Acer Spin 5 SP515-51N

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

2
Average:

2
Bad:

1

Pros:

Bright display, Great keyboard, Affordable

Cons:

Lots of bloatware, Runs hot, Below-average battery life

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Last revision on October 22, 2019

Reviewers Liked

Bright display, Great keyboard, Affordable

Reviewers Didn't Like

Lots of bloatware, Runs hot, Below-average battery life

Expert reviews and ratings

By techadvisor.co.uk on June 22, 2018 70

The Acer Spin 5 is a hybrid for the masses. It has a large screen but is not excessively heavy, is made of metal but is not intimidatingly expensive. And when not using its hybrid side it feels just like a normal laptop.There are issues, though. Its...

By LaptopMag on April 19, 2018 70

The Acer Spin 5 offers a bright display and a comfortable keyboard at an affordable price, but its battery life could be...

By Trusted Reviews on March 22, 2018 60

Despite its lack of dedicated graphics and its bulky build, the Spin 5 has a lot to offer. The flexible design helps it to stand out from the crowd, while the typing experience is also solid. Sadly, the lack of colour accuracy and limited portability...

By techau.com.au on January 19, 2018 90

The Acer Spin 5 is now a serious contender for your portable convertible needs. Even if you're reading this review and think you're unlikely to ever flip it around into anything other than a standard laptop position, there's not really a premium or a...

By goodhousekeeping.co.uk on January 01, 2018 83

This laptop is a powerful device that can be used in the traditional way or as a tablet. The touchscreen is responsive, and the keyboard is easy to type on but the battery life is...

By pickr.com.au on December 23, 2017 80

Finding the right modern computer with the right modern hardware has always been a lesson in compromise, with something being thrown out. Do you want more memory (RAM) or more storage? Do you want a nice screen or a touchscreen? There's always something...

By HEXUS.net on February 26, 2018

The 2018 Spin 5 is very much a case of Acer doing what it does best. Without excelling in any one area, the reviewed 15.6in model ticks plenty of relevant boxes and packs impressive performance into a sleek and well-priced machine.At a...