Acer Aspire Lite 15 AL15-53P-56Z0 - Intel Core 5 120U, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Win11
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Acer Aspire Lite 15 AL15-53P-56Z0 - Intel Core 5 120U, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Win11
The Acer Aspire Lite 15 AL15-53P-56Z0 is a 15.6-inch Windows 11 Home laptop on an Intel Core 5 120U, with 8 GB of DDR4 memory and a 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. The display is a 1920 x 1080 60 Hz non-touch panel, the keyboard is full-width with a numeric keypad, and the chassis weighs 1.60 kg in a silver finish. Two things to know before ordering: an AC adapter is not included with this model, and the memory is fitted at 8 GB with 8 GB also the maximum, so it cannot be upgraded. This is Acer's UK part number NX.DG3EK.001.
Why this product
Intel Core 5 120U, 10 cores
Two performance cores and eight efficient cores, twelve threads in total, with Intel integrated graphics.
512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
Solid-state storage on the faster PCIe 4.0 interface rather than a mechanical drive.
15.6-inch Full HD display
1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz, 45% NTSC colour coverage. Non-touch.
Full-width keyboard with numeric keypad
A separate number pad sits to the right of the main keyboard. The keyboard is not backlit.
Five USB ports, HDMI and a card reader
Three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, two USB Type-C, one HDMI output, a microSD card reader, a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a Kensington lock slot.
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 and a 58 Wh battery
Current-generation wireless, with a 58 Wh battery. Please note that an AC adapter is not supplied with this model.
- ProductAspire Lite 15 AL15-53P-56Z0
- Manufacturer Part NumberNX.DG3EK.001
- ProcessorIntel Core 5 120U
- GraphicsIntel integrated graphics
- Memory8 GB DDR4 (maximum 8 GB)
- Storage512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
- Display15.6in 1920 x 1080, 60 Hz
- Numeric KeypadYes
- AC AdapterNot included
- Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
- ColourSilver
- Weight1.60 kg
- SKUACE-3589
- EAN4711721214497
- Three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports and two USB Type-C ports, one of which carries charging.
- One HDMI output, a microSD card reader, a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a Kensington lock slot.
- Full numeric keypad. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2.
- Memory is fitted at 8 GB and Acer gives 8 GB as the maximum for this part number, so it cannot be increased.
- Acer's own documentation for this model is inconsistent about the panel, describing it as TN in the display specification and as IPS elsewhere on the same page. What is not in doubt is the resolution, the refresh rate and the colour coverage: 1920 x 1080, 60 Hz, 45% NTSC.
- An AC adapter is not included with this model. If you do not already have a suitable charger, please order one alongside it.
- The keyboard is not backlit, there is no fingerprint reader, no wired Ethernet port and no DisplayPort.
Best for
- Everyday Windows work - browsing, email, documents, video calls - on a large screen.
- Data entry and accounts work that needs a proper numeric keypad.
- Carrying between home and office, at 1.60 kg for a 15.6-inch machine.
- Anyone who still needs HDMI and a card reader built in rather than on a dongle.
- Buyers who already have a compatible charger, since one is not supplied.
Trade-offs
- Anyone who needs a charger in the box: an AC adapter is not included with this model.
- Anyone who will need more memory later: 8 GB is both the fitted and the maximum capacity on this part number.
- Gaming or 3D work: integrated graphics only, with no discrete GPU.
- Colour-critical work: the panel covers 45% of NTSC.
- Typing in the dark: there is no keyboard backlight.
- Wired network connections: there is no Ethernet port.
The Acer Aspire Lite 15 AL15-53P-56Z0 is a 15.6-inch Windows 11 Home laptop built on an Intel Core 5 120U - ten cores, twelve threads, with Intel integrated graphics and no discrete GPU. It comes with 8 GB of DDR4 memory and a 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe solid-state drive, and weighs 1.60 kg in a silver finish.
Please note: an AC adapter is not included with this model. If you do not already have a suitable 65 W charger, please order one alongside it.
The other point worth being clear about before ordering: on this part number, NX.DG3EK.001, Acer gives 8 GB as both the fitted and the maximum memory capacity. The memory cannot be increased later. Regional siblings of this model are sold with 16 GB under different part numbers, so check the part number rather than the model name if memory matters to you.
The display is a 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080 matte panel at 60 Hz covering 45% of NTSC, and it is not a touchscreen. Acer's own documentation is inconsistent about the panel technology, describing it as TN in the display specification and as IPS elsewhere on the same page, so we are not going to claim one over the other.
The keyboard runs the full width of the chassis with a separate numeric keypad; it is not backlit, and there is no fingerprint reader. Ports are generous for the price: on the left, a USB Type-C that also takes charge, HDMI, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A and a second USB Type-C; on the right, a microSD card reader, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, two more USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports and a Kensington lock slot. There is no Ethernet port and no DisplayPort. Wireless is Wi-Fi 6 with Bluetooth 5.2.
The battery is 58 Wh. Acer part number NX.DG3EK.001, the UK SKU for this configuration.
General
| Brand | Acer |
|---|---|
| Range | Aspire Lite 15 |
| Model | AL15-53P-56Z0 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | NX.DG3EK.001 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Colour | Silver |
In the Box
| AC Adapter | Not included with this model |
|---|
Processor and Graphics
| Processor | Intel Core 5 120U |
|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 cores (2 performance + 8 efficient), 12 threads |
| Graphics | Intel integrated graphics |
| Discrete Graphics | None |
Memory and Storage
| Memory Fitted | 8 GB DDR4 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Memory | 8 GB - not upgradeable |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD |
| Storage Interface | PCIe 4.0 NVMe |
Display
| Size | 15.6 inches |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Colour Gamut | 45% NTSC |
| Finish | Matte |
| Panel Technology | Acer's documentation is inconsistent, listing both TN and IPS for this model |
| Touchscreen | No |
Keyboard and Security
| Numeric Keypad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Keyboard Backlight | No |
| Fingerprint Reader | No |
| Lock Slot | Kensington |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Wired Network | None |
Ports
| USB Type-A | 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
|---|---|
| USB Type-C | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (one carries charging) |
| Video Out | 1 x HDMI |
| Card Reader | microSD |
| Audio | 1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| DisplayPort | None |
| Ethernet | None |
Power
| Battery | 58 Wh |
|---|---|
| Power Supply Rating | 65 W |
| Adapter Supplied | No - not included with this model |
Physical
| Weight | 1.60 kg |
|---|---|
| Finish | Silver |
Shipping
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Returns
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- Refunds are available within 45 days of delivery.
- After the 45-day period you are no longer eligible for a refund, so we encourage you to try the product within the first few weeks to make sure it fits your needs.