•  Date Published: 09 Dec 2017
    • Intel Core i7-5500U
    • Intel HD Graphics 5500
    • 13.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 512GB SSD
    • 8GB
    • 1.60 kg (3.5 lbs)

    Review

    Acer Aspire R 13 in-depth review

    When we talk about high-end notebooks, we just can’t pass over Acer’s name. Despite the fact that the Taiwanese company is most popular with its mid-range and even budget-class notebooks, it has a very strong presence in the top-tier part of the market. Targeting the low-class isn’t a bad strategy because the average notebook price is floating around $500 / 450 EUR, which is just enough for a Core i3 (ULV). In other words, the budget class has the biggest part of the market share and the influence of Acer in it is a nice way to show what they can do, even at a low price. Furthermore, it’s not uncommon for Acer to launch models with relatively lower price tags and high-class hardware. Acer Aspire V15 Nitro is a fresh example - a hybrid between gaming and business machine at a lucrative pr[...]

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    Pros

    • Great design and build quality
    • Effective hinge design
    • Excellent battery life
    • Flawless display with IGZO technology
    • Acer Active pen with several useful features

    Cons

    • High price tag
    • Inconsistent touchpad and keyboard performance
    • Impractical button placement on the stylus and sometimes sluggish performance
    • Again Acer used mSATA instead of M.2 SATA SSD