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 |
| Colour name |
Pure Silver |
| Product colour |
Silver |
| Product type |
Laptop |
| Display |
| Maximum refresh rate |
60 Hz |
| LED backlight |
Yes |
| Native aspect ratio |
16:9 |
| Display technology marketing name |
ComfyView |
| Panel type |
IPS |
| HD type |
Full HD |
| Touchscreen |
No |
| Display resolution |
1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Display diagonal |
39.6 cm (15.6") |
| Processor |
| Configurable TDP-down |
12 W |
| Processor cache |
12 MB |
| Processor frequency |
1.7 GHz |
| 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 |
| Maximum internal memory |
32 GB |
| 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 interface |
PCI Express |
| SSD capacity |
512 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed |
1 |
| Total SSDs capacity |
512 GB |
| Storage media |
SSD |
| Total storage capacity |
512 GB |
| Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model |
Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| 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 |
| Charging port type |
DC-in jack |
| Combo headphone/mic port |
Yes |
| 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 |
| Processor special features |
| CPU configuration (max) |
1 |
| Embedded options available |
No |
| Execute Disable Bit |
Yes |
| Intel Flex Memory Access |
Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology |
Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |
Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) |
Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) |
Yes |
| Battery |
| Battery life (max) |
6.5 h |
| Number of battery cells |
3 |
| Battery technology |
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Power |
| DC-in jack |
Yes |
| AC adapter power |
45 W |
| Security |
| Password protection |
Yes |
| Cable lock slot type |
Kensington |
| Cable lock slot |
Yes |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Height |
19.8 mm |
| Depth |
241 mm |
| Width |
363 mm |
| Weight |
1.78 kg |
| Packaging data |
| Package weight |
2.9 kg |
| Package height |
310 mm |
| Package depth |
498 mm |
| Package width |
65 mm |
| Packaging content |
| Cables included |
AC |
| Other features |
| Internal memory |
8 GB |
| Manufacturer |
Acer |
| Maximum internal memory |
32 GB |
| Package weight |
2.9 kg |
