80
Matthew S. Smith
PCWorld
“That makes it hard to beat for $499.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Comfortable keyboard and touchpad
- Affordable price
- Rugged build
- Good selection of ports
- Solid productivity performance
- Very good battery life
Points of Contention
- Subpar webcam
- Annoying bloatware
- Still bulky compared to newer models
- Display bezels not slim
- Limited connectivity options
Professional Reviews
5 reviews from 4 critics80 Mark Coppock 2 reviews · avg Digital Trends “The Acer Aspire 5 fixes its display and battery life, bringing the best value you’ll find for under $500.”
Mark Coppock 2 reviews · avg
Digital Trends
“The Acer Aspire 5 fixes its display and battery life, bringing the best value you’ll find for under $500.”
All 2 Mark Coppock reviews, aggregated above
80
Acer Aspire 5 (2019
“The Acer Aspire 5 fixes its display and battery life, bringing the best value you’ll find for under $500.”
60
Acer Aspire 5 (2020
“The Acer Aspire 5 is an ultra‑cheap laptop, and it feels like one.”
70
Matt Hanson
TechRadar
The Acer Aspire 5 delivers solid performance, good battery life, and up-to-date components at a compelling price for everyday tasks. Its main drawbacks are a cheap-feeling touchpad, a washed-out display, and a bulkier design compared to ultrabooks.
70
Monica Chin
The Verge
“Basically, it’s a $549 laptop that doesn’t completely suck.”
