Acer Spin 5 Grey

MPN: SP515-51GN-83YY  |  EAN: 0191114716809  |  Model: Spin SP515-51GN-83YY

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Acer Spin 5 Grey - SP515-51GN-83YY Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Amateur Photo Editing
Just Right
Hardcore Gaming
Just Right
Casual Gaming
Very Good
College (Students)
Just Right
Watching Movies
Just Right
Simple Music Editing
Just Right
Pro Music Production
Outstanding
Bookkeeping
Just Right
Front-end Development
Just Right
Browsing
Outstanding
Documents
Just Right
Social Media
Outstanding
Email
Outstanding
Long Journeys
Just Right
Use Around the Office
Very Good
Use At the Client's
Just Right
Use in Public Places
Very Good
Short Journeys
Very Good
Carrying Occasionally
Just Right
Carrying All the Time
Just Right
Presentations
Outstanding
Working with Numbers
Outstanding
Cool Look
Outstanding
Touchscreen
Outstanding
Windows
Outstanding
Serious Multitasking
Just Right
15 Inches
Outstanding
Use as Tablet
Outstanding
Outstanding

Great for photo editing

Resolution of up to 1920 x 1080 pixels means you can work in greater detail

Running editing programs such as photoshop is possible due to the inclusion of 8 GB of RAM and the 4 cores-core processor.

Even more, you can render your image and design work with ease as this laptops comes with a robust graphics card with a strong 3Dmark benchmark score of 6036.5 .

The Memory card reader makes loading images from you camera straightforward.

Gaming

A resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, means rich graphics to shoot Zombies or cross the galaxy in detail

Your Acer 's Intel Core i7-8550U processor means whilst your thumbs may struggle with Call of Duty or Doom your will not. 

The 8 GB RAM combines nicely with the GPU on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 which hits a 3DMark benchmark score of 6036.5 , and the 4 cores CPU hit a Passmark benchmark of 7947

 

It's good for academic research

As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 15.6 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content.

All about the Films!

High quality video on your Spin SP515-51GN-83YY's Advanced resolution display

IPS screen technology makes video content richer and more viewable.

Connecting to a TV or monitor to watch content on a bigger screen will be simple as its HDMI port is the most common connection option available.

Music and Audio

The Spin SP515-51GN-83YY provides a great playground to create homemade tracks, mixes and audio effects. It offers ample storage for your music files with a total capacity of 1000 GB. Also, the Intel Core i7-8550U processor gives sufficient power for converting your work into various music file formats.

Its all about the Beats

Since you're all about the music, this laptop will make a great side-kick to you music production gear. It's multi-core processor gives you the necessary muscle to rip, encode or convert your audio craft without having to wait forever. Also, it's on-board audio chip and high resolution screen (1920 x 1080 pixels) offer a competent and mobile deputy to your existing tools and setup.

Book keeping

The 15.6 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows

Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor. 

Your Acer 's 8 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance

The numeric keypad keyboard really takes the strain out when entering data.

Can handle UI Dev & Design work

Whether it's HTML5, CSS or Javascript-based frameworks such as AJAX, Angular, JQUERY etc, the Spin SP515-51GN-83YY is a very capable option. 

It's multi-core CPU & 8 GB memory size helps you multi-task as you craft your vision on it's high quality, 1920 x 1080 pixels screen.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, don't need much, but your Intel Core i7-8550U processor and 8 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'!

Surf comfortably as all components of your Acer will easily handle the web

Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account.

Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the Spin SP515-51GN-83YY will do just fine.

Battery life is fairly decent

Light and powerful, the 10 hours battery life of the Spin SP515-51GN-83YY allows it to be easily used all around the home for long periods without charging.

The Spin SP515-51GN-83YY is the perfect size working on the move. With a battery life of 10 hours, this is a machine that slips easily into a bag and goes everywhere with you without worrying too much about the next time you need a charge.

Lightweight and compact, the Spin SP515-51GN-83YY boasts 10 hours battery life to keep you going while on short trips like the daily commute on the train or subway.

With an impressive run time of approximately 10 hours, the Spin SP515-51GN-83YY will keep you entertained, or working, throughout the duration of your trip.

The 10 hours battery life in the Spin SP515-51GN-83YY can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another.

With a great run time of approximately 10 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about.

Suits your occasional mobility

The Spin SP515-51GN-83YY is a great choice for when you need a good value, reliable laptop that won't be carried around too often. It’s not the smallest or lightest, however the 4.9 lbs weight is enough to get the job done.

Great to use on the go!

The Spin SP515-51GN-83YY is a great choice for when you need a good value, reliable laptop that won't be carried around too often. It’s not the smallest or lightest, however the 4.9 lbs weight is enough to get the job done.

Presentations

Ensure everyone can see your presentation with the . With an 1 and several 1 you will always be able to connect to an external projector or screen.

Numeric Key Pad

Working with numbers is important to you, so we've made sure this laptop comes a full featured keyboard. 

Slick package

Boasting clean lines and premium looks, the Spin SP515-51GN-83YY showcases your refined taste in mobile devices. Guaranteed to make your friends green with envy.

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Product Description

The Acer Spin 5 is a laptop that ticks most of the boxes, from gaming to very good battery life and impressive design. From its Full HD resolution to its gorgeous audio sound, the Acer Spin is perfect for watching movies, listening to music, and playing certain games after a long day. You'll find that the Full HD makes movies and photos look clear and crisp for pleasant viewing, as well as Acer's Color Intelligence Technology adjusting gamma and saturation in real time. The most notable features, though, include its impressive battery life, meaning you can get through a heavy workday, no issue, as well as the Acer Spin 5's 8th Gen Intel Core processor meaning you can run multiple software applications without much hassle. The icing on the cake, however, is the SSD that keeps Windows 10 responsive, quick and smooth to use, while the 8GB of RAM helps with multi-tasking.

Technical Specifications

Acer Spin 5 Grey - SP515-51GN-83YY Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Colour Grey
Convertible Yes
Form Factor Convertible (Folder)
Display
Display HD Type FHD
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display Size 15.6 inches
Display Technology Name IPS
Display Touchscreen Yes
Processor
Processor Architecture 64 Bit
Processor Cores 4 cores
Processor Family Intel Core i7-8
Processor Model Intel Core i7-8550U
Processor Speed 1.80 GHz
Processor Threads 8
Memory
RAM Size 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4-SDRAM
Storage
HDD Capacity 1000 GB
Storage Total Capacity 1000 GB
Storage Type HDD
Graphics
Graphics Card Model - Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
Graphics Card Model - Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620
Graphics Card Type Dedicated
Networking
Network Bluetooth Type 4.1
Network Wireless Type b/g/n/ac
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI Port 1
Memory Card Reader 1
Microphone 1
USB 2.0 Ports 1
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Ports 1
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports 2
Camera
Camera 1
Camera Resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
Keyboard
Keyboard Num-Pad Yes
Software
Operating System Architecture 64 Bit
Operating System Name Microsoft Windows
Operating System Version Windows 10 Home
Battery
Battery Life 10 hours
Weight & Dimensions
Dimesnsions - Depth 25.8 cm
Dimesnsions - Height 1.7 cm
Dimesnsions - Width 38.1 cm
Weight 2.22 kg