It's with that in mind that today we want to talk to you guys about a model we've reviewed in the past; the Acer Aspire 5 A515-55-35SE. Specifically, we want to break down 7 easy to understand reasons why we recommend this particular model. Ready? Let's get cracking!
1) The battery life is really good considering how affordable it is.
With an 8-hour battery claim, the Acer Aspire 5 A515-55-35SE is perfect for taking it with you on business trips or to school. Sure, battery life might not reach the claimed numbers but you could easily expect the notebook to deliver at least 5-6 hours which is quite good nonetheless.
2) Performance-wise it can handle everyday tasks with ease.
Everything from streaming 1080p videos, playing low-end games, editing word documents - you name it. It's capable of handling them all and does so at reasonable speeds thanks to its powerful i3 processor and 128 GB of SSD storage. Sure, we would still recommend you upgrade storage to get the most out of it but that's another point entirely.
3) The webcam quality is quite decent.
In this day and age, having a good webcam is a must, yet many laptops still feature a crummy VGA webcam with a 640 by 480p resolution. That's a long way down from the HD resolution offered on the A515-55-35SE (1280 by 720 pixels).
4) You can upgrade the RAM (and should if you're an intensive multitasker)
If you're an intensive multitasker who needs to have dozens of tabs open at any given time then we would seriously encourage you to upgrade the RAM on this notebook. Fortunately for you, you can, with an available slot where you can place another 4 GB module or even an 8 GB module. Either way, you're going to notice a substantial difference in performance when switching from 4 GB of memory to 8 GB of memory.
5) The keyboard is backlit and has a slight tilt to improve ergonomics
You can find this feature on higher-end laptops and while it may not be the main selling point of the A515-55-35SE, we still consider it a nice bonus. This is especially true for those who spend hours typing on their laptops every day.
6) You've got a fingerprint reader for added security
With this particular feature, you can secure your data by using your fingerprint to login. It's a fairly niche point but it's something that is most certainly appreciated.
7) There's WiFi 6 connectivity and an above-average display for the price point.
If you're looking for a fairly affordable laptop that can offer you WiFi 6 connectivity (the latest standard), then the Acer Aspire 5 A515-55-35SE is a great choice. It's also got an above-average 1080p display which is pretty impressive given its price point.
Bottom Line
If you're looking for a reasonably priced laptop that can handle your everyday tasks with ease, the Acer Aspire 5 A515-55-35SE is worth considering. It's got an 8-hour battery life, WiFi 6 connectivity, Full HD display, and an upgradeable RAM that pretty much means this laptop can handle itself well in most scenarios.
The only issue we can see concerning this laptop is the lack of a dedicated graphics card - which means you won't be able to play the latest games on it. If you're not planning on doing so then this model should suit your needs quite well for a long time to come but if you consider yourself an avid gamer, then you would probably be better off with a slightly more powerful laptop.
Still, if you're on the lookout for a budget laptop that can handle your everyday tasks then the Acer Aspire 5 A515-55-35SE is an excellent choice that's bound to please.