Acer laptops are one of the few computer devices that can boast of good quality and affordable prices. The company provides a wide range of models from gaming to multimedia devices. There are also transformers and ultrabooks on sale. This ranking of the best Acer laptops describes gadgets for different tastes. For example, those that pull heavy games or have other outstanding characteristics, or simple office devices. But, first of all, special emphasis is placed on the autonomy of work and ease of use. Also considered are devices that are suitable for schoolchildren and students.
Each Acer model has its own characteristics. Headphone jacks are located in the center of the front edge of the case. This is not a bad option for using a headset. Almost all new models have additional WIFI and Bluetooth buttons. There is a card reader in front.
There are four families in total (Aspire, Travel Mate, Extensa and Ferrari), each with its own characteristics. In addition, there are other series of notebooks from Acer. The main rulers are simply described here by way of example.
This is the most successful line of laptops from the company. This includes budget models that are intended for home use. Features of this series: black lid with a glossy finish, light gray body color and large streamlined shape.
The diagonal of the screen is mainly from 15 to 17 inches. Main advantages over direct competitors:
Unfortunately, the quality of the matrix and the screen resolution are poor. Almost all screens have a resolution of no more than 1440x900 pixels, which is very small even for a modern phone or tablet.
This is a line of office laptops. It is the most popular and widespread on the market. This laptop is suitable for travel, as the name suggests. Although it is not very convenient to carry such a device, since the lightest model weighs at least 2 kilograms. Therefore, objectively, it is more suitable for stationary work in the office than for use on regular trips.
This line is slightly different from the previous one. Half of the models in the office-corporate line of Acer bear similar names to Aspire, while the second half of the number is somewhat different.
So, the Travel Mate line has 2 series of models: the first is office models with basic parameters and simple functionality, which can be purchased at low prices. However, they are difficult to classify as corporate, since they have limited functionality. Such models are more suitable for small and medium businesses.
More interesting and expensive second row of models. They are more functional and more powerful. However, the prices are not very pleasing. In fact, similar products from bison such as HP, Dell or Lenovo will in many cases cost even less than the Travel Mate 6000 series.
Only in 2007, they launched this line into production as a series of portable devices that should be used by small businesses or private entrepreneurs.This line of laptops is weaker in performance and overall power than the Travel Mate. Less productive hardware means more attractive prices.
This line is the most attractive of all in terms of price points. Extensa is the best option for small businesses. On laptops of this series, basic programs are installed for comfortable work with documents. There are no fancy programs and add-ons here. Only everything you need. Prices range from lowest to medium. All laptops in this line have a strict design.
Acer has been a partner of the Ferrari team in Formula 1 for quite a long time. Initially, Acer was supposed to simply make products for an automobile brand. AMD has joined the partnership with Acer. Then ATI joined them.
Despite the tandem, the line's performance is rather weak. It is difficult for these companies to make sufficiently powerful hardware for the device.
Also, the design is rather controversial, since the forms of the case are decorated aggressively.
Here are the best Acer laptops. The rating includes both budget and more expensive models.
The table shows all the models that are described in the overview with a set of basic characteristics.
Laptop parameters / models | Acer Extensa 2520g-52d8 | Acer Aspire e5-772 | Acer Extensa 2519-c8h5 | Acer Aspire F5 573G-71S6 | Acer Extensa EX2511G | Acer TravelMate P2 TMP278-M | Acer Predator 21 X |
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CPU | Intel Core i5-6200U | Intel Core i7-5500U 2.4-3.0 GHz | Intel Celeron N3060 | Intel Core i7-7500U 2700 MHz | Intel Core i5-5200U 2200 MHz | Core i3 6006U 2x2.0 GHz | Quad-core Intel Core i7-7820HK (2.9 - 3.9 GHz) |
RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | 2 GB | 8 GB | 4 GB DDR3L 1600 MHz | 4 GB | 64 GB |
Data storage | 500 GB | SSD 250 GB + 1000 TB | 500 GB | 1 TB | 500 GB HDD 5400 rpm | 500 GB | 2 TB + SSD 512 GB RAID 0 (2 x 256 GB) |
Display | 15.6 inch | 17.3 inch | 15.6 inch | 15.6 inch | 17.01.1900 | 17 inch | 21 in |
Video card | Intel HD Graphics 520 | NVIDIA GeForce 940M 2GB DDR 3 | Intel HD Graphics 400 | Intel HD Graphics 620 | Intel HD Graphics 5500 | HD Graphics 520 | nVidia GeForce GTX 1080 SLI |
Battery | 2520 mAh | 2500 mAh | 3500 mAh | 2800 mAh | lithium-ion 2520 mAh | 2520 mAh | 8000 mAh |
operating system | MS Windows 10 Home (64-bit) | Microsoft Windows 8.1 | Linux OS | Windows 10 Home 64-bit | Windows 8.1 64-bit | Linux | Windows 10 Home |
This device has good features and an attractively low price. The screen resolution is 1366x768 pixels. The screen diagonal is 15.6 inches. This laptop is enough for everyday tasks that do not require a lot of power. The device is perfect for the office. The gadget has a 2 GB video card. This laptop is one of the best options for study or work.
