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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 1151 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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90%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers love the Aspire 3's touchscreen, performance, and ease of use, frequently praising its smooth functionality and speed. Many appreciate the laptop's lightweight and slim design, as well as its reasonable price and decent battery life. Positive feedback also highlights the ample storage provided by the SSD. While some users noted the fan can be noisy at times, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive.

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  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    I wouldn't buy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We had small issues with it since day 1. Had trouble getting it to power on/wake up and it would get very hot at times. Hotter than any other laptop I've owned.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Acer - Worth more than it's cost

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Acer does everything I need or want it to do for home use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Till now since purchase i have encountered no issues

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    new laptop after 18 years with a gateway laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    love it ..........................................

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    judge

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    very nice laptop will probably this brand from now on

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Present

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect for my grandson he loves and i happy.for him..

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Carlos

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very happy with my new laptop........................

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    President

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Quickly service and best attendance and fax service

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I liked this laptop for the price and the keyboard layout.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Product

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product, my soon are very happy Good purchase

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good choice

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought is for simple task. The laptop is working fine

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buy!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great value laptop, like get, easy to carry around !

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Touch screen
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent value

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    Tech Insider Network Member
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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    In this day and age I can accomplish 99% of everything computer related that I need to accomplish with my tablet and my phone. The 1% that needs to be on a PC doesn’t come up often but when it does I have no choice. Prior to getting the Acer I did have a desktop and and a laptop but both are approaching twelve or thirteen years old and just powering them on is akin to pull starting a lawnmower that’s been sitting outside for five years with old gas in it. Just watching them go through startup is emotionally draining and painful. Hence the need for something new. I’m not a gamer or a YouTuber and I don’t make a living with my PC. I simply needed a reliable mid spec computer that does what I need it to do, when I need it and in a timely fashion. The Aspire 3 seemed to fit the bill and cover all bases at a wallet friendly price. I’ve had it for a week and couldn’t be more pleased. The SSD loads everything at light speed compared to what I’m used to. On top of that you get Windows 11 and a 1080P touchscreen. I will say the resolution seems a bit soft but for the price it’s barely worth mentioning. If you’re looking for a solid and reliable mid spec machine at a reasonable price you can’t go wrong. I wouldn’t get this machine and depend on it for heavy gaming or video editing but per the specs it should have no trouble performing those functions given reasonable expectations. Ascetically, the blue color is nice (not my first choice but it could be worse) and the ergonomics are comfortable and usable. The touchscreen is responsive and a very nice option to have at this price point. It also comes with a nicely padded laptop sleeve in a blue denim fabric which is included in the box. The sound quality of the onboard speakers won’t blow you away but is perfectly adequate given that they are laptop speakers. It has bluetooth anyway, so add your favorite ear gear and the onboard speakers become irrelevant. The weight and balance seem fantastic compared to the 12 year old laptop I’m used to, but I suspect anyone would find it completely acceptable. In summary, I really think you are getting plenty of bang for the buck with the Aspire 3. It will perform just about any function you would expect from a modern laptop with ease. It works well, loads quickly, looks nice, and given the price it’s a great value in a sea of laptop specs and prices. I would recommend it without hesitation.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bill Sharpe

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It worked go for 13 months, JUST out of warranty then the problems started, The screen would go blank except for a little box with a q and a question mark and below the box it would say No Bootable Device. When it does work, the speak in on the bottom of the computer makes the volume low when turned up all the way.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Solid laptop but memory not upgradeable

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Solid laptop! Just be happy with only having 8 GB or memory because you cannot upgrade it as it's soldered onto the motherboard.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not Recommended

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is very loud and shuts down randomly. It shut down 3 times in 1 hour of me using it. I’ve never had an issue with other computers and this one is not worth the $384.11 I spent for it and can’t even return it now. I only needed it for finals since my battery on my computer went bad and couldn’t get fixed in time and was continued to be pushed to just get the computer and have had problems since.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from TeamAcer
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      Dear Caitlin,
      We are sorry to hear your Acer laptop is shutting down randomly during use, and we understand this is frustrating for you. his is not the experience we want our customers to have and we would like to help you get this resolved. If you are located in the US or Canada, please feel free to contact our support team at 866-695-2237; they are available to assist 24/7 for in-warranty products.

      Regards,
      Acer America acer

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good for normal computer things

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good PC for just doing normal things but don't know why it has a AMZ graphics card in it when its not even possible running any games on it without out it lagging completely.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    it was a great laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    this is a great laptop I enjoy the laptop but one thing it doesn't have RGB keyboard did not come with it just a regular backlight keyboard

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not fully impressed.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Performance wise, it’s pretty good. However, bought this laptop 2 months ago and had to take it back to bestbuy. It won’t power up as it should. I hold the button down, nothing. Battery life hasn’t been all that great, either. Needless to say, disappointment with that. They(Geek Squad) ended up shipping it off to get serviced.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from TeamAcer
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      We are sorry to hear your Acer laptop required repair for no power, however we are glad you/Best Buy were able to take advantage of the manufacturer's warranty to get this resolved. Your input is very important to us as we are always looking for ways to improve our customer's experience. We appreciate you taking the time to write this review. If you should need assistance with an Acer product in the future, please contact our support team at 1-866-695-2237, chat or social media, and we will be glad to help.

      We appreciate you taking the time to write this review.

      Thank you,
      Acer America acer

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Just ok

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The battery life isn't the best. Had an issue with the touch screen that resolved itself.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend