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Acer Aspire 3 A314-36P-3772 Budget 15.6″ Laptop

Acer Aspire · 14" · 1920x1080 (FHD) · TN · Intel Core i3-N305 · Intel UHD Graphics · 8GB RAM · 128GB SSD · 50 WHr Battery · Windows 11 Home in S Mode · 2023 · More Specs...

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Specifications

Manufacturer

Acer is among the top 10 laptop manufacturers in the world. The company is mostly known for their affordable Aspire notebook PCs, but they do make some higher end models as well, including gaming laptops.

Series

The Acer Aspire laptop series blends affordability with reliable performance. It is a popular choice for everyday users, students, and casual creatives who need a solid machine without breaking the bank.

Laptop Type

Laptop PCs with Windows operating system are the most common notebook computers, followed by MacBooks and Chromebooks. Windows PC laptops offer the widest range of hardware options and price points, giving users more flexibility.

The traditional clamshell laptop design, as opposed to 2-in-1 convertibles.

Affordable-type laptops usually don’t offer high-end performance and features, but their low regular prices can be appealing. There are many affordable laptop models, but you can save even more money by buying them at discounted prices.

Performance

Laptops with basic computing performance can handle everyday home and office tasks, but the user experience may be less smooth than on typical mid-range models.

Typical Use

The majority of laptops on the market, including the cheapest ones with basic specs, are suitable for the common everyday tasks like web browsing, emails, or document editing. Having a powerful and power-hungry laptop just to complete these tasks isn’t necessary.

Office and productivity laptop tasks typically involve word and spreadsheet processing, presentations, emailing, web research, and multitasking between business applications.

Laptops used for studying and online education offer reliable entry-level and mid-range performance, a good battery life, and support for multitasking and communication in a digital learning environment.

Web browsing and social media tasks don’t require high-end specs. They can be completed easily on entry-level and mid-range laptops with good network connectivity.

Screen Size

The 14-inch diagonal offers a decent screen real estate that’s close to the common 15.6″ and 16″, while enabling a compact laptop design.

Screen Resolution

Full HD (FHD) is the most common laptop screen resolution today. It offers good image sharpness and a decent amount of screen space for the user interface and applications. However, it doesn’t match the visual clarity of top-tier 4K Ultra HD. On the plus side, FHD typically consumes less power than 4K, making it more energy-efficient for everyday use.

Screen Features

Laptops with TN display technology don’t provide wide viewing angles like on IPS or OLED screens, but they tend to be less expensive.

Processor

The budget-friendly Intel Core i3-N305 laptop processor isn’t as fast as the U-series mid-rangers like the latest Core 3, 5, and 7 models. But, it is faster than basic laptop CPUs like Celerons and Pentiums. In the real-life use, the Core i3-N305 is suitable for light everyday computing tasks.

Graphics

This is an entry-level graphics processor. It’s capable of running only light games decently fast. Depending on the main processor model, the built-in Intel UHD graphics may deliver slightly different performance.

RAM Size

The 8GB RAM size is the recommended minimum in 2025. It provides comfortable multi-tasking for the most home and office users. Keep in mind that 8GB may be not enough for some demanding programs and many newer games.

Data Storage

128GB is a relatively small storage space. However, it is usable if you don’t store a lot of large files like movies and don’t install a lot of programs.

Keyboard & Touchpad

The keyboard has no backlit keys and no separate numeric pad you can usually find on the right side of the keyboard on many laptop models.

Multimedia & Communication

Web Camera in 720p HD

This is the most common web camera resolution in laptops. However, it’s low in comparison to camera resolutions of modern smartphones, so it can’t produce as sharp picture. 720p cameras are being gradually replaced by sharper 1080p in newer laptops.

Stereo Speakers

Modern mobile computers usually have built-in stereo speakers.

Built-in Microphone

The laptop has a built-in microphone, which is a common laptop feature just like web cameras.

Networking & Wireless

Wi-Fi 6 802.11AX Wireless

The 802.11AX is currently the most used Wi-Fi wireless networking standard. It’s also known as Wi-Fi 6. When connected to 802.11AX-compatible routers, the 802.11AX modules in laptops bring improvements over the older standards in terms of data transfer speeds and multi-device connectivity. In some of the latest laptops, 802.11AX is being replaced by newer 802.11BE standard.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth enables you to wirelessly connect the computer to Bluetooth peripherals like Bluetooth mice and keyboards, as well as to smartphones, and other compatible devices.

Ports & Slots

2 x USB Type A

The laptop has a pair of the traditional USB Type A ports.

1 x USB-C

The device has a single USB-C port.

HDMI

HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find corresponding HDMI input ports on most computer monitors and TVs.

Combo 3.5mm Audio Jack

This laptop has a standard 3.5mm combo audio jack that supports both headphone output and microphone input simultaneously.

Battery Capacity

50 WHr Battery

Operating System

Windows 11 Home in S Mode is designed for security and performance. It offers a streamlined experience with enhanced protection by only allowing use of apps from the Microsoft Store. S Mode users can upgrade to the standard Windows 11 Home for free.

Year of Release

Laptop Condition

The brand new laptops, as opposed to refurbished and used, come sealed straight from the manufacturer. They are untouched and in pristine condition. The brand new laptops typically feature the latest hardware and offer full warranties.

Warranty

A one‑year warranty is the most common period for laptops. Longer warranties, such as three years, are considered extended warranties.

Weight

3.1 lbs

Thickness

0.7 inches

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