•  Date Published: 07 Jul 2026
    • Intel Core 7 150U
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 1000GB SSD
    • 16GB RAM
    • 1.80 kg (4 lbs)
    5.7
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.1 Portability Very Good
    7.0 Display Very Good
    5.9 For Work Average
    3.6 For Gaming Mediocre

    Review

    Acer Extensa 15 in-depth review

    What if you could get serious processing power - the kind usually found in pricier machines, but tucked inside a straightforward, budget-friendly laptop? That's the tempting proposition offered by the Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-57), particularly when configured with Intel's potent H-series CPUs like the Core i5-13420H we tested. On paper, it looks like a performance bargain, wrapped in a surprisingly robust and clean design.But chasing power on a budget inevitably means trade-offs. Can this affordable Acer truly handle that kind of CPU muscle without melting? And where have the corners been cut – most critically, what about the display quality? In this review, we'll push the Extensa 15 to its limits, analyzing its impressive multi-core performance, scrutinizing its screen's significant col[...]

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    Pros

    • Excellent CPU performance potential (especially with H-series options) for its price
    • Surprisingly robust build quality despite plastic construction
    • Fingerprint-resistant finish
    • Good battery life, especially considering the performance
    • Comfortable keyboard with NumPad
    • PWM-free display backlight for eye comfort
    • Modern port selection including dual USB-C (with PD charging/DisplayPort) and HDMI 2.1
    • Decent NVMe SSD speeds

    Cons

    • Very poor display color coverage (only 51% sRGB)
    • Low maximum display brightness
    • No keyboard backlighting
    • No fingerprint reader or webcam privacy shutter
    • Mediocre sound quality