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Acer Aspire E5-521-60Y6

Specifications

Acer Aspire E5-521-60Y6
Acer Aspire E5-521-60Y6 (Aspire E15 E5 Series)
Processor
AMD A6-6310 4 x 1.8 - 2.4 GHz, Beema
Graphics adapter
AMD Radeon R4 (Beema), Core: 800 MHz, single-channel, Catalyst Omega 14.12 (14.501.1003.0)
Memory
4 GB 
, DDR3, single-channel, two memory banks (one bank filled)
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel, Chi Mei N156BGE-E31, TN LED, glossy: no
Storage
WDC Scorpio Blue WD10JPVX-22JC3T0, 1024 GB 
, 5400 rpm, 880 GB free
Soundcard
AMD Hudson-3 FCH High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
2 USB 2.0, 1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: combo audio, Card Reader: SD, Sensors: brightness sensor
Networking
Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit-LAN (10/100/1000MBit/s), Atheros Communications AR9565 Wireless Network Adapter (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.0
Optical drive
Matshita DVD-RAM UJ8E2Q
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 25.3 x 381.6 x 256 ( = 1 x 15.02 x 10.08 in)
Battery
56 Wh Lithium-Ion, 11.1 V, 5000 mAh
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD webcam
Additional features
Speakers: stereo, Keyboard: chiclet, Keyboard Light: no, Security (trial), MS Office (trial) , 24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.3 kg ( = 81.13 oz / 5.07 pounds), Power Supply: 394 g ( = 13.9 oz / 0.87 pounds)
Price
400 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 68.67% - average
Average of 3 scores (from 2 reviews)
price: 75%, performance: 41%, features: 76%, display: 65% mobility: 66%, workmanship: 78%, ergonomy: 77%, emissions: 90%

Reviews for the Acer Aspire E5-521-60Y6

78% Acer Aspire E5-521 Notebook Review | Notebookcheck
Quiet long-lasting runner. The Aspire E5-521 can boast with a low operating noise and very long battery life. The laptop also has plenty of storage capacity. Its only real shortcoming is the dark, low-contrast screen.
59% Einsteiger-Notebook mit Top-Laufzeiten
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/31/2015
Rating: Total score: 59% price: 57% performance: 29% features: 83% display: 58% mobility: 44% ergonomy: 77%
69% Günstiges Marathon-Notebook
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/19/2014
Rating: Total score: 69% price: 93% performance: 37% features: 79% display: 64% mobility: 78% ergonomy: 76%

Comment

AMD Radeon R4 (Beema):

Integrated GPU on select AMD Beema APUs. Based on the GCN architecture with 128 shader units and a core clock up to 800 MHz.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


A6-6310: Quad-core APU for entry-level devices and sub-notebooks, codenamed Beema. Based on the Puma+ architecture and integrates a Radeon R4 GPU.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Acer: In 1976, the company was founded in Taiwan under the name Multitech and was renamed Acer or Acer Group in 1987. The product range includes, for example, laptops, tablets, smartphones, desktops, monitors, TVs and computer peripherals. Since 2007, the group has merged with Gateway Inc. and Packard Bell, which also market their own laptop product lines.

Acer computers are designed for a variety of purposes, including ultrabooks for mobile use, gaming laptops for gamers, affordable options for everyday tasks, and 2-in-1 convertible laptops for versatility. Acer's product portfolio also includes tablets that offer portable computing and multimedia capabilities.


68.67%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2014-09-24 (Update: 2014-09-24)