// Overview
The Acer Aspire 5 remains the benchmark for budget laptops. Solid performance, decent screen, and reliable build at a very accessible price make it a top student pick.
// Specifications
⬡Processor
ModelAMD Ryzen 5 7530U
Cores / Threads6C / 12T
Base Clock2.0 GHz
Boost Clock4.5 GHz
TDP15W
◈Graphics
GPUAMD Radeon Integrated
VRAMShared
Typeintegrated
▣Memory
Capacity8GB
TypeDDR4
Speed3200MHz
Slots2
Max Capacity32GB
◉Storage
Capacity256GB
TypeNVMe SSD
Speed2000 MB/s
Slots2
◇Display
Size15.6"
Resolution1920x1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
PanelIPS
Brightness300 nits
Color Gamut45% NTSC
TouchscreenNo
◫Battery
Capacity57.5Wh
Battery LifeUp to 9 hours
Charging65W adapter
◰Connectivity & Ports
Ports
2x USB-A 3.21x USB-CHDMISD Card ReaderRJ-45 LAN3.5mm Audio
Wireless
Wi-Fi 5Bluetooth 5.0
// Pros & Cons
+ Pros
- ▸Very affordable
- ▸IPS display
- ▸Good port selection
- ▸Upgradeable RAM/storage
− Cons
- ▸Average performance
- ▸Dim display
- ▸Plastic build
- ▸No dedicated GPU
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