Standing screen display size | 15.6 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Max Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 Pixels |
Processor | 2.8 GHz core_i7 |
RAM | 16 GB DDR4 |
Memory Speed | 3.8 GHz |
Hard Drive | 256 GB SSD |
Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
Chipset Brand | NVIDIA |
Card Description | Dedicated |
Graphics Card Ram Size | 4 GB |
Wireless Type | Bluetooth, 802.11ac |
Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 3 |
Average Battery Life (in hours) | 6 Hours |
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Acer Aspire VX 15 Gaming Laptop, 7th Gen Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, 15.6 Full HD, 16GB DDR4, 256GB SSD, VX5-591G-75RM
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Brand | acer |
Model Name | Aspire VX |
Screen Size | 15.6 Inches |
Color | Black |
Hard Disk Size | 256 GB |
CPU Model | Core i7 |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 16 GB |
Operating System | Windows 10 |
Special Feature | HD Audio |
Graphics Card Description | Dedicated |
About this item
- 7th Generation Intel Core i7-7700HQ Processor (Up to 3.8GHz)
- 15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen IPS display
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 4 GB of dedicated GDDR5 VRAM
- 16GB DDR4 Memory, 256GB SSD
- HDD upgrade kit available (2.5” bracket with SATA and power cable). Contact Acer support for your complimentary kit.
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Acer Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-75RM Gaming Notebook comes with these high level specs: 7th Generation Intel Core i7-7700HQ Processor 2.8GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.8GHz, 15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen LED-backlit IPS display, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 4 GB of dedicated GDDR5 VRAM, 16GB DDR4 2400MHz Memory, 256GB SSD, Acer True Harmony Technology, Two Built-in Stereo Speakers, Built-in Digital Microphone, Secure Digital (SD) card reader, 802.11ac Wi-Fi featuring 2x2 MU-MIMO technology (Dual-Band 2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.0, 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port), HD Webcam (1280 x 720) supporting High Dynamic Range (HDR), 1 - USB 3.1 (Type C) port (Gen 1 up to 5 Gbps), 2 - USB 3.0 Ports (One with Power-off Charging), 1 - USB 2.0 Port, 1 - HDMI Port, 3-cell Li-ion Battery (4605 mAh), Up to 6-hours Battery Life, 5.51 lbs. | 2.5 kg (system unit only) (NH.GM4AA.001).
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Brand | acer |
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Series | Aspire VX |
Item model number | VX5-591G-75RM |
Operating System | Windows 10 |
Item Weight | 5.51 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 15 x 15.99 x 0.85 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 15 x 15.99 x 0.85 inches |
Color | Black |
Processor Brand | Intel |
Number of Processors | 1 |
Computer Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
Flash Memory Size | 256 |
Hard Drive Interface | USB 3.1 |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Voltage | 240 Volts |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Additional Information
ASIN | B01N12YZ7B |
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Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Date First Available | February 1, 2017 |
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Aggressive Gaming Design
In the case of the Aspire VX 15, looks can kill! This soon-to-be battlefield gaming icon utilizes a hard-edged futuristic design with sleek lines and angles—and an impressive, 15.6” Full HD Display—to put you in total command of all the action. It combines a powerful 7th Gen Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor with high-performance NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics driven by the new NVIDIA Pascal architecture. The advanced cooling and stellar audio capabilities support intense gaming sessions while the illuminating iron-red keyboard adds to the drama.
