UAE Price
AED 1,299
India Price
₹29,990
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Laptop · Acer · 2022
The Aspire 5 15 (Aspire 5 A515 Series) 256GB / 8GB is Acer's 2022 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 1,299 in the UAE and ₹29,990 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Aspire 5 15 delivers rare value with its Intel Core i7-1355U and RTX 2050 4GB GPU, enabling light 1080p gaming and GPU-accelerated tasks like photo rendering. The 16GB DDR4-3200 in dual channel ensures smooth multitasking, while Wi-Fi 6E and Thunderbolt 4 offer future-proof connectivity. Battery life is modest at 5–6 hours under mixed use, typical for a 48Wh pack under 55W bursts. Its weakness is thermal throttling: sustained GPU loads cause performance drops as cooling struggles with the 28W PL1 limit. Storage is a 256GB SATA SSD—slow for modern workloads. In UAE at AED 1299, it’s good value because few laptops under AED 1500 pair a 10-core CPU with a dedicated GPU. In India at ₹29990, it’s overpriced; competitors like the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 with similar specs cost ₹25000–27000, offering better thermals or larger storage. Buy only if the RTX 2050 is non-negotiable and storage upgrades are planned.
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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 (2022).
It may still be worth buying in 2026 if you need a basic laptop for everyday tasks like browsing, office work, or streaming, as its value for money remains strong. However, newer models will offer better performance and efficiency, so consider your long-term needs.
The Aspire 5 15 (Aspire 5 A515 Series) 256GB / 8GB is priced at AED 1299 in the UAE. It is widely available through major electronics retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Aspire 5 15 (Aspire 5 A515 Series) 256GB / 8GB is priced at ₹29990 in India. It is readily available through leading online retailers and authorized Acer dealers nationwide.
The camera delivers 720p HD video quality suitable for 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 such as web browsing and document editing. Actual life varies based on screen brightness and background applications.
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