Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Is the Acer Aspire 5 (A515-58M) with its Intel Core i9-13900H processor, 32GB RAM, and 1TB SSD truly the best budget laptop? Find out in this in-depth review and disassembly video!
We kick things off with an unboxing of this 15.6-inch touchscreen laptop, discussing its release and highlighting all the essential ports and features it offers. Ever wondered about display technologies? We'll dive into the differences between TN, IPS, VA, and OLED monitors to help you understand what makes a good screen.
Then, we get hands-on with the A515-58M's internals! Watch as we perform a disassembly, showing you how to replace the battery, upgrade the SSD, and even add more RAM. We'll also touch upon the distinctions between WiFi 6 and WiFi 6E for better wireless performance.
Curious about the powerhouse within? We do a dedicated review of the Intel Core i9-13900H, exploring its capabilities and performance. After that, we'll guide you through the initial setup of your Acer Aspire 5 and share some crucial tips on fixing common Windows 11 settings. We also discuss potential issues with Acer support and show you a quick trick to turn on file extensions in Windows 11.
Finally, we wrap up with our comprehensive review of the Acer Aspire 515, giving you our full impressions on whether this touchscreen i9 laptop lives up to the hype!
Product Link (Costco Canada): costco.ca/acer-aspire-5-15.6-in.-laptop%2C-intel-core-i9-13900h-%E2%80%93-32gb-ram%2C-1tb-ssd.product.4000309774.html
User Manual (Acer Global Download): global-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Document/User%20Manual/User%20Manual_Acer_1.0_A_A.pdf?acerid=638705405249105219&Step1=&Step2=&Step3=ASPIRE%20A515-58M&OS=ALL&LC=en&BC=ACER&SC=PA_6
0:00 Introduction Acer Aspire 5 15 Laptop
0:34 Unboxing
0:57 Acer Aspire 515 Release Date
1:20 Acer Aspire 5 15 Laptop Ports & Features
3:50 TN vs IPS vs VA vs OLED Monitor
4:00 Acer Aspire 515 Disassembly
4:52 Acer Aspire 515 Battery Replacement
5:18 Acer Aspire 515 SSD Replacement
5:43 Acer Aspire 515 RAM Upgrade
6:18 WiFi6 vs WiFi6E
7:29 Intel Core i9-13900H Review
9:35 Acer Aspire 515 Setup
9:47 Fix Windows 11 Settings
11:48 Acer Support Problems
12:39 How To Turn On File Extensions In Windows 11
13:04 Acer Aspire 515 Review
15:26 Outro
Is the Acer Aspire 5 (A515-58M) with its Intel Core i9-13900H processor, 32GB RAM, and 1TB SSD truly the best budget laptop? Find out in this in-depth review and disassembly video!
We kick things off with an unboxing of this 15.6-inch touchscreen laptop, discussing its release and highlighting all the essential ports and features it offers. Ever wondered about display technologies? We'll dive into the differences between TN, IPS, VA, and OLED monitors to help you understand what makes a good screen.
Then, we get hands-on with the A515-58M's internals! Watch as we perform a disassembly, showing you how to replace the battery, upgrade the SSD, and even add more RAM. We'll also touch upon the distinctions between WiFi 6 and WiFi 6E for better wireless performance.
Curious about the powerhouse within? We do a dedicated review of the Intel Core i9-13900H, exploring its capabilities and performance. After that, we'll guide you through the initial setup of your Acer Aspire 5 and share some crucial tips on fixing common Windows 11 settings. We also discuss potential issues with Acer support and show you a quick trick to turn on file extensions in Windows 11.
Finally, we wrap up with our comprehensive review of the Acer Aspire 515, giving you our full impressions on whether this touchscreen i9 laptop lives up to the hype!
Product Link (Costco Canada): costco.ca/acer-aspire-5-15.6-in.-laptop%2C-intel-core-i9-13900h-%E2%80%93-32gb-ram%2C-1tb-ssd.product.4000309774.html
User Manual (Acer Global Download): global-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Document/User%20Manual/User%20Manual_Acer_1.0_A_A.pdf?acerid=638705405249105219&Step1=&Step2=&Step3=ASPIRE%20A515-58M&OS=ALL&LC=en&BC=ACER&SC=PA_6
0:00 Introduction Acer Aspire 5 15 Laptop
0:34 Unboxing
0:57 Acer Aspire 515 Release Date
1:20 Acer Aspire 5 15 Laptop Ports & Features
3:50 TN vs IPS vs VA vs OLED Monitor
4:00 Acer Aspire 515 Disassembly
4:52 Acer Aspire 515 Battery Replacement
5:18 Acer Aspire 515 SSD Replacement
5:43 Acer Aspire 515 RAM Upgrade
6:18 WiFi6 vs WiFi6E
7:29 Intel Core i9-13900H Review
9:35 Acer Aspire 515 Setup
9:47 Fix Windows 11 Settings
11:48 Acer Support Problems
12:39 How To Turn On File Extensions In Windows 11
13:04 Acer Aspire 515 Review
15:26 Outro