The hard disk slows down a little, but it is enough to complete tasks in text and graphic editors. There is also a small amount of RAM here: only 4 GB. To replace the hard drive in the event of a breakdown, it is necessary to completely remove the bottom, which provides some inconvenience.
You will have to pay 40,000 rubles for this device.
You can buy this gadget for 45 thousand rubles. This is one of the best models in terms of price, build quality and power. The screen resolution is 1600x900 pixels, and its diagonal is 17.3 inches. Has a terabyte of internal memory, as well as 4 gigabytes of RAM. Operates at 2 GHz. This speed is enough to perform common tasks: watching videos, surfing the Internet, typing. Autonomous work, as in the previous model, is rather weak. But still, this model is quite popular, since it can be purchased at an affordable price.
This device is also designed for basic operation. Thanks to a special shell, the plastic of the gadget does not get dirty. The device has a strict look without any bells and whistles and cool things. It costs 14,500 rubles.
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Suitable for both work and play. It costs about $ 960. This model has a stylish design. Fingerprints remain on the matte lid, but they are not very noticeable. A thin strip of plastic without texture stands out at the very edge of the case. The black color adds austerity to the design. Two strong hinges hold the laptop display. Such a device weighs 2.3 kilograms. You can safely take it on business trips or long trips. The cover is made of aluminum and hard plastic. Sometimes the laptop lid can sag, but this is not critical.
The size of the gadget is 15.6 inches. Screen resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels. This is enough for watching high-format videos. Anti-glare matte finish and good color rendering.
The audio is a bit muffled as the stereo speakers are located on the bottom of the device. The webcam received only 1.3 megapixels, which is very small even for video calls.
The buttons are flat with a pleasant-to-touch surface. The distance from the keys is sufficient to avoid accidental presses. Windows 10 Home is installed as the operating system. The laptop is designed for both simple and complex tasks. For example, you can play games, edit photos / videos, type text, or just surf the Internet.
The amount of RAM is 8 gigabytes, but it can be expanded up to 16. The hard disk has a terabyte of memory. In general, a laptop can be used for different purposes. But if you need study or work, then you need to purchase a cheaper and less powerful device.
It should be noted that the battery capacity is only 2800 mAh, which is enough for 3-3.5 hours of continuous operation.
This laptop is available at a democratic price. Suitable for those who need to work, study or surf the Internet. He will cope with these functions perfectly. But playing on it will be problematic, since the device will eventually slow down.
The laptop looks solid and even attractive. The dense texture creates an individual style. On the lid there is only the company logo and nothing else. The device weighs only 2.3 kilograms. This will not prevent him from taking him on various trips.
The device has a resolution of 1366x768 pixels. Screen diagonal -15.6 inches. This is quite enough for simple entertainment: surfing, watching videos and solving common office tasks. Due to the lack of a margin of brightness, colors are not reproduced perfectly, but this is normal for a regular laptop.
The device has a clear sound without interference, but the sound level is still weak. To make it more comfortable to listen to music or video with sound, you need to get headphones in which you can hear everything better.
