Acer Aspire Lite 15 AL15-72P Intel Core i5 13420H (13th Gen) – 16GB RAM – 512GB NVMe SSD – Intel UHD Integrated Graphics - 15.6″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS Display – Silver

The i5-13420H is a high-performance processor (8 cores, 12 threads) To handle Nepal's ambient temperatures, Acer has equipped the Aspire Lite 15 with:

Dual fans + dual heat pipes

Raised hinge design (lifts the laptop for better airflow when opened)

That said, during extended heavy workloads (video rendering or programming builds), the fan will become audible. We recommend using a cooling pad for sustained 100% CPU usage. For normal office/study work, thermals are perfectly fine.

Computer Planet's tip: We offer free thermal paste repasting within the warranty period if you notice excessive heat.

The Acer Aspire Lite 15 with 13th Gen Intel Core i5-13420H is currently priced aprrox NPR 100,000 at Computer Planet, depending on stock and seasonal promotions.
We offer Cash on Delivery (COD) for locations within Kathmandu Valley, as well as free next-day delivery to most areas. For the most accurate daily price, please check our online store or visit our showroom at Metro Plaza, New Road, Kathmandu for a direct purchase.

Yes – this model is very upgrade-friendly. Unlike many thin laptops, the Aspire Lite 15 has:

2 x DDR4 SO-DIMM slots (16GB installed, supports up to 32GB)

2 x M.2 PCIe SSD slots (512GB occupies one slot; one free slot for expansion)

Why this matters in Nepal: You can buy the base 16GB/512GB version now, and 1–2 years later, easily add another 16GB RAM or a 1TB SSD from our New Road store. We can install it for you in under 20 minutes at minimal labor cost.

Yes – this is one of the best displays in this price range.

15.6-inch FHD (1920×1080) IPS panel → Wide viewing angles, no color washout when sharing your screen with a client or teacher.

Anti-glare coating → Reduces reflections in bright classrooms or coffee shops (unlike glossy screens).

Thin bezels → Modern look with more screen real estate.

For Nepali students and freelancers, this means:

Coding: Enough space for VS Code + browser side-by-side.

Excel/Accounting: Full spreadsheet view without constant zooming.

Media: 1080p YouTube or Netflix looks crisp and color-accurate.

The 13th Gen i5-13500H is powerful but not ultra-efficient. Real-world battery life:

Light usage (Word, web browsing, YouTube): 5–6 hours

Heavy usage (coding compilations, video calls): 3–4 hours

What this means for Nepali users:

You'll need to charge it during a long college day (carry the compact 65W charger).

It's not an "all-day" laptop like Ultrabook models, but for the price and performance, this is standard.

Tip from Computer Planet: Keep the power mode in Windows set to "Balanced" and reduce screen brightness to 60% for maximum runtime.

Yes, but with realistic expectations.
The Intel UHD Graphics (on i5-13500H) is much faster than older UHD versions because the CPU handles heavy lifting.

Use Case Performance Level
1080p video editing (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve) Smooth timeline scrubbing; proxy workflow recommended for 4K.
Light gaming (Valorant, CS2, GTA V, Dota 2) 60–90 fps at low/medium settings.
AAA gaming (Cyberpunk, Elden Ring) Not playable (10–20 fps).
For business/study use, you won't notice any GPU limitation. If you need gaming, see our Acer Nitro series with RTX graphics.