Background

Acer launched their Aspire series starting in 2017, with four primary models: 1, 3, 5, and 7. Over time, each iteration brought updated processors and slimmer bezels to the display. Today, Acer has expanded the line into a full fledged series, with even lower priced offerings to choose from. Acer has placed their base model Acer 5 series of products into the $400 to 600 segment of the market, which is ideal for students.

The Acer Aspire A515-45 achieves the role of a general all-purpose machine built for the casual household, school, and light business work. For those users, this machine is great. Acer has discontinued this particular model of the Aspire A515-45 in favor of refreshed models with more modern processors, as is typical for laptop manufacturers.

Although the device was released in 2021, Acer has managed to pack a lot of technology in a very compact form factor. It features Wi-Fi 6, a fingerprint reader, an IPS display, along with a USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C port.

History of Acer Aspire series: Wikipedia

Identification

The base model of the Acer A515-45 (2021) laptop has a lean silver chassis, composed of a mixture of aluminum and plastic. Its model number can be located on the back panel along with other prominent information about the device. For the I/O (connectivity ports), you will find two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, an HDMI 2.0 port, and a USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port on the left hand side. On the right side, there’s a single USB 2.0 port, a combo headphone microphone jack, and a Kensington Security slot. The backlit keyboard features a full-sized keyboard, with a right-handed number pad. Located on the top left corner of the trackpad is a fingerprint sensor, supporting Windows Hello.

Technical Specifications (base model)

• RAM: 8 GB DDR4 (user serviceable, upgradeable up to a maximum of 24GB)

• SSD: 512 GB NVMe (user serviceable, room for an additional 2.5” SSD)

• CPU: Ryzen 5 5500U @ 2.1 GHz

• GPU: AMD Radeon Graphics

• OS: Windows 11 Home

• Display: 1920x1080 15.6 IPS” @ 60Hz, 16:9 panel

• 3 USB-3 Ports and USB-C

• Battery: 3200mAh - 10-hour battery life

• Weight: 3.88 lbs

• Color: Silver

Additional Information

Acer Aspire 5 A515-45 Review by NotebookCheck

Acer Aspire 5 A515-45 Support Page by Acer

Acer Aspire 5 A515-45 Teardown (Video)

Acer Laptop Aspire 5 A515-45-R4P4 Product Page (Newegg)