- 7th Generation Intel Core i7-7700HQ Processor (Up to 3.8GHz)
- 15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen LED-backlit IPS Display
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 4 GB of dedicated GDDR5 VRAM
- 16GB DDR4 Memory & 256GB SSD
- Dual-Fan Cooling
- Acer TrueHarmony and Dolby Audio Premium Sound
- Iron-Red backlit keyboard
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Hard Edged DesignWith its hard edged futuristic design with sleek lines and angles, the Aspire VX 15, looks and feels like it will help you take control. |
Keep Your CoolKeep cool under pressure with the dual fans keeping your hardware at their optimum performance. |
Red Hot Backlit KeyboardPower through the dark with the Iron-Red backlit keyboard as it illuminates this device’s keyboard keys. |
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Powerful ProcessingDominate your gaming competition with an unleashed and uncompromised processor. The 7th gen Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor is flexible and devastatingly powerful. |
Lightning Fast GraphicsEveryone deserves great gaming. That’s why we integrated the fast, powerful GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Graphics with 4GB of GDDR5 Video Memory. |
High Quality AudioListen to voices and special effects with increased clarity through Acer TrueHarmony and Dolby Audio Premium. |
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Processor | 7th Generation Intel Core i5-7300HQ Processor | 7th Generation Intel Core i5-7300HQ Processor | 7th Generation Intel Core i7-7700HQ Processor |
Screen Size | 15.6" IPS Full HD (1920 x 1080) | 15.6" IPS Full HD (1920 x 1080) | 15.6" IPS Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
Dedicated Video | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 with 4 GB GDDR5 VRAM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 4 GB GDDR5 VRAM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 4 GB GDDR5 VRAM |
Memory | 8GB DDR4 | 16GB DDR4 | 16GB DDR4 |
Storage | 256GB SSD | 256GB SSD | 256GB SSD |
Sound | Acer TrueHarmony & Dolby Audio Premium | Acer TrueHarmony & Dolby Audio Premium | Acer TrueHarmony & Dolby Audio Premium |
Cooling | Dual Fans | Dual Fans | Dual Fans |
Backlit Keyboard | Yes, Iron-Red | Yes, Iron-Red | Yes, Iron-Red |
Battery Life | Up to 6 Hours | Up to 6 Hours | Up to 6 Hours |
Ports | (1) USB 3.1 Type-C port, (2) USB 3.0 ports, (1) USB 2.0 port, (1) HDMI, (1) 3.5mm combo jack | (1) USB 3.1 Type-C port, (2) USB 3.0 ports, (1) USB 2.0 port, (1) HDMI, (1) 3.5mm combo jack | (1) USB 3.1 Type-C port, (2) USB 3.0 ports, (1) USB 2.0 port, (1) HDMI, (1) 3.5mm combo jack |
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Customers like the performance, quality and appearance of the laptop. For example, they mention it's a very solid computer, looks great and has great graphics. Some appreciate the value for money and say it can play most modern games.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the laptop. They mention that it runs pretty well, the CPU is slightly better than the i5-6600 desktop processor, and that it performs as well as a desktop. They also say that it is able to maintain 60 FPS on Skyrim, and it boots up lightning fast.
"...At stock speeds, the CPU is slightly better than the i5-6600 desktop processor to give you an idea.Drive: NVMe Intel SSDPEKKW25 256 GB..." Read more
"...fast; Windows 10 only takes around 5 seconds to boot and applications load quickly. Perfect for productivity, which was the main reason I bought it...." Read more
"...Pros:- Boots up lightning fast- 1050ti video card handles most modern games at high settings..." Read more
"Only good - Computer has an awesome design. Computer starts runs very fast...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the laptop. For example, they mention it's a very solid computer, packed with quality components, and reliable. Some say the keyboard and trackpad feel very solid and responsive. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...Extremely quiet to use. Quality is good and similar to Alienware. Better quality keyboard than most laptops you find in this line...." Read more
"...---BUILD AND AESTETHICS---Build quality surpassed my expectations and I love how it looks...." Read more
"...It is LIGHT (careful when opening the lid!) but build quality seems good.-..." Read more
"...For an all plastic budget gaming laptop it feels very well put together and doesn't look too bad...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the notebook computer. They say it looks great, has a beautiful IPS display, and has great graphics. They are impressed with the screen, which is vibrant and deep. The build quality seems good, and the red accents on the case and keyboard backlighting are stylish. Customers also mention that the keys are big and the screen colors are greet. Overall, they are happy with the appearance and recommend it to others.
"...Very vibrant and deep colors. Does not wash out greens/blues and looks very clear in pictures. There is a little grain on fonts and screen edges...." Read more
"...Build quality surpassed my expectations and I love how it looks. I find it quite light for a gaming laptop, weights around 5.5 pounds...." Read more
"...but build quality seems good.- Stylish red accents on the case and red backlight on the keyboard are attractive without overdoing it.-..." Read more
"...If you don't configure everything. Next is the built in mic, it sucks...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the laptop. They mention that it's an excellent laptop for the money, worth the purchase, and a solid laptop for a cheap price. They also appreciate the graphics and performance.
