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Aspire 7 A715 Laptop Review: Acer's upgrade giant with gaming potential and long battery life

All-rounder with endurance. Acer's well-equipped 15.6-inch multimedia all-rounder handles all current computer games and represents them smoothly on the matte, Full HD, IPS display. A surprise is the excellent battery life.

The Aspire 7 A715-74G is one of the multimedia all-rounders in 15.6-inch format. The laptop is a bit more compact and sleeker than previous models. The innards consist of mid-range hardware. Our review unit comes with a Core i5-9300H processor and a GeForce GTX 1650 graphics core. Among the competitors of the Aspire are devices such as the Dell G3 15 3579, the HP Omen 15 and the Asus TUF FX505DT.

Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5 (Aspire 7 A715 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-9300H 4 x 2.4 - 4.1 GHz, Coffee Lake-H
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile - 4 GB VRAM, Core: 1560 MHz, Memory: 2000 MHz, GDDR5, 128-bit memory interface, Nvidia 436.15, Optimus
Memory
8 GB 
, DDR4-2666, Dual-Channel, two memory slots (both occupied)
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 141 PPI, AU Optronics B156HAN02.1, IPS, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel HM370
Storage
WDC PC SN520 SDAPNUW-512G, 512 GB 
, 2 M.2-2280 slots, 442 GB free
Soundcard
Realtek ALC255 @ Intel Cannon Point-LP PCH - cAVS (Audio, Video, Speech)
Connections
1 USB 2.0, 3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm combined microphone and headphone jack, 1 Fingerprint Reader, TPM 2.0
Networking
Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit-LAN (10/100/1000MBit/s), Atheros/Qualcomm QCA6174 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 20.85 x 363.4 x 254.5 ( = 0.82 x 14.31 x 10.02 in)
Battery
58.7 Wh, 3815 mAh Lithium-Ion, 15.4 V
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD
Primary Camera: 0.9 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, Norton Security Ultra (Trial version), 24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.35 kg ( = 82.89 oz / 5.18 pounds), Power Supply: 505 g ( = 17.81 oz / 1.11 pounds)
Price
999 Euro
Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

 

Case & Equipment - Stylish, Slim, Compact

Acer uses a mix of materials in the case. The lid back and the top of the base unit are made of metal, the bottom panel and the display frame are made of plastic. The entire case is in matte black. The laptop is well made and does not reveal any serious stability issues. The battery is firmly installed. There is no maintenance flap. To get to the innards, the bottom panel has to be dismantled.

Three of the built-in USB ports (2x Type A, 1x Type C) work according to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 standard, the fourth one according to the USB 2.0 standard. The Type-C USB port does not support DisplayPort over USB-C or Power Delivery 3.0. In addition, there is an HDMI output and a Gigabit Ethernet port. The machine does not have a memory card reader on board.

The WLAN module supports the fast ac standard. The transfer rates determined under optimal conditions (no other WLAN devices in the immediate vicinity, short distance between laptop and server PC) are good.

Size Comparison

381.6 mm / 15 inch 262.8 mm / 10.3 inch 23.95 mm / 0.943 inch 2.4 kg5.18 lbs380 mm / 15 inch 258 mm / 10.2 inch 22.7 mm / 0.894 inch 2.5 kg5.58 lbs360.4 mm / 14.2 inch 262 mm / 10.3 inch 26.8 mm / 1.055 inch 2.2 kg4.92 lbs360 mm / 14.2 inch 263 mm / 10.4 inch 25 mm / 0.984 inch 2.3 kg5.11 lbs363.4 mm / 14.3 inch 254.5 mm / 10 inch 20.85 mm / 0.821 inch 2.4 kg5.18 lbs297 mm / 11.7 inch 210 mm / 8.27 inch 1 mm / 0.03937 inch 5.7 g0.01257 lbs

Connectivity

Left-hand side: cable lock slot, Gigabit Ethernet port, HDMI, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (1x Type C, 2x Type A)
Left-hand side: cable lock slot, Gigabit Ethernet port, HDMI, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (1x Type C, 2x Type A)
Right-hand side: combo headphone/microphone jack, USB 2.0 (Type A), power connector
Right-hand side: combo headphone/microphone jack, USB 2.0 (Type A), power connector
Networking
iperf3 transmit AX12
HP Omen 15-dc1020ng
Intel Wireless-AC 9560
680 MBit/s +26%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
Realtek RTL8822BE Wireless LAN 802.11ac PCIe Adapter
617 MBit/s +14%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q
Atheros/Qualcomm QCA6174
584 (511min - 602max) MBit/s +8%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
Atheros/Qualcomm QCA6174
539 (403min - 632max) MBit/s
Dell G3 15 3579
Intel Wireless AC 9462
339 MBit/s -37%
iperf3 receive AX12
HP Omen 15-dc1020ng
Intel Wireless-AC 9560
646 MBit/s +12%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
Realtek RTL8822BE Wireless LAN 802.11ac PCIe Adapter
586 MBit/s +2%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
Atheros/Qualcomm QCA6174
575 (535min - 614max) MBit/s
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q
Atheros/Qualcomm QCA6174
566 (424min - 629max) MBit/s -2%
Dell G3 15 3579
Intel Wireless AC 9462
329 MBit/s -43%
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Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5 Intel Core i5-9300H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile; iperf3 receive AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø575 (535-614)
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile; iperf3 receive AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø566 (424-629)
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5 Intel Core i5-9300H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile; iperf3 transmit AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø539 (403-632)
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile; iperf3 transmit AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø583 (511-602)

Input Devices - Suitable for Everyday Use

The Acer computer is equipped with a backlit chiclet keyboard with integrated number pad. The flat, smooth buttons provide a short stroke and a clear pressure point. The key resistance is pleasing. While typing, the keyboard does not yield. The key illumination (one brightness level) is switched on and off via a function key. All in all, Acer delivers a well-made keyboard suitable for everyday use.

