acer Aspire 5 Slim Laptop, 15.6 Inches FHD IPS Display, 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8265U, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD, Fingerprint Reader, Windows 10 Home, A515-54-51DJ
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Features
- 8th Generation Intel Core i5-8265U Processor (Upto 3.9 gram Hz) | 8 GB DDR4 Memory | 256 GB PCIe NVMe SSD
- 15.6 Inches Full HD (1920 x 1080) Widescreen LED-backlit IPS Display | Intel UHD Graphics 620
- 1 - USB 3.1 Type C Gen 1 port, 2 - USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports (one with Power-off Charging), 1 - USB 2.0 Port & 1 - HDMI Port with HDCP Support
- 802.11ac WiFi | Backlit Keyboard | Fingerprint Reader | Upto 9.5 Hours Battery Life
Description
Acer Aspire 5 A515-54-51DJ comes with these high level specs: 8th Generation Intel Core i5-8265U Processor 1.6 gramHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.9 gramHz (6MB Smart cache), Windows 10 Home, 15.6 Inches Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen LED-backlit IPS Display, Intel UHD Graphics 620, 8 GB DDR4 Memory, 256 GB PCIe NVMe SSD, True Harmony Technology, Two Built-in Stereo Speakers, Acer Purified.Voice Technology with Two Built-in Microphones, 802.11ac WiFi featuring 2x2 MU-MIMO technology (Dual-Band 2.4 gramHz and 5 gramHz), 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port), Bluetooth 4.2, Back-lit Keyboard, Acer Fingerprint Reader supporting Windows Hello, HD Webcam (1280 x 720), 1 - USB 3.1 (Type-C) port (Gen 1 up to 5 Gbps), 2 - USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port (one with Power-off Charging), 1 - USB 2.0 Port, 1 - HDMI Port with HDCP support, Lithium-Ion Battery, Up to 9.5-hours Battery Life, 3.97 lbs. | 1.8 kg (system unit only) (NX.HG5AA.001).
Brand: Acer
Model Name: A515-54-51DJ
Screen Size: 15.6 Inches
Color: Silver
Hard Disk Size: 256 GB
CPU Model: Core i5
Ram Memory Installed Size: 8 GB
Operating System: Windows 10 Home
Special Feature: Fingerprint Reader
Graphics Card Description: Integrated
Color: Silver
Hard-Drive Size: 256 GB
Operating System: Windows 10 Home
Other Special Features of the Product: Fingerprint Reader
Graphics Description: Integrated
Graphics Coprocessor: Integrated
Hard Disk Description: SSD
Item Weight: 3.97 Pounds
Video Processor: Intel
Specific Uses For Product: Business, Multimedia, Personal
Webcam Capability: Yes
Graphics Card Ram: 2 MB
Automatic Backup Software Included: Webcam
Form Factor: Laptop
Hard Disk Interface: Solid State
Voltage: 3.7 Volts
Camera Description: Front
Biometric Security Feature: Fingerprint Recognition
Graphics Ram Type: Shared
Compatible Devices: External displays, mice, keyboards, storage devices, printers, and other accessories that use USB, HDMI, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi connections.
