The Acer Aspire AS15-42 (Ryzen 7 7730U, 16GB / 512GB, 15.6″ FHD IPS) is a solid all-rounder laptop for students, professionals, and everyday users. It’s powered by the Ryzen 7 7730U processor (8 cores, 16 threads) that delivers strong performance for multitasking, productivity, and light content creation. The 16 GB of DDR4 RAM is adequate for running multiple apps and browser tabs smoothly, and the fast 512 GB NVMe SSD offers good storage space and quick boot/load times. Its 15.6-inch Full HD IPS “ComfyView” display gives crisp visuals with decent viewing angles, though the color gamut is modest (~45% NTSC). A backlit keyboard, modern connectivity (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1), slim profile, and ~1.79 kg weight make it fairly portable. Battery capacity (~55 Wh) allows reasonable unplugged usage, making this model a good balance of performance, portability, and value.
Brand
Acer
Model
Aspire AS15-42
Processor Brand
AMD
Processor Model
Ryzen 7 7730U
Processor Core
8
Processor Thread
16
Processor Frequency
Up to 4.5 GHz
CPU Cache
16MB
RAM
16GB
RAM Type
DDR4
Total RAM Slot
2
Max RAM Capacity
32GB
Storage Capacity
512GB
Storage Type
M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 SSD
Storage Upgrade
Yes
Display Size
15.6 inches
Display Type
IPS LCD
Display Resolution
FHD (1920 x 1080)
Refresh Rate
60Hz
Display Features
LED-backlit TFT LCD, 16:9 aspect ratio, 45% NTSC color gamut, Wide viewing angle up to 170 degrees