The multi-touch ClickPad occupies an area of about 10.6x7.8 cm (~ 4.17x3.07 in). The smooth pad surface makes it easy for the fingers to glide. The pad also responds to inputs in the corners. It has a short stroke and a clear pressure point.

Input Devices
Input Devices

Display - IPS on Board

Pixel grid
Pixel grid

The matte 15.6-inch display of the Aspire 7 has a native resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. While the display provides a good contrast (1042:1), the brightness (255.8 cd/m²) is too low. The price level of the device requires more. We consider a value beyond 300 cd/m² good. A positive fact: The display shows no PWM flicker.

251
cd/m²
247
cd/m²
260
cd/m²
258
cd/m²
271
cd/m²
260
cd/m²
251
cd/m²
249
cd/m²
255
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
AU Optronics B156HAN02.1 tested with X-Rite i1Pro 2
Maximum: 271 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 255.8 cd/m² Minimum: 21.5 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 91 %
Center on Battery: 278 cd/m²
Contrast: 1042:1 (Black: 0.26 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 3.63 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5, calibrated: 4.62
ΔE Greyscale 2.21 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
57% sRGB (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
36% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
39.57% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
57.5% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
38.3% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.5
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q
IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
Dell G3 15 3579
IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
HP Omen 15-dc1020ng
IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
Display
0%
0%
0%
3%
Display P3 Coverage
38.3
38.34
0%
38.48
0%
38.37
0%
39.56
3%
sRGB Coverage
57.5
57.5
0%
57.9
1%
57.6
0%
59.5
3%
AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage
39.57
39.65
0%
39.75
0%
39.69
0%
40.91
3%
Response Times
15%
19%
-2%
14%
Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% *
41 ?(20, 21)
35 ?(17, 18)
15%
32.4 ?(14.8, 17.6)
21%
40 ?(21.2, 18.8)
2%
30.4 ?(14, 16.4)
26%
Response Time Black / White *
28 ?(16, 12)
24 ?(14, 10)
14%
23.2 ?(13.2, 10)
17%
29.6 ?(17.2, 12.4)
-6%
27.6 ?(17.6, 10)
1%
PWM Frequency
Screen
-25%
-31%
-25%
-34%
Brightness middle
271
280
3%
208.2
-23%
251
-7%
286.2
6%
Brightness
256
248
-3%
203
-21%
232
-9%
267
4%
Brightness Distribution
91
81
-11%
81
-11%
76
-16%
84
-8%
Black Level *
0.26
0.56
-115%
0.34
-31%
0.17
35%
0.33
-27%
Contrast
1042
500
-52%
612
-41%
1476
42%
867
-17%
Colorchecker dE 2000 *
3.63
4.75
-31%
4.65
-28%
6.2
-71%
5.45
-50%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *
7.13
8.04
-13%
15.99
-124%
18.6
-161%
18.08
-154%
Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated *
4.62
4.93
-7%
3.84
17%
4.8
-4%
4.47
3%
Greyscale dE 2000 *
2.21
3.21
-45%
4.1
-86%
4.2
-90%
5.3
-140%
Gamma
2.5 88%
2.59 85%
2.3 96%
2.32 95%
2.1 105%
CCT
6383 102%
6601 98%
7352 88%
7454 87%
7679 85%
Color Space (Percent of AdobeRGB 1998)
36
36
0%
36.7
2%
36.5
1%
37.6
4%
Color Space (Percent of sRGB)
57
57
0%
57.9
2%
57.4
1%
59.1
4%
Total Average (Program / Settings)
-3% / -15%
-4% / -19%
-9% / -18%
-6% / -21%

* ... smaller is better

Display Response Times

Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
       Response Time Black to White
28 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 16 ms rise
↘ 12 ms fall
The screen shows relatively slow response rates in our tests and may be too slow for gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 67 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (21.6 ms).
       Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
41 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 20 ms rise
↘ 21 ms fall
The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 59 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (33.9 ms).

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM not detected

In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 18110 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured.

Ex-factory, we register a Delta E 2000 color deviation of 4.62. This misses the target of Delta E less than 3. By calibrating the display, a slight improvement of the representation can be achieved. The color deviation drops to a value of 3.63 and the gray levels are more balanced. The color spaces AdobeRGB (36%) and sRGB (57%) are not fully covered by the display.

CalMAN - Color Accuracy
CalMAN - Color Accuracy
CalMAN - Grayscale
CalMAN - Grayscale
CalMAN - Color Saturation
CalMAN - Color Saturation
CalMAN - Color Accuracy (calibrated)
CalMAN - Color Accuracy (calibrated)
CalMAN - Grayscale (calibrated)
CalMAN - Grayscale (calibrated)
CalMAN - Color Saturation (calibrated)
CalMAN - Color Saturation (calibrated)

The viewing angle stable IPS panel can be read from any position. Outdoors, this is much more difficult due to its insufficient brightness. The display is primarily made for use inside buildings.

The Aspire outdoors
The Aspire outdoors

Performance - Acer with Mid-Range Hardware

With the Aspire 7 A715-74G, Acer delivers a 15.6-inch multimedia all-rounder. The computer has enough power for all common applications and handles all current computer games flawlessly. Our test device is available for around 900 to 1000 Euros (~ $989 to $1099). Other configuration options are available.

