Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55-55R6)

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

Here are a few things about this Laptop which could come as a surprise. For each point, you will find how to fix it (if it's an issue) and how much to budget for it. Not every point below will be a concern, but hopefully, we can keep your surprises to a minimum.

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 $720.

Who it's For

Aspiring Creative
Multitasker
Productivity-Focused User

Compared to other Laptops

Bang for the Buck	74th percentile
Versatility	83th percentile
Power (General Purpose)	67th percentile
Power (Graphical)	62th percentile
Power (Large Files & Multitasking)	68th percentile
Storage Space	34th percentile
Portability	66th percentile
Battery Autonomy	64th percentile
Longevity	27th percentile

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	57th percentile
Versatility	88th percentile
Power (General Purpose)	54th percentile
Power (Graphical)	53th percentile
Power (Large Files & Multitasking)	62th percentile
Storage Space	26th percentile
Portability	76th percentile
Battery Autonomy	60th percentile
Longevity	20th percentile

Specs

Screen

15.6", 1920×1080 (FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), 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.

Additional Ressources

Official Product Page Official Product Support Page

Pricing and Current Offers

C$649.97 from Best Buy

Condition: New, Availability: Out of Stock, Last Seen in Stock: a month ago, Last Verification: 5 hours ago

Software Compatibility

Here's how you can expect this laptop to fare with popular software based on developpers specified system requirements. For reference, a 1-star rating means minimal requirements are met and a 3-stars rating means recommended specs are met. Ratings beyond the 3-stars point could be advisable for uncommon scenarios like modding, working with very large and complex documents, etc.

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Minecraft Game, Action, Adventure, Building, Sandbox, Survival

Photoshop CC 2018 Design, Photo Editor, Raster Graphics Editor, Vector Graphics Editor

Fortnite Game, Action, Battle Royale, Building, Multiplayer-Focused, Survival

Adobe Premiere Pro CC Design, Non-Linear Editing, Video, Video Editor

Death Stranding Game, Action, Horror, Survival

Microsoft Excel 2021 Business, Financial Software, Productivity, Spreadsheet

Microsoft Word 2021 Business, Desktop Publishing, Productivity, Text Editor

Farming Simulator 22 Game, Action, Simulation

Axiom Verge 2 Game, Action, Adventure, Platformer

Affinity Designer Design, Desktop Publishing, Page Layout Editor, Vector Graphics Editor

Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker Game, Adventure, MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer, RPG

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Warframe Game, Action, Adventure

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PaintShop Pro 2022 Design, Photo Editor, Raster Graphics Editor

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Game, Action, FPS, Shooter

Path of Exile Game, Action, Dungeon Crawler, Massively Multiplayer, Multiplayer-Focused

Paladins, Champions of the Realm Game, Action, FPS, Multiplayer-Focused, Shooter

Adobe InDesign CC 2019 Desktop Publishing

Oxygen Not Included Game, Building, City/Colony Management, Sandbox, Simulation, Survival

Shotcut Design, Non-Linear Editing, Video, Video Editor

Dead by Daylight Game, Action, Horror, Survival

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Netflix Video

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