Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58-57Y8 15.6″ Gaming Laptop

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58-57Y8 AN515-58-525P 15.6 Gaming Laptop (Nvidia RTX 3050, Intel i5-12500H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD)

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Specifications of the Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58-57Y8

Here are the specs of the Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58-57Y8 with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.

Laptop Type	Standard non-convertible laptop This laptop features a clamshell-only design, without ability to convert itself into a tablet. Gaming laptop The gaming-class laptop features a fast processor and a powerful video card needed for playing hardware demanding games.
Performance	High performance The laptop offers high performance needed for heavier tasks like multimedia creation or design. On the negative side, high-performance laptops tend to consume more battery power than the standard ones. Read more about performance of this notebook in the CPU, GPU, RAM, and Storage sections below.
Screen Size	15.6-inch This is by far the most popular laptop screen size. It provides a lot of screen real estate, while avoiding bulkiness of the 17.3" laptops.
Touchscreen	No This laptop doesn't support touchscreen input.
Screen Resolution	1920x1080 pixels Full HD Full HD is the most common laptop screen resolution today. It provides a good image sharpness and a decent amount of space on the display for the user interface and programs. However, it isn't as good as the top-tier 4K Ultra HD.
Other Display Specs	IPS type Displays based on IPS technology provide much wider viewing angles than the budget-class TN screens. High refresh rate of 144 Hz The 144Hz screen refresh rate is higher than the typical 60Hz. It enables smoother movement of objects on the screen. It’s important for gaming and watching fast-paced action and sports. The 144Hz rate also makes webpage scrolling much smoother than on the basic 60Hz displays.
About Laptop Display	Learn about laptop PC displays here.
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core i5-12500H 12th Gen The 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12500H is a powerful processor for gaming and other high-performance laptops. The i5-12500H, however, isn't as power-efficient as the mainstream laptop processors and it's slower than its Core i7 H-series counterparts.
About Processors	The laptop's processor (CPU) is the main chip of the system and a very important computing performance factor. Click on the CPU name to learn more about it.
Graphics (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 4GB The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti is much more powerful than the basic and common integrated laptop graphics processors. It's capable of running smoothly all modern PC games. It's also slightly better than the standard non-Ti RTX 3050. However, there are even faster GPUs in the RTX lineup - the 3060, 3070 and 3080. You should consider them if you want to maximize performance for gaming on high resolutions and high detail settings.
About Graphics Processors	Graphics processor (GPU) is the main factor for 3D gaming performance. It also affects performance of other graphics intensive tasks like some image and video editing operations. Besides the dedicated video card, the laptop features an integrated graphics processor as a power-saving GPU option built into the main processor. Click on the GPU name to lean more about it.
System Memory (RAM) Size	16GB RAM 16GB and greater RAM sizes are recommended for heavy multitasking, gaming, and specialized programs that require a lot of RAM.
About RAM	System memory (RAM) size determines multi-tasking capability of a laptop - how many tasks and programs you can run at the same time. Some programs and games may require large RAM to run properly. Learn about RAM of laptop PCs here.
Data Storage	512GB SSD 512GB storage capacity is recommended if you store a lot of large files and install many programs.
About Data Storage	Storage capacity determines how much data you can store on your laptop. The SSD type of storage provides noticeably smoother user experience than the old HDD type. Learn about laptop PC data storage here.
Keyboard & Input	Keyboard with dedicated number pad There's a separate numeric pad located on the right side of the keyboard. Keyboard backlight Keyboard backlight makes typing in dark environments easier. Touchpad with click buttons built into the surface The left and right click buttons are built into the surface of the touchpad, as opposed to separate physical buttons.
Speakers & Audio	Stereo speakers As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers. Combo microphone and headphones audio jack This laptop has the ordinary 3.5mm combo audio jack that supports both headphone output and microphone input simultaneously.
Camera	Front-facing web camera Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception. HD 720p resolution This is the most common web camera resolution in laptops. However, it's low in comparison to camera resolutions of modern smartphones, so it can't produce as sharp picture.
Wireless & Networking	Wi-Fi 6 802.11AX wireless The 802.11AX is the latest Wi-Fi wireless networking standard. It’s also known as Wi-Fi 6. When connected to 802.11AX-compatible routers, the 802.11AX modules in laptops bring improvements over the older standards in terms of data transfer speeds and multi-device connectivity. Ethernet LAN port The laptop has an Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity. Bluetooth This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to wirelessly connect the computer to Bluetooth peripherals like Bluetooth mice and keyboards, as well as to smartphones, and other compatible devices.
USB Ports	1 x USB-C A compact type of USB port, commonly found in modern laptops and phones. 3 x USB Type A Three full-size USB ports.
Video Output Ports	1 x HDMI HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find HDMI-in ports on most computer monitors and TVs.
Media Card Reader	None The laptop has no SD card slots. For reading from and writing to SD and microSD memory cards, you'll have to use a separately sold memory card reader via a USB cable.
Other Features	Thunderbolt 4 Thunderbolt 4 is a high-speed peripheral connectivity technology for compatible devices. The Thunderbolt connection goes via USB-C interface.
Battery	57 WHr capacity
About Battery	The battery capacity of the typical mid-tier laptop ranges from 40 to 50 WHr. Capacities above 50 WHr are considered to be excellent. However, powerful components of gaming and other high performance laptops can cosume a lot of battery power. The battery life varies depending on usage, settings, and other factors.
Weight	5.5 pounds
Height	1.1"
Width	14.2"
Depth	10.7"
Windows Version	Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home is aimed at the regular home and office computer users. Only select business users need the Professional edition.
Warranty	1-year A typical laptop warranty.
Year of Release	2022
Country / Region	United States The device under this particular SKU name is sold on the US market. It may be also available under different SKU names in the US and other regions.