Acer Extensa 15 Series
Processor: Intel Alder Lake-M i3-1215U, Intel Alder Lake-N i3-N305, Intel Comet Lake i5-10210U, Intel Core i3 5005U, Intel Core i5 5200U, Intel Raptor Lake-H i5-13420H, Intel Tiger Lake i5-1135G7Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 5500, Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Intel UHD Graphics 32EUs, Intel UHD Graphics 620, Intel UHD Graphics 64EUs, Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs, NVIDIA GeForce 940M
Display: 15.60 inch
Weight: 1.7kg, 1.78kg, 1.8kg, 1.9kg, 2.4kg, 2.5kg
Price: 470, 500, 599, 650, 699 euro
Average of 2 scores (from 13 reviews)
Acer Extensa 15 EX2511G-58VK
Specifications
Notebook: Acer Extensa 15 EX2511G-58VKProcessor: Intel Core i5 5200U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 940M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.4kg
Links: Acer homepage Acer notebook section
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebook-Center.ru
RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Decent hardware; good price; classic design. Negative: Low display resolution; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/30/2015
Acer Extensa 2511-31B7
Specifications
Notebook: Acer Extensa 2511-31B7Processor: Intel Core i3 5005U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 5500
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Price: 500 euro
Links: Acer homepage Acer notebook section
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Chip.de
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/17/2016
Acer Extensa 15 EX215-51-56UX
Acer has introduced its next invention, the Extensa 15 EX215-51. This product can be simply viewed as a 15.6-inch office laptop. The system is powered by a Comet Lake processor. This laptop carries a weight of 1.9 kg and a thickness of 2 cm, which makes this Extensa a much lighter and thinner laptop than similar models. As for the design, Acer has relied completely on black plastic, as no high-end materials such as aluminium or magnesium has been used to form the chassis. It is a an all-black plastic composition. While the surfaces on the back of the lid and the top base unit are smooth and matte, the sides and bottom of the device are quite textured. The battery is fixed and not removable, which might be a drawback for some users. However, the single added advantage of such a battery is the longer battery life, which allows for whole-day usage without the need to recharge. This is definitely a rather favorable laptop for those looking for a thinner laptop with minimum recharging.
This product definitely lacks in terms of rigidity, as the base unit yields to pressure on the left and right areas of the keyboard; it is also susceptible to twisting. The lid is not an exception, as it can also be twisted without much force. This leads to slight distortions on the display as well. Some even went on to describe the Acer Extensa 15 EX215-51 as a workhorse with a disappointing display, as some users pay extra attention to and demand an awesome display for a better user experience. The TN panel that has been incorporated within the display is obviously outdated and results in poor contrast ratio and narrow viewing angles. This is a huge drawback and disappointment, as such a poor construction is not reflected in the price range in which the Extensa 15 EX215-51 has been marketed.
Apart from that, the Extensa 15 EX215-51 incorporates RAM which only runs in single-channel mode. This is due to the fact that there is only a single RAM slot with no pre-installed, soldered RAM which prevents the possibility of enabling dual-channel mode. This laptop also does not cater for extra graphic power, since there is no dedicated video card incorporated within it. Some reviews even claim this Extensa model produces noise when completing demanding tasks, which might just intrude on the whole user experience overall. The main drawback with this model has to be the low return for such a demanding price, which could be rather disappointing. However, this Extensa can definitely perform general basic tasks easily without any disruption due to its long-lasting battery, as there is no need to keep recharging.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
Specifications
Notebook: Acer Extensa 15 EX215-51-56UXProcessor: Intel Comet Lake i5-10210U
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics 620
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.9kg
Price: 699 euro
Links: Acer homepage Acer notebook section
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Strengths of the Extensa 15 include the Core i5 processor, NVMe SSD, low noise level and the moderate surface temperatures. The system's biggest weakness is the display. At a price of 650 to 700 Euros (~$705 to ~$759), the device is not exactly a bargain, either.
Acer Extensa 15 EX215-54-5103
Specifications
Notebook: Acer Extensa 15 EX215-54-5103Processor: Intel Tiger Lake i5-1135G7
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.9kg
Price: 599 euro
Links: Acer homepage Acer notebook section
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The Extensa offers a powerful Tiger Lake processor at a budget price point. The dark, low-contrast TN screen with unstable viewing angles is the computer's big weakness. A Windows operating system does not come included in the scope of delivery.
