Whether you’re at home, school, or work, get all the performance you need with the latest Intel or AMD Processors1; maintaining order and keeping your apps running consistently and smoothly.
Powerful Productivity
For better performance, the Aspire 3 uses the latest Intel® or AMD Processors1, has up to 16GB1 of memory, and delivers enough power to see you through your workday2. Work, play, or relax; do it all with powerful productivity.
Color-rich Display
The Full HD1 display keeps images and videos stunning while the narrow border offers-up more viewable space. To protect user’s eyes from harmful blue light, it also includes Acer BlueLightShield™.
High-speed Storage
With a combination of up to 1TB, M.2 PCIe SSD1, and up to 2TB HDD1 – users have plenty of storage for all of their media, work files, and more.
Plenty of Ports
With three USB ports, including two USB 3.2 Gen 1 and one USB 2.0, you’re always prepared for any situation – whether plugging in for a presentation or using the latest peripherals. If needed, you can also connect to an external display via the HDMI® port when the occasion calls for a larger screen.
Stay Connected
Users get easy updates to the latest information with a full range of connectivity options. Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) provides fast internet access. For enhanced video calls, this laptop also includes an optimized camera and microphones.
Purposeful Design
The practical design has been slimmed down to provide users with an easily portable device and even includes an ergonomic hinge1 that pulls in additional airflow from underneath the laptop.
Specifications
| Design |
| Form factor |
Clamshell |
| Product colour |
Silver |
| Product type |
Laptop |
| Display |
| LED backlight |
Yes |
| Native aspect ratio |
16:9 |
| HD type |
Full HD |
| Touchscreen |
No |
| Display resolution |
1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Display diagonal |
39.6 cm (15.6") |
| Processor |
| Maximum turbo power |
55 W |
| Processor base power |
15 W |
| Processor cache type |
Smart Cache |
| Processor cache |
12 MB |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency |
3.5 GHz |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency |
4.7 GHz |
| Efficient cores |
8 |
| Performance cores |
2 |
| Processor boost frequency |
4.7 GHz |
| Processor cores |
10 |
| Processor model |
i7-1255U |
| Processor generation |
12th gen Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor family |
Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor manufacturer |
Intel |
| Memory |
| Memory slots |
2x SO-DIMM |
| Memory form factor |
SO-DIMM |
| Internal memory type |
DDR4-SDRAM |
| Internal memory |
8 GB |
| Storage |
| Optical drive type |
No |
| SSD capacity |
1 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed |
1 |
| Total SSDs capacity |
1 TB |
| Storage media |
SSD |
| Total storage capacity |
1 TB |
| Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model |
Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| On-board GPU manufacturer |
Intel |
| Discrete graphics card model |
Not available |
| Discrete graphics card |
No |
| On-board graphics card |
Yes |
| Audio |
| Built-in microphone |
Yes |
| Number of built-in speakers |
2 |
| Camera |
| Front camera HD type |
HD |
| Front camera resolution |
1280 x 720 pixels |
| Front camera |
Yes |
| Network |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates |
10,1000,100 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet LAN |
Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards |
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Mobile network connection |
No |
| Ports & interfaces |
| Combo headphone/mic port |
Yes |
| Headphone outputs |
1 |
| HDMI version |
2.1 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
3 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
0 |
| Keyboard |
| Numeric keypad |
Yes |
| Pointing device |
Touchpad |
| Software |
| Operating system architecture |
64-bit |
| Operating system installed |
Windows 11 Home |
| Battery |
| Number of battery cells |
3 |
| Battery technology |
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Power |
| DC-in jack |
Yes |
| Security |
| Cable lock slot type |
Kensington |
| Cable lock slot |
Yes |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Height |
19.9 mm |
| Depth |
241.3 mm |
| Width |
362.9 mm |
| Packaging content |
| Cables included |
AC |
| Other features |
| Internal memory |
8 GB |
| Manufacturer |
Acer |
