| Spec | Model |
|---|---|
| Launch Date | Not mentioned |
| CPU | Intel Core i7 13th Gen 1355U |
| GPU | 4 GB GeForce RTX 2050 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD |
| Display | IPS Panel (1080P resolution) 250 Nits Brightness |
| Keyboard | Backlit keyboard |
| Ports | 1 x USB Type-C port (Thunderbolt 4 support) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 1 x HDMI 2.1 port 1 x Ethernet (RJ-45) port 1 x Headphone/Speaker/Line-Out jack 1 x DC-in for AC adapter 1 x Kensington lock slot |
| Battery | 3-cell (4 to 5 Hours max) |
| Camera | 720P camera |
| Sound | Two built-in stereo speakers |
| Comms | Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint reader All standard laptop sensors |
| Colors | Steel Gray |
| Power | 90W USB-C port (65W only) |
| Price | ₹51,999 |
| Special Features | None |
| OS | Windows 11 Home |
So, here’s the thing. If you’re someone with a calm mindset, looking for a laptop that doesn’t feel like a brick in your backpack, has a compact 14-inch display, and still fits within a student budget — then you’re basically trying to shoot a star with an arrow. And let’s be honest, you’re not Arjun from the Mahabharata, so that shot is not landing anytime soon.
But wait — there is one laptop that actually comes pretty close to ticking all those boxes. Not perfect, but close enough to make you stop scrolling through Amazon at 2 AM.
There’s a whole breed of people (including me) who want one single device for work, entertainment, college assignments, games, Netflix, and maybe even a little coding — but without carrying a 2.5 kg 15- or 16-inch slab everywhere. Big laptops look powerful on day one, but three months later they just feel like a punishment from life.
A 14-inch laptop
But the market laughed at that dream.
Because right now in India, every 14-inch laptop with proper gaming capability is priced north of ₹1.5 lakh — ASUS Zephyrus G14, ASUS TUF A14, Acer Predator Helios Neo 14, HP Omen Transcend 14, and so on. All great machines, but also great at destroying a middle-class bank account.
So what about a college student whose parents have a very real budget limit of ₹50–60K?
Well, they have to compromise a bit — and the Acer Aspire 5 WUXGA is the best compromise that actually makes sense.
It comes with the Intel Core i7-1355U (13th Gen), which is more than enough for everyday use — programming, multitasking, college work, even a little content creation.
And yes, you can game on it, as long as you don't expect it to behave like an RTX 4060 monster.
| Game | Settings | FPS | |-------|----------|------| | GTA V | 1080p, Very High | 50–60 FPS | | Cyberpunk 2077 | 1080p, Medium | 30–40 FPS |
So no, it’s not a “gaming beast,” but it’s not a potato either.
Here comes the part that might make some people walk away: the display is locked at 60 Hz.
Acer probably thought —
“Bro, this laptop won’t cross 60 FPS anyway, so why bother with a higher refresh rate?”
And honestly, they’re not wrong.
Would a 120 Hz panel make this laptop perfect? Yes.
Would that also push the price over ₹70K? Also yes.
So if you’re on a strict budget and still expecting buttery-smooth 144 Hz gameplay, you’re setting yourself up for heartbreak.
If you're a student with a ₹50–60K budget, want a lightweight 14-inch laptop, need good performance for studies and light gaming, and don’t want a bulky “gamer boy” laptop — just get the Acer Aspire 5 WUXGA.
It will:
survive your college life
handle your placements
run your IDEs
play your games
not break your shoulder
Stop overthinking. Stop whining. Buy it — thank me later.
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