Processor

The Aspire is powered by a Core i5-9300H quad-core processor (Coffee Lake). The CPU operates at a base clock speed of 2.4 GHz. Turbo can increase the frequency to 4 GHz (four cores) or 4.1 GHz (one core).

The CPU processes the Cinebench benchmarks' multi-thread tests at 3.4 to 4 GHz for a short time, then the frequency drops to 3.3-3.4 GHz. The single-threaded tests are run at 4 to 4.1 GHz. On battery power, the CPU operates at 2.7 to 3.1 GHz (multi-thread) and 2.5 to 4.1 GHz (single-thread).

CPU-Z
CPU-Z
HWInfo
HWInfo
Intel XTU
Intel XTU

To determine whether the CPU turbo is permanently used in AC mode, we check by running the multi-thread test of the Cinebench R15 benchmark for at least 30 minutes in a continuous loop. The results decrease slightly from the first to the second run and then remain at a constant level. The turbo is used.

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Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5 Intel Core i5-9300H, Intel Core i5-9300H: Ø752 (744.8-791.06)
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q Intel Core i7-8750H, Intel Core i7-8750H: Ø1021 (1009.77-1077.38)
Dell G3 15 3579 Intel Core i5-8300H, Intel Core i5-8300H: Ø805 (798.21-830.56)
HP Omen 15-dc1020ng Intel Core i5-9300H, Intel Core i5-9300H: Ø748 (730.55-769.02)
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73 AMD Ryzen 7 3750H, AMD Ryzen 7 3750H: Ø741 (732.32-778.15)
CPU clock rates during the execution of the CB15 loop
CPU clock rates during the execution of the CB15 loop
Cinebench R10 Rendering Single 32Bit
6597
Cinebench R10 Rendering Multiple CPUs 32Bit
25295
Cinebench R10 Shading 32Bit
6818
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
170 Points
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
791 Points
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64Bit
104.1 fps
Cinebench R15 Ref. Match 64Bit
99.6 %
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Cinebench R15
CPU Single 64Bit
Average of class Multimedia
  (142.6 - 308, n=96, last 2 years)
249 Points +46%
Average Intel Core i5-9300H
  (169 - 176, n=11)
172.6 Points +2%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q
Intel Core i7-8750H
172 Points +1%
HP Omen 15-dc1020ng
Intel Core i5-9300H
171 Points +1%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
Intel Core i5-9300H
170 Points
Dell G3 15 3579
Intel Core i5-8300H
168 Points -1%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
AMD Ryzen 7 3750H
157 Points -8%
CPU Multi 64Bit
Average of class Multimedia
  (580 - 4703, n=103, last 2 years)
2280 Points +188%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q
Intel Core i7-8750H
1077 Points +36%
Dell G3 15 3579
Intel Core i5-8300H
831 Points +5%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
AMD Ryzen 7 3750H
799 Points +1%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
Intel Core i5-9300H
791 Points
Average Intel Core i5-9300H
  (717 - 850, n=11)
784 Points -1%
HP Omen 15-dc1020ng
Intel Core i5-9300H
769 Points -3%
Cinebench R10
Rendering Single 32Bit
Average of class Multimedia
  (5791 - 10476, n=3, last 2 years)
7475 Points +13%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
Intel Core i5-9300H
6597 Points
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q
Intel Core i7-8750H
6594 Points 0%
Average Intel Core i5-9300H
  (6421 - 6677, n=5)
6561 Points -1%
HP Omen 15-dc1020ng
Intel Core i5-9300H
6539 Points -1%
Rendering Multiple CPUs 32Bit
Average of class Multimedia
  (34412 - 61674, n=3, last 2 years)
43500 Points +72%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q
Intel Core i7-8750H
32879 Points +30%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
Intel Core i5-9300H
25295 Points
HP Omen 15-dc1020ng
Intel Core i5-9300H
24623 Points -3%
Average Intel Core i5-9300H
  (21798 - 25656, n=5)
24198 Points -4%
Cinebench R20
CPU (Single Core)
Average of class Multimedia
  (341 - 812, n=94, last 2 years)
638 Points +50%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
Intel Core i5-9300H
425 Points
HP Omen 15-dc1020ng
Intel Core i5-9300H
419 Points -1%
Average Intel Core i5-9300H
  (398 - 427, n=9)
415 Points -2%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
