UAE Price
AED 1,099
India Price
₹25,990
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Laptop · Acer · 2021
The Aspire 5 15 (Aspire 5 A515 Series) 256GB / 8GB is Acer's 2021 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 1,099 in the UAE and ₹25,990 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Aspire 5 15 delivers exceptional multi-core CPU performance with its Intel Core i7-1355U’s 10 cores and 12 threads, paired with a dedicated RTX 2050 (4GB GDDR6) that handles light gaming and creative workloads far better than integrated graphics. The 16GB DDR4-3200 in dual channel ensures smooth multitasking, while Wi-Fi 6E and Thunderbolt 4 offer future-proof connectivity. However, the 48Wh battery delivers just 4–5 hours under moderate use, and the 256GB NVMe SSD is slow for modern OS demands, causing frequent slowdowns during file transfers. It’s built for students and freelancers in UAE and India who need a portable, GPU-accelerated machine for coding, light video editing, or design tools—not gaming or heavy rendering. The 1.79kg weight is manageable, but thermals throttle under sustained load. In UAE at AED 1099, it’s good value because the RTX 2050 and i7-1355U are rare at this price. In India at ₹25990, it’s overpriced—similar configs with 512GB SSD exist for less.
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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 (2021).
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 your budget and usage needs carefully.
The Aspire 5 15 (Aspire 5 A515 Series) 256GB / 8GB is priced at AED 1099 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 ₹25990 in India. It can be found on leading e-commerce sites and authorized Acer dealers nationwide.
The camera provides basic 720p HD video quality suitable for casual video calls. 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. Actual life varies based on screen brightness and background applications.
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