"...But overall, I think this laptop is great. Perfect bang for the buck." Read more
"...did a lot of research and this one seemed to be the best package for the price point...." Read more
"...Well worth the price...." Read more
"...Overall, I think it's an excellent laptop for the money...." Read more
Customers like the gaming capabilities of the laptop. For example, they mention it's fast and can run big games at everything on ultra with no problem. Some say the 1050 TI configuration and it can handle most modern games easily.
"...I went for the GTX 1050 TI configuration and it can handle most modern games easily. Fan noise while gaming is surprisingly low...." Read more
"...Pros:- Boots up lightning fast- 1050ti video card handles most modern games at high settings..." Read more
"...Generally the computer can run new games at medium to high settings, which is pretty impressive for a computer at this price point...." Read more
"...Runs games, etc. great, and can handle watching videos or playing music while also running any graphics / processor intensive 2D or 2.5D game...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the temperature of the notebook computer. Some mention that it stays very cool even when watching movies, and the cooling fans keep it running just fine. However, others say that games with high graphics, it can get a little hot after running for hours, and it can skyrocket up to 95 °C. The right side of the keyboard can be very warm to the touch.
"...2. A premium leaning screen.3. Better cooling when under stress.4. At least a mid-tier CPU.5...." Read more
"...Video card can make the right side of the keyboard very warm to the touch (cooling pad recommended)..." Read more
"...It's not as fast as a gtx 1060, but this laptop-runs quieter and cooler because it's not running a 1060...." Read more
"...For 3D games with high graphics, it can get a little hot after running for hours by itself and the fans can get pretty noisy, so I wouldn't suggest..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the notebook computer. Some mention that it has good battery life when not gaming, and lasts for a couple of hours, even at max load. However, others say that it stopped holding a charge, and the device turns off after few minutes of usage if the power cable is unplugged.
"...Second, I have owned this laptop for 3.5 years, and have had to replace the battery 3 times!..." Read more
"...There was a thunderstorm and it shut down. Now the Battery stopped working. It says "95% available (plugged in , not charging)"...." Read more
"...Battery life is acceptable, but it won't last you through a whole day...." Read more
"...Mine pretty consistently stays on 3.6. This give you less time on battery but for me its worth it...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the storage space of the laptop. They mention that the SSD is relatively small, and the original space is quite too low for a gaming laptop. Some say that the laptop has a bit of bloatware.
"...Do note that the SSD is only about 250 GB, so it will fill up quickly if you install many games or download a lot of media...." Read more
"...The monitor is high resolution, if not terribly large, and things look great on it...." Read more
"...My biggest complain is it's hard to make small, accurate movements. The cursor tends to jump a bit with small movements...." Read more
"...Ti graphics card, dual cooling vents with rear discharge and expandable storage. This unit has it all and at a very reasonable price...." Read more
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1. A dedicated graphics card that can play modern games, at least, on medium settings.
2. A premium leaning screen.
3. Better cooling when under stress.
4. At least a mid-tier CPU.
5. Various other design qualities that make it stand out (sharper edges, colorful lights etc.)
My experience in gaming laptops have been mainly with Alienware (the latest being the 15 r2 line with the GTX 980m).
Firstly, I am overall very impressed with this Acer laptop, in general. With every put together with the feel, the look, and the operation, I can say this is well made and it compares very well with the Alienware. Where it does not match the Alienware is in the case quality. As for the rest? The Acer is equal to or better on almost every level. Here's why:
[---Screen---]
Very vibrant and deep colors. Does not wash out greens/blues and looks very clear in pictures. There is a little grain on fonts and screen edges. Can be turned bright enough to easily work in sunlight with about 30-40% wash out in sunlight. Almost no angle diminishing, probably 2% if any ... at almost 180 degrees. This is a testament to the LG IPS screen. Therefore, you can work in the sunlight very easily with the brightness turned up, and regardless of the angle you are looking at the screen, the images stay the same with no angle 'washout'. Superb screen performance.
Travel of the lid is about 140 degrees; does not lay flat.
