Acer - Nitro 5 15.6" Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 - 256GB Solid State Drive - Black
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Description
Features
Windows 10 operating system
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15.6" Full HD display
The 1920 x 1080 resolution boasts impressive color and clarity. IPS technology for wide viewing angles. Energy-efficient LED backlight.
9th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-9300H mobile processor
Smart quad-core, eight-way processing performance. Intel Turbo Boost Technology delivers dynamic extra power when you need it, while increasing energy efficiency when you don't.
8GB system memory for advanced multitasking
Substantial high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run your games and photo- and video-editing applications, as well as multiple programs and browser tabs all at once.
Solid State Drive (PCI-e)
Save files fast and store more data. With massive amounts of storage and advanced communication power, PCI-e SSDs are great for major gaming applications, multiple servers, daily backups, and more.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics
Backed by 3GB GDDR5 dedicated video memory for a fast, advanced GPU to fuel your games.
Weighs 4.85 lbs. and measures 1.1" thin
Thin and light design with DVD/CD drive omitted for improved portability. 4-cell lithium-ion battery.
HDMI output expands your viewing options
Connect to an HDTV or high-def monitor to set up two screens side by side or just see more of the big picture.
Wireless/Wired connectivity (WiFi 5 - 802.11 ac)
Connect to a Wireless-AC router for nearly 3x the speed, more capacity and wider coverage than Wireless-N. Backward-compatible with all other Wi-Fi networks and hotspots.
Built-in HD webcam with two microphones
Makes it easy to video chat with family and friends or teleconference with colleagues over Skype or other popular applications.
Backlit keyboard for easy typing in dim or dark locations
Touchpad with multigesture support.
Additional port
Headphone/microphone combo jack.
Note: This laptop does not include a built-in DVD/CD drive.
Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Core, Atom, Ultrabook, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
What's Included
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-54-54W2
4-cell battery
Power adapter, sleeve, HDD upgrade kit
Manuals & Guides
User Manual (PDF)
Key Specs
- Screen Size15.6 inches
- Screen Resolution1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
- Touch ScreenNo
- Processor ModelIntel 9th Generation Core i5
- Storage TypeSSD
- Total Storage Capacity256 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM)8 gigabytes
- GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
- Battery Life (up to)7 hours
- Battery TypeLithium-ion
- Backlit KeyboardYes
General
- Product NameNitro 5 15.6" Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 - 256GB Solid State Drive
- BrandAcer
- Model NumberAN515-54-54W2
Display
- Display TypeLED
- Screen Size15.6 inches
- Screen Resolution1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
- Touch ScreenNo
Processor
- Processor BrandIntel
- Processor ModelIntel 9th Generation Core i5
- Processor Model Numberi5-9300H
Storage
- Storage TypeSSD
- Total Storage Capacity256 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity256 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive InterfacePCIe
- Hard Drive AcceleratorNone
Memory
- System Memory (RAM)8 gigabytes
- Type of Memory (RAM)DDR4 SDRAM
- Number Of Memory Slots2
- System Memory RAM Expandable To32 gigabytes
Graphics
- Graphics TypeDedicated
- GPU BrandNVIDIA
- GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
Compatibility
- Operating SystemWindows 10 Home
- Operating System Architecture64-bit
Connectivity
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total)1
- Number of USB Ports (Total)3
- Headphone JackYes
- Ethernet Card10/100/1000
- Number Of Ethernet Ports1
Power
- Power Supply InputUSB Type C
- Power Supply Maximum Wattage135 watts
- Battery Life (up to)7 hours
- Battery Cells4-cell
- Battery TypeLithium-ion
Camera
- Front-Facing CameraYes
- Front Facing Camera Megapixels0.92 megapixels
- Front Facing Camera Video Resolution720p
- Built-In MicrophoneYes
Features
- Backlit KeyboardYes
- Touchpad TypePrecision
- Media Card ReaderNo
- Audio TechnologyWaves MaxxAudio®, MaxxBass®, MaxxVolume®, MaxxDialog
- Speaker TypeStereo speakers
Dimensions
- Product Height1.1 inches
- Product Width14.3 inches
- Product Depth10 inches
- Product Weight4.85 pounds
Certifications & Listings
- ENERGY STAR CertifiedNo
- EPEAT QualifiedNo
Included
- Included SoftwareAcer NitroSense
- Optical Drive TypeNone
- Numeric KeypadYes
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- UPC193199181114
Customer reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 720 reviews
