Acer Taiwanese engineers unveiled their new brainchild - the Aspire E15 Series laptop. At first glance, this is an ordinary computer device with a standard design. However, in reality, the user gets access to powerful hardware and an updated interface. The developers have tried to do everything so that the loyal fans of the Acer Aspire line will find the new product “to their taste”.
External specifications and design
Acer Aspire E15 case characteristics should be noted right away. The thickness of the device is only 30 mm. The overall dimensions of the laptop are 38.2 by 25.6 cm. This compact 15.6-inch device with a simple design has a plastic case with insignificant metal inserts. The total weight is a little less than 2.5 kilograms.
It is noteworthy that the use of plastic as the main material allowed the manufacturer to save a lot of money. This fact, in turn, affected the final cost of the laptop. Also worthy of the Acer Aspire E15 Start monitor characteristics. When creating, a special matrix was used, which has increased color rendering. The resolution is standard for 15.6 inches - 1368x768. The distortion of the display on the sides is minimal. Other features of the monitor include LED-backlight, TFT-board and support for HD-mode.
On the edges there are three USB ports and one DVD drive. It is interesting that in the new model of the line, the developers decided to switch back to a full-fledged keyboard with additional function buttons. The keys themselves are quiet and comfortable. However, many users do not like the “Enter” button, which, in their opinion, is too thin.
The main disadvantage of the case is the opening angle of the cover. All leading brands have long passed 180 degrees or more, but not Acer. This feature is even less than what was previously announced in the press release. The opening angle of the E15 should be 160 degrees, but in reality it’s 140 at best. The hinges are tight, so you should hold the lid when closing so that it does not pop.
Performance indicators
In fact, there are several versions of the Acer Aspire E15. The characteristics of the processor they vary in the number of cores and frequency. Also, in powerful modifications, the graphic part and the indicators of RAM are much better. Nevertheless, this review will cover the sales leader of the E15 series, which has the most optimal characteristics at an adequate cost.
First of all, the processor chip is allocated. Acer developers are true to their traditions, so the chipset was ordered from AMD. Model of a level E2-6110. This processor has 4 equivalent cores of 1.5 GHz each. This is not the most powerful option, but it is enough for demanding games, and for serious multimedia software.
The amount of RAM is another advantage that the Acer Aspire E15 laptop boasts. The characteristics of the RAM bar can vary from 4 to 16 GB. In the best case, the package includes 8 GB of
RAM type DDR3L. If you wish, you can easily add another module, since there is an additional socket for this. There is support for removable memory cards, including the SD format. The hard drive will appreciate the volume of 1 TB.
Acer Aspire E15 features attractive graphics card. The performance of the AMD chipset will allow you to play any video format and support the most demanding games with 3D screensavers without minimum delays and loss of quality. The type of controller is Radeon R2 using DDR3L technology. This graphics card is enough to not overload the head processor and RAM.
Multimedia & Drivers
The E15 Series laptop supports all international portable interfaces: USB, VGA, HDMI, as well as an RJ-45 network. In the software part, Gigabit Ethernet technology is used to communicate with the global network. To access wireless communications, the device uses the 3-format standard IEEE 802.11.
The operating system of the laptop is presented by
Windows, updated to version 8.1. This OS was recognized by users as the most convenient and productive in the entire new history of MS Windows (since 2007). For Acer Aspire E15, drivers are practically unnecessary. The developers tried to ensure that the chipsets interact with the OS automatically. It is worth noting that only Acer Aspire E15 64-bit drivers are supported. Otherwise, there will be a conflict with the operating system.
In the spring of 2015, E15 laptops appeared on the market with a lightweight version of Linux.
Battery specifications
The entire Acer Aspire line has a 6-cell battery. The model E15 charge capacity is standard 2500 mAh.
In moderate operation, the battery is more than enough for a good 4 hours. If you turn on the automatic battery saving option, the battery can last up to 6 hours. However, in this mode, multiplayer and games will not be available, and the brightness level will decrease to a minimum. This option is ideal for reading electronic books.
In maximum activity mode, that is, with Wi-Fi, games and movies turned on, the battery lasts for 1.5 hours.
Comparison of Aspire E14 and E15
The newest models in the Aspire line are the E14 and E15. The main difference between the devices is the diagonal of the monitor - 14 and 15.6 inches, respectively. The screen resolution for both models is the same, like all other display specifications.
The device operating system is based on the Windows 8.1 platform. Acer Aspire E15 performance is slightly better than the E14. First of all, this concerns the amount of RAM and a graphics adapter. E15 supports up to 16 GB of RAM, while in the 14th model - only up to 8 GB. In addition, in the 15.6-inch laptop, the GPU is represented by later versions of Radeon R.
The battery charge of the E14 device lasts up to 4 hours in stand-alone mode, and up to 6 hours in E15. But the 14-inch laptop has a lot more colors and stylish design.
Reviews on the laptop Aspire E15
Among the main advantages of the device can be distinguished high-quality assembly, decent performance, moderate battery capacity, fast engine, colorful and user-friendly interface. A laptop costs about 300 dollars.
Video gamers will be pleased with the Acer Aspire E15 graphics specifications. Despite the very average hardware data, the laptop confidently copes with the most demanding applications.
E15 users have repeatedly noted the silent operation of the device even while watching a high-quality video stream. The cooler accelerates quietly, the rear panel does not heat up.
The laptop itself is reliable and convenient. Suitable for both work and entertainment.