[---Case---]
A little on the cheap feeling side. Not necessarily a bad thing. Does not attract fingerprints. Matte and rough texture like the lower end laptops you find in stores. The lid has the vertical 'line' pattern that are slightly raised. While the case feels roughly the same as, say, one of the lower end laptops in stores I say this isn't a bad thing because the design and build is so well done. The case doesn't flex, and the overall design is sleek, sharp, and...very good to look at. If you remember the line of Asus laptops that took their inspiration of the stealth bombers, this is similar, except think of this as a Jet-Stealth bomber, with none of the bloat.
[---Weight---]
Light for what it is. Will be fairly light in the back pack. Can be easily picked up with one hand.
[---Size---]
Typical size for a 15" laptop. Will slide easily into carrying cases/backpacks because of the thin overall presence.
[---Keyboard---]
Matte and smooth, does not attract fingerprints. A very light 'thud' sound that does not 'click' and does not clack. Extremely quiet to use. Quality is good and similar to Alienware. Better quality keyboard than most laptops you find in this line.
Only one brightness setting for the backlit keys. Home and End keys are at the top, though the Home is above the backspace and End is above the asterisk. The PGUP and PGDN are together between home/end. A bit strange that they spaced out two keys between Home and End, however at *least* they didn't put the Home/End on the left/right arrow + Fn. This is a very suitable laptop for programmers as well.
[---Backlit---]
Backlit is a cherry red, with the WASD keys being outlined a little more in red. Backlighting is even and goes quite well with the overall appearance of the laptop.
[---Touchpad---]
It is difficult to find a fluid/sensitive/lag-free touchpad in any laptop not named 'Mac'. Thankfully, thankfully, thankfully the touchpad here is very smooth with no-lage. There are no separate 'click' areas, such that the entire touchpad is one solid platform. So, then, it clicks like a macpro. There is no left right click distinctions except for the 'left' side is left click and right side is right click.
Extremely sensitive and almost up to the level of a mac. Usually touchpads are lousy on almost all PCs and this one is one of the best I have used. The clicks, however are hard to press. So they require a decent amount of pressure to use.
*Negative* - When holding click and dragging a window, there is lag (like most laptops I have found).
[---Noise/Fan---]
Dead quiet for normal browsing, the fan runs a 0%.
~* For Us Nerds: *~
[---Drive Speed/Ratings---]
via AS SSD:
Seq:
Read: 1297 MB/s | Write: 506 MB/s
4k:
Read: 27 MB/s | Write: 63 MB/s
4k-64Thrd:
Read: 101 MB/s | Write: 270 MB/s
Seek:
Read: .070ms | Write: .037 ms
Score: 830
[---Graphics---]
Runs games slightly above the GTX 970m and slightly below the GTX 980m.
1911 Graphics MHz
3904 Memory MHz
GTX 1050Ti
Unigine Ultra Run w/ Tesselation and 8x AntiAlias:
Temp: 59 C
FPS: 35.4
Score: 893
Some FPS scores for current games:
RE7: High 1080p: 64 fps
Titanfall 2: Ultra 1080p: 56 fps
Battlefield 1: Ultra 1080p: 50 fps
[---Specs---]
CPU Intel Burn Test:
Stress: Very High
Temps: Max - 89 C
CPU: Intel Core i7-7700HQ (Soldered onto the motherboard) (Skylake), 4 cores/8 with hyper-threading. TDP: 45W, Cache: 4 x (32+32+256)+6M. Max clock: 2.8 Ghz, 3.8Ghz Turbo. Has an unlocked TDP level.
At stock speeds, the CPU is slightly better than the i5-6600 desktop processor to give you an idea.
Drive: NVMe Intel SSDPEKKW25 256 GB
Memory: 16GB DDR4-2400 / PC4-19200, Timing: 17-17-17-39 | Kingston ACR24D4S7S8MB-8 SDRAM manufacturer: Micron
GPU #1: Intel Kaby Lake-H GT2 1GB
GPU #2: GTX 1050Ti
Monitor: LG Philips | LP156WF6-SPK4 1080P IPS
Battery: 52497 mWh max, 6.5% wear level out of the box. Discharge rate on new startup: -12426 mW
Idle Temps: 50 C Average
[---Connections---]
2 x USB 3.0
1 x USB 2.0
1 x USB 3.1
1 x HDMI
1 x Ethernet
No CD/DVD drive.