AMD Ryzen 7 3750H
386 Points -9%
CPU (Multi Core)
Average of class Multimedia
  (1192 - 11768, n=94, last 2 years)
5232 Points +199%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
AMD Ryzen 7 3750H
1793 Points +2%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
Intel Core i5-9300H
1752 Points
Average Intel Core i5-9300H
  (1530 - 1877, n=9)
1727 Points -1%
HP Omen 15-dc1020ng
Intel Core i5-9300H
1723 Points -2%
Geekbench 3
32 Bit Multi-Core Score
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q
Intel Core i7-8750H
20831 Points +31%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
Intel Core i5-9300H
15885 Points
Average Intel Core i5-9300H
  (14195 - 16101, n=4)
15338 Points -3%
HP Omen 15-dc1020ng
Intel Core i5-9300H
15170 Points -5%
32 Bit Single-Core Score
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
Intel Core i5-9300H
4009 Points
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q
Intel Core i7-8750H
3932 Points -2%
Average Intel Core i5-9300H
  (3596 - 4109, n=4)
3854 Points -4%
HP Omen 15-dc1020ng
Intel Core i5-9300H
3700 Points -8%
Geekbench 4.4
64 Bit Multi-Core Score
Average of class Multimedia
  (28928 - 38187, n=2, last 2 years)
33558 Points +103%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q
Intel Core i7-8750H
19416 Points +17%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
Intel Core i5-9300H
16541 Points
Average Intel Core i5-9300H
  (14853 - 17684, n=7)
16246 Points -2%
HP Omen 15-dc1020ng
Intel Core i5-9300H
15458 Points -7%
64 Bit Single-Core Score
Average of class Multimedia
  (6029 - 7531, n=2, last 2 years)
6780 Points +35%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
Intel Core i5-9300H
5008 Points
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q
Intel Core i7-8750H
4940 Points -1%
Average Intel Core i5-9300H
  (4704 - 5089, n=7)
4898 Points -2%
HP Omen 15-dc1020ng
Intel Core i5-9300H
4744 Points -5%
Geekbench 5.0
5.0 Multi-Core
Average of class Multimedia
  (4955 - 14690, n=18, last 2 years)
9717 Points +134%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
Intel Core i5-9300H
4146 Points
Average Intel Core i5-9300H
  (3697 - 4200, n=3)
4014 Points -3%
5.0 Single-Core
Average of class Multimedia
  (1279 - 1898, n=18, last 2 years)
1611 Points +43%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
Intel Core i5-9300H
1123 Points
Average Intel Core i5-9300H
  (1095 - 1137, n=3)
1118 Points 0%
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
AMD Ryzen 7 3750H (Edge 44.17763.1.0)
1162 ms * -6%
Dell G3 15 3579
Intel Core i5-8300H (Edge 42.17134.1.0)
1158 ms * -5%
Average Intel Core i5-9300H
  (1079 - 1349, n=8)
1138 ms * -3%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q
Intel Core i7-8750H (Edge 44)
1118 ms * -2%
HP Omen 15-dc1020ng
Intel Core i5-9300H (Edge 44)
1107 ms * -1%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
Intel Core i5-9300H (Edge 44)
1100 ms *
Average of class Multimedia
  (363 - 1016, n=94, last 2 years)
554 ms * +50%
Octane V2 - Total Score
Average of class Multimedia
  (43921 - 109055, n=42, last 2 years)
86597 Points +158%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q
Intel Core i7-8750H (Edge 44)
35441 Points +5%
HP Omen 15-dc1020ng
Intel Core i5-9300H (Edge 44)
34350 Points +2%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
Intel Core i5-9300H (Edge 44)
33605 Points
Dell G3 15 3579
Intel Core i5-8300H (Edge 42.17134.1.0)
33272 Points -1%
Average Intel Core i5-9300H
  (22225 - 34957, n=7)
32344 Points -4%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
AMD Ryzen 7 3750H (Edge 44.17763.1.0)
30675 Points -9%
JetStream 1.1 - Total Score
Average of class Multimedia
  (367 - 459, n=3, last 2 years)
424 Points +69%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
Intel Core i5-9300H (Edge 44)
251.4 Points
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q
Intel Core i7-8750H (Edge 44)
251.2 Points 0%
Dell G3 15 3579
Intel Core i5-8300H (Edge 42.17134.1.0)
243 Points -3%
HP Omen 15-dc1020ng
Intel Core i5-9300H (Edge 44)
238.9 Points -5%
Average Intel Core i5-9300H
  (150.3 - 254, n=7)
231 Points -8%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
AMD Ryzen 7 3750H (Edge 44.17763.1.0)
219 Points -13%

