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Acer Aspire 3 laptop (A315-59) - Intel Core i5, 8GB, 512GB SSD, 15.6" Full HD display, Windows 11
Intel Core i5-1235UCPU (Score: 12.543)
Intel Iris XeGPU (Score: 2.596)
46VALUE SCORE
8 GBRAM
512 GBSTORAGE
15.6" DISPLAY
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acer Aspire 3 A315-59 Laptop - Intel Core i5-1235U Processor, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Integrated Graphics, 15.6" Full HD, Windows 11, Silver
£529.00
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Deterministic performance ratings and market evaluation based on verified benchmarks.
Hardware Capability:4.5/10
Fair Market Price
Editorial Executive Summary
How we evaluateAcer Aspire 3 laptop (A315-59) - Intel Core i5, 8GB, 512GB SSD, 15.6" Full HD display, Windows 11 is a versatile daily workhorse built for smooth office multitasking, documents, and web research, powered by the Intel Core i5-1235U paired with 8GB memory. Priced at £529.00, it is currently tracking near its typical UK market baseline. Prospective buyers should note the 8GB memory configuration, which may constrain heavy multi-application workflows.
Gaming Performance
3.3/10Work & Productivity
6.9/10Creation & Media
1.9/10Portability & Commute
6.8/10Key Strengths
- Reliable Intel Core i5-1235U processor (12,543 CPU score) ensures snappy day-to-day multitasking
Trade-offs to Consider
- No discrete graphics card; Intel Iris Xe is tailored for media playback and light casual titles
- 8GB memory capacity may become restrictive under intensive multi-application workloads
* Consistent with typical UK pricing (30-day median: £529.00).
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Technical Specifications
Design
- Product typeLaptop
- Product colourSilver
- Form factorClamshell
Display
- Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")
- Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
- TouchscreenNo
- HD typeFull HD
- Panel typeTN
- Display technology marketing nameComfyView
- LED backlightYes
- Native aspect ratio16:9
- Display surfaceMatt
- Display brightness220 cd/m²
- RGB colour spaceNTSC
- Colour gamut45%
- Maximum refresh rate60 Hz
Processor
- Processor manufacturerIntel
- Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5
- Processor generation12th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Processor modeli5-1235U
- Processor cores10
- Processor boost frequency4.4 GHz
- Performance cores2
- Efficient cores8
- Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency4.4 GHz
- Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency3.3 GHz
- Processor cache12 MB
- Processor cache typeSmart Cache
- Processor base power15 W
- Maximum turbo power55 W
Memory
- Internal memory8 GB
- Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAM
- Memory form factorSO-DIMM
- Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
Storage
- Total storage capacity512 GB
- Storage mediaSSD
- Total SSDs capacity512 GB
- Number of SSDs installed1
- SSD capacity512 GB
- SSD interfacePCI Express
- NVMeYes
- SSD form factorM.2
- Optical drive typeNo
Graphics
- Discrete graphics card modelNot available
- On-board graphics cardYes
- On-board GPU manufacturerIntel
- Discrete graphics cardNo
- On-board graphics card modelIntel Iris Xe Graphics
Audio
- Number of built-in speakers2
- Built-in microphoneYes
- Number of microphones2
Camera
- Front cameraYes
- Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels
- Front camera HD typeHD
Network
- Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Mobile network connectionNo
- Ethernet LANYes
- Ethernet LAN data rates10,1000,100 Mbit/s
- BluetoothYes
Ports & interfaces
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity3
- Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
- HDMI ports quantity1
- HDMI version2.1
- Headphone outputs1
- Combo headphone/mic portYes
Keyboard
- Pointing deviceTouchpad
- Numeric keypadYes
Software
- Operating system architecture64-bit
- Operating system installedWindows 11 Home
Battery
- Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
- Number of battery cells3
- Battery capacity48 Wh
- Battery life (max)6.5 h
Power
- AC adapter power45 W
- DC-in jackYes
Security
- Cable lock slotYes
- Cable lock slot typeKensington
Weight & dimensions
- Width362.9 mm
- Depth241.3 mm
- Height19.9 mm
- Weight1.78 kg
Packaging data
- Package width65 mm
- Package depth498 mm
- Package height310 mm
- Package weight2.9 kg
Packaging content
- AC adapter includedYes
- Cables includedAC
Product Identifiers
- Manufacturer Part No (MPN)NX.K6SEK.00B
- Barcode (EAN)04711121731778