Acer Aspire 3 Laptop Review: Practical Student and Personal Use
Worth it, with a storage and OS check
Worth it or skip it?
Worth it if
- You want a relatively light 15.6-inch laptop for student, personal, and multimedia use, and 128GB fits your files and applications.
Skip it if
- You require a specific software setup but have not checked the seller’s current operating-system edition.
Key facts
Listed laptop weightUse it to compare the laptop with your bag and carrying preference; weight alone does not guarantee comfort.
Listed local storageCompare your planned files and applications with 128GB before choosing this configuration.
A practical choice, with two checks
Choose it when a relatively light 15.6-inch laptop suits your student, personal, and multimedia use and your files and applications fit within 128GB. Verify the current operating-system edition before ordering; the supplied descriptions conflict.
Buy on AmazonA sensible bag-sized setup
A 3.9-pound Aspire 3 slips into a bag while its 15.6-inch matte screen leaves room for notes, browsing, and video.
The configuration decides the fit
Its portable 14.29 × 9.35 × 0.74-inch chassis pairs a full-HD display with a Ryzen 3 7320U, Radeon Graphics, 8GB LPDDR5 memory, and a 128GB NVMe SSD. Acer also lists TNR camera processing and PurifiedVoice noise reduction for online meetings.
The practical choice is straightforward: match the bag, storage, and required software to this exact configuration.
Before you choose
How portable is this Aspire 3?
It is listed as ultra-portable, weighs 3.9 pounds, and measures 14.29 × 9.35 × 0.74 inches.
What display does it have?
It has a 15.6-inch matte display with 1920 × 1080 native resolution and a listed 60 Hz refresh rate.
Full spec sheet
| Color | Silver |
|---|---|
| Hard-Drive Size | 128 GB |
| Operating System | Windows 11 S |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Backlit Keyboard |
| Graphics Description | Integrated |
| Graphics Coprocessor | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| Hard Disk Description | SSD |
| Item Weight | 3.9 pounds |
| Video Processor | AMD |
| Specific Uses For Product | Multimedia, Personal, Student |
| Graphics Card Ram | 8 GB |
| Form Factor | Ultra-Portable |
| Hard Disk Interface | Solid State |
| Voltage | 240 volts |
| Camera Description | Front |
| Graphics Ram Type | Shared |
| Compatible Devices | Mouse,Speaker,Headphone |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 14.29"L x 0.74"W x 9.35"Th |
| Optical Storage Device | No Optical Drive |
| Video Output | Hdmi,Displayport |
| Operating System Family | Windows |
| Screen Size | 15.6 inches |
| Resolution | 1080p |
| Native Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 1920x1080 |
| Display Technology | LCD |
| Display Refresh Rate in Hertz | 60 |
| Screen Finish | Matte |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, HDMI, USB |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11ax, Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth Version | 5 |
| Wi-Fi Generation | Wifi 6 |
| Total Usb Ports | 2 |
| Hardware Interface | Bluetooth |
| Number of Ports | 5 |
| Total Number of HDMI Ports | 1 |
| Audio Output Type | Headphones, Speakers |
| Processor Series | Ryzen 3 |
| Processor Speed | 4.1 GHz |
| Processor Count | 4 |
| Processor Brand | AMD |
| CPU Model Number | Ryzen 3 7320U |
| CPU Model Generation | 11th Generation |
| CPU Model Speed Maximum | 4.1 GHz |
| Brand | Acer |
| Model Name | Laptop |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Model Number | NX.JK8AA.001 |
| Built-In Media | AC Adapter, Laptop, Power Cord |
| Series Number | 3 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Mfr Part Number | NX.JK8AA.001 |
| RAM Memory Installed | 8 GB |
| RAM Memory Technology | LPDDR5 |
| Memory Clock Speed | 3200 MHz |
| Ram Memory Maximum Size | 8 GB |
| Memory Speed | 2400 MHz |
| RAM Type | DDR5 RAM |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 4 |
| RAM Size | 8 GB |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Battery Life | 11 hours |
| Battery Average Life Standby | 11 hours |
| Lithium-Battery Energy Content | 48 watt-hours |
| Human-Interface Input | Keyboard |
| Keyboard Description | Backlit |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Hard Disk Size | 128 GB |
| CPU Model | Ryzen 3 |
| Ram Memory Installed Size | 8 GB |
| Special Feature | Backlit Keyboard |
| Graphics Card Description | Integrated |
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