Acer Aspire 5 15
Acer Aspire 5 15
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GENERAL USE: Good—7.5/10
GAMING/AI: Fair—6.1/10
ENG/DESIGN: Fair—6.6/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.3/10
CONTENT CREATION: Good—7.3/10
PORTABILITY: Good—7.7/10
BATTERY: Good—7.3/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Fair—6.3/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Good—7.3/10
SIZE: 15.6"
The Acer Aspire 5 15 is offered at a lower midrange price and is equipped with a 15.6-inch IPS screen with full HD resolution. It does not support touchscreen functionality. Powered by an Intel i5 processor with integrated Iris Xe graphics, it provides a balance of performance suitable for general use and can handle some light 3D and engineering tasks. It has a solid battery life but may not be ideal for intensive gaming, although casual gaming should be acceptable. With 512 GB of storage and 16 GB of RAM, it's capable of multitasking efficiently. The laptop is fairly portable at under 4 pounds and 0.7 inches thick and comes with a backlit keyboard, fingerprint reader, and a good array of ports including USB-C and HDMI. Its build and speaker quality are fair, while the keyboard and webcam are rated good. Overall, the Acer Aspire 5 15 well suits everyday tasks and modest design work. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Good portability and battery life
- Performs well for general use
- Full HD screen with backlit keyboard
- Number pad and USB-C charging
- Fingerprint reader for security
Cons
- Not suited for advanced 3D or engineering tasks
- Mediocre speaker and webcam quality
- Average build and heat management
- Limited color accuracy for professionals
Ratings by Category
Portability:4.3
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
General Use:4.2
The Acer Aspire 5 15 offers a capable Intel i5 processor alongside 16GB of RAM ensuring smooth performance for everyday tasks, while the IPS screen provides decent visual clarity and color accuracy, important for general use. It also strikes a balance between portability with its moderate weight and thickness, and sufficient battery life for typical usage, making it versatile for users who need to work on the go.
Operating Noise:4.2
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Software Development:4.1
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Content Creation:4.1
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Battery Life:4.1
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Keyboard Quality:4.0
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Engineering & Design:3.6
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design, CAD and 3D work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Build Quality:3.5
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability.
Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify.
Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
General Use Screen Quality:3.4
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Gaming & AI:3.1
The Acer Aspire 5 15's performance for gaming and 3D tasks is fair because it has an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU, which doesn't offer the same power as dedicated gaming graphics cards. Moreover, its screen has a maximum refresh rate of 60Hz, which is standard for most displays but not ideal for fast-paced gaming where higher refresh rates can provide smoother visuals.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $480 | ||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | ||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | ||
Width | 14.21" | ||
Depth | 9.4" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | ||
RAM | 16 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | ||
RAM Slots | 0 | ||
Storage | 512 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 7 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 50 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | ||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 275 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 6.5/10 | ||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | ||
Webcam | 1080p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | No | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | Yes | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 2 | ||
USB-C ports | 1 | ||
USB-C Charging | Yes | ||
Display Outputs | 2 | ||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | ||
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Sascha Mölck | November 2022
"The Acer Aspire 5 15 is a good value office laptop with reasonable battery life. The combination of slim exterior, relatively low weight (approx. 1.7 kg) and 8 hour real-life battery runtime makes the Acer Aspire a truly mobile laptop. The modest Tiger Lake processor supports this area and simultaneously ensures an affordable price point. The Aspire produces little noise and stays cool. The screen (FHD, IPS) might not win any prizes but is entirely appropriate for the price."
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