Review: Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-5832, Full Specifications

Description of the Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-5832

Size, weight, colour, material and display

The Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-5832 features a 17.3-inch screen and sorts itself in the category of all-round notebooks. It comes from the Acer Aspire 5 series, which accommodates further variants with an almost uniform structure. The product data show a weight of 3 kilograms at a height of 2.83 centimetres. The notebook comes in black and shows aluminium as a surface material on the case. The image resolution of the 17.3-inch screen is 1920 x 1080 pixels. Its cover is shiny.

Processor, memory, graphics card and hard disk

Inside the model works an Intel Core i5-8250U chip with a performance of up to 3.4 GHz. He works with 4 units. A total of 8 gigabytes are available for the main memory (RAM). Known DDR4 SDRAM (PC4-17000 – 2133 MHz) main memory (RAM) is installed. If you want to expand your notebook, you can do this up to a maximum of 20 gigabytes. Apart from the processor and the installed memory, the Intel UHD Graphics 620 graphics card plays an essential role in terms of performance. It starts with its own VRAM. The Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-5832 provides a hard disk capacity of 256 GB SSD.

Connectors and drive

Accessories can also be connected to this model via USB 2.0 (2 x), USB 3.0 (1 x), USB 3.1 – Type C (1 x) and HDMI (1 x). Upgrading external hardware is easy with support for USB connectivity. Preferred options include adapters, microSD readers, scanners and steering wheels. But also evergreens like touchpads and keyboards fit. With the support of an optional screen cable, it is also possible to upgrade the model with larger displays, for example, TVs, monitors or beamers. For recognizing and recording DVDs you will find a suitable drive in this device. It is therefore not necessary to buy one.

Network, operating system and warranty

You can easily access the World Wide Web and your private network via the network cable (Gigabit Ethernet) or WLAN (802.11ac). You also have the chance to connect wireless extras via Bluetooth 4.0. Linux Endless OS is preinstalled on the Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-5832. If you have a problem with the Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-5832, you will need to use the 2-year pick-up & return service.

Specifications of the Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-5832

Product Information
Manufacturer Acer
model series Acer Aspire
series Acer Aspire 5
Manufacturer ID NX.GSWEV.005
EAN 4713883521789
processor
processor Intel Core i5-8250U / 1.6 GHz
Multi-core technology Quad-Core
cache L3 – 6 MB MB
graphic card
graphics processor Intel UHD Graphics 620
R.A.M.
1st slot 4 GB
2nd slot 4 GB
Installed 8 GB
technology DDR4 SDRAM – PC4-17000 – 2133 MHz
hard disk
hard disk 256 GB SSD
interface Serial ATA 6.0 Gbps
Optical memory
Drive type DVD ± RW (± R DL) (DVD burner)
display
Display Type 17.3 “TFT
Max. Resolution 1920×1080
particularities Display, Glossy, LED backlight, IPS panel
card reader
Supported flash memory cards SD memory card
Audio
sound card onboard
microphone available
webcam
sensor resolution 1.3 MP
input devices
input devices Keyboard, touchpad (multi-touch trackpad)
network
network card Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
Extension / connectivity
interfaces 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 3.1 – Type C
Video 1 x HDMI
network 1 x Ethernet – RJ-45
Audio 1 x 2 in 1 Audio Jack (Headphone / Microphone)
various
Integrated security Kensington lock slot
power supply
battery pack 4 cells of lithium ions
capacity 3220 mAh
Operating time (up to) 7 hours
General
width 42.33 cm
depth 28.99 cm
height 2.83 cm
mass 3 kg
material aluminium
colour black
Operating system/software
Provided operating system Linux Endless OS
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support 2 years pick-up & return service