Despite the fact that the keyboard is slightly deepened, this does not interfere with comfortable typing. Almost all buttons are of normal size, so there should be no discomfort.
Windows 8.1 is here as the operating system. The device is powered by an Intel Core i5-5200U processor. The processor is characterized by low power consumption. Intel HD Graphics 5500 supports DirectX 11.2 and OpenCL 2.0. In addition, up to three displays can be connected simultaneously. The device has good performance, since it is possible to edit amateur photos and videos, and even pulls heavy games (though not all, and they slow down).
The drive, like all budget models, is 500 gigabytes, and the RAM is 4 GB.
The battery capacity is 2520 milliamperes, which will last for 4 hours under balanced load. At $ 700, it is considered a mid-range laptop.
This device costs about $ 400. It can only be considered as a laptop for everyday use and basic programs. This is ideal for students. Like most Acer notebooks, this model has a strict design. The matte finish prevents fingerprints from accumulating. The bottom of the device is also decorated in a traditional way.
Despite the affordable price, the build quality is high. It weighs 3 kilograms and has a screen size of 17 inches. Screen resolution 1600x900 pixels. Despite good detail, the image quality is average. The brightness is so low that it is not enough for comfortable use in the daytime in the room. On the street you will not see anything at all.
The viewing angles are also unstable. If you put the device on a table and turn on the maximum volume, the quality will immediately deteriorate.
The webcam has low image detail, although the parameters state that it is in HD format.
Operating frequency 2.1 GHz. The hard drive is rated at 500 gigabytes and the RAM is 4 GB.
The battery capacity is 2520 milliamps, which is very small even for a modern weak phone, not like a laptop. If you use it in power saving mode, then the charge will last for 3 hours, and if you work at maximum speed, the battery will run out in an hour and a half.
Released back in 2016 in a limited edition, since it has a screen diagonal of 21 inches and weighs as much as 8.5 kilograms. Not everyone can carry such a weight into the office. The main advantages are a mechanical keyboard and a powerful cooling system. The set includes a special case for easy transportation.
This device is intended for gamers, because it is a powerful machine. The body is made of heavy duty plastic, which contains metal elements. The device is made in black with a silvery sheen.
The logo of the series in the form of a trident is displayed on the huge cover. This device will occupy the entire desktop.
The display has a curvature radius of 2000 mm. The screen with a diagonal of 21 inches has a resolution of 2560x1080 pixels. Aspect ratio 21: 9. The viewing angles are maximum. Operates at 120 Hz.
Four speakers are installed in the device. There are even subwoofers that give the sound maximum volume and spaciousness. Too much noise is created by a powerful ventilation system, therefore, if you are going to regularly play video games, then buy headphones so that the sound of ventilation does not distract from the process.
The mechanical keyboard is located on a huge area, so the user will be as comfortable as possible to press the buttons. In addition, there is a separate touch pad that allows you to use the device as a touchpad.
The keyboard itself has an average response, and thanks to the regulation of special mechanisms, it becomes almost silent. It also features a velvet finish for a pleasant touch feel.
Windows 10 Home installed as the operating system. The gadget is equipped with a quad-core Intel Core i7-7820HK processor. The maximum frequency at which the processor operates is 3.9 GHz, which allows you to solve absolutely any problem. The video memory is 16 GB.
The amount of RAM is 64 gigabytes (this is the maximum figure by today's standards). There are several drives here - a pair of SSDs in RAID 0 for 512 GB in total, and a Hitachi HDD (7200 rpm) for 1 TB.
The laptop also has 5 fans.Although the battery has a large capacity of 8000 milliamps, this is not enough even to watch a full movie without an outlet. The developers made 2 power supplies at once, but if you do not use it to the full, then one will be enough.
In general, such a laptop is intended for real gamers.
This device costs $ 12,000.
Acer tries to keep up with the times. Developers are constantly adding something new. The company's management is trying to make more adequate prices. As a result, the popularity of the company is only growing. There are both budget options and premium laptops. The ranking includes budget gadgets, more expensive ones and one very expensive and super powerful laptop. You can also choose other models, but these are now considered the most attractive in terms of price / quality ratio. The latest laptop is presented as a very powerful gaming machine with all the bells and whistles.