Warranty Type: Limited
Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness: 14.31"L x 9.86"W x 0.71"Th
Chipset Type: Intel chipset starting with the prefix 8
Hard Disk Rotational Speed: 0.1
Optical Storage Device: no optical
Power Device: internal battery
Video Output: HDMI
Number of Drivers: 1
RAM Memory Installed: 8 GB
RAM Memory Technology: DDR4
Memory Clock Speed: 2400 MHz
Ram Memory Maximum Size: 16 GB
Memory Speed: 2400 MHz
RAM Type: DDR4 SDRAM
Cache Memory Installed Size: 6
RAM Memory Slot Total Count: 1
Memory Slots Available: 1
Connectivity Technology: HDMI, USB
Wireless Technology: Wi-Fi
Wireless Compability: 802.11ac
Bluetooth Version: 5.0
LAN Port Bandwidth: 1 Gbps
Bluetooth support?: Yes
Human-Interface Input: Keyboard
Keyboard Description: Backlit
Notebook Pointing Device Description: Multi-touch Gesture Touchpad
Keyboard Layout: QWERTY
Control Method: Touch
Touchpad Feature: True
Processor Series: Core i5
Processor Speed: 3.9 GHz
Processor Count: 4
Processor Brand: Intel
CPU Model Number: i5-8265U
CPU Model Generation: 8
CPU Model Speed Maximum: 4.5 GHz
CPU L1 Cache: 256 KB
CPU L2 Cache: 256 KB
CPU L3 Cache: 6 MB
CPU Codename: Cezanne
Brand: Acer
Model Name: A515-54-51DJ
Model Year: 2019
Model Number: A515-54-51DJ
Built-In Media: Laptop, AC Adapter, Power Cord
Manufacturer: Acer
Series Number: 5000
UPC: 193199257727
Global Trade Identification Number: 27
Unit Count: 1.0 Count
Warranty Description: One-year International Travelers Limited Warranty (ITW)
Screen Size: 15.6 Inches
Resolution: 720p
Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display Type: LED
Display Resolution Maximum: 1920x1080
Display Technology: LED
Supported Monitor Maximum Quantity: 1
Touch Screen Type: Capacitive
Has Color Screen: Yes
Screen Finish: Glossy
Battery Cell Type: Lithium Ion
Battery Life: 5 Hours
Battery Average Life Standby: 9.5 Hours
Lithium-Battery Energy Content: 3220 Milliamp Hours (mAh)
Total Usb Ports: 4
Hardware Interface: HDMI, USB
Number of Ports: 5
Number of Ethernet Ports: 1
Total Number of HDMI Ports: 1
Audio Output Type: Speakers
Speaker Description: Two built-in stereo speakers
Microphone Form Factor: Built-In
Audio features: Stereo speakers
Audio Recording: No
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I bought this laptop, and a Crucial 1TB SSD on Black Friday. After two and a half weeks, these are my thoughts: Speed: The primary reason I wanted to update my laptop from a nearly 6-yr old HP Pavilion was to get better speed. This laptop delivers the goods. With an 8th generation i5-8265u, 8GB of RAM (expandable to 20GB max), and a 256GB PCIe-NVMe SSD, it is only the Intel UHD 620 graphics that holds it back. From completely off (not sleeping), to booted and signed in, with a functional desktop, ready to respond, takes 12 seconds. The SSD gets most of the credit, though the fingerprint reader speeds sign in significantly (it doesn't work every time). Apps open quickly, and web pages load promptly. More importantly, it feels fast. On User Bench, it tests out as only a Surfboard as a gaming platform, and a Sailboat as a workstation (no big surprises based on the graphics and amount of RAM), but it is a Battlecruiser as a desktop. For everyday computing, this rig is a member of the Brute Squad. So, on speed, it earns a solid check mark. Screen: Excellent. It is bright, colors are nicely saturated, and, as expected these days, no dead pixels. At typical working distance, it is a retina screen, with not a pixel in sight. Thanks to the IPS technology, the wide viewing angle without the “photographic negative” effect is a solid plus. How many nits, and what percent of the color gamut can it display? Don't know, don't care. It easily passes the “eye test.” So the screen warrants a solid check mark. Of note, this is NOT a touchscreen. Keyboard: The other reason I wanted to upgrade was to have a back-lit keyboard. It was a MUST-have, and I will not purchase another laptop, or any other keyboard that is not back-lit. Are you listening out there, all you laptop manufacturers? I like the size of, and the feel of the keys. It is a fairly quiet keyboard. The back light does turn off after 30 seconds of no input, in order to conserve battery. Some have criticized this feature. If you continue input, it does not turn off. If it turns off, it comes back on by depressing any key. And the back light is not just around the edges of each key, but each character is is illuminated as well, so you can really see what you are doing. The only negative is that the Home, End, PgUp, and PgDn keys share double duty with 4 keys of the numeric keypad, and you have to turn NumLock on and off to use