8th Gen Intel Core in a 15.6in convertible. Acer occupies a rather useful niche in the laptop space. The PC giant tends not to compete with the ultra-high-end systems that many covet but few can afford, and instead straddles that advantageous middle ground between good value and good performance, making it a go-to brand for customers seeking a half-decent laptop that doesn't break the bank.

One such example is the 2018 Spin 5, which offers an 8th Gen Intel Core processor in a sleek body priced from