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product_id: 418135061
title: "acer Aspire 5 A515-45-R74Z Slim Laptop | 15.6\" Full HD IPS | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Hexa-Core Mobile Processor | AMD Radeon Graphics | 8GB DDR4 | 256GB NVMe SSD | WiFi 6 | Backlit KB | Windows 11 Home"
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price: "$1261"
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# AMD Ryzen 5 Hexa-Core 2.1-4.0GHz 256GB NVMe SSD lightning-fast storage WiFi 6 ultra-fast connectivity acer Aspire 5 A515-45-R74Z Slim Laptop | 15.6" Full HD IPS | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Hexa-Core Mobile Processor | AMD Radeon Graphics | 8GB DDR4 | 256GB NVMe SSD | WiFi 6 | Backlit KB | Windows 11 Home

**Brand:** acer
**Price:** $1261
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** acer Aspire 5 A515-45-R74Z Slim Laptop | 15.6" Full HD IPS | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Hexa-Core Mobile Processor | AMD Radeon Graphics | 8GB DDR4 | 256GB NVMe SSD | WiFi 6 | Backlit KB | Windows 11 Home by acer
- **How much does it cost?** $1261 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/418135061-acer-aspire-5-a515-45-r74z-slim-laptop-15-6)

## Best For

- acer enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted acer brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Vivid Visuals:** 15.6" Full HD IPS display ensures crisp, glare-free images perfect for work and streaming.
- • **Powerhouse Performance:** Hexa-core Ryzen 5 processor with AMD Radeon graphics delivers seamless multitasking and smooth productivity.
- • **Work Anywhere, Anytime:** Backlit keyboard and up to 11 hours battery life empower productivity day and night.
- • **Speedy Storage & Memory:** 8GB DDR4 RAM paired with 256GB NVMe SSD means lightning-fast app launches and file access.
- • **Stay Connected & Charged:** WiFi 6 and multiple USB ports including USB-C keep you plugged in and online with ease.

## Overview

The Acer Aspire 5 A515-45-R74Z is a sleek, lightweight 15.6" laptop powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Hexa-Core processor and AMD Radeon graphics. It features a vibrant Full HD IPS display, 8GB DDR4 RAM, and a fast 256GB NVMe SSD. Equipped with WiFi 6, a backlit keyboard, and up to 11 hours of battery life, it’s designed for professionals and students seeking reliable performance and connectivity on the go, all running Windows 11 Home.

## Description

Acer Aspire 5 A515-45-R74Z comes with these high level specs: AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Hexa-Core Mobile Processor 2.1GHz with Precision Boost up to 4.0GHz (Up to 8MB L3 Cache), 15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen LED-backlit IPS Display, AMD Radeon Graphics, 8GB DDR4 On-Board Memory, 256GB NVMe SSD, 1 - Available Hard Drive Bay, True Harmony Technology, Two Built-in Stereo Speakers, Acer Purified.Voice Technology with Two Built-in Microphones, Intel Wireless Wi-Fi 6 AX200 802.11ax Dual-Band 2.4GHz and 5GHz featuring 2x2 MU-MIMO technology, 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port), Bluetooth 5.0, HD Webcam (1280 x 720), 1 - USB 3.2 (Type-C) Gen 1 port (up to 5 Gbps), 2 - USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports (one with Power-off Charging), 1 - USB 2.0 Port, 1 - HDMI 2.0 Port with HDCP support, Backlit Keyboard, Lithium-Ion Battery, Up to 11-hours Battery Life, Windows 11 Home, 3.88 lbs. | 1.76 kg (system unit only) (NX.A84AA.005).