* ... smaller is better

System Performance

The built-in Core i5 processor offers enough computing power for all common applications. The dedicated graphics core allows playing games. The system works smoothly. We have not encountered any problems. In addition, the results in the PC-Mark benchmarks are good.

The main memory runs in dual-channel mode
The main memory runs in dual-channel mode
PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated v2
3848 points
PCMark 8 Creative Score Accelerated v2
3674 points
PCMark 8 Work Score Accelerated v2
5094 points
PCMark 10 Score
4904 points
Help
PCMark 10
Score
Average of class Multimedia
  (4039 - 8670, n=82, last 2 years)
6552 Points +34%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, i7-8750H, Intel SSD 760p SSDPEKKW256G8
5162 Points +5%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-9300H, WDC PC SN520 SDAPNUW-512G
4904 Points
HP Omen 15-dc1020ng
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-9300H, WDC PC SN720 SDAQNTW-512G
4873 Points -1%
Average Intel Core i5-9300H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
  (4400 - 5150, n=8)
4817 Points -2%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, R7 3750H, Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8
4732 Points -4%
Dell G3 15 3579
GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, i5-8300H, Seagate Mobile HDD 1TB ST1000LX015-1U7172
3050 Points -38%
Essentials
Average of class Multimedia
  (8480 - 12420, n=82, last 2 years)
10417 Points +20%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, i7-8750H, Intel SSD 760p SSDPEKKW256G8
9065 Points +5%
Average Intel Core i5-9300H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
  (8108 - 9161, n=8)
8670 Points 0%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-9300H, WDC PC SN520 SDAPNUW-512G
8666 Points
HP Omen 15-dc1020ng
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-9300H, WDC PC SN720 SDAQNTW-512G
8575 Points -1%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, R7 3750H, Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8
8355 Points -4%
Dell G3 15 3579
GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, i5-8300H, Seagate Mobile HDD 1TB ST1000LX015-1U7172
4892 Points -44%
Productivity
Average of class Multimedia
  (5462 - 11186, n=82, last 2 years)
8685 Points +21%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, i7-8750H, Intel SSD 760p SSDPEKKW256G8
7332 Points +2%
HP Omen 15-dc1020ng
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-9300H, WDC PC SN720 SDAQNTW-512G
7261 Points +1%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-9300H, WDC PC SN520 SDAPNUW-512G
7202 Points
Average Intel Core i5-9300H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
  (5633 - 7809, n=8)
6986 Points -3%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, R7 3750H, Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8
6518 Points -9%
Dell G3 15 3579
GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, i5-8300H, Seagate Mobile HDD 1TB ST1000LX015-1U7172
4175 Points -42%
Digital Content Creation
Average of class Multimedia
  (3861 - 13548, n=82, last 2 years)
8566 Points +67%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, i7-8750H, Intel SSD 760p SSDPEKKW256G8
5616 Points +10%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, R7 3750H, Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8
5282 Points +3%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-9300H, WDC PC SN520 SDAPNUW-512G
5128 Points
HP Omen 15-dc1020ng
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-9300H, WDC PC SN720 SDAQNTW-512G
5044 Points -2%
Average Intel Core i5-9300H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
  (4717 - 5182, n=8)
5021 Points -2%
Dell G3 15 3579
GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, i5-8300H, Seagate Mobile HDD 1TB ST1000LX015-1U7172
3770 Points -26%
PCMark 8 - Home Score Accelerated v2
Average of class Multimedia
  (4484 - 5525, n=9, last 2 years)
5075 Points +32%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, i7-8750H, Intel SSD 760p SSDPEKKW256G8
4125 Points +7%
Dell G3 15 3579
GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, i5-8300H, Seagate Mobile HDD 1TB ST1000LX015-1U7172
3930 Points +2%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, R7 3750H, Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8
3917 Points +2%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-9300H, WDC PC SN520 SDAPNUW-512G
3848 Points
HP Omen 15-dc1020ng
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-9300H, WDC PC SN720 SDAQNTW-512G
3691 Points -4%
Average Intel Core i5-9300H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
  (3416 - 3848, n=5)
3666 Points -5%

Storage Devices

The NVMe SSD from Western Digital (in M.2-2280 format) offers 512 GB of storage space. Of this, approximately 442 GB can be used at delivery. The remaining space is used by the recovery partition and the Windows installation. The transfer rates of the SSD are good.

The laptop can be extended by additional storage devices. A second M.2-2280 slot and one for a 2.5-inch storage device are available. The necessary screws for a 2.5-inch drive are in the box. The respective mounting frame is already inside the machine.

The Aspire can accommodate two M.2-2280 SSDs
The Aspire can accommodate two M.2-2280 SSDs
A 2.5-inch storage device could also be installed
A 2.5-inch storage device could also be installed
WDC PC SN520 SDAPNUW-512G
Sequential Read: 1378 MB/s
Sequential Write: 1452 MB/s
512K Read: 771 MB/s
512K Write: 781 MB/s
4K Read: 34.76 MB/s
4K Write: 115.1 MB/s
4K QD32 Read: 539 MB/s
4K QD32 Write: 463.8 MB/s
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
WDC PC SN520 SDAPNUW-512G
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q
Intel SSD 760p SSDPEKKW256G8
Dell G3 15 3579
Seagate Mobile HDD 1TB ST1000LX015-1U7172
HP Omen 15-dc1020ng
WDC PC SN720 SDAQNTW-512G
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8
Average WDC PC SN520 SDAPNUW-512G
 
Average of class Multimedia
 
CrystalDiskMark 5.2 / 6
-4%
-98%
31%
-6%
4%
97%
Write 4K
113.3
103.4
-9%
0.202
-100%
112.1
-1%
137.5
21%
138.5 ?(94.1 - 191.2, n=27)
22%
168.8 ?(91.7 - 319, n=63, last 2 years)
49%
Read 4K
42.7
56
31%
0.461
-99%
42.01
-2%
57
33%
44.2 ?(27.6 - 53.1, n=27)
4%
65.7 ?(30.7 - 96, n=63, last 2 years)
54%
Write Seq
1457
808
-45%
53.5
-96%
1964
35%
984
-32%
1265 ?(750 - 1768, n=25)
-13%
2821 ?(957 - 4443, n=38, last 2 years)
94%
Read Seq
1432
1939
35%
107.2
-93%
2065
44%
1564
9%
1237 ?(423 - 1710, n=25)
-14%
3016 ?(1642 - 4875, n=38, last 2 years)
111%
Write 4K Q32T1
347.5
281.3
-19%
0.882
-100%
318.2
-8%
237.4
-32%
404 ?(239 - 749, n=27)
16%
486 ?(292 - 777, n=63, last 2 years)
40%
Read 4K Q32T1
382.6
326.5
-15%
1.057
-100%
406.7
6%
340.7
-11%
421 ?(229 - 654, n=27)
10%
552 ?(310 - 972, n=63, last 2 years)
44%
Write Seq Q32T1
1454
474.1
-67%
63.7
-96%
2534
74%
959
-34%
1491 ?(1319 - 2544, n=27)
3%
4011 ?(869 - 6779, n=63, last 2 years)
176%
Read Seq Q32T1
1726
2735
58%
77.1
-96%
3438
99%
1732
0%
1741 ?(473 - 3433, n=27)
1%
5323 ?(2108 - 7147, n=63, last 2 years)
208%

GPU Performance

GPU-Z
GPU-Z

The GeForce GTX 1650 graphics core (Turing architecture) represents Nvidia's current mid-range model for laptops. It supports DirectX 12 and operates at a base speed of 1395 MHz. The Boost technology makes an increase up to 1560 MHz possible.

