Acer Aspire 5 A515-48M
Specifications
Acer Aspire 5 A515-48M (Aspire 5 A515 Series)
Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 7730U 8c/16t 8 x 2 - 4.5 GHz, Barcelo-U Refresh
Graphics adapter
Memory
16 GB
, DDR4
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 141 PPI, IPS, glossy: no, 60 Hz
Storage
M.2 PCIe 4.0
Connections
3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, Audio Connections: 3.5mm, 1 Fingerprint Reader
Networking
10/100/1000 LAN Card (10/100/1000MBit/s), Wi-Fi 6E (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.2
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 17.9 x 362.9 x 239.6 ( = 0.7 x 14.29 x 9.43 in)
Battery
48.85 Wh Lithium-Ion, 3-cell
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 11 Home
Camera
Primary Camera: 2 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes
Weight
1.74 kg ( = 61.38 oz / 3.84 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
850 Euro
Price comparison
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 3 reviews)
Average of 1 scores (from 3 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 80%, features: - %, display: 60% mobility: 65%, workmanship: 70%, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %
Reviews for the Acer Aspire 5 A515-48M
Acer Aspire 15 AS15-42 Review: Best laptop for students?
Source: 91mobiles
The Aspire 15 aligns with Acer’s value-first strategy in the sub-Rs 45,000 segment. It’s a reminder that not every budget laptop needs to feel like a compromise. Aimed at students and first-time buyers, it prioritises everyday performance by pairing a capable Ryzen 7 processor with a straightforward, no-frills design. Sitting at Rs 40,990 at the time of review, you get dependable performance, a clean design, and ample ports.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/24/2026
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 80% display: 60% mobility: 65% workmanship: 70%
Source: 91mobiles
The Aspire 15 aligns with Acer’s value-first strategy in the sub-Rs 45,000 segment. It’s a reminder that not every budget laptop needs to feel like a compromise. Aimed at students and first-time buyers, it prioritises everyday performance by pairing a capable Ryzen 7 processor with a straightforward, no-frills design. Sitting at Rs 40,990 at the time of review, you get dependable performance, a clean design, and ample ports.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/24/2026
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 80% display: 60% mobility: 65% workmanship: 70%
How to open Acer Aspire 5 (A515-48M) - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/20/2023
Source: Laptop Media
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/20/2023
Acer Aspire 5 (A515-48M) review – good performer with Zen 3 CPUs and long battery life
Source: Laptop Media
The Acer Aspire 5 (A515-48M) is a pleasant surprise in the budget category. The laptop comes with a modern non-intrusive design with rounded edges. The build quality is above average – during harsh typing the base remains stable. We observed some bends on the lid here and there but nothing too serious. Speaking of the lid, it houses an IPS 1080p display (at least in our case) and a 1080p Web camera. The panel has comfortable viewing angles and it’s also PWM-free which makes the laptop suitable for a daily driver. The keyboard is comfortable for typing with its decent key travel and clicky feedback. The board has a NumPad and a backlight which is very useful for working in a dimmed environment. The touchpad has a smooth surface and it’s fast and accurate, plus it makes room for an optional fingerprint reader.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/20/2023
Source: Laptop Media
The Acer Aspire 5 (A515-48M) is a pleasant surprise in the budget category. The laptop comes with a modern non-intrusive design with rounded edges. The build quality is above average – during harsh typing the base remains stable. We observed some bends on the lid here and there but nothing too serious. Speaking of the lid, it houses an IPS 1080p display (at least in our case) and a 1080p Web camera. The panel has comfortable viewing angles and it’s also PWM-free which makes the laptop suitable for a daily driver. The keyboard is comfortable for typing with its decent key travel and clicky feedback. The board has a NumPad and a backlight which is very useful for working in a dimmed environment. The touchpad has a smooth surface and it’s fast and accurate, plus it makes room for an optional fingerprint reader.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/20/2023
Comment
AMD Vega 8: Integrated graphics card of the Ryzen APUs based on the Vega architecture with 8 CUs (= 512 shaders) and a clock of up to 2.100 MHz.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
R7 7730U: A Zen 3-based octa-core APU for laptops running at 2 GHz to 4.5 GHz and featuring the Vega 8 iGPU (8 CUs clocked at up to 2,000 MHz). Refresh of the 2022 Ryzen 7 5825U with the same specifications.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
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