- Convincing display
- Good connectivity including Thunderbolt 4
- Proper handling
- Battery life could be better
- Satisfactory webcam only
- Disappointing speaker quality
The Acer Aspire 5 (A515-57G-54HL) is a powerful multimedia laptop suitable for a variety of applications. With a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display, it offers clear and vibrant picture quality, making it ideal for multimedia content, gaming, and productive work. Powered by an Intel Core i5-1235U processor and equipped with 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD, this laptop ensures fast and smooth performance. The dedicated GeForce RTX 2050 graphics card enables demanding gaming and graphics-intensive applications. The Aspire 5 comes with a variety of connectivity options, including USB-A, USB-C, and Thunderbolt 4, enhancing connectivity and expandability. Pre-installed with Windows 11 Home, it offers a modern user interface and access to the latest features and security updates.
| Processor family | Core i5 12th Gen | 
| Memory | 16 GB | 
| SSD capacity | 512 GB | 
| Operating System Version | Windows 11 Home | 
| Image resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 
| Keyboard layout | Germany | 
| Graphics card model | GeForce RTX 2050 | 
| Item number | 52926577 | 
| Manufacturer | Acer | 
| Category | Notebooks | 
| Manufacturer no. | NX.KMHEG.009 | 
| Release date | 12-11-2024 | 
| Colour | Grey | 
| Exact colour description | Steel gray | 
| Notebook type | Multimedia laptop | 
| Model number | A515-57G-54HL | 
| Processor family | Core i5 12th Gen | 
| Processor type | Intel Core i5-1235U | 
| Clock frequency | 1.30 GHz | 
| Max. turbo clock rate | 4.40 GHz | 
| Max. TDP | 55 W | 
| Number of processor cores | 10 -Core | 
| Number of performance cores | 2 -Core | 
| Clock frequency performance cores | 1.30 GHz | 
| Max. Turbo Clock frequency Performance Cores | 4.40 GHz | 
| Number of efficiency cores | 8 -Core | 
| Clock frequency Efficiency cores | 0.90 GHz | 
| Max. Turbo Clock frequency Efficiency Cores | 3.30 GHz | 
| Number of threads | 12 | 
| Cache | 12 MB | 
| Chipset | Intel SoC | 
| Memory | 16 GB | 
| Memory configuration | 2 x 8GB | 
| Max. supported memory | 32 GB | 
| Memory type | DDR4-RAM | 
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM | 
| Storage clock frequency | 1600 MHz | 
| Graphics hardware | Dedicated graphics card | 
| Material group | Metal | 
| Material | A-Cover made of aluminium | 
| Graphics chip (GPU) | nVidia GeForce | 
| Graphics card model | GeForce RTX 2050 | 
| Dedicated graphics memory | 4 GB | 
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | 
| Display resolution | Full HD | 
| Image resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 
| Display size (inches) | 15.60" | 
| Screen surface | Anti-glare | 
| Screen technology | LCD | 
| Panel technology | IPS | 
| Brightness | 250 cd/m² | 
| Disk type | SSD | 
| Total capacity | 512 GB | 
| SSD capacity | 512 GB | 
| Optical drive type | No drive | 
| USB ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB-A | 
| Exact USB ports | Thunderbolt 4 (1x), USB-A 3.0 (3x) | 
| Video connections | HDMI (1x) | 
| Audio Connections | Jack 3.5mm (1x) | 
| Network connections | RJ45 (1x) | 
| HDMI version | 2.1 | 
| Operating system | Windows | 
| Operating System Version | Windows 11 Home | 
| Language | German | 
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit | 
| Notebook speaker type | Acer Purified | 
| Number of speakers | 2 x | 
| Audio channel | Stereo | 
| Front camera resolution | 0.90 Mpx | 
| Max. Video resolution front camera | 1280 x 720 pixels | 
| Safety | Fingerprint scanner, Slot for Kensington lock, Trusted Platform Module | 
| Password protection Type | Switch on | 
| Ethernet controller | Intel I219-LM | 
| Max. port speed | 1 Gbit/s | 
| Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | 
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 
| Wi-Fi controller | Dual band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) (802.11a/b/g/n/ac+ax wireless LAN) | 
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax | 
| Battery type | Li-ion | 
| Number of cells | 3 cubicles | 
| Power capacity | 48.85 Wh | 
| Max. battery life | 7.50 h | 
| Power supply unit strength | 65 W | 
| Keyboard layout | Germany | 
| Input device | Keyboard backlight, Numeric keypad, Touchpad | 
| Country of origin | China, Germany | 
| Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi | 
| Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Acer fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. | 
| CO₂-Emission | |
| Climate contribution | 
| Scope of delivery | 1.3 GHz - Win 11 Home - GF RTX 2050, Acer Aspire 5 A515-57G - Intel Core i5 1235U | 
| Height | 1.79 cm | 
| Depth | 23.78 cm | 
| Width | 36.29 cm | 
| Weight | 1.76 kg | 
| Length | 49 cm | 
| Width | 31 cm | 
| Height | 7 cm | 
| Weight | 2.45 kg | 
| Product Safety | 
How often does a product of this brand in the «Notebooks» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: GalaxusHow many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
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Source: GalaxusThere is nothing to criticise about the workmanship of the Acer. The speed? High, even with performance-hungry applications, and the battery life is very long. There is criticism for the slight shine through of the backlight at the corners and for the long charging time. Otherwise, the Aspire 5 is a successful notebook at a fair price.