Higher clock rates are achievable if the GPU does not reach a specified temperature and/or energy threshold. We register a maximum of 1727 MHz, which, however, can only be maintained for a short time. The "Witcher 3" test is run at an average speed of 1649 MHz. The GPU can rely on fast GDDR5 graphics memory (4,096 GB).

The results in the 3DMark benchmarks are at a level normal for this GPU. The integrated UHD Graphics 630 GPU is active and the laptop utilizes Nvidia's Optimus switching graphics solution.

Cloud Gate
Cloud Gate
Fire Strike
Fire Strike
Time Spy
Time Spy
3DMark 11 Performance
11928 points
3DMark Ice Storm Standard Score
103370 points
3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score
26062 points
3DMark Fire Strike Score
8200 points
3DMark Time Spy Score
3612 points
Help
3DMark 11 - 1280x720 Performance GPU
Average of class Multimedia
  (3408 - 60250, n=87, last 2 years)
18296 Points +39%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, AMD Ryzen 7 3750H
13575 Points +3%
HP Omen 15-dc1020ng
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, Intel Core i5-9300H
13447 Points +2%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, Intel Core i5-9300H
13138 Points
Average NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
  (10885 - 13575, n=30)
12797 Points -3%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, Intel Core i7-8750H
9479 Points -28%
Dell G3 15 3579
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, Intel Core i5-8300H
7658 Points -42%
3DMark
1920x1080 Fire Strike Graphics
Average of class Multimedia
  (1835 - 46022, n=87, last 2 years)
13540 Points +44%
HP Omen 15-dc1020ng
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, Intel Core i5-9300H
9536 Points +1%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, AMD Ryzen 7 3750H
9428 Points 0%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, Intel Core i5-9300H
9423 Points
Average NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
  (7741 - 9810, n=32)
9195 Points -2%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, Intel Core i7-8750H
7786 Points -17%
Dell G3 15 3579
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, Intel Core i5-8300H
6183 Points -34%
1280x720 Cloud Gate Standard Graphics
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, Intel Core i5-9300H
61286 Points
Average of class Multimedia
  (14679 - 150699, n=61, last 2 years)
57744 Points -6%
HP Omen 15-dc1020ng
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, Intel Core i5-9300H
57365 Points -6%
Average NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
  (38016 - 66073, n=21)
55346 Points -10%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, Intel Core i7-8750H
52138 Points -15%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, AMD Ryzen 7 3750H
40948 Points -33%
Dell G3 15 3579
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, Intel Core i5-8300H
39385 Points -36%
2560x1440 Time Spy Graphics
Average of class Multimedia
  (622 - 17620, n=87, last 2 years)
5121 Points +46%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, AMD Ryzen 7 3750H
3568 Points +2%
HP Omen 15-dc1020ng
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, Intel Core i5-9300H
3565 Points +2%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, Intel Core i5-9300H
3510 Points
Average NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
  (2900 - 3700, n=31)
3430 Points -2%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, Intel Core i7-8750H
2365 Points -33%

Gaming Performance

The hardware of the Aspire 7 handles all games in our database flawlessly. In general, Full HD resolution and medium to high-quality settings can be used. In some cases even more is possible.

BioShock Infinite - 1920x1080 Ultra Preset, DX11 (DDOF)
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
Intel Core i5-9300H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
88.1 fps
HP Omen 15-dc1020ng
Intel Core i5-9300H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
87.7 fps 0%
Average NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
  (68.5 - 99.4, n=18)
86.4 fps -2%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile
76.7 fps -13%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
AMD Ryzen 7 3750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
73.9 fps -16%
Dell G3 15 3579
Intel Core i5-8300H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile
65.4 fps -26%
The Witcher 3 - 1920x1080 High Graphics & Postprocessing (Nvidia HairWorks Off)
Average of class Multimedia
  (11.2 - 290, n=89, last 2 years)
90.1 fps +38%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
Intel Core i5-9300H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
65.3 fps
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
AMD Ryzen 7 3750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
62.7 fps -4%
HP Omen 15-dc1020ng
Intel Core i5-9300H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
62.2 fps -5%
Average NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
  (45 - 70.4, n=29)
61.7 fps -6%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile
50 fps -23%
Dell G3 15 3579
Intel Core i5-8300H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile
39.4 fps -40%
World of Tanks enCore - 1920x1080 Ultra AA:TSSAA HQ
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
Intel Core i5-9300H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
77 fps
Average NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
  (69.5 - 77, n=2)
73.3 fps -5%
Total War: Three Kingdoms - 1920x1080 Medium (incl textures)
Average of class Multimedia
  (52 - 170, n=8, last 2 years)
107.5 fps +58%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
Intel Core i5-9300H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
68 (57min - 80max) fps
Average NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
  (57.7 - 68, n=4)
63.8 fps -6%
Forza Horizon 4 - 1920x1080 Ultra Preset AA:2xMS
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
Intel Core i5-9300H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
75 fps
Average NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
  (48 - 75, n=2)
61.5 fps -18%
Call of Duty Black Ops 4 - 1920x1080 Very High / On
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
Intel Core i5-9300H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
68.8 fps
Average NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
  (67.8 - 68.8, n=2)
68.3 fps -1%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile
47.7 fps -31%

To check whether the refresh rates remain largely constant over a longer period of time, we let the game "The Witcher 3" run for about 60 minutes at Full HD resolution and maximum quality settings. The player's character is not moved over the entire period. A drop in refresh rates cannot be determined.