(720 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Battery Life3.9
Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars
- Speed4.3
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
- Display4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Pros mentioned:Gaming
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Runs great!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I play the Sims 4 and work remotely from home o this laptop. Money well spent.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Gaming, Keyboard
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Computer for High School!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This computer serves all my needs for academic and gaming purposes! I like the red light up keyboard! Really like this computer!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Gaming
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Buy
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This laptop do eveything I need it to I use it as my streaming laptop I also played games on it as well (Overwatch , Rust , New world ) their all beautiful fam can run high some times while playing big mmo but it don’t stop the performance i Recommend it follow me on twitch (lilkaos012) to ask more questions
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great laptop
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really like the performance of this system and it's really good to me.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Keyboard, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great value
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It is review time! And we are looking at the Acer Nitro AN515-54 I have had an ample amount of time with the device and I am going to walk you through this gaming laptop. So, let us start off with Aesthetics, Overall this Acer gaming laptop has a nice and simple design with some curvature and with the use of plastic. Yes, I did say plastic but not a cheap feeling plastic and there is plenty of ventilation for when you really start to put it through its paces. Once you have a look at the back you will see the grill and it means that this laptop means business. The black and red theme with this laptop certainly is a nice touch and adds to the overall look and feel of the device. The Nitro has a bit of heft to it and it is evident once you have it in your hand. And in my opinion that is certainly not a bad thing. It weighs in at 5lbs or so. The Panel is a 15.6 inch IPS display and this particular configuration has a full HD display that outputs at 60Hz. :::Specs::: This configuration has some pretty interesting choice of hardware. Inside you will find an Intel Core i5-9300H (2.4GHz Turbo boost of 4.10 GHz) (4 cores, 8 Threads) 8GB of DDR4 2666 RAM (Hynix) with support for up to 32GB of RAM Nvidia GTX 1050 (3GB DDR5) (Hynix) 2X M.2 PCIe x4 NVMe slots I/O X4 USB ports (1 USB 2.0), (2 USB 3.0), (1 USB Type C) HDMI port 1 Gigabit ethernet jack (RJ 45) Wi-Fi 802.11ac Bluetooth 4.0 3.5mm audio jack 720 Webcam Backlit keyboard Performance & Gaming: The i5-9300H is a performer and while it may not be an i7-8700 it still performs admirably and handled every task I threw at it. I was able to play Battlefield, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and Trover saves the universe. For the more demanding titles I found that I had gotten the best performance at medium settings and that would be more having to do with the aging GTX 1050. With the exception being Trover saves the universe which runs on unreal engine and isn’t really demanding as the higher end titles. Battery life I was able to get around 4 hours with heavy usage and mixed usage consisting of web browsing and streaming just a little shy of 5 hours. Pros & Cons: Pros: Good battery life Backlit keyboard Upgradability Price Cons: No SD card slot No thunderbolt port Conclusion: This configuration of the Nitro 5 is pretty decent for gaming as long as you are aren’t playing really demanding titles. I may even go as far to say that It may be because of the meager 8GB of ram installed which can be alleviated by purchasing a stick of ram which should help performance. I like the fact that the Nitro 5 is upgrade friendly and it only takes eleven screws to remove the bottom and you can install another M2 drive or a 2.5inch SSD. Not to mention you can easily add more RAM with you only having two slots. If you are a gamer on a budget then this configuration of the Nitro 5 is the way to go. But if you have some more cash to spend then take the next step up with the higher end GTX 1600 series.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Battery life, Speakers
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Adequate value entry-level gaming laptop