Allows for an added laptop drive, however you will have to buy an additional HD caddy. Currently Acer is giving these away for free if you register your S/N at: csapps.acer.com/kit-request
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For the price, you are getting a very good gaming laptop that allows medium-to-high settings at 1080p, with a very beefy CPU. Overall laptop stays cool even when under stress (89 C or below), and has a decent build quality. For general browsers, or semi-hardcore gamers who want a great keyboard, touchpad, and beautiful screen this has exactly that.
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2017
1. A dedicated graphics card that can play modern games, at least, on medium settings.
2. A premium leaning screen.
3. Better cooling when under stress.
4. At least a mid-tier CPU.
5. Various other design qualities that make it stand out (sharper edges, colorful lights etc.)
My experience in gaming laptops have been mainly with Alienware (the latest being the 15 r2 line with the GTX 980m).
Firstly, I am overall very impressed with this Acer laptop, in general. With every put together with the feel, the look, and the operation, I can say this is well made and it compares very well with the Alienware. Where it does not match the Alienware is in the case quality. As for the rest? The Acer is equal to or better on almost every level. Here's why:
[---Screen---]
Very vibrant and deep colors. Does not wash out greens/blues and looks very clear in pictures. There is a little grain on fonts and screen edges. Can be turned bright enough to easily work in sunlight with about 30-40% wash out in sunlight. Almost no angle diminishing, probably 2% if any ... at almost 180 degrees. This is a testament to the LG IPS screen. Therefore, you can work in the sunlight very easily with the brightness turned up, and regardless of the angle you are looking at the screen, the images stay the same with no angle 'washout'. Superb screen performance.
Travel of the lid is about 140 degrees; does not lay flat.
[---Case---]
A little on the cheap feeling side. Not necessarily a bad thing. Does not attract fingerprints. Matte and rough texture like the lower end laptops you find in stores. The lid has the vertical 'line' pattern that are slightly raised. While the case feels roughly the same as, say, one of the lower end laptops in stores I say this isn't a bad thing because the design and build is so well done. The case doesn't flex, and the overall design is sleek, sharp, and...very good to look at. If you remember the line of Asus laptops that took their inspiration of the stealth bombers, this is similar, except think of this as a Jet-Stealth bomber, with none of the bloat.
[---Weight---]
Light for what it is. Will be fairly light in the back pack. Can be easily picked up with one hand.
[---Size---]
Typical size for a 15" laptop. Will slide easily into carrying cases/backpacks because of the thin overall presence.
[---Keyboard---]
Matte and smooth, does not attract fingerprints. A very light 'thud' sound that does not 'click' and does not clack. Extremely quiet to use. Quality is good and similar to Alienware. Better quality keyboard than most laptops you find in this line.
Only one brightness setting for the backlit keys. Home and End keys are at the top, though the Home is above the backspace and End is above the asterisk. The PGUP and PGDN are together between home/end. A bit strange that they spaced out two keys between Home and End, however at *least* they didn't put the Home/End on the left/right arrow + Fn. This is a very suitable laptop for programmers as well.
[---Backlit---]
Backlit is a cherry red, with the WASD keys being outlined a little more in red. Backlighting is even and goes quite well with the overall appearance of the laptop.
[---Touchpad---]
It is difficult to find a fluid/sensitive/lag-free touchpad in any laptop not named 'Mac'. Thankfully, thankfully, thankfully the touchpad here is very smooth with no-lage. There are no separate 'click' areas, such that the entire touchpad is one solid platform. So, then, it clicks like a macpro. There is no left right click distinctions except for the 'left' side is left click and right side is right click.
Extremely sensitive and almost up to the level of a mac. Usually touchpads are lousy on almost all PCs and this one is one of the best I have used. The clicks, however are hard to press. So they require a decent amount of pressure to use.
*Negative* - When holding click and dragging a window, there is lag (like most laptops I have found).
[---Noise/Fan---]
Dead quiet for normal browsing, the fan runs a 0%.
~* For Us Nerds: *~
[---Drive Speed/Ratings---]
via AS SSD:
Seq:
Read: 1297 MB/s | Write: 506 MB/s
4k:
Read: 27 MB/s | Write: 63 MB/s
4k-64Thrd:
Read: 101 MB/s | Write: 270 MB/s
Seek:
Read: .070ms | Write: .037 ms
Score: 830
[---Graphics---]
Runs games slightly above the GTX 970m and slightly below the GTX 980m.