them. Also, the NumLock and the hated CapsLock key do not have indicator lights to tell you if the are on or off. Both of these are significant, though not fatal flaws, in my opinion. So on the keyboard - check. WiFi: It works. No fuss, no muss. Connects easily, and it is fast. On Speedtest by Ookla, it produces a download speed of 207mbps, and an upload speed of 116mbps, over a background of a nominal internet connection speed of 300mbps. Of course, your results will vary. WiFi – check. Form Factor: This is a 15.6” screen, and it weighs ~4lbs. It is comfortable to use. The track pad is fairly large, and works well, though I have yet to learn all the gestures that are available. I like it. Fan Noise: This has been an issue of criticism in some reviews of Aspire 5's. I would disagree. Most of the time, fan noise is minimal or absent. Occasionally, if the CPU is pushed harder, fan noise does become audible. However, it tends to be short-lived, e.g., <30 seconds. So I don't regard it as much of an issue. Battery Life: I mostly use my laptop plugged in, so battery life is not a major issue for me. However, the estimate of 5hrs of battery life on average seems reasonable, based on some experience on battery power. The claim of 9.5 hrs maximum seems a bit of a stretch, but not necessarily impossible if you maximize power saving. Adding a 2nd SSD: With only 256GB on the SSD, a 2nd hard drive of some sort seems mandatory. These days, given the prices of SSD's, there is little excuse for installing a traditional HDD. I added a 1TB Crucial SSD, at a very reasonable price, and the upgrade was relatively easy (the hardest part was prying the back off after removing the 11 screws), aided by a very helpful Acer YouTube video that walks you through the process. Also, the laptop comes with the needed bracket, cable and connector, and all the screws to add the SSD. So, adding the 2nd SSD, which was a MUST-have, was painless. Good one, Acer! In Sum: For <$500 (at the Black Friday prices for the laptop and SSD), I have an awesome laptop, built for general everyday computing tasks. In my book, this is an outstanding value. 5-month update: After 5 months with this laptop, I have only come to appreciate it even more. It remains very fast, everything works, the screen and the keyboard are great (excepting the few keyboard omissions noted above), battery life is more than acceptable. Best laptop I have ever owned, by a lot! It remains a tremendous value.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2019 by nhhmd
Style: Notebook Only
So I've had my laptop for about a week and I wanted to make sure I had given it a thorough use before reviewing. I use my laptop for several hours every day...Im a blogger and freelance writer so for what I need it is more than perfect. 1. This is NOT a touch screen - I don't personally care, since I don't need/want one. 2. The colors are crisp and bright with ample screen space. 3. Comes with 8GB of RAM, however 4GB is welded to the board so it can't be removed. I did purchase 16GB DDR4 SODIMM (Crucial) and replaced the 4GB with the 16 (I now have 20GB of RAM). This has provided me with ample speed for the tasks that I need to perform. It comes with Win10 Home and I think 258GB of SSD. Things I've seen in the reviews that others complain about: THE FAN - so after a week of what I consider med-heavy use, multiple tasks and functions at once...I think I just heard the fan today. So..it's not LOUD like some reviewers have stated and it lasted for maybe 8 seconds or less. What I was doing when the fan came on..I was in a blanket working and the laptop was on my lap. I'm pretty sure it was cooling itself because I had it covered up. I'm back at my desk for almost 30mins and I've not heard it again. The fan is not an issue at all. 4. People also complained about the key back lights not staying on a long time. Not sure what they are talking about..The back light stays on as long as you are typing. It will go off if you are NOT touching the keys. Perhaps they mean if you just want to turn them on and off, they only stay lit for a few seconds..but honestly, why would they need to be on if I'm not typing?? I'll list out some quirks that I've had to adjust to (they are not deal breakers or cons, just minor adjustments) Things I've had to get used to: 1. The number keypad - the 0 is off to the left and not in the center where the DEL/. key is. So I have to pay attention to entering numbers because I keep hitting the DEL key and not the 0. Just a weird placement thing I guess. 2. The key pad is off to the left a bit and not dead center so I tend to brush over it if I'm not using an actual mouse. 