Acer Extensa 15 EX215-54-57VY
Specifications
Notebook: Acer Extensa 15 EX215-54-57VYProcessor: Intel Tiger Lake i5-1135G7
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.9kg
Price: 470 euro
Links: Acer homepage Acer notebook section
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Ofertaman
ES→ENPositive: Big screen; decent processor; nice display; good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/26/2023
Source: Ofertaman
ES→ENPositive: Big screen; powerful processor; nice display; good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/14/2023
Acer Extensa 15 EX215-33
Specifications
Notebook: Acer Extensa 15 EX215-33Processor: Intel Alder Lake-N i3-N305
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics 32EUs
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.7kg
Links: Acer homepage Acer notebook section
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Reviews
Source: Laptop Media
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/11/2024
Source: Laptop Media
The Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-33) may be suitable for home, office, or school usage if you pick the max-out configuration. This includes a 1080p IPS display, an eight-core CPU, and 16GB of RAM. The performance of the Intel Core i3-N305 seems sufficient for normal tasks since the chip can sustain a 2.05 GHz clock even in prolonged periods of max processor stress like 3D rendering. This reminds us that the comfort during long loads is good because the CPU doesn’t get hot, as well as the keyboard. The fan is also quiet. The Full HD TN display (NT156FHM-N61 (BOE07CB)) should be avoided like the plague. The only good thing about it is the lack of PWM usage. However, the color coverage, the maximum brightness, and the contrast ratio are really bad.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/10/2024
Foreign Reviews
Source: Laptopmedia CN
zh-CN→ENPositive: Decent battery life; nice touchpad; affordable price; slim size; light weight; silent system; good connectivity. Negative: Plastic case; low sRGB coverage; non-expandable RAM; only one M.2 slot.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/10/2024
Acer Extensa 15 EX215-55
Specifications
Notebook: Acer Extensa 15 EX215-55Processor: Intel Alder Lake-M i3-1215U
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics 64EUs
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.78kg
Links: Acer homepage Acer notebook section
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Source: Laptop Media
The Extensa 15 (EX215-55) could be a good daily driver for budget-conscious users. Even the Core i3-1215U is just okay for work if it’s accompanied by at least 16GB of RAM in dual-channel mode and a decent SSD. Just be careful not to pick a machine with a TN screen. The 1080p TN display (B156HTN06.1 (AUO61ED)) disappoints. Its viewing angles are super narrow, the color coverage is low, the contact ratio is just 370:1, and the out-of-the-box color accuracy is absurd (average dE 9.3). At least you can fix the accuracy with the aid of our “Design and Office” profile. The EX215-33 iteration of Acer Extensa 15 may tempt value-seeking users with a pleasant price, high CPU clocks during long stress, good upgradability, and decent port selection.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/22/2025
Foreign Reviews
Source: Laptopmedia CN
zh-CN→ENPositive: Long battery life; affordable price; good connectivity; silent system; decent hardware. Negative: Plastic case; no USB-C port; low sRGB coverage.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/22/2025
Acer Extensa 15 EX215-57
Specifications
Notebook: Acer Extensa 15 EX215-57Processor: Intel Raptor Lake-H i5-13420H
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.8kg
Price: 650 euro
Links: Acer homepage Acer notebook section
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Reviews
Source: Laptop Media
The Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-57) presents itself as a compelling proposition in the budget laptop segment, aiming to deliver strong core performance without breaking the bank. Its design is simple and functional, featuring a fingerprint-resistant silver finish that, while plastic, feels surprisingly robust for everyday use. It maintains a reasonably thin and light profile for a 15-inch machine, housing a comfortable keyboard with a NumPad and a decent trackpad. Where the Extensa 15 truly shines, particularly with the reviewed Core i5-13420H configuration, is its raw processing power. It punches well above its weight class, offering exceptional multi-core performance that makes it one of the fastest budget machines available for demanding tasks.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/05/2025
Foreign Reviews
Source: Laptopmedia CN
zh-CN→ENPositive: Powerful processor; high performance; premium design; great built quality; long battery life; good connectivity; fast SSD NVMe storage. Negative: Low sRGB coverage; no backlit keys; average display; no fingerprint sensor; average speakers.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/05/2025
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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 940M: Mid-range graphics card of the GeForce 900M series, based on the Maxwell architecture.
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.
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.
Intel UHD Graphics 32EUs:
Intel UHD Graphics 64EUs: Integrated graphics card in Intel Alder Lake SoCs based on the new Gen. 12 architecture (Xe) with 64 EUs (Execution Units / Shader Cluster). The clock rate depends on the processor model.
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.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
Intel HD Graphics 5500: Integrated graphics card (GT2) in the Core processors of the Broadwell U-series (15 W TDP).
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Core i5:
5200U: Broadwell-based ULV (ultra low voltage) dual-core processor for notebooks and ultrabooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 5500 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.
Intel Core i3:
5005U: Broadwell-based ULV (ultra low voltage) dual-core processor for notebooks and ultrabooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 5500 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.
Intel Comet Lake:
i5-10210U: Comet Lake based low power quad-core processor (technically identical to Whiskey Lake and still produced in 14nm++). The CPU cores can clock between 1.6 and 4.2 GHz (all 4 cores 3.9 GHz max.) with HyperThreading (8 threads). The integrated memory controller supports LPDDR4-2933 and using cTDP up/down the performance can be adjusted by the OEM (10 - 25 Watt possible, 15W default). Compared to the faster i5-10510U, the level 3 cache was reduced from 8 to 6 MB.
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-N:
i3-N305: Alder Lake-N based mobile CPU with 8 efficient cores (Gracemont) with up to 3.8 GHz. The TDP is specified at 15 Watt.
Intel Alder Lake-M:
i3-1215U: Alder Lake based mobile CPU with 2 performance cores and 4 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading, leading to 8 threads that can be processed. The CPU clocks from 0.9 to 4.4 GHz. The TDP is specified at 15 Watt.
Intel Raptor Lake-H:
i5-13420H: On Alder-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 up to 4.6 GHz.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
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77.3%: 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.
