Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55-55R6)
This model ranked #1 among Laptops priced under $725 in terms of bang-for-the-buck.
This cost-effective laptop bundles quite a few attractive features such as a fast drive, a full HD screen and a processor capable of handling most productivity tasks.
Other Considerations
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No Optical Drive. If you still use CDs, DVDs, or Blu-Ray disks on a regular basis, you will need an external drive to read them with this Laptop.$30+
Assuming you are starting over fresh, you can expect to spend $20 on accessories, for a total cost of $670.
Who it's For
- Aspiring Creative
- Multitasker
- Productivity-Focused User
Compared to other Laptops
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Compared Overall
| Bang for the Buck | |
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| Versatility | |
| Power (General Purpose) | |
| Power (Graphical) | |
| Power (Large Files & Multitasking) | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy | |
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Specs
Screen
15.6", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p (2.1 MP)), 141.21 PPI, Multiple Monitor Support
Operating System
Windows
CPU
Intel Core i5-1035G1, 4 cores clocked from 1 to 3.6 GHz
GPU
Intel UHD Graphics
Memory
8 GB
Storage
256 GB total, Solid State (very fast)
Battery
45Wh
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (cm): w36.34 × d25.05 × h1.8
Dimensions (in): w14.31 × d63.63 × h4.57
Weight (kg): 1.9
Weight (lbs.): 4.19
Features
- External Power Brick
- Fixed storage: Solid State (very fast)
- Webcam / Front-Facing Camera / Selfie Cam
- HDMI
- Multiple Monitor Support
- USB 2
- USB Type-C
- USB 3.1
- USB Type-A
- Fingerprint Sensor
- Ethernet 10
- Ethernet 100
- Ethernet 1000 (Gigabit)
- Built-in Number Pad
- Built-In Keyboard
- 3.5mm Headphone+Microphone combo jack
- Built-in Microphone
- Built-in Speakers
- Bluetooth 5
- Wi-Fi a
- Wi-Fi b
- Wi-Fi g
- Wi-Fi n
- Wi-Fi ac
- Wi-Fi 6 ax
Maintenance and Upgrades
I do not have much insight to offer regarding this product.
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Pricing and Current Offers
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