1911 Graphics MHz
3904 Memory MHz
GTX 1050Ti
Unigine Ultra Run w/ Tesselation and 8x AntiAlias:
Temp: 59 C
FPS: 35.4
Score: 893
Some FPS scores for current games:
RE7: High 1080p: 64 fps
Titanfall 2: Ultra 1080p: 56 fps
Battlefield 1: Ultra 1080p: 50 fps
[---Specs---]
CPU Intel Burn Test:
Stress: Very High
Temps: Max - 89 C
CPU: Intel Core i7-7700HQ (Soldered onto the motherboard) (Skylake), 4 cores/8 with hyper-threading. TDP: 45W, Cache: 4 x (32+32+256)+6M. Max clock: 2.8 Ghz, 3.8Ghz Turbo. Has an unlocked TDP level.
At stock speeds, the CPU is slightly better than the i5-6600 desktop processor to give you an idea.
Drive: NVMe Intel SSDPEKKW25 256 GB
Memory: 16GB DDR4-2400 / PC4-19200, Timing: 17-17-17-39 | Kingston ACR24D4S7S8MB-8 SDRAM manufacturer: Micron
GPU #1: Intel Kaby Lake-H GT2 1GB
GPU #2: GTX 1050Ti
Monitor: LG Philips | LP156WF6-SPK4 1080P IPS
Battery: 52497 mWh max, 6.5% wear level out of the box. Discharge rate on new startup: -12426 mW
Idle Temps: 50 C Average
[---Connections---]
2 x USB 3.0
1 x USB 2.0
1 x USB 3.1
1 x HDMI
1 x Ethernet
No CD/DVD drive.
Allows for an added laptop drive, however you will have to buy an additional HD caddy. Currently Acer is giving these away for free if you register your S/N at: csapps.acer.com/kit-request
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For the price, you are getting a very good gaming laptop that allows medium-to-high settings at 1080p, with a very beefy CPU. Overall laptop stays cool even when under stress (89 C or below), and has a decent build quality. For general browsers, or semi-hardcore gamers who want a great keyboard, touchpad, and beautiful screen this has exactly that.
---BUILD AND AESTETHICS---
Build quality surpassed my expectations and I love how it looks. I find it quite light for a gaming laptop, weights around 5.5 pounds. Of course, there's that "gaming laptop" look that some people hate but I think it looks great. Never received weird looks when I pull the computer out when meeting with clients. But if you need a super conservative looking laptop maybe this one is not for you.
---KEYBOARD AND TRACKPAD---
I really love how it feels typing on this laptop (Doing it right now!) The keyboard looks great with its red backlighting and the keys have a nice texture. My only annoyance is that the arrow keys are not spaced out from others like in regular keyboards. The trackpad feels a lot like a Mac trackpad. You can use two fingers to scroll up or down, three fingers to browse all your active applications and four fingers to change desktops. It does take a bit more of force to right or left click than I'd like, but you can always use the soft taps instead of the buttons.
---BATTERY---
Battery life is acceptable, but it won't last you through a whole day. Doing mundane tasks like web browsing and watching some videos the battery will last around 4 hours give or take. Doing more demanding tasks the battery will last around 3 hours and gaming a bit more than 1 hour.
---PERFORMANCE---
Now, this is where this laptop shines the brightest. If you get the 1000$ configuration you'll get a really powerful machine. Coding in the most demanding IDE's is buttery smooth. I'm not a content creator but I hear the included i7 7700HQ it's great for editing videos. Also, the SSD it's wicked fast; Windows 10 only takes around 5 seconds to boot and applications load quickly. Perfect for productivity, which was the main reason I bought it. Do note that the SSD is only about 250 GB, so it will fill up quickly if you install many games or download a lot of media.