Review: Solid laptop for the $$$ - Purchased this laptop because I didn't want to use my gaming rig for work and other basic tasks. Build quality is far better than I expected at this price point. Sure, it would be great to have a solid aluminum case instead of just the top, but that is to be expected for the price. Took it apart as soon as it was delivered so I could add a 8gb ram stick and a second ssd. Installation was super easy. Kudos to acer for adding the ability to install a 2.5" hard drive with provided hardware. Not many other rigs at this price point that have a second drive option. You can also upgrade the nvme drive if you want to. Backlit keyboard is also a huge plus and it is the perfect brightness in my opinion. Keyboard is comfortable to type on and the addition of a 10 key is another bonus at this price point. Screen is nice and bright with no glare. Honestly a much better picture quality than I expected for a sub $500 laptop. It has all the ports you need to get the job done. 2x usb 3 1x usb 2 1x usbc "Out only unfortunately" You have to charge the laptop with included charger. Lan/Ethernet Headphone jack Performance is where this laptop really shines. I am dual booting the stock windows 11 and linux mint. Both run flawlessly and super fast. Hasn't slowed down at all with multiple apps and browser tabs running at once. Everything runs just as fast as my desktop gaming rig. Would't run any high end games on it of coarse since it is not built for that and has no deddicated video card. Pretty sure you could run minecraft or wow/diablo on lower settings. Battery life is also amazing. I am getting about 8 hours of usage before I plug the battery in at 30%. That is with full screen brightness, wifi and bluetooth enabled. It took 10 hours to completely drain the battery after the first charge. I would recommend this laptop to anyone that wants a solid rig at a great price for everything other than gaming. It is also very light for a full featured laptop, so it would be a great choice for school or business for someone that needs/wants to carry around a full sized laptop. I don't think you could find a better laptop for a student at this price.
Review: Nice mid price laptop! - Checks just about all of the boxes! Lightweight, backlit keyboard, full screen, WiFi 6 fast, quick charging, loaded with good quality. Only box not checked, hard to open! No indentations for your fingers to open. You have to get your fingernails between the keyboard and the screen. Not a big deal but could be better.

## Features

- AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Hexa-Core Mobile Processor with AMD Radeon Graphics.Maximum Power Supply Wattage 45 W
- 15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) Widescreen LED-backlit IPS Display
- 8GB DDR4 Onboard Memory and 256GB NVMe SSD
- 1 - USB 3.2 (Type-C) Gen 1 port (up to 5 Gbps) | 2 - USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports (one with Power-off Charging) | 1 - USB 2.0 Port | 1 - HDMI 2.0 Port with HDCP support
- Wi-Fi 6 | Backlit Keyboard | Up to 11 Hours Battery Life | Comes with Windows 11 Home

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09J1MXS2Z |
| Average Battery Life (in hours) | 11 Hours |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #17,719 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #2,678 in Traditional Laptop Computers |
| Brand | acer |
| Card Description | Integrated |
| Chipset Brand | AMD |
| Color | Silver |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,929) |
| Date First Available | December 26, 2021 |
| Flash Memory Size | 256 GB |
| Graphics Card Ram Size | 6 GB |
| Graphics Coprocessor | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| Hard Drive | 256 GB SSD |
| Hard Drive Interface | USB 3.2 |
| Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Hardware Platform | Windows |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 14.31 x 9.86 x 0.71 inches |
| Item Weight | 3.88 pounds |
| Item model number | NX.A84AA.005 |
| Max Screen Resolution | 1920x1080 Pixels |
| Number of Processors | 6 |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 3 |
| Operating System | Windows |
| Optical Drive Type | No Optical Drive |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Processor | 4 GHz ryzen_5 |
| Processor Brand | AMD |
| Product Dimensions | 14.31 x 9.86 x 0.71 inches |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR4 |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Series | A515-45-R74Z |
| Standing screen display size | 15.6 Inches |
| Voltage | 240 Volts |
| Wireless Type | 802.11ax, Bluetooth |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** acer
- **CPU Model:** Ryzen 5
- **Color:** Silver
- **Graphics Card Description:** Integrated
- **Hard Disk Size:** 256 GB
- **Model Name:** A515-45-R74Z
- **Operating System:** Windows
- **Ram Memory Installed Size:** 8 GB
- **Screen Size:** 15.6 Inches
- **Special Feature:** Backlit Keyboard

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Could i replace the ssd with 1tb nvme and still keep the windows 11 install?**
A: @MY STUPID REVIEWS, the disk drive has 256 GB physically installed on it. The reason you can only use 237 GB is because some space is required to be able to format the drive in the NTFS format, which is what is required to be able to install the Windows OS on it.

Universally, you will never be able to use 100% of the advertised storage when you buy a disk drive, regardless if it’s a USB thumb drive, a hard drive disk or a SSD.

