Ranking the best Acer laptops in 2022

Acer laptops are one of the few computer devices that can boast of good quality and affordable price. 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 run heavy games or have other outstanding features, or simple office devices. But, first of all, special emphasis is placed on the autonomy of work and ease of use. Devices that are suitable for schoolchildren and students are also considered.

The lineup

Each Acer model has its own characteristics. Headphone jacks are located in the front edge of the case in the center. For using a headset, this is a good option. Almost all new models have additional WIFI and Bluetooth buttons. There is a card reader on the 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 laptops from Acer. The main rulers are simply described here as an example.

Acer ASPIRE

This is the most successful line of laptops from this company. This includes budget models that are designed for home use. Features of this series: a black cover with a glossy finish, a light gray color of the body and large streamlined shapes.

The diagonal of the screen is mainly from 15 to 17 inches. Main advantages over direct competitors:

• Lower prices;
• More interesting features;
• More memory;
• Larger hard drive;
• More powerful processor.

Unfortunately, the quality of the matrix and screen resolution are meager. Almost all screens have a resolution of no more than 1440x900 pixels, which is very small even for a modern phone or tablet.

Acer Travel Mate

This is a line of office laptops. It is the most popular and widespread on the market. This laptop is suitable for travel, as you can guess from the name. Although wearing such a device is not very convenient, since the lightest model weighs at least 2 kilograms. Therefore, if 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 of the Acer office-corporate line have names similar to Aspire, but the second half have slightly different numbers.

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, it is difficult to attribute them to corporate ones, since they have limited functionality. Such models are more suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

More interesting and expensive second row of models. They are more functional and more powerful. True, the prices are not very pleased. In fact, similar products from the likes of HP, Dell or Lenovo are even cheaper than the Travel Mate 6000 series in many cases.

Acer Extensa

Only in 2007, this line was launched into production as a series of portable devices that small businesses or private entrepreneurs should use. This line of laptops is weaker in terms of performance and overall power compared to the Travel Mate. Less productive stuffing means more attractive prices.

This line is the most attractive of all, if we take price indicators. Extensa is the best option for small businesses. The laptops of this series are equipped with basic programs for comfortable work with documents. There are no fancy programs and add-ons here. Just everything you need. Prices range from the lowest to the average. All laptops of this line have a strict design.

Acer Ferrari

Acer has been a Formula 1 partner of the Ferrari team for a long time. Initially, Acer was supposed to simply make products for an automotive brand. Together with Acer, AMD joined the cooperation. Then ATI joined them.

Despite the tandem, the performance of the line is rather weak. It is difficult for these companies to make enough powerful hardware for the device.

Also, the design is quite controversial, since the shape of the case is decorated aggressively.

Below are the best Acer laptops. The rating includes both budget and more expensive models.

Rating of the best Acer laptop models

The table shows all the models that are described in the review with a set of basic characteristics.

Parameters / models of laptops	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 21X
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	4GB DDR3L 1600MHz	4 GB	64 GB
Data storage	500 GB	SSD 250GB+1000TB	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 inches	17.3 inches	15.6 inches	15.6 inches	17.01.1900	17 inches	21 inches
video card	Intel HD Graphics 520	NVIDIA GeForce 940M 2GB DDR3	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

Acer Extensa 2520g-52d8

This device has good characteristics and an attractively low price. Screen resolution 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 drive slows down a little, but it is quite enough to complete tasks in text and graphic editors. There is also a small amount of RAM: 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.

For this device you will have to pay 40,000 rubles.

• Good value for money;
• The device is sold at an affordable price;
• The cooling system works at a high level;
• Affordable price;
• Quality case.

• The autonomy of the battery is very weak;
• The quality of the image on the screen is average;
• Small amount of RAM;
• The hard drive is running slowly.

Acer Aspire e5-772

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. It has a terabyte of internal memory, as well as 4 gigabytes of RAM. Operates at a frequency of 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, because it can be purchased at an affordable price.

• Quickly connects to available Wi-Fi networks;
• Affordable price;
• Good processor;
• Clear screen.

• No DVD drive;
• Weighs 3 kilograms;
• Weak battery;
• No discrete graphics.

Acer Extenda 2519-c8h5

This device is also designed for basic work. 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 14500 rubles.

Options:

• The screen has a diagonal of 15.6 inches and a resolution of 1366x768 pixels. 16:9 aspect ratio;
• 500 gigabytes of internal memory;
• RAM 4 gigabytes;
• 2 GB video card;
• Dual core Intel Celeron processor.

• Ideal for work and study;
• Long battery life;
• One of the cheapest laptops at the moment;
• Good value for money.

• Sometimes the case creaks during heating.

