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Acer Aspire 5 Laptop: 15.6" 1080p, i5 1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD

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Micro Center has Acer Aspire 5 Laptop (A515-57-52YQ) on sale for $479.99. Select free store pick up where stock permits otherwise shipping is $19.85.

Thanks to community member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 15.6" (1920x1080) Full HD IPS Display
  • Intel i5 1235U 10-Cores, 12-Threads (1.30GHz Base / 4.40GHz Boost) Processor
  • 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 RAM
  • 512GB NVMe Solid State Drive
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics
  • 2x2 Wireless LAN Wifi 6 (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.1
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 1x Thunderbolt 4
    • 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x RJ-45
    • 1x 3.5mm audio jack
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$479.99 $649.99 ($20 less than the last deal and lowest so far)

SPECS:
  • 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, 280-nits, 51% sRGB, Anti-glare, IPS Display
  • Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1235U (1.3GHz - 4.4GHz) 10-core Processor
  • 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-3200MHz RAM; 2x SODIMM slots expandable up to 32GB
  • 512GB NVMe M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80 EUs)
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Wifi 6 (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.1
  • HD 720p Webcam
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • Two Built-in Stereo Speakers
  • 50Whr Battery
  • 3.88 lbs. (1.76 kg)
  • Model: A515-57-52YQ
  • Ports:
    • 1x Thunderbolt 4
    • 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x RJ-45
    • 3.5mm audio jack
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Last Edited by lesterhung October 4, 2022 at 02:25 PM
I have looked at the manual and called Acer, they have confirmed that the USB-C port does NOT support Power Delivery to charge the laptop.
https://global-download.acer.com/...&SC=EMEA_9

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I bought this computer for my dad a few weeks ago. It's awful. The keyboard is a lighter grey than what appears in the photos. The text is white, so unless the lighting is perfect the keys are unreadable. You can see it in the top-down photo on the site. It performed well, but you'll spend all day trying to find an angle to see the keys.
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TochiT
10-04-2022 at 12:44 PM.
10-04-2022 at 12:44 PM.
Quote from Golgatha :
You can probably slow charge it, but you can't run it indefinitely off of just USB-C.
No. If USB-C charge source only provides 15w, it's just barely enough for the 1235u processor, not including other power consumptions like mother board, SSD, fan, USB output.
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10-04-2022 at 01:02 PM.
10-04-2022 at 01:02 PM.
Quote from TochiT :
You misunderstood 5Vx3A. That's standard OUTPUT of USB-C port.
For USB-C power delivery, USB-C port becomes INPUT of power. By USB-C standard, it should support up to 100w (20Vx5A), which is more than the included 65w charger. Maybe the laptop won't be able to utilize the full 100w but I think it should at least take 65w.

I know they probably meant 15w output. But then again, their specs did not mention anything about PD input. Not all USB-C have PD.
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Golgatha
10-04-2022 at 01:21 PM.
10-04-2022 at 01:21 PM.
Quote from TochiT :
No. If USB-C charge source only provides 15w, it's just barely enough for the 1235u processor, not including other power consumptions like mother board, SSD, fan, USB output.
Agreed. I'm saying you could turn it off and charge it back up with USB-C at 15w instead of the full 65w. It'll charge the internal battery while turned off, it'll just take longer.
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TochiT
10-04-2022 at 02:11 PM.
10-04-2022 at 02:11 PM.
Quote from lesterhung :
I know they probably meant 15w output. But then again, their specs did not mention anything about PD input. Not all USB-C have PD.
This laptop has Thunderbolt 4. Most of Thunderbolt ports support display port and power delivery. Only laptops I've see that support display port without power delivery are gaming laptops which require more power than standard USB-C 100w. This laptop needs no more than 65w.
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10-04-2022 at 02:19 PM.
10-04-2022 at 02:19 PM.
Quote from TochiT :
This laptop has Thunderbolt 4. Most of Thunderbolt ports support display port and power delivery. Only laptops I've see that support display port without power delivery are gaming laptops which require more power than standard USB-C 100w. This laptop needs no more than 65w.
No. I have looked at the manual and called Acer, they have confirmed that it does NOT support Power Delivery to charge the laptop.
https://global-download.acer.com/...&SC=EMEA_9
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10-04-2022 at 02:19 PM.
10-04-2022 at 02:19 PM.
Quote from Dr.Wajahat :
Yes, you can.
No. I have looked at the manual and called Acer, they have confirmed that it does NOT support Power Delivery to charge the laptop.
https://global-download.acer.com/...&SC=EMEA_9
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10-04-2022 at 02:28 PM.
10-04-2022 at 02:28 PM.
Quote from lesterhung :
No. I have looked at the manual and called Acer, they have confirmed that it does NOT support Power Delivery to charge the laptop.
https://global-download.acer.com/...&SC=EMEA_9
"For optimal performance, please use a certified Acer power adapter
or USB Power Delivery device."
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lesterhung
10-04-2022 at 02:38 PM.
10-04-2022 at 02:38 PM.
Quote from TochiT :
"For optimal performance, please use a certified Acer power adapter
or USB Power Delivery device."
that's IF you have one of the supported models. This model is NOT supported. The manual is for MANY models.
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10-04-2022 at 02:40 PM.
10-04-2022 at 02:40 PM.
Quote from TochiT :
"For optimal performance, please use a certified Acer power adapter
or USB Power Delivery device."
"DC-in: requires power adapter or power source providing 65 W at 20 V. (A515-47)".
That means, ONLY A515-47 supports it. OP item is for A515-57.​
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10-04-2022 at 02:41 PM.
10-04-2022 at 02:41 PM.
Quote from Golgatha :
Agreed. I'm saying you could turn it off and charge it back up with USB-C at 15w instead of the full 65w. It'll charge the internal battery while turned off, it'll just take longer.
No it won't. It might actually fry the port. That port is only for power OUT, not IN.
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10-04-2022 at 05:01 PM.
10-04-2022 at 05:01 PM.
I wouldn't get an Intel, since Ryzen took the lead. It's a bit cheaper, and more power efficient. Basically it's like Intel is stuck a couple of years back.

Power efficiency is critical when in a laptop. Anyone who owned an old laptop realizes how useless the 2-3 hour battery life is. Living wallplug to wallplug is far from mobile.
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10-08-2022 at 12:00 PM.
10-08-2022 at 12:00 PM.
Quote from lesterhung :
No. I have looked at the manual and called Acer, they have confirmed that it does NOT support Power Delivery to charge the laptop.
https://global-download.acer.com/...&SC=EMEA_9
Thunderbolt 4 spec requires 100W power delivery on at least 1 thunderbolt port. So it looks like the acer manual just glossed over that and didn't mention power on the thunderbolt version. It will probably take an USB-C power adapter on the port. I've never seen a TB4 port that wouldn't take a 65W adapter.
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10-08-2022 at 12:22 PM.
10-08-2022 at 12:22 PM.
Quote from oingo456 :
Thunderbolt 4 spec requires 100W power delivery on at least 1 thunderbolt port. So it looks like the acer manual just glossed over that and didn't mention power on the thunderbolt version. It will probably take an USB-C power adapter on the port. I've never seen a TB4 port that wouldn't take a 65W adapter.

Omg...people...read the farking manual. I would buy this if it have PD, but it doesn't.
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10-11-2022 at 08:37 AM.
10-11-2022 at 08:37 AM.
is this worth it over gateway 1135g7?
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10-11-2022 at 09:36 AM.
10-11-2022 at 09:36 AM.
FYI, it looks like this is now 399.99.
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