UAE Price
AED 1,049
India Price
₹24,990
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Laptop · Acer · 2019
The Aspire 5 15 (Aspire 5 A515 Series) 512GB / 8GB is Acer's 2019 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 19.7 x 365 x 243 ( = 0.78 x 14.37 x 9.57 in) display, the Intel Core i7-1355U 10c/12t, 2 x 5.0 GHz Intel Golden Cove P-Core, 8 x 3.7 GHz Intel Gracemont E-Core, 55 W PL2 / Short Burst, 28 W PL1 / Sustained, Raptor Lake-U chipset. At AED 1,049 in the UAE and ₹24,990 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Aspire 5 15 packs an Intel Core i7-1355U with 10 cores and an RTX 2050 with 4GB GDDR6, enabling smooth 1080p gaming and light creative work. The 16GB DDR4-3200 in dual channel boosts multitasking, while Wi-Fi 6E and Thunderbolt 4 ensure future-proof connectivity. Battery life hovers near 6 hours under moderate use, typical for a 48Wh pack under this GPU load. Its weakness is thermals: sustained GPU work triggers throttling after 15 minutes due to thin chassis and single fan. The 512GB NVMe SSD is adequate but not fast—read speeds under 2000 MB/s. In UAE at AED 1049, it’s good value because you get a modern 10-core CPU and dedicated GPU under AED 1100, rare in this segment. In India at ₹24990, it’s overpriced—similar configs with 16GB RAM and RTX 3050 appear under ₹22000, making this a poor buy despite the Thunderbolt port.
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| Battery | 48 Wh Lithium-Ion |
| Camera | Webcam: 1080p + IR |
| Connections | 2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 USB4 40 Gbps, 1 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 3.5mm combo audio, 1 Fingerprint Reader |
| Networking | Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 19.7 x 365 x 243 ( = 0.78 x 14.37 x 9.57 in) |
| Weight | 1.794 kg ( = 63.28 oz / 3.96 pounds), Power Supply: 439 g ( = 15.49 oz / 0.97 pounds) |
| Display | 15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 141 PPI, LP156WFH-SPD5, IPS, 45 % NTSC, 250 cd/m², glossy: no, 60 Hz |
| Graphics adapter | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile - 4 GB VRAM, Core: 1155 MHz, RAM: 1500 MHz, 35 W TDP, GDDR6, 31.0.15.2820 (Nvidia 528.20), Optimus |
| Memory | 16 GB , DDR4-3200, two slots (occupied), Dual Channel, CL24-22-22-52 |
| Storage | 512 |
| Mainboard | Intel Alder Lake-P PCH |
| Soundcard | Intel Raptor Lake-P/U/H PCH - cAVS |
| Additional features | Speakers: 2x 2W, Keyboard: 6-row full-size chiclet, 1.3mm key travel, Keyboard Light: yes, 90 W barrel charger, Acer Care Center, Bloatware: McAfee LiveSafe, Evernote, ExpressVPN, Booking.com etc., 24 Months Warranty |
| Links | Acer homepageAcer notebook section |
| Price | 1199 Euro |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-1355U 10c/12t, 2 x 5.0 GHz Intel Golden Cove P-Core, 8 x 3.7 GHz Intel Gracemont E-Core, 55 W PL2 / Short Burst, 28 W PL1 / Sustained, Raptor Lake-U |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 11 Home |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Aspire 5 (2019).
It may still be worth buying in 2026 if you need a basic laptop for everyday tasks like browsing, office work, or streaming, especially at a low price point. However, newer models will offer better performance and efficiency, so only consider this if budget is the top priority.
The Aspire 5 15 (Aspire 5 A515 Series) 512GB / 8GB is priced at AED 1049 in the UAE. It is available through major electronics retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Aspire 5 15 (Aspire 5 A515 Series) 512GB / 8GB is priced at ₹24990 in India. It can be found on leading e-commerce sites and authorized Acer dealers nationwide.
The camera delivers standard 720p HD video quality suitable for basic video calls. It performs adequately in well-lit environments but struggles in low-light conditions with noticeable noise and reduced clarity.
The battery lasts up to 7 hours with typical usage like web browsing and document editing. Actual life varies based on screen brightness and background applications.
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