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Acer Aspire 5, 15.6" Full HD, 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8250U, GeForce MX150, 8GB DDR4 Memory, 256GB SSD, A515-51G-515J

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  • 8th Generation Intel Core i5-8250U Processor (Up to 3.4GHz)
  • 15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) Comfy View widescreen LED-backlit display
  • 8GB DDR4 Memory & 256GB SSD
  • Up to 7-hours of battery life
  • Windows 10 Home
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    Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-515J comes with these high level specs: 8th Generation Intel Core i5-8250U Processor 1.6GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.4GHz, Windows 10 Home, 15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) Comfy View widescreen LED-backlit display , NVIDIA GeForce MX150 with 2 GB of dedicated GDDR5 VRAM, 8GB DDR4 Memory, 256GB SSD, Secure Digital (SD) card reader, Acer True Harmony, Two Built-in Stereo Speakers, 802.11ac Wi-Fi (Dual-Band 2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.0, HD Webcam (1280 x 720) supporting High Dynamic Range (HDR), 1 - USB 3.1 Type C Gen 1 port (up to 5 Gbps), 1 - USB 3.0 port (with power-off charging), 2 - USB 2.0 ports, 1 - HDMI Port with HDCP support, 4-cell Li-Ion Battery (3220 mAh), Up to 7-hours Battery Life, 4.41 lbs. | 2.0 kg (system unit only) (NX.GTCAA.016).

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    Geared for Greatness

    The new Aspire 5 Series is the perfect laptop for every need. It packs a beautiful 15.6" Full HD screen, solid performance and the latest WiFi into an attractive design that's easy to place in a backpack and take to class. This budget friendly laptop has all the essentials you need so you can quickly browse the Web, manage a budget, or catch up on schoolwork.

    • 8th Generation Intel Core i5-8250U Processor (Up to 3.4GHz)
    • 15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) ComfyView widescreen LED-backlit display
    • NVIDIA GeForce MX150 with 2 GB of dedicated GDDR5 VRAM
    • 8GB DDR4 Dual Channel Memory & 256GB SSD
    • 802.11ac WiFi (Dual-Band 2.4GHz and 5GHz)
    • 1 - USB 3.1 Type C Gen 1 port, 1 - USB 3.0 Port & 2 - USB 2.0 ports
    • 1 - HDMI port
    • Backlit Keyboard
    • 4-cell Li-Ion (3220 mAh) Battery, Up to 7 Hours Battery Life
    • Windows 10 Home

    Beautiful Form

    The stripe pattern on top enriches the design by applying a unique, bold and pleasing tactile feedback, which perfectly fits the modern and chic spirit of the Aspire 5 Series.

    Upgrade As You Wish

    The compartment door allows you to upgrade storage and memory as you see fit. Remove the cover and exchange the components for quick and easy upgrades.

    Protect your Eyes

    By filtering out eye-straining blue light with the Acer BluelightShield feature, this PC lets you work and play longer--in comfort. Just turn it on and turn eye strain off!

    Supercharged Internet Speed

    Stream, download and browse until your heart’s content! The latest 802.11ac WiFi provides a smooth Internet experience at connection speeds that are up to three times faster than previous generations.

    Entertainment Takes Center Stage

    Acer TrueHarmony ensures movies come to life, songs have more depth and games are even more engaging. The one-of-a-kind speaker design limits audio distortion, delivers a wide range of bass, and boosts volume so that it fills the room.

    Lay it Flat

    The Aspire 5 Series features a special, 180 degree lay-flat display, providing you with the best viewing experience and perspective, seamlessly.

    Customer reviews

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    185 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the speed and value of the laptop. For example, they mention it's a fast computer with no major issues with lagging or game crashing. That said, some differ on quality, keyboard, battery life, screen, and display.

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    37 customers mention31 positive6 negative

    Customers like the speed of the laptop. They say that it's a fast computer, works fine, and has no major issues with lagging or game crashing. They also mention that the system loads fast, and the laptop boots up swiftly. Overall, customers are satisfied with the speed and performance of the product.

    "...It’s also has a backlit keyboard. It’s super fast never freezes. Gaming is a breeze on it. Gets a little hot sometimes. But the fans are quite...." Read more

    "...I've got Fedora 29 running on it right now, and everything is working smoothly without any issues...." Read more

    "...The track-pad is responsive and snappy (no physical buttons) which might be a con to some...." Read more

    "...WiFi card supports MIMO for increased speed, intra office file transfer was moving at around 180 MB/s..." Read more

    21 customers mention19 positive2 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the notebook. They say it's the best bang for your buck, has the best price to quality performance, and is an excellent option for budget gaming. The laptop is powerful and sleek, making it a great option for the price.

