Best Acer Notebook: Buying Guide

Have you set your sights on different Acer notebook models and are in the process of buying one? Good choice, but I recommend: do not be hasty in your choices, do not buy the first notebook that you find under your nose just because it has a good price.

Before starting your wallet and buying a laptop, carefully examine its technical characteristics and try to understand if it is a product suitable for your needs. How do you say? Are you not very computer savvy and don’t know how to evaluate the technical characteristics of a computer? No problem, first of all because you don’t need to have who knows what technical knowledge to evaluate the characteristics of a notebook and then because I’m here to give you a hand.

If you dedicate five minutes of your free time to me, I’ll explain how to distinguish and how to evaluate the technical characteristics of the computers currently on the market and, since you are interested in Acer notebooks, I would like to point out some models from the Taiwanese manufacturer that currently offer the best value. price. You will see, in no time you will be able to figure out which Acer laptop is best for you and you can buy it directly online at an extremely affordable price. Enjoy your reading and have fun!

Index

• How to choose an Acer notebook
  • Format
  • Display
  • Processor
  • GPU
  • RAM
  • Internal disk
  • Battery
  • Doors
  • Keyboard
  • Connectivity
  • Operating system
• Which Acer notebook to buy
  • Best cheap Acer notebooks (max 500 euros)
  • Best mid-range Acer notebooks (500-1,000 euros)
  • Best high-end Acer notebooks (over 1,000 euros)
  • Other Acer notebooks

How to choose an Acer notebook

To discover the most suitable Acer notebook for you, you must learn to distinguish the computer formats proposed by the Asian manufacturer (eg classic, convertible, 2-in-1 notebooks, etc.) and you must be able to evaluate their main technical characteristics. Follow the advice below and you shouldn’t have any problems doing so.

Format

Acer is one of the leading notebook manufacturers in the world and, as such, offers a huge range of products to suit all budgets and all needs: not only classic laptops, but also convertible, 2-in-1 and ultrabook devices. Let’s see more specifically what it is.

• Notebook– these are classic laptops. They do not have a touch-screen, have a fixed (non-removable) keyboard and often have a very wide range of ports. It is the only type of laptop on which CD / DVD drives can still be found. I recommend classic notebooks if you need a PC to use mainly at home and/or you don’t feel the need to have a touch-screen. The Acer models that are part of this category are: Aspire, Aspire One, Extensa, Nitro, Predator Helios. The latter two are products designed primarily for gamers.
• Ultrabook– these are laptops characterized by an ultra-thin profile, construction materials of excellent workmanship (generally metal and not plastic like cheaper notebooks) and an extremely low weight. They usually use low-voltage processors, SSDs instead of classic hard drives and have a fairly limited number of ports. Their prices are generally higher than those of classic notebooks. It is the ideal solution for those who need to work on the move without too many compromises. The Acer models that are part of this category are the Swift.
• 2-in-1– these are tablets that can be transformed into notebooks thanks to the bases or covers with keyboard. Their prices and performance are as variable as those of classic notebooks. They often also support pen input. The cheaper models offer very limited storage capacity (typically 32GB) on eMMC drives (Flash drives as fast as SD cards, therefore less than modern SSDs). I would recommend the 2-in-1 to those looking for versatile computers to always carry around and intend to take advantage of the touch features of Windows 10. The Acer models that are part of this category are: Switch, Switch One and Acer One.
• Convertible– these are notebooks equipped with a touch-screen that can rotate and fold on themselves in order to cover the keyboard and become a real tablet. They are very versatile as they allow various modes of use (classic use with the keyboard in front, with the screen raised for the use of multimedia contents, with the screen folded over the keyboard for use in tablet mode and so on). Their performances vary according to the price ranges. The Acer models that are part of this category are the Spins and Chromebook Spins.
• Chromebooks– these are generally inexpensive laptops equipped with Google’s ChromeOS operating system. ChromeOS is an operating system based on the Chrome browser that allows you to run all Chrome web applications and, starting with the latest versions, even Android apps. I would recommend this type of PC only to those who make a basic use of the computer (online browsing, word processing, etc.), do not want to spend a lot and do not need specific applications for Windows.

Display

The screen is one of the most important components of a notebook. It is what the size of the computer depends on and which allows you to perform certain activities more or less easily, so you have to choose it with extreme care. The most popular display sizes are as follows.

• 1 “and 11.6”– Displays of this size are mostly found on budget terminals, be it standard notebooks or 2-in-1 tablets. They ensure maximum portability, allow easy reading of Web pages and ebooks, discreet use of video content but are particularly comfortable for working.
• 3 “and 14”– The displays of these sizes ensure the best ratio between portability and productivity, as they allow you to do almost everything comfortably without being too bulky. The 13.3 “and 14” notebook models are mainly found in the mid-range and high-end market. In the cheaper range it is easier to find 10.1 “, 11.6” or 156 “.
• 6 “– very popular display format in entry-level computers. It allows you to work comfortably (even if associated with lower resolutions than Full HD is not exactly the best of life) but makes it more difficult to transport the computer than a 13.3 “or a 14”.
• 3 “– is the display format of desktop replacement, or those laptops designed to replace” fixed “computers. It gives great satisfaction in terms of multimedia and gaming use, but almost completely cancels the portability of the computer.