ACER ASPIRE F5 573G-71S6

Suitable for both work and play. It costs about 960 dollars. This model has a stylish design. Fingerprints remain on the matte cover, but they are not very noticeable. At the very edge of the case, a thin strip of plastic without texture stands out. Black coloring gives rigor to the design. Two sturdy hinges hold the laptop's display in place. This device weighs 2.3 kilograms. You can easily take it on business trips or on long trips. The lid 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 1920x1080 pixels. This is quite enough to watch high-format videos. Matte coating prevents glare and good color reproduction of the image.

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 made flat with a pleasant to the touch surface. The distance from the keys is sufficient to avoid accidental keystrokes. 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 drive has a terabyte of memory. In general, a laptop can be used for different purposes. But if you need to study or work, then you need to purchase a cheaper and less powerful device.

It is worth noting that the battery capacity is only 2800 mAh, which is enough for 3-3.5 hours of continuous operation.

• Powerful processor;
• A large amount of both RAM and drive memory;
• High screen resolution;
• Suitable for modern games.

• High price;
• Weak webcam;
• Small battery capacity;
• Sometimes the lid sags.

ACER EXTENSA EX2511G

This laptop is available at a democratic price. Suitable for those who need to work, study or surf the Internet. With these functions, he will cope perfectly well. But it will be problematic to play on it, because the device will slow down over time.

The laptop looks solid and even attractive. Thanks to the dense texture, an individual style is created. On the cover only the company logo and nothing else. The device weighs only 2.3 kilograms. This will not prevent you from taking it with you on various trips.

The resolution of the device is 1366x768 pixels. The screen diagonal is 15.6 inches.This is quite enough for simple entertainment: surfing, watching videos and solving ordinary office tasks. Due to the lack of a margin of brightness, the colors are not transmitted perfectly, but this is normal for a regular laptop.

In the device, at least 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 have a normal size, so there should be no discomfort.

Windows 8.1 is the operating system here. The device runs on an Intel Core i5-5200U processor. The processor has a low power consumption. The 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 (although not all of them, and they slow down).

The drive, like all budget models, is 500 gigabytes, and the RAM is 4 GB.

The battery capacity is 2520 milliamps, which, with a balanced load, will last for 4 hours. At $700, it's considered a mid-range laptop.

• Stylish design;
• Suitable for both basic needs and some games;
• Good performance.

• Weak battery;
• High price (for ordinary people);
• Small amount of RAM and built-in memory.

Acer Travel Mate P2 TMP278-M

This device costs about $400. It can only be considered as a laptop for everyday use and the use of basic programs.For students, this is ideal. Like most Acer laptops, this model has a strict design. The matte finish prevents the accumulation of fingerprints. The bottom of the apparatus is also traditionally decorated.

Despite the affordable price, the build quality is at a high level. It weighs 3 kilograms, and the screen diagonal is 17 inches. Screen resolution 1600x900 pixels. Despite good detail, image quality is average. The brightness is so weak that it is not enough for comfortable daytime use in the room. On the street you won't see anything at all.

Viewing angles are also unstable. If you put the device on the table and turn on the maximum volume, the quality will instantly deteriorate.

The webcam has low image detail, although the settings state that it is in HD.

Operating frequency 2.1 GHz. The hard drive is 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 for 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.

• Affordable price;
• Strict design;
• Convenient to operate;
• Sufficient hard disk space.

• Weak battery;
• Small margin of brightness;
• Unstable viewing angles;
• Weak webcam;
• Relatively poor sound quality (at high frequencies).

Acer Predator 21X

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 this weight to the office.The main advantages are a mechanical keyboard and a powerful cooling system. The kit includes a special case that facilitates transportation.

This device is designed for gamers, because it is a powerful machine. The case is made of heavy-duty plastic, which contains elements of metal. The device is made in black with a silvery sheen.

The series logo in the form of a trident is depicted on a huge lid. This device will take up the entire desktop.

The display has a bending radius of 2000 millimeters. The screen with a diagonal of 21 inches has a resolution of 2560x1080 pixels. Aspect ratio 21:9. Viewing angles are maximum. Operates at a frequency of 120 Hz.

Four speakers are installed in the device. There are even subwoofers that give the sound maximum volume and volume. Too much noise is created by a powerful ventilation system, so if you are going to play video games regularly, 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 is also equipped with a velvet coating, which creates a pleasant feeling when pressed.

Windows 10 Home installed as 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 tasks. 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 it is not used to the fullest, then one is enough.

In general, this laptop is designed for real gamers.

This device costs $12,000.

• Heavy duty processor;
• Large amount of RAM;
• Powerful cooling system;
• Strong graphics card.

• Astronomical price;
• Consumes a lot of energy;
• Very heavy;
• Makes a lot of noise.

Conclusion

Acer is trying to keep up with the times. Developers are constantly adding something new. The management of the company 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 heavy duty 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.