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Acer Aspire 5 A517-51G-80L

Specifications

Acer Aspire 5 A517-51G-80L
Acer Aspire 5 A517-51G-80L (Aspire 5 A517 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-8550U 4 x 1.8 - 4 GHz, Kaby Lake Refresh
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce MX150 - 2048 MB VRAM, Core: 1532 MHz, Memory: 6000 MHz, GDDR5, ForceWare 382.48, Nvidia Optimus
Memory
8 GB 
, DDR4-2133, max. 16 GB
Display
17.30 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 127 PPI, LG Display, LP173WF4-SPF5, aSi TFT, IPS, Acer ComfyView Full-HD IPS Display (matt), glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel Kaby Lake-U iHDCP 2.2 Premium PCH
Storage
Micron 1100 MTFDDAV256TBN, 256 GB 
, M.2-SSD + WDC WD10SPZX-21Z10T0, 1 TB HDD, 5400 RPM, 1130 GB free
Soundcard
Realtek High Definition Audio
Connections
2 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: Combo Audio/Mic jack (3.5mm), Card Reader: SD, SDHC, SDXC
Networking
Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2
Optical drive
Asus Slimtype DVD A DU8AESH
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 28.25 x 423.3 x 289.9 ( = 1.11 x 16.67 x 11.41 in)
Battery
48 Wh, 3220 mAh Lithium-Ion, Battery runtime (according to manufacturer): 7 h
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD
Primary Camera: 0.9 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: stereo, Acer TrueHarmony Technology, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: no, AC adapter, Acer Care Center, Acer Configuration Manager, Acer Portal, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.878 kg ( = 101.52 oz / 6.34 pounds), Power Supply: 314 g ( = 11.08 oz / 0.69 pounds)
Price
1089 EUR

 

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Average Score: 84.7% - good
Average of 1 scores (from 3 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 83%, features: 45%, display: 89% mobility: 71%, workmanship: 84%, ergonomy: 85%, emissions: 94%

Reviews for the Acer Aspire 5 A517-51G-80L

84.7% Acer Aspire 5 A517-51G (i7-8550U, MX 150, Full-HD) Laptop Review | Notebookcheck
Fit primarily for work! The new Aspire 5 is based on Intel's 8th-gen Core series. On top of that, the 17-incher offers a dedicated graphics card. Unfortunately, it will only manage to impress casual gamers. In this review, you will learn how well the new CPU generation stacks up against the old guard.
Acer Aspire 5 (A517-51G) (Core i7-8550U + GeForce MX150) review – absurdly good 17-inch all-rounder
Source: Laptop Media English Archive.org version
The best in class multimedia 17.3-inch laptop. Period. It may have some unpolished edges here and there – we refer to the slightly flexible interior, lid and the wobbly touchpad – but it delivers exceptional multimedia experience and pretty powerful hardware for the asking price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/29/2017

Foreign Reviews

Acer Aspire A517 teszt – a nappali ura
Source: Laptopkalauz HU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Big screen; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; solid workmanship; good cooling system; comfortable keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/22/2018
Ревю на Acer Aspire 5 (A517-51G) (Core i7-8550U + GeForce MX150) – абсурдно добър 17-инчов лаптоп за универсални цели
Source: Laptop.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; excellent display; good price / performance ratio; impressive battery life; large screen. Negative: Uncomfortable touchpad; no backlit keys.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/19/2017

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce MX150: Pascal GP108 based laptop graphics card and mobile version of the desktop GeForce GT 1030. Offers 384 shader cores and usually 2 GB GDDR5 with a 64 Bit memory bus. Manufactured in 14nm.

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.


i5-8550U: Kaby-Lake-Refresh based low power quad-core processor. The four cores are clocked between 1.8 and 4 GHz (Turbo Boost) and support HyperThreading. The integrated GPU is clocked between 300 and 1,150 MHz. The SoC is manufactured in a 14nm+ FinFET process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


17.30": This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


2.878 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.


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.


84.7%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


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

 

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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2017-12-27 (Update: 2017-12-27)