Acer Aspire 5 A517 Series

Acer Aspire 5 A517-51G-80L

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Acer Aspire 5 (A517-51G) (Core i7-8550U + GeForce MX150) review – absurdly good 17-inch all-rounder
Source: Laptop Media 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

Acer Aspire 5 (A517-51G) (Core i7-8550U + GeForce MX150) review – absurdly good 17-inch all-rounder
Source: Laptop Media 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

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

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

Acer Aspire 5 A517-51G-582X

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Acer Aspire 5 – Laptop Review
Source: Hardwareheaven Archive.org version
If you don’t mind missing out on those extras, those, this is an excellent workhorse for a reasonable price. It won’t break the bank, it’s fast in applications, and it’s solid elsewhere.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/05/2018

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Laptop de gaming Acer Aspire Nitro A517-51G
Source: Area DVD DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; excellent display; good connectivity; backlit keys. Negative: Short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/22/2017

Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-54UG

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Average Score: 80% - good

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80% Acer Aspire 5 review (A517-51-54UG, i5-8250U): Plainly a bargain
Source: Toptenreviews Archive.org version
It may be unashamedly basic in design and build quality, but this is a good laptop with excellent performance for the price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%

Acer Aspire 5 A517-51G-8433

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Average Score: 65% - average

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60% Acer Aspire 5 (2018) Review
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The Acer Aspire 5 shines with its fast, extensive drives; crisp, clear display; and elegant design, but falters when it comes to audio and price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/08/2018
Rating: Total score: 60%

70% Acer Aspire 5 (A517-51G-8433)
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The Acer Aspire 5 laptop offers a bright 17.3-inch screen, optical drive, and good array of parts and ports for a grand. It'll satisfy DVD watchers and glasses wearers.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/23/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%

Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-5577

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Average Score: 90% - very good

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90% ▷[Análisis] Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-5577, el portátil de 17 pulgadas que estabas esperando
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/09/2019
Rating: Total score: 90% features: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%

Portátil multimedia 17,3": Acer Aspire A517-51-5577 [NX.GSWEB.003]
Source: Putoinformatico ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; large screen; nice display; good connectivity. Negative: Heavy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/04/2018

Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-508X

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Average Score: 84% - good

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84% Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-508X
Source: 15 Zoll Notebooks Test DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/02/2019
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 82% performance: 85% features: 85% mobility: 84%

Acer Aspire 5 A517-51G-87A7

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Average Score: 60% - poor

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60% Acer Aspire 5 A517-51G-87A7
Source: Tweakers NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/11/2019
Rating: Total score: 60%

Acer Aspire 5 A517-52-59SV

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Average Score: 81.5% - good

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75% Acer Aspire 5 A517-52-59SV Review
Source: PC Verge
Whether these drawbacks carry the weight depends on your priorities. On a performance basis, you can do better but you’ll settle with a bulky machine that will weigh down your backpack. In the end, the most important considerations are how much you are willing to spend and what you plan to use this laptop for. If all you’re looking for is a big-screen machine for day-to-day tasks and don’t have so much money on the table, the Acer Aspire 5 A517-52-59SV is a proper contender for your cash.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/15/2022
Rating: Total score: 75%

75% Acer Aspire 5 A517-52-59SV Review
Source: Tech burns Archive.org version
On a more expensive ultraportable laptop, a chassis with mediocre build quality, a middling touchpad, and uninspired speakers would be dealbreakers. On the Aspire 5, however, the combination of a pleasing, 17.3-inch 1080p display, decent travel weight, and a palatable price mean that the laptop’s main drawbacks are mere compromises to just note in advance instead of reasons not to buy. Whether these drawbacks carry the weight depends on your priorities. On a performance basis, you can do better but you’ll settle with a bulky machine that will weigh down your backpack. In the end, the most important considerations are how much you are willing to spend and what you plan to use this laptop for. If all you’re looking for is a big-screen machine for day-to-day tasks and don’t have so much money on the table, the Acer Aspire 5 A517-52-59SV is a proper contender for your cash.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/08/2021
Rating: Total score: 75%

100% 17.3″ Acer Aspire 5 A517-52-59SV is Fire!
Source: PCR Archive.org version
If you want a thin, and sleek 17-inch laptop that is fast, this is it. It is the best option for the 17-inch range that has the new updated Intel CPU, a good amount of RAM, and new Graphics, all in a compact notebook. And the ability to easily upgrade the memory and the storage is a big advantage. In conclusion for this Acer aspire 5 review, this machine is a nice affordable notebook that can perform like a $1k laptop in terms of specs. Sure, you can find many other laptops with similar prices, but they won’t come with a Fingerprint reader and fun backlit keyboard like this one. This Acer Aspire 5 A517-52-59SV is definitely a steal.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/01/2021
Rating: Total score: 100% display: 100%

76% Acer Aspire 5 A517-52-59SV Review
Source: Digit week Archive.org version
The latest Acer Aspire 5 laptop isn’t a game-changer, but it gets the job done well (with reason). Its design is all too familiar and its Core i5 processor, though new in the market, won’t blow you away with its performance. But the Acer Aspire 5 price is a boon for most budget buyers looking for a bigger screen, and it serves up a solid design and has enough power to get the job done. Anything from writing up a report, video chatting with family or Netflix binge, it won’t disappoint at all. However, if you’re looking for more power, longer battery life and a better screen, the LG Gram 17Z90P is a great choice, with a WQXGA (2560×1600) screen, over 17 hours battery life, an intel evo 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1165G7 CPU, 16GB RAM, 2TB SSD and includes Thunderbolt 4. You’ll pay slightly more for the sleek design and added power, but it’s worth every dollar you spend. That said, if all you need is a laptop that can handle remote or in-person learning and work, the Acer Aspire 5 A517-52-59SV is a good choice.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/30/2021
Rating: Total score: 76%

