Acer Aspire 5 15
Acer Aspire 5 15
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GENERAL USE: Good—7.5/10
GAMING/AI: Fair—6.3/10
ENG/DESIGN: Good—7.0/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.4/10
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—7.6/10
SIZE: 15.6"
Evaluation
Pros
- Good portability
- Backlit keyboard with number pad
- Fingerprint reader
- Decent battery life
- Solid general use performance
Cons
- Limited for 3D/machine learning
- Average speaker quality
- Moderate screen color accuracy
- No hardware ray tracing
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 is praised for general use because it offers a capable Intel i7 CPU and ample 16GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and performance for everyday tasks. Additionally, its 15.6-inch IPS screen delivers decent color representation and clarity which, combined with a respectable battery life, makes it a solid choice for routine activities.
Software Development:4.2
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:4.2
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.
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.
Battery Life:4.1
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Engineering & Design:4.0
The Acer Aspire 5 15 is equipped with a powerful Intel i7 processor and integrated Iris Xe graphics, providing robust performance for engineering software and design tasks; its 15.6-inch IPS display offers clear visuals, though the screen's color range might be limited for some design work.
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.
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.
Gaming & AI:3.4
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has an Intel Iris Xe GPU, which is decent for light gaming and simple 3D tasks but may struggle with more demanding games and complex 3D modeling. Furthermore, its screen has a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, which is adequate for casual gaming but won't provide as smooth an experience as screens with higher refresh rates favored by serious gamers and professionals working with fast-paced visual content.
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.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $800 | ||
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 i7-1355U | ||
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 | 7.7/10 | ||
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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