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  • 8th Generation Intel Core i5-8265U Processor (Upto 3.9 gram Hz) | 8 GB DDR4 Memory | 256 GB PCIe NVMe SSD
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  • 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
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Acer Aspire 5 A515-54-51DJ comes with these high level specs: 8th Generation Intel Core i5-8265U Processor 1.6GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.9GHz (6MB Smart cache), Windows 10 Home, 15.6 Inches Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen LED-backlit IPS Display, Intel UHD Graphics 620, 8GB DDR4 Memory, 256GB 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 2.4GHz and 5GHz), 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port), Bluetooth 5.0, 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).

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    Acer Aspire A515-54 Amazon Choice Intel Core i5 Full HD 15.6 Backlit Fingerprint

    Launch Your Creativity

    Powerful and portable, the Aspire 5 laptop delivers on every aspect of everyday computing. Housing an 8th Gen Intel Core Processor, this Aspire 5 can tackle any job no matter how complex. Creativity soars to new heights with sharp, crisp visuals showcased on the 15.6" Full HD IPS screen, while the thin bezel provides you more space to work with wherever inspiration strikes. It’s the perfect companion to take with you wherever you go!

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    Maximized Visuals

    The narrow-bezel design offers more real estate for amazing images. Crisp, true-to-life colors come alive on a 15.6” Full HD IPS display with Acer Color Intelligence. Keep your eyes free from strain and watch or work for long sessions using Acer BlueLightShield.

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    Exceptional Performance

    Supercharge your laptop for work and play with an 8th Gen Intel Core i5 processor. Intel processors help apps load faster and allow multiple tasks to run simultaneously without lag.

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    Premium Looks and Mobility

    Travel with ease and look great doing it with the Aspire 5 thin, light design and aluminum top cover.

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    The Power of Sound

    Turn up the music with Acer TrueHarmony, bringing you deeper bass and more volume through its innovative speaker design.

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    Extensive Connectivity

    Accomplish more with a range of ports, including HDMI, USB Type-C & USB 3.1. Strengthen your wireless signal wherever you go using 2x2 802.11ac.

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    Backlit Keyboard & FPR Reader

    Work comfortably in any environment with the backlit keyboard. The built-in fingerprint reader provides easy, secure access with just one touch.

    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4.5 out of 5
    2,972 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, speed, value, appearance and weight of the laptop. For example, they mention it's an exceptional machine, the boot up time is super fast and that the screen is absolutely stunning. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, noise, and battery life.

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    303 customers mention242 positive61 negative

    Customers like the quality of the laptop. They mention that the speed, display, and overall quality are very impressive at this price point. The build seems ok, sturdy enough for general use, and it's a pretty nice machine. It's quick and responsive, and should stand the test of time. The material feels okay, but not super cheap. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and performance of the product.

    "...figured out a way to streamline and squeeze them into a really nice entry level machine at a VERY competitive price...." Read more

    "...This machine is lightweight, the build is plastic but still seems sturdy, and it powers through me through lesson plans, Google Classroom, and my..." Read more

    "...I have an awesome laptop, built for general everyday computing tasks. In my book, this is an outstanding value...." Read more

    "...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...." Read more

    242 customers mention217 positive25 negative

    Customers like the speed of the notebook computer. They mention that it's fast at first, has a high-speed CPU, SSD, and motherboard bus. It's responsive and snappy for web browsing, Microsoft Office programs, and VMs. The boot up time is super fast.

    "...bloatware from Acer was easy and I was pleasantly surprised at the quickness of the unit...." Read more

    "...High speed CPU/SSD/motherboard bus/interface (PCIe/NVMe). Biometric security/ID options. Nicely backlit keypad. Decent number of input options...." Read more

    "...It's fast enough for the regular user, has good screen graphics, and has a few extras that make it convenient for a busy working mom...." Read more

    "...My 3-year old Acer with SSD is still going strong… and quite fast. I can’t imagine ever going back to a main drive HDD...." Read more

    186 customers mention162 positive24 negative

    Customers like the value of the laptop. They mention that it's a decent laptop for the money, and a very solid laptop for its price. Some say that the material feels okay and is not super cheap. Overall, most are satisfied with the value and quality of this product.