    "This laptop is a fine balance between performance and cost...." Read more

    "...the reason I bought the prior model, and I find it is still a worthy upgrade for the $ (or for Acer its a bonus because of the price)...." Read more

    "...For the price range, is an excellent option for budget gaming. Handles games like Overwatch on high settings with ease...." Read more

    "Great price to performance laptop...." Read more

    43 customers mention29 positive14 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the laptop. Some mention that the build quality is typical of Acer, with a plastic bottom encasement. However, others say that the screen doesn't feel especially robust when opening and closing, the case is brittle, and the battery life is pathetic.

    "...Light and thin. Easy to travel with. And it just a well built and nice design for a computer." Read more

    "...Otherwise, the build quality is typical of Acer, with a plastic bottom encasement and an Aluminum palm rest/frame...." Read more

    "...connects the screen to the unit has fallen off and the screen is in danger of breaking loose. One of the worst laptops I have purchased...." Read more

    "...The laptop has held up well to daily use, is quite capable. It has excellent audio for a laptop...." Read more

    20 customers mention8 positive12 negative

    Customers are mixed about the keyboard of the notebook computer. Some mention that the backlit keyboard was a neat addition, while others say that it's not there.

    "...Only issue I have is that this does NOT have a backlit keyboard. Not sure why it said it did, but that was a bummer to find out...." Read more

    "...The screen is great, battery life great. It’s also has a backlit keyboard. It’s super fast never freezes. Gaming is a breeze on it...." Read more

    "...The color is washed out and the display just doesn't get bright enough...." Read more

    "...That aside, the performance, battery life, CPU and others is great. Keyboard is ok, not the best, not the worst, and the trackpad is also pretty..." Read more

    15 customers mention8 positive7 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the battery life of the notebook. Some mention that it has good battery life, while others say that it's bad and needs to be constantly connected to power.

    "This laptop Is worth more than $600. The screen is great, battery life great. It’s also has a backlit keyboard. It’s super fast never freezes...." Read more

    "...Very hard to charge the laptop. Because the battery life is so bad, it has to be constantly connected to a power source...." Read more

    "...That aside, the performance, battery life, CPU and others is great...." Read more

    "...Battery life could be better but it lasts a few hours and charges fast enough that this isn't an issue for me...." Read more

    14 customers mention9 positive5 negative

    Customers are mixed about the screen of the notebook computer. Some mention that it looks good inside, has great color and brightness, and is well-built. Others say that the screen is poor quality and the colors don't look that vivid. They also say that there is no color choice and the display just doesn't get bright enough.

    "This laptop Is worth more than $600. The screen is great, battery life great. It’s also has a backlit keyboard. It’s super fast never freezes...." Read more

    "...It is full HD (1080) but viewing angles are poor and colours look washed out...." Read more

    "...The screen has great color and brightness, sound despite bottom facing speakers was louder than expected...." Read more

    "...-256g ssd-fairly light and thin, feels sturdy, and looks professionalThe laptop has held up well to daily use, is quite capable...." Read more

    13 customers mention5 positive8 negative

    Customers are mixed about the display of the laptop. Some mention that the 1080p screen is okay, and the FHD resolution is fine, while others say that the screen is bad, viewing angles are awful, and is ruined after a year of use. The colors don't look that vivid, and it has errors.

    "...Getting that piece is a huge hassle.- The Screen is bad, viewing angles are awful...." Read more

    "...The 1080P screen makes text crisp and easy to see...." Read more

    "...It does not surprise me that after a year of use the screen is ruined because just by regular use you will slowly tear the screen apart...." Read more

    "So far it's a good laptop. Why 3 stars? The display is pretty bad. Use an external monitor if you can...." Read more

    14 customers mention4 positive10 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the sound quality of the laptop. Some say that the speakers are terribly bad, have loud static, and lack bass. The volume is muffled and the laptop is not able to perform well on a rug.

    "...Cons:-fan can be a bit loud, but not unbearable...." Read more

    "...Even the colors on the screen and the speakers are fantastic...." Read more

    "...terribly bad too, after a week of use, and over moderate volumes I hear distortion and the experience is just awful, even at low volumes, I think my..." Read more

    "...- they are located on the side/bottom of the laptop, which means volume is muffled if the laptop is on a rug or anything other than a hard surface...." Read more

    The laptop seems good but ive been stucking on this screen for about ...
    3 Stars
    The laptop seems good but ive been stucking on this screen for about ...
    The laptop seems good but ive been stucking on this screen for about an hour after first turn on and im not really sure what i supposed to do. It was updating the windows earlier but now it just doesnt want to do anything. I guess it is not the computer but the windows but still. Hopefully it will get ready soon.
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