Acer?15.6" Aspire 5 A515-41G-157D AMD A12 8GB 128SSD 1TB 2GB GFX NB

Fast boot; clear and bright screen

Poor graphics performance; problems with graphics drivers; and periodic freezing while in use

Acer Aspire 5 (A515-51G-52R1) Review

The $600 Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-52R1 is a good-looking laptop that has several things going for it, including USB Type-C compatibility, loud audio and strong graphics performance. The machine's Core i5 processor is reliable for everyday use, providing decent performance for work and play.

Acer Aspire 5

The Acer Aspire 5 is a 15.6-inch desktop-replacement laptop that gives you a lot for your $629, but tops it with something you should never settle for at this price: a 1,366-by-768 non-IPS screen.

Ample memory and storage including SSD; USB-C port; Great battery life

Dismal display

Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G (7200U, MX150, FHD) Laptop Review

Acer's brand-new multimedia all-rounder is equipped with an IPS panel, an SSD+HDD combo, and a GPU suitable for gaming. In addition, it surprised us with its very long battery life.

matte IPS display; FHD resolution; SSD+HDD; plenty of storage space; very long battery life

dim display; no keyboard backlight