Acer Aspire 3
Score: 66/100
Acer Aspire Premium
Score: 68/100Rankings
The Acer Aspire Premium Slim Laptop combines a 13th-gen Intel i3 processor, a bright 15.6" Full HD IPS display and a spacious 512 GB SSD in a thin, lightweight chassis, making it a solid choice for students and everyday users. However, its integrated graphics, plastic build and occasional specification confusion keep it from being a premium offering.
The Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P offers a solid blend of performance, a Full HD display and modern ports at a budget price, but its small SSD, non-upgradable components and lack of a backlit keyboard keep it from being a premium choice. It is ideal for students and casual users who need a lightweight, everyday laptop.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
11 hoursbest | — | |
8 GB | 16 GBbest | |
15.6 inchesbest | 15.6 inchesbest | |
128 GB | 512 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.777 kgbest | 1.79 kg |
3,200 MHzbest | — | |
60 Hzbest | — | |
1 count | 2 countbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U | Intel Core i3-1305U |
Graphics GPU Model | AMD Radeon 610M | Intel UHD Graphics |
Memory & Storage(2) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Storage Capacity (GB) | 128 GB | 512 GB |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Windows 11 Home in S Mode | Windows 11 |
Keyboard & Input(1) | ||
Backlit Keyboard | false | true |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.777 kg | 1.79 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 18.8 mm | 355.6 mm |
Connectivity(2) | ||
USB‑C Ports (count) | 1 count | 2 count |
USB‑A Ports (count) | 2 count | 3 count |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers view the Aspire 3 as a competent budget notebook that delivers solid value for its price. While its performance is adequate for web browsing, office apps and video calls, critics point out the limited storage, non-upgradable components, and variability in display quality as notable compromises.
Everyday users appreciate the laptop's speed, lightweight feel, and Full HD screen, noting that it handles schoolwork and remote-work tasks well. Common frustrations revolve around the small SSD capacity, lack of a backlit keyboard, and occasional washed-out display or low-quality webcam and speakers.
Professional reviewers appreciate the Aspire Premium Slim line for packing modern connectivity, a bright Full HD display into a thin chassis, especially the Ryzen 7 model, but note the limitation of Windows 11 S mode and the lack of a dedicated GPU for power users.
Everyday users commonly praise the fast Windows experience, clear webcam, comfortable backlit keyboard and portability, while repeatedly complaining about confusing RAM/storage specs, the occasional heavy-weight listing and the restrictions imposed by S mode.
