•  Date Published: 30 Aug 2021
    • Intel Core i5-1035G1
    • Intel UHD Graphics G1
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 256GB SSD
    • 8GB DDR4
    • 1.80 kg (4 lbs)

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    Acer Aspire 5 in-depth review

    Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) looks premium at first sight - it has an aluminum lid with a matte finish that feels solid and gives the device a more expensive look. The notebook comes with a modern and efficient 10th gen Intel Ice Lake CPU - Core i5-1035G1.This laptop is one of the most affordable devices that have a 1080 IPS screen alongside Ice Lake CPU and 1TB of storage. For the ones who seek more graphics power, the Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55G) can be configured with decent low-end graphics cards.In short, that is a compact 15-incher that has a good look, boasts a decent and modern processor, and the machine is fairly portable so you can take it outside with you. Oh, yes, and the price tag is budget-friendly as well. For more in-depth impressions you can have a look at the rest of our r[...]

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    Pros

    • Decent battery life
    • Efficient processor
    • PWM-free display (AUO B156HAN02.1)
    • Acceptable dimensions and weight

    Cons

    • The body is almost entirely made of plastic
    • The keyboard isn't comfortable for typing
    • Low sRGB coverage - 54% of sRGB (AUO B156HAN02.1)
    • Mediocre performance caused by the slow HDD