Acer Aspire 5 15 Overview

Design and Display

The Acer Aspire 5 15 combines a sleek, professional design with practical functionality. Its Steel Gray aluminum top cover gives it a premium feel, while the slim 0.71-inch profile and lightweight 3.92 lbs build make it a great choice for students and professionals who need portability.

The laptop features a 15.6-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS display that delivers clear visuals with good color reproduction. The anti-glare coating helps reduce reflections, making it easier to work in different lighting conditions. A 60Hz refresh rate ensures smooth everyday performance, but it’s not built for high-end gaming. The 300-nit brightness and 45% NTSC color gamut are suitable for office work, browsing, and media consumption.

Performance

Powered by the Intel Core i5-13420H, the Acer Aspire 5 15 offers 8 cores (4 performance + 4 efficiency) and 12 threads, making it well-suited for multitasking. With a base clock speed of 2.1 GHz and a boost clock of up to 4.6 GHz, this laptop can handle productivity tasks, web browsing, and media editing with ease.

For graphics, it comes with Intel UHD Graphics, which is integrated into the CPU. While it can manage streaming, light gaming, and office applications, it is not ideal for high-end gaming or graphic-intensive workloads.

Memory-wise, the laptop includes 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, running at 4800 MHz in dual-channel mode. The RAM is soldered, meaning it cannot be upgraded beyond this configuration. Storage is handled by a 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, offering fast boot times and quick application loading.

Ports and Connectivity

The Acer Aspire 5 15 provides a wide range of ports for connectivity:

• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (one supports Power-off Charging)
• 1 x HDMI 2.1 with HDCP support
• 1 x 3.5mm audio combo jack
• 1 x Kensington lock slot
• 1 x DC-in port for charging

For wireless connectivity, it features WiFi 6 (802.11ax, 2x2 MU-MIMO) for a fast and stable internet connection. Bluetooth 5.1 ensures seamless pairing with wireless accessories. However, it does not include an Ethernet port.

Battery Life and Software

Equipped with a 50Wh battery, the Acer Aspire 5 15 can provide up to 7-8 hours of battery life, depending on usage. The 65W AC adapter ensures quick recharging.

It comes preloaded with Windows 11 Home, offering the latest security and performance features. Additional Acer utilities and software may be included to enhance user experience.