•  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)

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 512GB SSD
    • RAM
    • 8GB
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Home
    • Body Material
    • Plastic
    • Dimensions
    • 344 x 230 x 19 mm (13.54" x 9.06" x 0.75")
    • Weight
    • 1.60 kg (3.5 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 2.0
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Thunderbolt 3
    • HDMI
    • Card Reader
    • Secure Digital (SD)
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ac
    • Bluetooth
    • 4.0
    • Audio jack
    • Combo headphone/mic port
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Speakers
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    Acer Aspire R 13 (R7-372)
    13.54" x 9.06" x 0.75" Dimensions
    1.60 kg (3.5 lbs) Weight
    Average 13.3-inch laptop
    1.27 kg (2.8 lbs) -21% Weight

    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