Acer is a great company, and it is no wonder that they keep producing great products. Besides their mainstream “Predator” line of gaming laptops, they still have offerings for those who may not be able to get the more expensive models. The Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G is one of such devices.
Design
Unlike the Acer Aspire VX 15 which was reviewed recently, the Aspire 5 has two hinges in a build that looks more conventional than out-of-the-norm.
The plastic chassis is mostly black-themed with white accents outlining the touchpad. The rectangular build [with rounded edges] on this laptop speaks more of its conventional nature. The device measures 381.6 x 263 x 21.6 mm and weighs 2.2 kg (which isn’t bad).
Display
Next, the Acer Aspire 5 comes with a 15.6-inch display with a 1366 x 768 resolution. As you would expect this resolution means that you don’t get razor sharp viewing as images appear pixilated on careful examination. However, you can get consolation in the fact that the display is an LED type. LED displays are popular for their low power consumption and vivid color reproduction.
Keyboard and Touchpad
Furthermore, the Acer Aspire 5 uses a backlit keyboard and pin-point accurate trackpad for the best user experience.
Performance
The CPU running the show on this laptop is an Intel Core i5-7200U. This is an energy efficient and high performing dual-core CPU with a frequency of 2.5GHz. This is paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage (SSD).
In addition, there is a Nvidia GeForce GT940MX GPU with 2GB of dedicated VRAM for a smooth gaming experience.
Windows 10 OS is pre-installed on the Acer A515-51G gaming laptop. This means you get access to Microsoft’s wide array of software applications.
Battery Life
Moving on, the Acer A515-51G offers about 7 hours on battery with its 3220mAh Li-ion battery. This is just about average and will suffice for most daily tasks.
Connectivity Options
HDMI, Ethernet port, SD card slot, two USB 2.0 and one USB 3.0 ports, a headphone jack, in addition to a type-C USB port make up the connectivity ports for the A515-51G. Bluetooth 4.0 and WiFi are also supported on this laptop.
Pricing
Starting at $640, the Acer Aspire 5 can be yours and is available on leading online and offline stores worldwide.
Specs at a Glance
| Screen Size | 15.6-inches |
| Maximum Screen Resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB SSD |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-7200U |
| Operating System | Windows 10 OS |
| Dimensions | 381.6 x 263 x 21.6 mm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg |
Conclusion
In summary, the Acer Aspire 5 A515 laptop is an entry-level gaming device with some decent internals that reek of a mid-range gaming laptop. If you are searching for a cheap gaming laptop, or this is your first foray into the world of PC gaming devices, this laptop is a good pick.
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