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This Acer NItro 5 gaming laptop is a fairly decent entry-level gaming laptop for casual gamers who aren’t necessarily playing the latest AAA titles. Even if you do end up playing a flagship game like Fortnite, you’ll find generally lag-free performance during gameplay… provided you’re not maxed out on all the graphics, resolution, and detail settings. At medium to low quality settings the laptop can handle nearly all games with smooth, stutter-free cinematics and maintains at least 30 fps throughout gameplay, depending on the title. The bottleneck here is the GTX1050, while technically a mid-range video graphics card, is still the lowest performing card in Nvidia’s GeForce GTX lineup. The draw though is that it can handle the minimum requirements for most gaming while still being cost efficient; great for folks on a budget who need the specs of a gaming laptop but don’t necessarily want to spend extra money on gear upfront. This laptop has a built-in HD webcam, but the quality isn’t great if you’ll be broadcasting your webcam feed any bigger than a thumbnail (in a word, “grainy”); easily solvable by adding-on any number of decent webcams out there. On a related note, the built-in microphone also has low quality so expect it to sound somewhat muffled and far away as well as capture the sound of every keystroke, as the keyboard isn’t super silent either. This makes the on-board hardware less than ideal for streamers. The fan on the laptop also gets pretty loud during graphics-heavy gameplay which you may find competes with the relatively weak output from the on-board speakers, so if you want to get the best auditory experience out of your playtime, headphones are a must. To be fair, the sound from the speakers isn’t terrible, it’s just a bit boxy and small: fine for online video content but certainly not a cinematic experience. Luckily, if you own a decent gaming headset, the laptop has a combo mic/headphone port, requiring one fewer input port for live chat and audio capture while at the same time allowing you to hear the audio at higher fidelity. I do like that this laptop is extremely lightweight, at around 5.5 lbs, thanks to the lack of a card reader and optical drive. It’s also pretty thin, has 4 USB ports (1 USB-C, 2 USB 3.0 and 1 USB 2.0) with one USB 3.0 that is able to charge devices even when the laptop is powered off, which is neat. The WiFi also is zippy, with its dual-band 5GHz/2.4GHz MU-MIMO support to deliver the fastest speeds for up/down streams making downloads of new content very quick, a must have for online gaming. I just wasn't a fan of the DC power plug placement in the middle of the right-hand-side, as with a USB mouse plugged into this side poses a minor crowding issue. The 15.6” IPS monitor is decent, with good color reproduction, deep contrast, and wide viewing angles, but lacks the faster response rate and lower power consumption of a TN panel. At 60 Hz, there is relatively little motion blur up to 60 frames per second, but you won’t get that benefit at any higher than 60 fps. While this generally doesn’t affect the casual gamer, it can make for a worse competitive gameplay experience. The 256 GB m.2 SSD is somewhat limiting, so don’t expect to load more than a handful of titles on it without an external drive. That, or invest in some upgrades like larger/second SSD/HDD (comes with an HDD adapter). It has one extra m.2 slot, HDD bay, and second RAM slot for up to 32GB total memory. The backlight for the keyboard is red and adjustable in brightness but not color. There’s also a dedicated “NitroBoost” button which brings up an application that lets you tweak performance of the CPU/GPU fans for added cooling, though realistically I don’t know how many people would take advantage of that kind of on-the-fly tweaking. For everything other than gaming, it does a fine job, so that I can also use the laptop for work, e.g. word processing, web browsing, media streaming, and video content creation. I don’t have too much trouble using heavy graphics/video processing software like Adobe Premiere although it does occasionally tax the limits of the laptop’s capabilities. Battery life is so-so while gaming. Depending on the game and what peripherals I’m using I get between 2-3 hours of straight play-through time before I get the low power warning. For non-gaming use I get between 3-5 hours depending on the activity (video editing vs. web browsing vs. streaming etc.) My only other pet peeve with this laptop is that it tends to be a fingerprint/grease magnet so if your hands are even a little sweaty, or you just have an oily skin type, expect fingerprints galore all over the brushed matte finish on the cover, smudges on the screen, near the keyboard, on the trackpad… basically everywhere you touch it. If you need to get a gaming laptop that can also handle everyday computing tasks while staying on a budget, I’d say this is a decent buy as it is able to handle all/most current flagship games, again at less than the max resolution graphics. It has all the features you need to get by without breaking the bank and has multiple pathways for you to improve your experience through upgrades and/or peripherals as you spend more on gear or bring in your existing hardware. However, if you’re planning on buying all the extras and upgrades right off the bat then I’d say you’re better off just getting a more powerful laptop with the specs you’re looking for already in the build, for example, the Nitro 5 lineup has builds that include the upgraded GTX1060 video card and extra 1 TB HDD at a marginally higher price tag.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Keyboard
