Acer Aspire 5

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Date Published: 29 Apr 2025

Intel Core i5-1235U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
2000GB SSD
20GB RAM
1.49 kg (3.3 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.3 Portability Very Good

8.0 Display Excellent

5.6 For Work Average

3.1 For Gaming Mediocre

Acer Aspire 5

$839^.00

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Review

Acer Aspire 5 in-depth review

Right now, you can find tons of budget laptops on the market. Even the entry-level Intel and AMD processors are okay for daily usage if they are paired with a decent amount of RAM and an SSD. The Acer Aspire 5 (A514-55) is an inexpensive device that is meant for normal home and office usage. You can configure it with battery-friendly Alder Lake U CPUs or if you need more power, there are also P-series processor options. Yep, you can transform this machine into a little beast if you choose the Core i7-1260P which is the most powerful chip variant. This is an unpretentious device so there is just one display model (at least for now). It's an IPS panel with 1080p resolution which is enough for such a laptop.This notebook brings a good amount of features to the table like an optional fing[...]

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Pros

Decent battery life
Good performance for the class
PWM-free IPS display (LP140WFH-SPD8 (LGD072C)
Wide viewing angles (LP140WFH-SPD8 (LGD072C)
Solid chassis with a metal lid
Decent port selection with Thunderbolt 4 and optional fingerprint reader
Has 1x SODIMM + 1x M.2 slot and 1x SATA slot
The price tag is pleasant

Cons

Part of the memory is soldered
Low sRGB coverage (LP140WFH-SPD8 (LGD072C)
The lid can't be opened with a single hand

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Step 1: Accessing the Internal ComponentsEnsure the Acer Aspire 5 (A514-55) is powered off and placed on a soft, clean surface to prevent scratches or damage. Remove the 10 Phillips-head screws from the bottom of the laptop. Use a plastic tool to gently pry the bottom panel off, starting from one of the upper two corners.Hint: Be careful during this process to avoid damaging the internal clips or the laptop casing.Step 2: Removing the BatteryDisconnect the battery by removing its connector from the motherboard. Undo the two Phillips-head screws securing the[...]

DISPLAY: 14-inch, 1920x1080, IPS

Name
LP140WFH-SPD8 (LGD072C)

Diagonal
14"

Pixel density
157.35 ppi

Brightness
251 cd/m²

sRGB
51%

PWM frequency
60 Hz

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
1920x1080

Becomes "Retina" from
22 inches (56 cm)

Contrast
1040:1

dE Color Checker
5.8 4.1

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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