Choose the ready-to-go Aspire 3 with the latest Intel® Core™ i3 N-Series Processors1 made for practical multitasking and productivity. With ease-of-use at its core, this family-friendly laptop is ready when you are.
Ready-to-Go Performance
The Aspire 3 is ready-to-go with the latest Intel® Core™ i3 N-Series Processors1 with UHD Graphics—ideal for the entire family, with performance and productivity at the core. Perfect to get more out of work, study, or play.
Improved Thermals
With a 78% increase in fan surface area, enjoy an improved thermal system and an additional 17% thermal capacity3. Allowing for longer, more efficient work sessions while not plugged in4.
Purposeful Design
With a sleek metal cover1 available in new vibrant colors1, the Aspire 3 is lighter and thinner than ever before at 1.6kg1 and 18.9mm1. While a long-lasting battery allows for the family to get more done between charges.
The Display
The 1080p FHD1 display is perfect for casual web browsing and streaming videos, allowing for sharp, detailed images. And with Acer BlueLightShield™, lower the levels of blue light exposure to you and your loved ones.
The Connectivity
Connect or charge your newest devices on the full-function USB Type-C port. In addition, Wi-Fi 61,2 and HDMI 2.1 provide increased productivity and functionality for the whole family.
Kinder to the Planet
Packaged in 100% recyclable materials5 and featuring a back cover made from 30% recycled plastic6, while also being Energy Star certified, Aspire 3 empowers you to make a more responsible choice.
Specifications
| Design |
| Form factor |
Clamshell |
| Colour name |
Steel Grey |
| Product colour |
Grey |
| Product type |
Laptop |
| Display |
| Maximum refresh rate |
60 Hz |
| Colour gamut |
45% |
| Display diagonal (metric) |
43.9 cm |
| RGB colour space |
NTSC |
| Display surface |
Matt |
| 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 |
43.9 cm (17.3") |
| Processor |
| Processor cache type |
Smart Cache |
| Processor cache |
6 MB |
| Processor boost frequency |
3.8 GHz |
| Processor threads |
8 |
| Processor cores |
8 |
| Processor model |
i3-N305 |
| Processor generation |
Intel Core i3-Nxxx |
| Processor family |
Intel Core i3 N-series |
| Processor manufacturer |
Intel |
| Memory |
| Maximum internal memory |
8 GB |
| Memory form factor |
On-board |
| Internal memory type |
LPDDR5-SDRAM |
| Internal memory |
8 GB |
| Storage |
| Optical drive type |
No |
| SSD form factor |
M.2 |
| NVMe |
Yes |
| SSD interface |
PCI Express |
| SSD capacity |
256 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed |
1 |
| Total SSDs capacity |
256 GB |
| Storage media |
SSD |
| Total storage capacity |
256 GB |
| Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model |
Intel® UHD Graphics |
| On-board graphics card family |
Intel® UHD 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 |
Yes |
| Network |
| Bluetooth version |
5.1 |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates |
10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet LAN |
Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards |
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Mobile network connection |
No |
| Ports & interfaces |
| Combo headphone/mic port |
Yes |
| Headphone outputs |
1 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity |
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 |
2 |
| 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 |
| Battery life (max) |
8.5 h |
| Battery capacity |
50 Wh |
| Battery capacity |
50 Wh |
| Battery technology |
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Power |
| DC-in jack |
Yes |
| AC adapter power |
45 W |
| Security |
| Password protection type |
BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User |
| Password protection |
Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) |
Yes |
| Cable lock slot type |
Kensington |
| Cable lock slot |
Yes |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Height |
19.8 mm |
| Depth |
256.5 mm |
| Width |
402.1 mm |
| Weight |
2.1 kg |
| Packaging content |
| AC adapter included |
Yes |
| Other features |
| Internal memory |
8 GB |
| Manufacturer |
Acer |
| Maximum internal memory |
8 GB |