3. Opening the lid - so this is real thing that takes getting used to. there are little etchings on the corners to help you lift the lid but they are too flat to be useful. Thats more of a design flaw and not a deal breaker. you'll have to slide your finger tips in between the space on the top lid and bottom lid..after a few tries it becomes normal. 4. Taking off the back panel to upgrade the memory was a pain to get off. you need something to shimy the back off..No way around it..I accidentally scratched the back of my device..it's minor. It's a one time activity so be careful. This device is sleek, thin, beautiful. I needed a new device and didn't want to spend 1000's of dollars. This was about 600 with everything and I'm so happy (so far) that I did. I'll update my post if something changes, but a week in..several posts later, I have no complaints. A reviewer listed out the memory card to buy and I did just that and it was fine. I actually ordered my memory card the same time I ordered the device so I wouldn't have to wait another 2 days after receiving it. I love it. You should definitely consider this purchase before dismissing.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2020 by Simply Paquetia
Style: Notebook Only
Have had many laptops--IBM Think Pads, HP series, Dell and most recently an 8-year old Sony that I replaced the hard drive with SSD and finally was about to die. Purchased this based on online recommendations, price and current reduced computing needs. My first Acer product, and is now used mostly for email, internet and some light document producing. 8th Gen i5 processor is little improvement over my i5 3rd gen--fast enough I guess, but I expected a lot more (would not work well for gaming and speed driven apps). Screen quality is acceptable but not as good as slightly more expensive HP laptop recently purchased for my wife (HP i5 is also faster). Hardwear is nothing special, but does not look or feel overly cheap. Large track pad that is pretty sensitive, but I use a mouse most of the time and the keyboard is a long reach if you are going to do a lot of typing (and I have long fingers). Keys function well, but this is always a personal preference. There is no signal light for "NUM LOCK" or "CAPS", can be a little annoying, but not that big a deal I guess. Key backlighting is good. 1080 screen is OK but not all that sharp compared to other slightly more expensive brands. Internet/browser connections are a bit sluggish, and I do not have a lot apps, and basic security software--this could be Microsoft and Chrome issue as much as the PC. Actually my biggest complaint is how badly Office 365, especially Outlook perform, after a couple of months still have to reset often, and have not been able to consolidate my multiple mailboxes on Outlook 365--many, many bugs and I guess we can blame both MS and Acer for this. In summary, for the price and my basic computing needs it is as advertised, but if you are used to/need more power, "Ultra HD" screen quality and the little functional upgrades in machines that cost $50-150 more-- you should probably consider some alternatives.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2020 by RalphJr
Style: Notebook Only
This Acer Aspire laptop was purchased on Black Friday 2019. In short, it has proved to be a wonderful computer and a great buy. It has been used by, myself as well as a backup computer for our son for virtual school, and my wife's PC needs. It's regularly used with a graphics tablet to run ADOBE Photoshop for school, and Affinity Photo/Publisher/Designer. While it's not the most powerful choice for graphics design, it works fine for college-level tuition. The display is fantastic, clear, great color, and clear. Also, the displays a good size for a laptop. It's also much better than a compatible-priced Lenovo we had to buy for virtual school. The keyboard is good, has an ok feel, and has been robust. The Lenovo keyboard has a better feel. Otherwise, this PC is nicely balanced with an i5 processor now running Windows 11. The SSD is fast enough and never lags even on big jobs. Above all else, we have had this computer for 5 years and not a single problem, and it still runs well. So in the long run the Acer has been a champ, and could not be happier with our original purchase. 100% recommended for the long haul, and a great user experience on the way.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2024 by Dr.Seuss
Style: Notebook Only
