Engineers from Taiwanese company Acer presented 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 tried to do everything so that the loyal fans of the Acer Aspire line would like the new product.
External features and design
Immediately it is worth noting that the Acer Aspire E15 features a case. 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 body with minor metal inserts. The total weight is just under 2.5 kilograms. It is noteworthy that the use of plastic as the main material allowed the manufacturer to save a lot. 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 an increased color rendering. Resolution standardfor 15.6 inches - 1368x768. Display distortion on the sides is minimal. Other features of the monitor include LED backlight, TFT board and HD mode support.
There are three USB ports and one DVD drive on the edges. Interestingly, 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 drawback of the case is the opening angle of the lid. All leading brands have long gone 180 degrees or more, but not Acer. This performance is even less than was previously announced in a press release. The opening angle of the E15 should be 160 degrees, but in reality it is 140 at best. The hinges are tightly tightened, so when closing the lid, you should hold it so that it does not pop.
Performance Metrics
In fact, there are several versions of the Acer Aspire E15. The characteristics of the processor they differ in the number of cores and frequency. Also, in powerful modifications, the graphics part and RAM indicators are much better. Nevertheless, this review will include the sales leader of the E15 series, which has the most optimal characteristics at an adequate cost. First of all, the processor chip stands out. Acer developers are true to their traditions, so the chipset was ordered from AMD. Plank model E2-6110. This processor has 4 equivalent cores of 1.5 GHz each. Is notthe most powerful option, but it is enough for demanding games and serious multimedia software.
The amount of RAM is another advantage that the Acer Aspire E15 laptop can boast of. The characteristics of the RAM strip can vary from 4 to 16 GB. Ideally, the package includes 8 GB of DDR3L RAM. If desired, you can easily add another module, since there is an additional slot for this. There is support for removable memory cards, including SD format. The hard drive will please with a capacity of 1 TB. The Acer Aspire E15 has a tempting graphics adapter. The performance of the AMD chipset will allow you to play any video format without minimal delays and loss of quality and support the most demanding games with 3D splash screens. Controller type - Radeon R2 with DDR3L technology. This graphics adapter is enough to not overload the head processor and RAM.
Multimedia and drivers
E15 series notebook supports all international portable interfaces: USB, VGA, HDMI, and RJ-45 network. The software part for communication with the global network uses Gigabit Ethernet technology. The device uses the 3-format IEEE 802.11 standard to access wireless communications.
The laptop's operating system is Windows updated to version 8.1. This OS has been recognized by users as the most convenient and productive forthe entire new history of MS Windows (since 2007). For Acer Aspire E15, drivers are practically not needed. The developers have tried to ensure that the chipsets interact with the OS automatically. It should be noted that Acer Aspire E15 only supports 64-bit drivers. Otherwise, there will be a conflict with the operating system. In the spring of 2015, E15 laptops with a light version of Linux OS appeared on the market.
Battery specifications
The entire Acer Aspire line has a 6-cell battery. The E15 model has a standard 2500 mAh charge capacity. In moderate mode, the battery is more than enough for a good 4 hours. If you turn on the automatic battery saver 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 be reduced to a minimum. This option is ideal for reading e-books.
In the maximum activity mode, that is, with Wi-Fi turned on, games and movies, the battery lasts for 1.5 hours.
Aspire E14 vs E15 comparison
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 of both models is the same, as are all other display characteristics.
The operating system of the devices is based on the Windows 8.1 platform. The Acer Aspire E15 has slightly better performance than the E14. First of all, this concerns the amount of RAM and graphics adapter. ATE15 supports up to 16 GB of RAM, while in the 14th model - only up to 8 GB. In addition, in a 15.6-inch laptop, the graphics processor is represented by later versions of the Radeon R. The battery charge of the E14 device lasts up to 4 hours offline, in the E15 - up to 6 hours. more body colors and stylish design.
Reviews on the Aspire E15 laptop
The main advantages of the device include high-quality assembly, decent performance, moderate battery capacity, fast engine, colorful and user-friendly interface. The laptop costs about $300.
Games lovers will be delighted with the Acer Aspire E15 graphics performance. Despite the rather 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 comfortable. Suitable for both work and play.
