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Acer Aspire 5 (15.6-Inch, 2021)

Acer Aspire 5 (15.6-Inch, 2021)

47 reviews

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 47 reviews of Acer Aspire 5 (15.6-Inch, 2021). The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the reliability. The price also gets good views, but there are some negative views about the performance and screen.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Acer Aspire 5 (15.6-Inch, 2021) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Mark Coppock (digitaltrends.com)

Acer Aspire 5 (2021) review: Not easy on the eyes

Acer's Aspire 5 has been one of our favorite laptops for a few years now, earning a spot on our best budget laptops list. Right now, the 2020 version of the Aspire 5 is listed as the best Windows 10 laptop under $500, an important segment that the...

Solid connectivity Superior expandability Good keyboard and touchpad

Atrocious display Chassis is too flexible Mediocre battery life Poor performance

I’d love to say that the 2021 Acer Aspire 5 maintains its place as our best budget laptop under $500. Unfortunately, it doesn’t, thanks to slow performance and an abysmal display. The 2020 model is still on sale, and you’re better off sticking with it.

Apr, 2021

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Expert review by : John Hvidlykke (lbtechreviews.com)

Review: Acer Aspire 5 (A515-45-R3YX) | For Home Office And Studies Acer Aspire 5 (A515-45-R3YX)

You get what you pay for with this cheap PC - and more.

The screen is large, the processor is fast, and the price is razor sharp.

The graphics are dull, the screen is mediocre, and the case is made of plastic.

In this edition, the Acer Aspire 5 is a computer that provides plenty of computing power for very little money. With 16 gigabytes of RAM, you can run so many concurrent programs that few will experience bottlenecks. Regardless of the Radeon name, the...

Jun, 2021

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Expert review by : Cale Hunt (windowscentral.com)

Review: Acer's latest Aspire 5 isn't recommended due to the awful display

What was one of our top picks for a budget laptop has come up short in the latest refresh, delivering a display that no one should have to use. It's a shame; the rest of the laptop really isn't bad at all.

Upgradeable storage and RAM ; Generous port selection ; Solid performance from Core i3 CPU ; Clear, crisp audio ; Good camera

Loose touchpad rattles ; Dreadful display ; No keyboard backlight

Bottom line: Acer's Aspire 5 A515-56 has decent battery life and performance, as well as quality speakers and camera. Its internal hardware can be upgraded, and there are many ports for connecting accessories. However, most people should avoid the...

May, 2021

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Expert review by (laptopmedia.com)

Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) review – new design and fresh hardware – this must be worth it

Today, we are seeing perhaps one of the biggest changes in the Aspire series in years. Not only are we expecting an improved performance, but a significant overhaul of the visuals, including the li…

Thin and light design with decent upgradeability;Tige Lake processors combined with decent low-voltage GPU solutions;Good battery life;Doesn’t use PWM for brightness adjustment (LG LP156WFC-SPD5)

Not very good build quality;Its keyboard is a bit finicky;Poor color coverage (LG LP156WFC-SPD5);Underwhelming cooling solution

Dec, 2020

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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

ACER Aspire 5 A515-56 15.6" Laptop - Intel® Core™ i5, 512 GB SSD, Silver

Design and very light

Nothing as has been only month since I've received it

Feb, 2021

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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

ACER Aspire 5 A515-56 15.6" Laptop - Intel® Core™ i5, 512 GB SSD, Silver

Only had it a few weeks, but so far so good. Screen quality very clear. Bought an Acer Aspire V six years ago which has worked well (although battery now pretty shot and 128GB SSD a bit too small), so went for an Acer again. Would definitely recommend...

Keyboard seems to lack 'feel', but I suppose I'll get used to it.

Feb, 2021

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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

ACER Aspire 5 A515-56 15.6" Laptop - Intel® Core™ i5, 512 GB SSD, Silver

Good looking

Stopped working after 3 weeks. Overheated alarmingly. Having been bought online the returns process was a long protracted affair with hours of repetitive phone calls. I hope this was a ‘one-off’ as I asked for a replacement.

Feb, 2021

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