---GAMING---
I went for the GTX 1050 TI configuration and it can handle most modern games easily. Fan noise while gaming is surprisingly low. You can hear it but it is not distracting at all. Overwatch and Doom on Ultra play perfectly. More demanding games like Battlefield 1 will need to be toned down to High in order to get over 60 FPS. GPU crushing games like Witcher 3 and Far Cry Primal will need to be played in Medium for a really smooth experience. If you really need a laptop that can run every game on High or Ultra, I'd recommend going for a Laptop with a GTX 1060. If you don't mind lowering the graphics for some games then the 1050 TI is great for you.
Of course, there are some inconveniences. The screen, although IPS, could be better, the colors are not super accurate. There's no optical drive. The IO port selection could be better (No thunderbolt). Although the front panel looks great, it's a fingerprint magnet. These cons are understandable, as the manufacturer had to keep costs low on this laptop in order to stay at an attractive price point.
But overall, I think this laptop is great. Perfect bang for the buck.
Pros:
- Boots up lightning fast
- 1050ti video card handles most modern games at high settings
(examples: Wolfenstein: New Colossus, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, Overwatch, Fortnite, Fallout 4, etc.)
- Screen has excellent picture quality and color
- It is LIGHT (careful when opening the lid!) but build quality seems good.
- Stylish red accents on the case and red backlight on the keyboard are attractive without overdoing it.
- Drive mounting kit for extra HDD arrived very fast
- Keyboard is more compact than some models but still comfortable
Quirks (not really Cons, necessarily):
- Video card can make the right side of the keyboard very warm to the touch (cooling pad recommended)
- No external access panels; entire bottom has to be disassembled to add, remove, or maintain components
- Drive mounting kit required to install a second HDD (kind of necessary with only 256gb stock)
- Single audio jack rather than separate headphone/mic jacks
- No optical disc drive (if you're into that sort of thing)
Top reviews from other countries
La l aptop no me ha dado problemas de ningún tipo y funciona perfectamente
Al parecer no viene incluido el Kit para poner el disco duro (HDD) y solamente lo envían en Estados Unidos. Trate de conseguirlo aquí en México y me resulto imposible y muy difícil es por eso que lo califico con 4 estrellas.
En el aspecto de jugabilidad es poderosa, corre cualquier juego en gráficos medios-altos a 1080p a 60fps sin problemas, un ejemplo puede ser playerunknown's battlegrounds (PUBG) y Dying Light que son los que tengo actualmente instalados.
La batería no dura mucho, claro, depende en qué la estés utilizando pero en mi experiencia no pude terminar una partida de PUBG que dura aproximadamente 25-40 minutos cuando ya me estaba pidiendo que la conectara a la red eléctrica y había iniciado la partida con el 100% de batería.
Como mencioné estaba trabajando un programa que demanda mucha batería y procesamiento gráfico, pero para ver una película la batería llega a ser "considerablemente buena".
Tendré que equiparle un disco duro externo para mencionar el pequeño problema ya antes mencionado.
Reviewed in Mexico on January 18, 2018
Al parecer no viene incluido el Kit para poner el disco duro (HDD) y solamente lo envían en Estados Unidos. Trate de conseguirlo aquí en México y me resulto imposible y muy difícil es por eso que lo califico con 4 estrellas.
En el aspecto de jugabilidad es poderosa, corre cualquier juego en gráficos medios-altos a 1080p a 60fps sin problemas, un ejemplo puede ser playerunknown's battlegrounds (PUBG) y Dying Light que son los que tengo actualmente instalados.
La batería no dura mucho, claro, depende en qué la estés utilizando pero en mi experiencia no pude terminar una partida de PUBG que dura aproximadamente 25-40 minutos cuando ya me estaba pidiendo que la conectara a la red eléctrica y había iniciado la partida con el 100% de batería.
Como mencioné estaba trabajando un programa que demanda mucha batería y procesamiento gráfico, pero para ver una película la batería llega a ser "considerablemente buena".
Tendré que equiparle un disco duro externo para mencionar el pequeño problema ya antes mencionado.
Laptop excelente buen precio y bueba calidad, con un pequeño overclock a la gpu aumenta su rendimiento,tampoco muchisimo pero si hay mejora.
Se pueden correr todos los juegos sin problema obvio varia las fps dependiendo el juego. Gears of war 4 en ultra (con fps no muy altos) fornite en ultra btf4 en ultra con overclock a 58 fps de media con picos mayores a 60, todos los batman en ultra etc.