Acer Aspire 5 A514-55 2022 (12th Gen i5-1235U, 8GB, 256GB, 14" FHD)

Acer Aspire 5 (2022) with Intel Core i5-1235U model continues the series' tradition of delivering a budget-friendly range of laptops that combine strong performance with an attractive design. It's great for both people who work professionally and those who use it casually for things like movies and browsing. With its sleek and lightweight build, it's easily portable, adapting to various environments effortlessly.

Acer Aspire 5 (A514-55) Overview:

Display and Design

The laptop shows off a sleek traditional design in Silver, measuring 18 mm in thickness and weighing 1.65 kg. Its 14-inch IPS LCD display with a matte and anti-glare finish offers a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080, presenting content in a 16:9 aspect ratio. While the 60Hz refresh rate suits standard usage, there's no variable refresh rate. The display achieves a maximum brightness of 250 nits. It also covers 45% of the NTSC color gamut, providing satisfactory color representation suitable for everyday tasks.

Performance and Memory

Powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U processor from the Alder Lake series, this Acer Aspire 5 (2022) model delivers capable performance.

The laptop features 8GB of DDR4 RAM. Additionally, the 256GB M.2 NVMe PCIe storage complements the RAM for quick data access. The two M.2 slots provide potential for future storage expansion up to 512GB.

Connectivity

The laptop offers versatile connectivity with three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, and a Thunderbolt 4 Type-C port for high-speed data, DisplayPort output, and power delivery. Moreover, it features Ethernet and WiFi 6E for wired and wireless networking, Bluetooth 5.1 for device pairing, and incorporates TPM 2.0 for enhanced security.

Battery and other I/O devices

With a 3-cell Li-ion configuration, the laptop carries a battery capacity of 48 Wh. It charges via a 45W AC adapter.

The Acer Aspire 5 (2022) also features a chiclet keyboard, paired with a multi-touch trackpad that supports Windows gestures. The laptop includes a 720p HD webcam, stereo speakers, and dual-array microphones for an additional I/O experience.