Acer Aspire 5 A517-53G 17.3 Inch Laptop - (Intel Core i7-1260P, 16GB, 512GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050, Full HD Display, Windows 11, Iron)

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Compared with the quite similarly equipped Asus VivoBook S15 S533EQ-BQ002T, one test candidate has the edge at times, while the other scores better in other cases. If you use the pad with your right hand, this might be a bit annoying when browsing the web, for example. It achieves the best rates in most of the CrystalDiskMark and ASSSD tests in comparison with its contenders, and it often even leaves the more expensive Dell XPS 17 9700 i5-10300H behind.

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The solid rating suggests that the device is also suitable for more demanding tasks like video editing or real-time audio.

All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available at all retail locations. Besides the connection for the included power adapter, there's a LAN port with Gigabit speeds as an alternative to the built-in WLAN module. Fast boot times means you’ll start working quicker, a simplified interface makes it easier to learn, and integrated malware protection stops viruses in their tracks. The Aspire 5 as reviewed packs a pretty generous 48W lithium pack which Acer claims is good for an impressive 12.This is not too far behind the HP Envy x360 15, which we reviewed with an AMD APU packing Radeon Vega 8 graphics. After a few years specialising in the Mac side of the market, he went freelance and embraced the wide world of digital technology, including Windows PCs, digital audio and hi-fi, and networking. I’ll even admit the laptop has something in common with a would-be suitor on The Bachelorette: it’s generic, yes, but admittedly handsome.