I bough this Acer a few days ago to replace a Toshiba Satellite C55-C5241 that suddenly died (monitor stopped working) 3 short years after buying it. I was originally reluctant to buy an Acer as I was not very sure about the quality, was concerned about another review that mentioned the fan was very loud, and was not sure I could live with a SSD of 256 only. Here are my initial impressions: 1 Speed. It is a JOY to power up this computer. In fact, I shut it down and then back up just to enjoy how fast it is to power up. I was always amazed by how the Chromebook my son gets from his middle school was so much faster than my Satellite (or even the HP I have at work) was to power up. I guess it all pretty much boiled down to the SSD vs. the HDD hard drive. If you are debating whether it makes a difference, I can grantee you it makes a world of difference. This computer is up and running in seconds. I used to DREAD doing anything in my 3 year old Satellite. No more. It is also very fast to write to the SSD if you are downloading large files. Fast fast fast. 2 Storage. I have a ton of pictures and videos and they won't all fit in this 256GB SSD, but is it VERY easy to solve that. This computer comes with an HDD harness and cable to add an internal HDD (max width is 7mm) and there are Acer videos on how to do it. I almost did it in about 15 minutes, but was unsuccessful only because I tried to use the 1TB HDD from my Satellite not realizing the width was 9.5mm until I tried to close the case back up. You can buy a compatible 1TB HDD for about $50. You can also add an external HDD of 2TB in capacity for about $60. With either of these solutions you get a really fast computer with enough storage. 3 Current Generation Processor (Intel Core 5 8th generation). You can check the benchmarks on how fast it is. For my General Family Laptop purposes it fits the bill just fine. 4 Build quality. This laptop feels very sold and I love the lighten keys that the Satellite did not have. 5 Really good overall value. I paid about $500 for this laptop, and if you factor an extra $50 to $60 for extra storage you are at a sub $600 setup with newest (as of July 2019) Intel Core 5, 256GB SSD, great build quality, good monitor, etc. I think it is a great deal. I have not tested this for video games or anything like that but for an overall home laptop it is great.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2019 by David from MTY
Style: Notebook Only
Bought this unit as a budget replacement for my fairly high-powered Dell desktop which was lost during flooding. I wasn't expecting much from a $500 laptop but just needed something to get me reconnected. Setup was a breeze, setting it to my preferences was simple, removing the (modest) bloatware from Acer was easy and I was pleasantly surprised at the quickness of the unit. The memory and drive appear to be easily and inexpensively upgradeable but it functions flawlessly right out of the box. I wasn't paying for or expecting gaming-quality graphics but the display renders internet and video perfectly. Those that find fault with this unit must be comparing it to others costing 2 to 3 times as much. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking a laptop to take care of their basic computing needs. Very nice product for the money. Well done, Acer. Update from 10 days later: Been using it relentlessly and comparing it to my desktop, which had far more memory, storage and graphics capabilities, and I am honestly thrilled. I was thinking of using this as a bridge-unit until I could go back to a new desktop but am seriously rethinking that. The thing that really impresses me is the boot-time. This guy goes from powered down to browsing in about 30 seconds. Not sure if that's just the SSD or newer CPU but I am loving it. Pretty sure I'm going to start using this as my main and adding a docking station, keyboard/mouse (of course), monitor, a bit more memory and storage, and just rolling with it. Disclaimer: I am not a gamer and I understand this machine won't do complex graphics. Update 2: Just to see if it would work, I installed a $65 16GB memory card to bring the total RAM to 20GB, the maximum Acer allows for the unit (it comes with 8GB but you have to remove a 4GB card to upgrade). It worked flawlessly and it is now far zippy-er than my Dell. From what I've read, the extra memory allows it to run cooler and hopefully adds to its service life. Update 3: (I promise this is the last). Thrilled with this little budget-monkey. Restart time, 25-30 seconds. Startup from shut down (not sleep), 12-15 seconds including pin-entry time. Kicking it up to 20GB memory really helped. For anyone that wants to try this stunt (and possibly void the warranty) all it takes is a plastic spudger (google it) and a small Phillips head screwdriver to take the back of the laptop off. 16GB memory cards are