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Aspire 15 (A15-61M-R789)

AMD Ryzen 7 8840HSCPU (Score: 24.799)
Radeon 780MGPU (Score: 6.808)
70VALUE SCORE
16 GBRAM
1 TBSTORAGE
15.6" DISPLAY
Best Price
£699.95
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Acer Aspire 15 A15-61M 15.6-Inch Laptop (AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, AMD Radeon 780M Graphics, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 11) - Steel Gray
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RatioLog Objective Verdict

Deterministic performance ratings and market evaluation based on verified benchmarks.

Hardware Capability:7.4/10
Standard Price
Editorial Executive Summary
How we evaluate

Aspire 15 (A15-61M-R789) is a versatile daily workhorse built for smooth office multitasking, documents, and web research, powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS paired with 16GB RAM for seamless multitasking. With an impressive Value Score of 70/100 at £699.95, it delivers outstanding hardware return per pound. Consider that standard 15.6" footprint is noticeably larger and heavier to carry than 13-14" ultraportables.

Gaming Performance
5.6/10
Entry 1080p Gaming / Esports
Work & Productivity
8.8/10
Fast Heavy Workloads & Coding
Creation & Media
4.1/10
Light Photo Editing & Graphic Design
Portability & Commute
6.8/10
Standard Balanced Everyday Mobility
Key Strengths
  • High-ranking 70/100 Value Index delivers superior return on hardware per pound
  • Fast multithreaded compute powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS (24,799 PassMark score)
  • Generous 16GB memory enables fluid multi-application workflows without slowdowns
  • Large 1TB fast NVMe SSD provides generous capacity for files, media, and games
Trade-offs to Consider
  • Standard 15.6" footprint is noticeably larger and heavier to carry than 13-14" ultraportables
* Near recent regular price (£659.00). Worth watching for discounts.

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Technical Specifications

Processor

  • Processor manufacturerAMD
  • Processor modelRyzen 7 8840HS
  • Processor SeriesAMD Ryzen 7
  • Processor Speed3.3 GHz
  • CPU Model Speed Maximum5.1 GHz
  • Processor Count1

Memory

  • Internal memory16 GB
  • RAM Memory TechnologyLpddr 5
  • Ram Memory Maximum Size16 GB
  • RAM TypeDDR5 RAM

Storage

  • Total storage capacity1 TB
  • Hard Disk DescriptionSSD
  • Hard Disk InterfacePCIE x 4
  • Optical Storage DeviceNo Optical Drive

Display

  • Display diagonal15.6 Inches
  • Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Display TechnologyIPS
  • Display TypeLED
  • TouchscreenCapacitive

Graphics

  • On-board graphics card modelAMD Radeon 780M
  • Graphics DescriptionIntegrated
  • Graphics Ram TypeShared

Connectivity

  • Wi-Fi standards802.11ax
  • Wi-Fi GenerationWi-Fi 6E
  • Bluetooth version5.3

Ports & interfaces

  • Total USB Ports4
  • HDMI ports quantity1

Keyboard

  • Keyboard DescriptionBacklit
  • Human Interface TypesTouch Pad

Battery

  • Battery capacity53 Watt Hours
  • Battery Cell TypeLithium Polymer

Camera

  • Front camera resolutionYes

General

  • Operating system installedWindows 11 Home
  • Product colourSteel Gray
  • Form FactorUltra-Portable
  • Biometric Security FeatureFingerprint Recognition
  • Model Year2025
  • Warranty TypeLimited

Product Identifiers

  • Manufacturer Part No (MPN)A15-61M-R789