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lots of power for small package
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is an outstanding 15.6” gaming laptop. It’s really fast even though it only has 8GB RAM. No lags at full load (game and multiple applications opened)Games run smoothly with no lag in video because of the dedicated video card GTX 1050. The screen is nice and bright without the glare some have. It is not a touch screen which is a bummer for my liking. It does heat up significantly under full load but it’s got very good ventilation. I wouldn’t hold it in my lap when playing. It’s also bulkier and heavier than other gaming laptops in this range. However it’s more affordable. It’s easily upgradable and has a full keyboard (number pad) and lit with red color but It’s not customizable. It boots up in less than 5 seconds!!! Overall awesome gaming laptop. Definitely recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Not bad for the price
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great laptop for light gaming (Sims, war thunder, Starctaft)
I would recommend this to a friend
Q: QuestionSo im planning on getting this and adding 8gb of ram and 500gb ssd, so to be clear, it has an open slot for both memory and storage? If so, what type of ssd do i need and can i give it to bestbuy to do the upgrades?
Asked by Evan.
- A:Answer Yes, this laptop has two memory slots that support up to 16GB each for a max total of 32GB system memory. Also it has two M.2 SSD's that support M.2 2280 form factor SSD drives. Acer has tested up to 512GB for the SSD drive.
Answered by TeamAcer
Q: QuestionCan it run fortnite smoothly? Like no lag and better fps and resolution?
Asked by Skkrr.
- A:Answer Fortnite is not a hard game to run in the first place. But to answer your question, Yes. It runs it over 120 FPS
Answered by HectorC216
Q: QuestionI purchased the Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-43) and it came with HDD upgrade cable. what does it do and how do i put it in my laptop? i got RedDeadRedemption2 when i try to play it it says not enough RAM and that i need to reboot graphics drivers. help!
Asked by Brit.
- A:Answer The included cable and bracket are so the user can install a 2.5" hdd for more storage, if needed. If you go to YouTube you will find videos on how to install a hard drive. This laptop comes with 8GB memory. If the game requires more, you can install up to 32GB using both memory slots.
Answered by TeamAcer
Q: QuestionWill this run SiMS 4 without any glitches?
Asked by looking.
- A:Answer Yes it does. I have multiple packs installed and it runs it perfectly.
Answered by Ambermw
Q: QuestionCan this laptop tun the game rust smoothly with good fps?
Asked by Jacob.
- A:Answer While Acer does not test many gaming applications we would recommend you check that the computer meets the system requirements of the application/game to determine if it will work. You can also contact the software vendor to see if they can provide information on compatibility with their software. You might also post your question on the Acer Community where there are many users that post questions and offer help and advice on Acer products. The link is: https://community.acer.com/
Answered by TeamAcer
Q: QuestionI am running out of memory. What ssd can I get and how/where do I put it in? I do not want to open the laptop if that's required since it ruins warranty. I looked at external ssds, does this have thunderbolt 3 port?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer This laptop has an empty M.2 SSD slot where you can add a second SSD drive for storage, but does not have Thunderbolt 3. Acer has tested up to 512GB. The bottom case must be removed to access the slots and will not void the warranty as long as no damage occurs. Here is a video you might find helpful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT0MHnnWXuU
Answered by TeamAcer
Q: QuestionCan you upgrade the RAM without voiding the warranty?
Asked by Snk180.
- A:Answer Yes, as long as no damage occurs by doing so, the warranty will remain intact.
Answered by TeamAcer
Q: QuestionCan it run Dead by Daylight at a fast pace, like no lagging and glitching? I know dbd isn’t a hard game to run, but I just wanna know if it runs fast.
Asked by TeaBee.
- A:Answer Yes
Answered by Hack