readily available from Crucial and Memorystock, usually on Amazon. The video that gave me confidence to try it was on YouTube but it showed how to add a hard drive, not a memory card. Older Acers had a removable panel over the memory but on the Acer Aspire 5 A515-54-51DJ, you have to take off the whole back. Don't even try it if you are confused about which end of a screwdriver to use or never read instructions. A final note about some of the drama-queen reviewers that complained that "it gets so hot" or "the fan sounds like a 747 taking off": Just because it's called a laptop doesn't mean you should use it on your lap covered with your fleece blanket blocking the air vents. Use mine on my desk and on the rare occasions that the fan kicks on under heavy use it makes a gentle whirring sound, barely noticeable. If it died tomorrow, I'd buy another. Loving it Update 4 (OK, I lied): After upgrading the memory and performing every performance-enhancing trick I could find on the internet with Windows, apps, settings and everything else, I started testing my budget computer. The most comprehensive free test I found was from UserBenchMark and I was kinda proud of the results. The test results can vary depending on the state of the computer but here was my best test (the others were pretty close): "Overall this PC is performing way above expectations (95th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 5 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!" Did you hear that? I'm a technical master! All kidding aside, this $500 budget unit is working so far above my previous desktop that I'll never go back (sorry, Dell). I read that the average laptop only lasts 3-5 years before needing replacement. I'm OK with that and my next unit is definitely going to be a graphics-improved version of this machine, hopefully Acer. Totally pleased. Update 5: (from 8/19/2020). I installed a Samsung 860 EVO 500GB SSD (available here for about $69) for more storage space a couple of weeks ago. It went flawlessly. Well, except for the part when I buttoned it all up and it showed to have "no battery". Oopsie. Took it back apart and found that I hadn't pushed the battery connector completely in. Closed it back up, problem solved. If I recall correctly (I did this late at night after a few adult beverages) something had to be done to let the system recognize the device. Me and google had a few chats and I had a brand new 500GB drive D. There's a very good video on how to install it on YouTube. Just search "Aspire A515-54 How to Install an Additional Hard Drive". There's a clear statement at the beginning of the video from Acer that if you mess up, it's on you, not them. You'll only need a very small phillips head screwdriver and a plastic pry-tool (spudger) to open the back and remove/replace components. Acer ships the spare drive mounting bracket and screws with the laptop. Hopefully you haven't misplaced it. Others are available but they can only be the size of the ssd, no larger. One issue that I haven't resolved yet is that the Acer doesn't automatically put things on drive D yet since it's not a system disk. I can copy large files onto it from drive C easily, but but the system doesn't use it yet. I googled up on it and there is a way to merge drives C and D through something called "partitioning". It looks simple enough and I will do it as soon as I have time to spend a few hours researching the process (do we smell update 6 brewing?). Still thrilled with this little Acer budget-monkey and it puts my wife's thousand dollar Dell XPS 9360 to shame in terms of performance. Totally pleased. Update 5a: Semi-interesting wrinkle. Before I went to fumbling around to the the partitioning settings, I decided to create a system backup on a flash drive. Just in case I totally messed up. Didn't work. The flash drive was unacceptable to Windows 10 as a backup device. But Windows happily informed me that it could do the backup on drive D (oh, so NOW you recognize it, eh?). So I went ahead and did that but now I have my backup on an internal drive in the very machine I'm trying to keep protected.. Not completely useless but certainly not protected away from the laptop. Still investigating.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2019 by Dave and Kym
Style: Notebook Only