Example: if you buy a 1 TB (1000 GB) SSD, and then you apply a format to be able to use it (NTFS, FAT32, Exfat, etc.), you will only be able to use about 970 GB.

**Q: can I play oculus link with the quest/meta quest  2 on this?**
A: No it's not vr capable

**Q: Tienen este portatil con teclado en español? necesito que tenga la tecla ñ**
A: No tiene la tecla ñ.

**Q: can someone confirm if this laptop model needs single or dual channel RAM before upgrading?**
A: The system becomes dual channel when you add a stick of ram.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid laptop for the $$$
*by A***R on September 22, 2022*

Purchased this laptop because I didn't want to use my gaming rig for work and other basic tasks. Build quality is far better than I expected at this price point. Sure, it would be great to have a solid aluminum case instead of just the top, but that is to be expected for the price. Took it apart as soon as it was delivered so I could add a 8gb ram stick and a second ssd. Installation was super easy. Kudos to acer for adding the ability to install a 2.5" hard drive with provided hardware. Not many other rigs at this price point that have a second drive option. You can also upgrade the nvme drive if you want to. Backlit keyboard is also a huge plus and it is the perfect brightness in my opinion. Keyboard is comfortable to type on and the addition of a 10 key is another bonus at this price point. Screen is nice and bright with no glare. Honestly a much better picture quality than I expected for a sub $500 laptop. It has all the ports you need to get the job done. 2x usb 3 1x usb 2 1x usbc "Out only unfortunately" You have to charge the laptop with included charger. Lan/Ethernet Headphone jack Performance is where this laptop really shines. I am dual booting the stock windows 11 and linux mint. Both run flawlessly and super fast. Hasn't slowed down at all with multiple apps and browser tabs running at once. Everything runs just as fast as my desktop gaming rig. Would't run any high end games on it of coarse since it is not built for that and has no deddicated video card. Pretty sure you could run minecraft or wow/diablo on lower settings. Battery life is also amazing. I am getting about 8 hours of usage before I plug the battery in at 30%. That is with full screen brightness, wifi and bluetooth enabled. It took 10 hours to completely drain the battery after the first charge. I would recommend this laptop to anyone that wants a solid rig at a great price for everything other than gaming. It is also very light for a full featured laptop, so it would be a great choice for school or business for someone that needs/wants to carry around a full sized laptop. I don't think you could find a better laptop for a student at this price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice mid price laptop!
*by R***K on May 22, 2025*

Checks just about all of the boxes! Lightweight, backlit keyboard, full screen, WiFi 6 fast, quick charging, loaded with good quality. Only box not checked, hard to open! No indentations for your fingers to open. You have to get your fingernails between the keyboard and the screen. Not a big deal but could be better.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quick, lightweight, multi-functional
*by A***D on November 28, 2022*

