U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
512GB SSD
16GB RAM
2.09 kg (4.6 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

8.2 Portability Excellent

7.0 Display Very Good

5.7 For Work Average

3.1 For Gaming Mediocre

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Review

Acer Aspire 5 in-depth review

Not everyone needs a small and compact device for daily tasks or office work. Some people prefer to use big-screen notebooks with full-sized keyboards alongside a NumPad section. Even if your budget is tight, you can still find adequate devices in this category like the Acer Aspire 5 (A517-58M). This one offers 15W Raptor Lake-U series CPU options which are battery-friendly chips that don't dissipate a lot of heat. You can opt for a GeForce RTX 2050 if the iGPU inside of the processor isn't enough for your needs.There is just one display model but that's fine given the price class. Moreover, the panel is an IPS unit with a 1080p resolution. The I/O here doesn't include a plethora of connectors but the port selection is decent and you get a Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 that supports Power Deli[...]

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Pros

Good battery life
Decent chassis rigidity
The keyboard is comfortable enough for work and has a NumPad
Great CPU clocks especially under full CPU load
1080p Web camera with Temporal Noise Reduction
PWM-free + good viewing angles (BOE NV173FHM-N49 (BOE084E))
Has a Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 port
Good audio quality
Air inlet keyboard + lifting hinge design
The cooling fan isn't too noisy even in "Performance" mode
Has an optional fingerprint reader

Cons

Soldered memory and just one M.2 slot
Limited port selection
High NVMe temperatures during benchmarking
The touchpad could be way better

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Step 1: Opening the Acer Aspire 5 (A517-58M)Ensure the Acer Aspire 5 is powered off and placed on a protective surface to avoid scratches. Remove the 11 Philips head screws from the bottom of the laptop. Use a lever tool to gently lift the bottom panel at the hinge areas, then use a plastic pry tool to detach the rear and continue prying around the sides and front.Note: The internal layout reveals a notably compact motherboard surrounded by a significant amount of unused space.Step 2: Battery RemovalDisconnect the 50Wh battery by detaching its connector from t[...]

DISPLAY: 17.3-inch, 1920x1080, IPS

Name
BOE NV173FHM-N49 (BOE084E)

Diagonal
17.3"

Pixel density
127.34 ppi

Brightness
303 cd/m²

sRGB
50%

PWM frequency
No PWM (Flicker-Free)

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
1920x1080

Becomes "Retina" from
27 inches (69 cm)

Contrast
1170:1

dE Color Checker
5.0 4.1

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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