This laptop is everything I would need from a laptop it’s just perfect for me. I was honestly expecting it to be a little heavier due to the 15.6 screen size but it’s surprisingly very lightweight! I can carry this in my backpack with no problems at all. I love the back lit keyboard and I don’t really like the touchpad mouse on laptops so I bought my own separate physical mouse that works great! It starts up fast and has a very nice screen with good graphics and color. I will say that the fan can get a touch loud, but it won’t stay on for very long. Mostly I notice it’ll run when the laptop is still warming up or just loading a lot of stuff. But the fan will shut off after a few minutes or so and will remain quiet otherwise. It doesn’t really bother me. I see some reviews that are really nit picky about certain details on this laptop, and honestly I don’t know what the big deal is. It’s not an $1000 laptop so it’s not going to be the best of the best but for the price that it is it’s a very comfortable and exceptional laptop. This laptop isn’t gonna be suitable for gamers or those that film videos or those that need an abundance of space, however you can add more space if you wish.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2020 by Natalie Boyd
Style: Notebook Only
The fan noise on this laptop is so bad that when you first hear it you're going to think your next door neighboor is using a leaf blower outside. I DARE you to tell me i'm wrong. I have an Acer aspire E15 and an acer aspire 5 (5504) and the fan noise combined from those two laptops are less than 1/8th the loudness of this new laptop. IT IS TERRIBLE. Think you can live with that? There's more: If you're a long time user of acer products you've become used to the 2nd function keys being assigned between the F3 to F9 keys and in blue. Thats GONE with this laptop. Here's the new configuration. F1 (previously f4) is the sleep function key, F2 (previously unassigned) is now airplane mode/wifi disable key, F3 and F4 (previously wifi and sleep respectively) are to adjust screen brightness, F8 (previously mute function key) has switched places with F9 now serving the keyboard backlight on/off function, F9 (previously keyboard backlighting function) is actually the mute function key. F10 and F11 (previously unassigned) are now the volume down and up function keys respectively. Just to add some additional frustration to the mix none of these keys are the second function anymore. So if you're used to hitting F5 to refresh browser windows or F3 to search now you'll need to hit the Fn Key first as the media functions take precedence in this new keyboard layout. This can actually be changed by rebooting and pressing F2 to enter the bios settings before windows loads. Even if you change the F1 - F12 keys back to their original hierarchic order the arrow keys are no longer the keys to access brightness or volume control but instead are music media keys. Good luck with that confusion. This new laptop basically is an all out attack on keyboard shortcut users even the Home key is now a point of frustration since they removed the dedicated home key and you're only left with the numlock access only home key that shares functionality with the number 7 key on the keypad. I also had to finish install necessary driver level software like the "acer quick access application" because as this was not installed there was no way to know if num lock or capslock was engaged as there is no LED indicating the status of these keys. Even if you Update the bios to the latest firmware version like I did it still won't solve the problem of the USB 3.0 ports having slower read/write speeds than a typical USB 2.0 port. Anyway At least THANK GOD on the plus side as a result of all that fan noise you do get ample cooling so the laptop does stay nice and cool..... HAHAHHAHAHAHAH PSYCH NOOOOOOOOOOOO no such luck my friend this laptop gets VERYYYYYY HOTTTTT in your lap and it is just pathetic that for all the fan noise you have to deal with it can't even keep the laptop at a comfortable temp while sitting there idle without a single thing going on. The charger is also not the regular acer charger so if you have other acer laptops that can share chargers interchangeably this one will not work with them. BTW this is all within the first half hr of use. Imagine what I'll discover by this time tomorrow. Seriously guys and gals if you're a long time acer product user and you've become accustomed to any level of consistency across their products just forget it with this laptop. I currently use the A515-51G-5504 aspire 5 for productivity and while you may think that the only difference between the two is that one has a dedicated graphics card and the other does not TRUST ME those two laptops are like NIGHT AND DAY different when it comes to speed, noise levels, and general build quality. I cannot overemphasize how much you should AVOID buying this laptop. You are going to HATE IT!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2019 by ttview