Acer Aspire R 13
- 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
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
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