•  Date Published: 06 Dec 2023
    • AMD Ryzen 5 5625U
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Laptop, 60W)
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 4000GB SSD
    • 64GB DDR4
    • 2.15 kg (4.7 lbs)
    6.8
    TOTAL SCORE
    5.9 Portability Average
    8.0 Display Excellent
    6.8 For Work Good
    6.1 For Gaming Good

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 4TB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 64GB DDR4
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate
    • Dimensions
    • 363.4 x 254.5 x 22.9 mm (14.31" x 10.02" x 0.90")
    • Weight
    • 2.15 kg (4.7 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 2.0
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • HDMI
    • Card Reader
    • Ethernet LAN
    • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.2
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD with Acer TNR
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • 2x Microphones
    • Speakers
    • 2x Stereo Speakers, DTS Sound
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot
    • Kensington Lock
    • Gifts
    • 32GB USB Drive

    Portability

    Acer Aspire 7 (A715-43G)
    14.31" x 10.02" x 0.90" Dimensions
    2.15 kg (4.7 lbs) Weight
    Average 15.6-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) -6% Weight

    Review

    Acer Aspire 7 in-depth review

    Once upon a time, there was a niche in the market, where Acer was untouchable. It was the "almost gaming notebook" segment. We are talking about devices like the Aspire Nitro series of the past. Nowadays, they are swapped by entry-level gaming machines. As proprietary solutions, they offer a lot more than the half-gaming, half-office machines.Acer's own Nitro brand is one perfect example of this, as is the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming. However, the continuation of the Aspire 7 means that there is still a market for such machines.This one in particular - the Aspire 7 (A715-43G), features an AMD processor. However, it is not a 45W H-series solution, but rather a U-series 15W TDP option. Why? Well, first and foremost, the 15W power limit is not a diagnosis. Provided you give it the right co[...]

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    Pros

    • Great cooling, which provides more performance than we expected
    • Wi-Fi 6E + 2x SODIMM slots
    • Good battery life
    • PWM-free display (Innolux N156HCA-EAB (CMN15E7))
    • Adequate pricing

    Cons

    • No Thunderbolt connection or SD card reader
    • Covers only 58% of the sRGB color gamut (Innolux N156HCA-EAB (CMN15E7))
    • All-plastic build (that feels quite good though)

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    The Aspire 7 is a low-key productivity/gaming notebook. It has a no-nonsense design and decent upgradeability.Check out all Acer Aspire 7 (A715-43G) 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 need to undo 13 Phillips-head screws. Then, pop the bottom panel with a plastic tool and lift it from the chassis.2. Remove the battery Inside we see a battery that is placed upside down. The labels on the bottom show a capacity of 53Wh. To remove it, unplug the battery connector from the moth[...]

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