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Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5 GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-9300H, WDC PC SN520 SDAPNUW-512G: Ø37.6 (34-41)
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, i7-8750H, Intel SSD 760p SSDPEKKW256G8: Ø28.2 (24-31)
HP Omen 15-dc1020ng GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-9300H, WDC PC SN720 SDAQNTW-512G: Ø37.2 (33-41)
GPU readings during the "Witcher 3" test
GPU readings during the "Witcher 3" test
low med. high ultra
BioShock Infinite (2013) 261.4 224.2 203.4 88.1
The Witcher 3 (2015) 188.1 123.3 65.3 38.1
Batman: Arkham Knight (2015) 131 91 81 51
World of Tanks enCore (2018) 401.7 194.8 77
Forza Horizon 4 (2018) 110 100 95 75
Call of Duty Black Ops 4 (2018) 121.6 78.4 72.6 68.8
Total War: Three Kingdoms (2019) 164.5 68 40.4 26.9
Control (2019) 143.3 45.5 33.2
Borderlands 3 (2019) 102.8 63.1 40.9 30.8

Emissions & Energy - Acer Laptop with a Lot of Endurance

System Noise

When the device is idle, the fans are often quiet and there is silence. Under load, this is not the case. During the stress test, we measured a sound pressure level of 42.4 dB (A). It remains almost the same in gaming mode: We register a value of 42.5 dB (A) when performing the "Witcher 3" test.

Noise Level

Idle
30 / 30 / 30 dB(A)
Load
36.2 / 42.4 dB(A)
  red to green bar
 
 
30 dB
silent
40 dB(A)
audible
50 dB(A)
loud
 
min: dark, med: mid, max: light   Audix TM1, Arta (15 cm distance)   environment noise: 30 dB(A)
dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs203132.931.331.4312532.633.631.43032.6313231.83231.6324030.329.428.930.430.35030.928.729.13130.96331.529.629.628.331.58026.325.925.625.426.310025.726.124.826.525.712525.224.125.124.425.216024.724.224.623.224.720025.324.422.622.625.325026.823.821.322.526.831528.52521.521.128.540028.925.420.820.228.950026.822.619.219.126.863027.123.518.618.327.180028.42318.318.128.410003125.217.617.931125031.925.817.717.431.9160033.326.117.117.333.3200033.127.117.217.233.1250033.727.617.417.233.7315032.12317.517.432.1400029.320.817.517.429.3500026.119.417.717.526.1630023.518.417.717.623.5800020.718.217.817.720.71000019.318.217.917.719.31250018.318.117.817.718.31600018.118.217.817.818.1SPL42.536.230.13042.5N3.82.31.41.43.8median 26.8median 23.8median 17.8median 17.8median 26.8Delta3.52.81.51.63.5hearing rangehide median Fan NoiseAcer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5

Temperature

The Aspire in the stress test
The Aspire in the stress test

Our stress test (Prime95 and FurMark run for at least an hour) is handled by the Acer A715 in different ways depending on the power source. In AC mode, the processor operates at 2.9 to 3.8 GHz, the graphics core between 1400 and 1700 MHz. In battery mode, the clock rates are 1.2 to 2.6 GHz (CPU) and 800 to 1000 MHz (GPU). The stress test represents an extreme scenario that does not occur in everyday life. We use this test to verify that the system is stable even at full capacity.

The laptop heats up significantly. During the stress test we register temperatures beyond 50 degrees Celsius (122 °F) at several measuring points. The heating is significantly lower when performing the "Witcher 3" test. At idle, the temperatures are in the green area. 

Max. Load
 47.9 °C
118 F
52.8 °C
127 F
47.2 °C
117 F
 
 41.8 °C
107 F
49 °C
120 F
37 °C
99 F
 
 32.3 °C
90 F
31 °C
88 F
32 °C
90 F
 
Maximum: 52.8 °C = 127 F
Average: 41.2 °C = 106 F
58.7 °C
138 F
54 °C
129 F
55.6 °C
132 F
31.6 °C
89 F
36.1 °C
97 F
40.9 °C
106 F
28.7 °C
84 F
29.1 °C
84 F
30.3 °C
87 F
Maximum: 58.7 °C = 138 F
Average: 40.6 °C = 105 F
Power Supply (max.)  50.3 °C = 123 F | Room Temperature 22.8 °C = 73 F | FIRT 550-Pocket
(-) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 41.2 °C / 106 F, compared to the average of 31.2 °C / 88 F for the devices in the class Multimedia.
(-) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 52.8 °C / 127 F, compared to the average of 36.9 °C / 98 F, ranging from 21.1 to 71 °C for the class Multimedia.
(-) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 58.7 °C / 138 F, compared to the average of 39.1 °C / 102 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 26.1 °C / 79 F, compared to the device average of 31.2 °C / 88 F.
(±) Playing The Witcher 3, the average temperature for the upper side is 34.2 °C / 94 F, compared to the device average of 31.2 °C / 88 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are reaching skin temperature as a maximum (32.3 °C / 90.1 F) and are therefore not hot.
(-) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.8 °C / 83.8 F (-3.5 °C / -6.3 F).
Heat map of the top of the device under load
Heat map of the top of the device under load
Heat map of the top of the device at idle
Heat map of the top of the device at idle
Heat map of the top of the device ("Witcher 3")
Heat map of the top of the device ("Witcher 3")
Heat map of the bottom of the device under load
Heat map of the bottom of the device under load
Heat map of the bottom of the device at idle
Heat map of the bottom of the device at idle
Heat map of the bottom of the device ("Witcher 3")
Heat map of the bottom of the device ("Witcher 3")