Acer Aspire 5 A517-52G-59GP

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Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52G) - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/05/2022

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Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52G) review – an everyday device that offers balance
Source: Laptop Media
A 17-inch laptop of this class is never about performance, or being on the cutting edge of technology in every aspect. Instead, the keyword here is “compromise”, and there are quite a few of them. The first one, of course, is the display. It’s clear that the Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52G)’s panel comes with a budget-conscious IPS panel. Yes, it has comfortable viewing angles, a good contrast ratio, and more importantly – its backlight doesn’t flicker. Unfortunately, it covers only half of the colors found on the Web, which results in a bit of a dull-looking image. Now, this wouldn’t have been an issue, if Lenovo’s Ideapad 3 (17″, 2021) didn’t exist. It had a screen, that was able to show vibrant and accurate colors. The Aspire 5 can’t do that. Nevertheless, we are happy to see that Acer stayed away from the TN panels of the past. Thankfully, the upgrade options look quite good with one SODIMM slot for memory expansion, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for SSDs, and a 2.5-inch SATA drive bay for storage. What is even better, is that Acer provides everything needed to attach a SATA drive inside the package, which is great.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/05/2022

Acer Aspire 5 A517-53G-757V

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How to open Acer Aspire 5 (A517-53G) - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/17/2023

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Acer Aspire 5 (A517-53G) review – the cooling has gotten a LOT better
Source: Laptop Media
Last year, the Aspire 5 (A517-52G) was one of the good 17-inch laptops on the market. However, this year, Acer raised the bar with the inclusion of Thunderbolt 4, two RAM SODIMM slots, and providing one more M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage. One big change was also the loss of 400 grams from the overall weight of the product. This made the machine stop the scales at 2.20 kilos – a point, previously reserved for 15-inch devices. With that said, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (17″, 2022) is even lighter at 2.04 kg. What makes the Aspire 5 superior is the presence of a dedicated GPU. Our configuration is equipped with the MX550, which was no match for the brand-new cooling solution. Acer added one more heat pipe, and one more fan, which helps the device completely obliterate its predecessor when it comes to cooling capacity. Acer Aspire 5 (A517-53G)’s 17-inch IPS panel has a Full HD resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and a good contrast ratio. Its backlight doesn’t use PWM, which is great. On the other hand, it covers only half of the colors found on the Web (52% of sRGB). On the bright side, we are left really happy with the keyboard and the touchpad. By the way, the latter features a fingerprint reader, which is fast, accurate, and doesn’t obstruct the work of the touchpad. Generally, the port selection is good, with the exception of the lack of an SD card reader. And just like that, Acer made one of the best 17-inchers for the money.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/17/2023

Acer Aspire 5 A517-53

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Average Score: 84% - good

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84% Als stationärer Desktop-Ersatz in Ordnung
Source: Chip.de DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/31/2024
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 83% performance: 88% features: 93% display: 83% mobility: 72% ergonomy: 82%

84% Großes Notebook für den Einsatz zu Hause
Source: Chip.de DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/22/2024
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 87% performance: 88% features: 93% display: 83% mobility: 72% ergonomy: 82%

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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.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

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.

Intel UHD Graphics 620: Integrated GPU (GT2, 24 EUs) found on some Kaby-Lake-Refresh CPU models (15 W ULV series). Technically identical to the previous Kaby-Lake GPU called HD Graphics 620.

NVIDIA GeForce MX130: Mid-range graphics card for mobiles based on the Maxwell architecture. Renamed GeForce 940MX.

Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs: Integrated graphics card in Intel Tiger Lake G7 SoCs based on the new Gen. 12 architecture with 80 EUs (Execution Units / Shader Cluster). The clock rate depends on the processor model. The Tiger Lake chips are produced in the modern 10nm+ process at Intel.

NVIDIA GeForce MX450: Gimped GeForce GTX 1650 (Turing TU117) based entry level GPU with GDDR5 or GDDR6 graphics memory. Available in 4 different variants, where the LP = low power version with 12 Watt TGP is the slowest.

NVIDIA GeForce MX550: Entry level dedicated graphics card based on the TU117 with GDDR6 memory.

Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs: Integrated graphics card in Intel Tiger Lake G4 SoCs based on the new Gen. 12 architecture with 48 EUs (Execution Units / Shader Cluster). The clock rate depends on the processor model. The Tiger Lake chips are produced in the modern 10nm+ process at Intel.

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

Intel Kaby Lake Refresh:

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.

i5-8250U: Kaby-Lake-Refresh based low power quad-core processor. The four cores are clocked between 1.6 and 3.4 GHz (Turbo Boost) and support HyperThreading. The integrated GPU is clocked between 300 and 1,100 MHz. The SoC is manufactured in a 14nm+ FinFET process.

Intel Tiger Lake:

i5-1135G7: A quad-core, mid-range processor of Tiger Lake product family designed for use in ultra-light laptops. The i5 is manufactured on Intel's second-gen 10 nm process marketed as SuperFin and features an 80 EU Iris Xe G7 iGPU. Core i5-1135G7 has a base clock speed of 2.4 GHz as long as it is allowed to consume 28 watts.

Intel Alder Lake-M:

i7-1255U: Alder Lake based mobile CPU with 2 performance cores and 8 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading, leading to 12 threads that can be processed. The CPU clocks from 1.2 to 4.7 GHz. The TDP is specified at 15 Watt.

Intel Alder Lake-P:

i5-12450H: Alde Lake based mobile CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading, leading to 12 threads that can be processed. The CPU clocks from 1.5 to 4.4 GHz and supports vPro.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

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

2.3 kg:

3 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.

78.67%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

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

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