    "...The memory and drive appear to be easily and inexpensively upgradeable but it functions flawlessly right out of the box...." Read more

    "...and squeeze them into a really nice entry level machine at a VERY competitive price...." Read more

    "...– Value: This is a good value, but there is competition in the marketplace...." Read more

    "...I added a 1TB Crucial SSD, at a very reasonable price, and the upgrade was relatively easy..." Read more

    109 customers mention104 positive5 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the laptop. They mention that the screen is absolutely stunning, incredible, and sleek. The colors are crisp and bright, and the videos on YouTube look good. The screen quality overall is good, and it has good battery life for general use.

    "...This thing is sleek, lightweight, fast and very easy to set up/use...." Read more

    "...It's fast enough for the regular user, has good screen graphics, and has a few extras that make it convenient for a busy working mom...." Read more

    "...Still the IPS display is nice to have. – USB ports – Acer has 1 more port than its main competitor (“L” brand) in this configuration – always..." Read more

    "...Screen: Excellent. It is bright, colors are nicely saturated, and, as expected these days, no dead pixels...." Read more

    84 customers mention84 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the weight of the laptop. They say it's light for its size and price, and easy to carry. They also say it has a great battery life and is very portable. However, some customers have reported issues with the fan noise.

    "...This thing is sleek, lightweight, fast and very easy to set up/use...." Read more

    "...This machine is lightweight, the build is plastic but still seems sturdy, and it powers through me through lesson plans, Google Classroom, and my..." Read more

    "...It's pretty light and thin and fits in a back-pack easily. I think typing on it feels nice and fits my hands well...." Read more

    "...Lightweight, large screen, nice-sized keyboard (includes the numerical pad) and a lot of features I still haven't gotten to explore!..." Read more

    187 customers mention112 positive75 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the laptop. Some mention that it functions flawlessly right out of the box, while others say that it doesn't work. Some say that the sound and video cards seem not to work correctly, and the touchpad does not work.

    "...drive appear to be easily and inexpensively upgradeable but it functions flawlessly right out of the box...." Read more

    "...My backup software that used to work on this computer will no longer backup anything when it worked fine before...." Read more

    "...HDMI cable for extensive screen space for my productivity needs – works well, just like the old E15 did. Standard online videos play well...." Read more

    "...It remains very fast, everything works, the screen and the keyboard are great (excepting the few keyboard omissions noted above), battery life is..." Read more

    105 customers mention41 positive64 negative

    Customers are mixed about the noise of the laptop. Some mention that the fan is not that loud, while others say that it's louder than expected. The speakers are ok, but some customers recommend headphones.

    "...This was not an issue for me, but may be for someone else. The speakers are so-so. Not bad, but not good...." Read more

    "...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...." Read more

    "...Although I will admit that the fan noise is louder than my old E 15 (which is quite quiet), yet it is not too offensive and usually settles down..." Read more

    "...I think the screen is perfectly sized and looks nice. The fan isn't loud unless you're running a heavy load on the system...." Read more

    88 customers mention51 positive37 negative

    Customers are mixed about the battery life of the notebook computer. Some mention that it has a good battery life and back up, while others say that it doesn't quite last a full day when used regularly. Some complain that the battery dies a bit fast and that the charging lasted longer.

    "...(excepting the few keyboard omissions noted above), battery life is more than acceptable. Best laptop I have ever owned, by a lot!..." Read more

    "...The battery isn't particularly long-lasting." Read more

    "...-Battery lasts for advertised time (it's only about 7 hours with ~10 tabs and a VM running, but that's great imo)..." Read more

    "...mind the backlight keyboard flicking off every 30 seconds, it saves battery power...." Read more

    Exceeded expectations almost everywhere.
    5 Stars
    Exceeded expectations almost everywhere.
    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 itUpdate 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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    5.0 out of 5 stars Exceeded expectations almost everywhere.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2019
    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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    5.0 out of 5 stars Ta güena
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