Acer Extensa 15

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Date Published: 17 Feb 2025

Intel Core i5-1235U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
512GB SSD
32GB RAM
1.78 kg (3.9 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.2 Portability Very Good

7.0 Display Very Good

5.8 For Work Average

3.2 For Gaming Mediocre

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Specs

CPU
Intel Core i5-1235U

Display
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS

HDD/SSD
512GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 + 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 + SATA slot See photo

RAM
32GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Pro

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate

Dimensions
362.9 x 241.3 x 19.9 mm (14.29" x 9.50" x 0.78")

Weight
1.78 kg (3.9 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

3x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

Card Reader

Ethernet LAN
10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s

Wi-Fi
802.11ac

Bluetooth
5.0

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
HD with Acer TNR (temporal noise reduction)

Backlit keyboard

Microphone

Speakers
2x Stereo Speakers

Security Lock slot

Portability

Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-55)

14.29" x 9.50" x 0.78" Dimensions

1.78 kg (3.9 lbs) Weight

Average 15.6-inch laptop

2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +14% Weight

Review

Acer Extensa 15 in-depth review

The Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-55) has some advantages over the Extensa 15 (EX215-33) that we have already tested in depth. The EX215-55 model has a pair of DDR4 SODIMMs, an additional M.2 slot, and even a SATA slot for normal SSDs or 2.5" SSDs. It's also powered by more punchy Alder Lake CPUs with P cores. Still, it lacks Type-C connectors, while the EX215-33 at least has one. Overall, these are the most notable differences between the two siblings.Unfortunately, we didn't find a laptop with the top-end 1080p IPS screen so we settled for a TN unit with the same resolution. The only pro of the latter is the lower end price. Aside from that, the viewing angles, the sRGB coverage, and the contrast ratio are just bad. Acer even sells this Extensa 15 with a low-res 768p display. This model sho[...]

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Pros

Decent battery life given the modest 55Wh battery ~ 7 hours of videos
Well-priced
Lid with a lever design
PWM-free (AUO61ED)
Decent port selection for the price - 3x USB ports + HDMI 2.1 + LAN
The fan isn't too loud during full loads
The Core i3-1215U maintains ~3.12 GHz / 2.38 GHz P and E core clock in long CPU stress
Decently fast SSD (SAMSUNG PM9B1)
Optional 1080p IPS display
2x SODIMMs + 2x M.2 slots + SATA slot
Upgradable Wi-Fi card

Cons

Plastic build
No Type-C ports
Low sRGB coverage and contrast ratio (AUO61ED)
Uncomfortable viewing angles (AUO61ED)

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Step 1: Opening the Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-55)Power off the laptop and place it on a stable, static-free surface. Undo the ten Phillips-head screws securing the bottom plate. Using a thin plastic pry tool, pop the areas behind the hinges and the top edges to create a gap. Fully pry the back of the panel, then work your way around the sides and the front to release the clips. Note: The front clips are particularly stiff, and there is no gap between the plate and chassis, so exercise patience and care to avoid damage.More info: The internal layout is neatly or[...]