The Acer Aspire 5 gaming laptop has officially launched in India, bringing 12th Gen Intel Core i5 power and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 GPU to a mid-range price point that starts at just Rs 62,990. The Aspire 5 joins the existing Acer Aspire 7 in India and targets gamers who want ray tracing and AI-driven graphics without breaking the bank.
Acer Aspire 5 Gaming Laptop: Price and Availability
Acer has priced the Aspire 5 gaming laptop at a starting price of Rs 62,990 in India. It is available for purchase through store.acer.com, Acer Exclusive Stores, Amazon, and Croma Stores nationwide.
Acer Aspire 5 Gaming Specifications
The Aspire 5 arrives with a premium metal top cover and an elevating hinge design, offered in Black and Grey colour variants. Here is a full breakdown of what you get inside the box.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 15.6-inch Full HD IPS, 1920 x 1080 px, 81.18% screen-to-body ratio |
| Processor | 12th Gen Intel Core i5 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 |
| RAM | Dual-channel DDR4, up to 32 GB |
| Storage | Dual SSDs, expandable up to 2 TB |
| Battery | 50 Wh, 3-cell Lithium |
| Webcam | 720p HD with fingerprint reader |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, 3x USB Type-A, HDMI 2.0 |
Performance, Thermals, and Cooling
Powering the Aspire 5 is a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 processor paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 GPU, which supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI-enhanced graphics. Acer claims this combination delivers a strong balance between sustained performance and battery efficiency.
On the thermal side, the laptop uses a dual-fan setup with multiple cooling modes and dual copper heat pipes. Acer says the air-inlet keyboard design expels up to 10 percent more heat compared to conventional cooling layouts — a meaningful advantage during extended gaming sessions.
Display and Multimedia Features
The 15.6-inch Full HD IPS panel runs at 1920 x 1080 pixels with an 81.18% screen-to-body ratio, giving you a relatively immersive viewing area in a compact footprint. The backlit keyboard makes night gaming comfortable, while the integrated 720p HD webcam is paired with Acer's TNR (Temporal Noise Reduction) Solution for improved image quality in low-light conditions.
For voice communication, the laptop ships with Acer's PurifiedVoice technology, which actively suppresses background noise for both the local user and remote participants. The feature works with the built-in microphone as well as compatible external headsets and microphones.
Connectivity
The Aspire 5 gaming laptop covers all modern connectivity bases. You get Wi-Fi 6E for fast wireless speeds, Bluetooth 5.2, a Thunderbolt 4 port for high-speed peripherals and external displays, three USB Type-A ports for legacy accessories, and an HDMI 2.0 port for connecting to an external monitor or TV. The 50 Wh three-cell Lithium battery rounds out the package, providing enough capacity for everyday productivity between gaming sessions.