After several months of using this Acer Aspire A515-45 laptop, I gotta say it's been an amazing experience. For under $500, you get a really fast, extremely lightweight, and ultra portable laptop. Right out of the box and after the setup, this laptop opens everything insanely quick with the help of the SSD that comes with it. I'm coming from another Acer Aspire laptop from a few years ago that had a standard HD so this is a very nice boost, although the big downside is the not-so-big capacity of the hard drive. At only 256gb (which is normal for laptop SSDs I guess), it can't hold much. Thankfully it comes with a hard drive expansion kit, though it can be a little confusing to use. The possibility is there, but you can also get an external hard drive for that extra space. Even after using more than half of the given hard drive space, this thing still hasn't slowed down and that's one of the things I'm really liking about this laptop. While we're still on the topic of speed, the new Ryzen processor on this laptop is pretty quick too. Equipped with a Ryzen 5 5500U quad core processor, it's a huge boost from the old duo core processor I had on my previous laptop. Though it can't run games like Fortnite on high or max settings at a consistent 60 fps, bumping down some graphics and sacrificing some quality features on Fortnite would help you achieve the near-consistent 60 fps that would help you get those victory royales. The 8 GB ram that comes with this laptop is also nice and should be a standard among all laptops nowadays. I haven't opened the laptop yet to see if there are any open additional expansion slots like my previous Acer laptop, but if there are it would be an even bigger plus. The keyboard on this Aspire 5 feels great. Typing feels amazing, somewhat comparable to a Macbook and with the grey and black color scheme of this laptop, it even looks kind of like one. The sleek texture of the laptop is satisfying to have your palm rest on while you're typing up a storm. The picture quality is what you'd expect from a laptop in 2022; clear picture, sharp images, great pixels, and all those good stuff. Sound on the other hand though is not so great on this Acer Aspire 5. No matter what position I have it on; laying flat, screen side down with the speakers facing me, elevated a little bit from the surface, the sound isn't something to be proud of. It feels a little muffled and even pumping the volume to 100%, increasing everything I can to 100%, the sound is still very weak which is a shame because it makes me resort to using my bluetooth devices to get better sound quality. Speaking of sound quality, I've tried to use my AudioTechnica 2020USB+ microphone on this laptop for work, but at first without knowing, I pluggged it into a USB 3.0 port on the left side and not knowing, the recording quality was very VERY bad. It wasn't until after playback that I discovered the microphone was incompatible (along with my other microphones) with the USB 3.0 side. Not sure if it's just my laptop, but thankfully there's a USB 2.0 port on the right side that works just fine. It took a few days of troubleshooting with Realtek HD audio (which was what I used on my old laptop) to get the sound quality back to standard. Let's talk more about the ports on this laptop. There's 1 USB 2.0 and 2 USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI port (which apparently is rare nowadays on laptops? I know of some people who don't have HDMI ports on them). There's a USB-C port and an ethernet port if you're into being hardwired to your internet. There's also a tiny port that looks like micro HDMI (is that a thing?) or something looks similar to USB-C but a little smaller. I think the last thing to cover before I talk bad about this laptop is the battery which has an amazing life from the beginning. I've been able to do some work and play video games for a good 4ish hours before it asks to be plugged in. On normal usage where you're just browsing or working or not using really process-heavy tasks, you could probably get 7-8 hours on this on a single charge. Charging this laptop is also pretty quick taking 2-3 hours to get it back to full. Also something that's nice that the laptop came with was a webcam privacy protector! And it didn't have just one, but two protectors! Simply take it out of the tiny bag it came in and stick in on where the webcam is and you can slide it to cover the webcam and block out any FBI people watching you browse TikTok. Some qualms I have about this laptop are the function key shortcuts. First of all, by default the function keys are disabled (or enabled, whichever makes it so you have to do extra steps to use them). This means you have to start up your laptop and go to the system menu and enable (or disable) the function keys to make them work as they should. Not sure why this was set as a default, but they're there and they're really useful for everything that you do from lowering and turning down brightness, volume control, and putting the laptop to sleep among other functions. Another (personal) problem I have with the volume control is that on my previous laptop, the volume control function keys were on the arrow which makes sense because if you want the volume up or down, you hold the fn key and press up or down on the arrow! On this laptop, it got moved to the F11 and F10 key respectively. Instead, the arrow keys have the pause/play for up and stop for down and the left arrow has back while the right arrow has forward. One last thing about the function key is that while the placement for the brightness makes sense sort of where raising brightness (F4) is to the right of lowering brightness (F3), the icons on those keys don't make sense! The brightness icons both have a sun, but one is empty in the middle. You'd think that means the brightness is getting lowered as opposed to the icon with the filled in sun, but nope, F3 with the filled in sun means lowering your brightness. Who'd have thought? One last complaint I have about this laptop is the lack of an SD card reader. Maybe this laptop isn't geared towards people who use SD cards often, but my old Acer laptop that costed under $350 at the time I bought it had pretty much all of what this laptop has and an SD card reader on top of it. Would be nice but not detrimental because I know not many people rely on it, but I figure it's not hard to add since it can go in front of the laptop where your left wrist is. Also, while it is good the laptop came with a hard drive upgrade kit with screws and drive holder, taking out the underside of this laptop was a pain compared to my previous laptop. This one has ELEVEN screws you NEED to take out in order to access the inside. This is a lot compared to the only THREE screws needed for my previous Acer laptop. Needless to say, this was a huge time sink especially when all the screws were so tight that it took more than a minute to unscrew them. All miniscule complaints aside, this is a great laptop in its price bracket. If you're looking for a really lightweight and quick work station on the go, this laptop is pretty good and I'd recommend this one. It took me a few days of comparing other laptops and this one was my choice.

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