The Acer Aspire E line of laptops is overwhelmingly large. It encompasses models priced from $350 to $800, sized from 14" to 15.6" to 17.3" [price isn't particularly tied to size]. Most Aspire E models are low to middle of the road in terms of price, and our relatively higher end $649, 15.6" model [573G-56RG] with NVIDIA GeForce 940M dedicated graphics offers a lot of bang for the buck. You get a 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU, 8 gigs of RAM and a 1TB hard drive for the price. Dual band WiFi 802.11ac with MIMO and Bluetooth 4.0 are standard. This model has a full HD 1920 x 1080 display that's matte but doesn't support touch. Not bad, for the money if you're looking for an affordable laptop with modest to moderate gaming chops.
Design and Build
Befitting its price, the Aspire E5 is clad in plastics, but Acer uses an interesting raised pattern that they call linen [it reminds me of gabardine] that jazzes up the look. The entire keyboard deck sounds hollow and rattles when you tap on it--you'll first notice it when you use the trackpad, and that lends an unfortunate air of cheapness to this otherwise decently made laptop. The bottom panel is removable for upgrades, but you'll have to remove an unusually large number of Phillips head screws and slide out the plastic dummy that sits in the slot where an optical drive might go. That drive bay actually has a connector, but I haven't noticed any 15" Aspire E models that ship with a DVD drive.
As mentioned, the Aspire E is available in three sizes, 14, 15 and 17 inch. The overall design, fit and finish are the same--Acer simply grows the design as they move up the size range. Our 15.6" model is 1.1 inches thick and it weighs 5.29 pounds. The port selection is average with 2 USB 3.0 ports, 1 USB 2.0 port, HDMI, 3.5mm audio, Ethernet and SD card slot.
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Expert reviews and ratings
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The moderately priced Acer Aspire E5-573G-7034 is a desktop-replacement laptop that offers lots of storage and memory, as well as a solid feature set, but its build quality and display could be...
By PC Mag on November 19, 2015
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If you need a mid-range desktop replacement device to handle your daily tasks, heavy processes and even a fair amount of gaming, the Acer Aspire R5-573G-79HM is highly recommended. The first reason you would look into the Aspire R5-573G would be for the...
By ozlaptopreviews.com on November 04, 2015
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The impressive hardware almost makes up for the Acer Aspire E15's faults, but this notebook's problems will only grow more annoying over...
By TechRadar on October 17, 2015
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A textured-plastic shell keeps this Win 10-based Acer Aspire E15 from feeling like a premium notebook. But it performs like one—and at an aggressive price. Read...
By Computer Shopper on October 05, 2015
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The Acer Aspire E series is a budget-friendly multimedia notebook line with models starting under $400. Our fully equipped review model is $799.99 and includes a 15.6″ full HD display, Intel Core i7-5500U dual-core processor, Nvidia GT 940M 4GB...
By Notebook Review on September 14, 2015
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In Review Acer Aspire E5-573G-5785. Test model courtesy of Acer Germany.Acer's 15.6-inch E5-573G is aimed at price-conscious buyers. It does not lack decent computing power. The installed Core i5 processor has enough performance for all usual...
By NotebookCheck on July 25, 2015
With most systems today coming with touchscreen and two-in-one designs, the Acer E15 feels a little like a computer from a few years ago. It's got a basic black and gray textured design with a full-size keyboard/number pad. The 1080p 15.6-inch screen...
By notebooks.com on October 01, 2015
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The Acer Aspire E5-573G-57HR is a capable desktop-replacement laptop with long battery life, a 1080p screen, and hardware suited to strenuous daily tasks, all at a fairly affordable...
By PC Mag on September 10, 2015
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By SlashGear on August 15, 2015
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By SlashGear on August 14, 2015
Well. The E5-573G does deliver some punch for less than $500 [current price is $470]. It's the fastest for 3D/gaming under $500 and even $550 or as fast as others, if only new laptops are considered, but it costs less. It also comes with 1TB SSHD which...
By gaminglaptopsjunky.com on July 12, 2015
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Como hemos venido diciendo a lo largo de toda la prueba, existen diferentes variantes del Aspire E 15 donde se potencia uno u otro apartado. Dado lo cual, el abanico de precios es amplio. Encontraremos dentro de la serie E5-573G unidades con procesador...
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Mit dem Acer Aspire E5-573G-36P1 bekommen Sie ein leistungsstarkes Notebook mit vorbildlicher Ausstattung. Auch das 15.6-Zoll-Display kann im Test überzeugen. Im Inneren arbeitet ein i3-5005U-Prozessor mit 2,00 GHz, unterstützt von 4 GByte...
Is Acer Aspire E5 good?
The Bottom Line. The Acer Aspire E 15 [E5-575-33BM] is a fully featured laptop for a low price, with a large HD screen, solid performance, and best-in-class battery life. PCMag editors select and review products independently.
Is the Acer Aspire 5 reliable?
Verdict. The Acer Aspire 5 is a decent laptop for its price, with satisfactory specs and solid build quality. But, it's let down by the battery life and lacklustre screen. The competition provides more well-rounded buys.
Is an Acer Aspire 5 a good gaming laptop?
The Acer Aspire 5 isn't designed for gaming. It's only available with low-power CPUs and GPUs, which aren't powerful enough to handle demanding games. You can play older or lighter titles, but you'll have to play with low settings to get playable frame rates. Also, its 60Hz screen has no support for VRR.
Is Acer Aspire E5 575 good for gaming?
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