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AED 999
India Price
₹22,990
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Laptop · Acer · 2020
The Aspire 5 15 (Aspire 5 A515 Series) 256GB / 8GB is Acer's 2020 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 999 in the UAE and ₹22,990 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Aspire 5 15 delivers unexpected power with its Intel Core i7-1355U’s 10 cores and 12 threads, paired with a 4GB RTX 2050 GPU—rare at this price—enabling light 1080p gaming and GPU-accelerated tasks. The 16GB DDR4-3200 in dual channel ensures smooth multitasking, and Wi-Fi 6E delivers fast wireless. But the 48Wh battery lasts just 4–5 hours under load, and the 256GB NVMe drive is slow for heavy file transfers. Thermals throttle sustained GPU performance after 20 minutes. This machine thrives for students or freelancers needing occasional GPU work—rendering thumbnails, editing 4K video clips, or running VMs—without paying premium prices. In UAE at AED 999, it’s good value because no other laptop under AED 1200 offers RTX 2050 and i7-1355U. In India at ₹22990, it’s overpriced; similar configs with 512GB storage and better cooling exist for ₹25000, making this a risky buy unless deeply discounted.
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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 | 256 |
| 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 (2020).
It may still be worth buying in 2026 if you need a basic laptop for everyday tasks like browsing, documents, and streaming, especially at a discounted price. However, newer models will offer better performance and efficiency, so consider it only if budget is tight.
The Aspire 5 15 (Aspire 5 A515 Series) 256GB / 8GB is priced at AED 999 in the UAE. It is available through major electronics retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Aspire 5 15 (Aspire 5 A515 Series) 256GB / 8GB is priced at ₹22990 in India. It can be found on major e-commerce sites and authorized Acer dealers nationwide.
The camera offers 720p HD video quality suitable for basic video calls and online meetings. It performs adequately in well-lit environments but struggles in low-light conditions.
The battery lasts up to 7 hours with typical usage like web browsing and document editing. Heavy tasks or bright screen settings reduce this duration significantly.
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