Speakers

The stereo speakers of the Aspire are situated in the front area of the device base. They produce a decent sound, which largely lacks the bass. In addition, the maximum volume of the speakers is low.

dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2031.231.431.22530.43030.43132.631.632.64030.730.430.75031.33131.36332.128.332.18026.625.426.610025.826.525.812526.824.426.816032.423.232.420033.522.633.525043.322.543.331549.921.149.940055.320.255.350053.219.153.263058.318.358.380061.618.161.610006117.961125057.817.457.8160059.417.359.4200059.217.259.2250059.617.259.6315059.717.459.7400058.917.458.9500055.417.555.4630048.517.648.5800054.417.754.41000055.617.755.61250056.917.756.91600047.417.847.4SPL70.33070.3N26.41.426.4median 55.4median 17.8median 55.4Delta7.91.67.9hearing rangehide median Pink NoiseAcer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices)
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5 audio analysis

(-) | not very loud speakers (61.6 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 20.2% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (11.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 3.4% away from median
(±) | linearity of mids is average (7.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2.9% away from median
(±) | linearity of highs is average (7.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (23.5% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 80% of all tested devices in this class were better, 7% similar, 13% worse
» The best had a delta of 5%, average was 18%, worst was 45%
Compared to all devices tested
» 65% of all tested devices were better, 7% similar, 28% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Power Consumption

At idle we register a maximum power consumption of 10.7 watts. During our stress test, the value goes up to 135 watts. When games are played, the demand is lower. Thus, we measured an average power consumption of 87 watts (84 to 89 watts) during our "Witcher 3" test. The rated power of the power supply is 135 watts.

Power Consumption
Off / Standbydarklight 0.35 / 0.6 Watt
Idledarkmidlight 2.9 / 5.3 / 10.7 Watt
Load midlight 78 / 135 Watt
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Key: min: dark, med: mid, max: light        Metrahit Energy
Currently we use the Metrahit Energy, a professional single phase power quality and energy measurement digital multimeter, for our measurements. Find out more about it here. All of our test methods can be found here.

Battery Life

Our practical Wi-Fi test simulates the loading of websites with the help of a script. The "Balanced" profile is active, the energy-saving features are disabled, and the display brightness is set at approximately 150 cd/m². The Acer A715 achieves a runtime of 9 hours and 13 minutes - an excellent value.

Battery Runtime
WiFi Websurfing (Edge 44)
9h 13min
Battery Runtime - WiFi Websurfing
Average of class Multimedia
  (262 - 1204, n=92, last 2 years)
560 min +1%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5
i5-9300H, GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, 58.7 Wh
553 min
Dell G3 15 3579
i5-8300H, GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, 56 Wh
392 min -29%
HP Omen 15-dc1020ng
i5-9300H, GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, 52.5 Wh
385 min -30%
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-704Q
i7-8750H, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, 48.9 Wh
383 min -31%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
R7 3750H, GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, 48 Wh
285 min -48%

Pros

+ matte IPS display
+ NVMe SSD
+ two M.2-2280 slots
+ slot for a 2.5-inch storage device
+ high system performance
+ backlit keyboard
+ excellent battery life

Cons

- dark display
- low color space coverage
- heats up significantly under full load
- no DisplayPort over USB-C
- no Power Delivery 3.0

Verdict

In review: Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5. Test model provided by:
In review: Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5. Test model provided by:

With the Aspire 7 A715-74G, Acer has a sleek, slim 15.6-inch multimedia all-rounder in its range of devices. The built-in Core i5-9300H processor provides enough computing power for all common applications. In combination with the dedicated GeForce GTX 1650 graphics core, it handles all current computer games and represents them smoothly on the screen.

Acer's Aspire 7 A715-74G is an all-rounder with gaming qualities that also delivers a good battery life.

Despite the powerful hardware, there is no need to forego a long battery life. In our practical Wi-Fi test, the Aspire achieves a runtime of 9 hours and 13 minutes - a value which is not typical even for most office laptops. In addition, the keyboard is suitable for everyday use and boasts key illumination.

Acer installs a snappy NVMe SSD in the Aspire, which offers 512 GB of storage space in total. An exchange for a large-capacity model would be possible. Alternatively, a second M.2-2280 SSD could be installed. The laptop also offers a slot for a 2.5-inch storage device.

 

 

The matte IPS display scores with stable viewing angles, good contrast and a decent color representation. The maximum brightness is too low for a device of this price range.

Acer Aspire 7 A715-74G-50U5 - 09/26/2019 v7
Sascha Mölck

Chassis
80 / 98 → 81%
Keyboard
82%
Pointing Device
86%
Connectivity
50 / 80 → 63%
Weight
61 / 20-72 → 78%
Battery
86 / 95 → 91%
Display
84%
Games Performance
86 / 90 → 96%
Application Performance
87 / 90 → 96%
Temperature
80%
Noise
93 / 95 → 98%
Audio
51%
Camera
42 / 85 → 49%
Average
75%
84%
Multimedia - Weighted Average

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> Expert Reviews and News on Laptops, Smartphones and Tech Innovations > Reviews > Aspire 7 A715 Laptop Review: Acer's upgrade giant with gaming potential and long battery life
Sascha Mölck, 2019-09-26 (Update: 2019-09-26)