Another fundamental factor in choosing a display is its resolution, i.e. the number of pixels reproduced on the latter. As easily understood, a greater number of pixels reproduced on the screen equates to greater clarity of the contents displayed on the screen, but what is the best resolution? Let’s try to find out together.

• HD (1366 × 768 or 1280 × 720 pixels)– the basic resolution. It’s fine if you want to save as much as possible and/or if you don’t need to watch high-definition video content (1080p).
• Full HD (1920 × 1080 pixels)– the best compromise between on-screen content quality, price and energy consumption. With a Full HD display you can watch movies in excellent quality, play games in excellent detail (as long as your computer has an adequate graphics card) and work very comfortably without negatively impacting battery life.
• Ultra HD / 4K (3840 × 2160 pixels)– is the highest resolution that can be found on notebooks. More and more games and streaming services are taking advantage of it, but to fully enjoy it you need a very powerful video card. Furthermore it must be said that a desktop reproduced in 4K can have very serious repercussions on the battery life.

Processor

The processor is the “brain” of a notebook and its power depends on the speed with which the computer is able to perform the various operations. Most computers are now equipped with multicore processors that divide the work to multiple computing units called cores. Each core has an operating frequency that is expressed in GHz and denotes the power of the latter, so the more GHz there are, the more powerful the PC processor is.

Currently, Intel and AMD are the world’s leading microprocessor manufacturers, and various models of these processors can be found in Acer notebooks. So let’s see what are the main families of notebook processors to date and how they should evaluate their performance.

• Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 / i9– are the most advanced processors from Intel and are found both in traditional notebooks (even in the budget range) and in convertibles or 2-in-1s (mid-range or high-end). As easily understood, i7 is the most powerful of all and is found in high-end computers; i5 is a mid-range processor found on mid-range computers, while Intel Core i3 is the least powerful processor of the three and is found on cheaper PCs. Intel Core processors are then divided into generations: currently the most common generations are the tenth (Comet Lake) and the eleventh (Rocket Lake) which can be easily recognized by the processor code (if after i3, i5 or i7 you find a 10 or an 11, you’re dealing with a 10th or 11th generation processor respectively).
• AMD Series A– these are AMD’s processors equivalent to Intel’s cores.
• AMD Ryzen Series– are the best processors from the Sunnyvale manufacturer, and also the most popular in recent generations.
• Intel Celeron / Pentium and AMD E Series– these are not very powerful processors designed for entry-level computers.
• Intel Atom– these are low-power processors designed especially for convertibles and 2-in-1s.
• Intel Core m– are energy-efficient processors that in terms of power are placed halfway between the Atom and Core processors from Intel. They are mostly used on ultrabooks and 2-in-1s. As well as the Intel Core processors, they are divided into various models: basic m3, mid-range m5 and high-end m7. In the last generation, the m5 and m7 processors have been renamed i5 and i7 as the “big brothers” of the Intel Core series (even if they remain far inferior to the latter in terms of performance).

GPU

The GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is the processor that takes care of all the graphics processing: it is what is commonly called the video card. It can be of two types: integrated, that is included in the processor package, or dedicated, that is, in a different package and with its own RAM to be exploited for the processing of graphic contents.

As easily understood, dedicated GPUs (such as those of NVIDIA and AMD) offer better graphics performance and therefore are one of the features that should be sought with more attention in notebooks to be used for gaming or for jobs such as 3D design.

Another fairly obvious thing is that computers with a dedicated graphics card cost more than those that only have an integrated graphics card. However, it must be said that the most modern integrated cards are not to be thrown away: they are able to run several games at an acceptable level of detail and, moreover, they guarantee lower energy consumption than dedicated cards.

RAM

The RAM is the memory in which they are housed temporarily process the data and applications running on the computer. The more there is, the more the computer can manage the execution of multiple tasks at the same time.

Currently the “minimum wage” of RAM to look for in a notebook is 2GB, but leaving the context of super-cheap computers it is better to aim for at least 4GB of RAM. A good mid-range computer must have at least 8GB of RAM.

On some traditional notebook models (so not ultrabook or 2-in-1) the RAM is freely upgradeable by the user, who can then buy banks of RAM and install them quite easily in the computer. For more details on this take a look at my tutorial on expanding RAM.

Internal disk

Notebooks can be equipped with various types of drives for storage, ie for data archiving. Let’s examine them all in detail.

• Mechanical hard drives– these are the classic hard drives that we have come to know over the past few decades. Nowadays they cost very little and can have various rotation speeds (eg 5400 rpm or 7200 rpm, where rpm stands for rotations per minute). They are very slow compared to new generation SSDs, so personally I recommend you buy a computer with SSD (or maybe SSD + mechanical disk) or buy a PC with mechanical disk and replace the hard disk that comes standard with a SSD (this is a very simple operation).
• SSD (solid state drive)– they are the most advanced and performing units of the moment. They allow you to start the operating system and very heavy applications (eg Photoshop) in a few moments. They are less prone to breakage and are not as noisy as mechanical hard drives, but unfortunately they are still quite expensive and therefore in mid-range notebooks there are not very capacious specimens (max 256GB). Also it must be said that they have a maximum limit of writings, so they are destined to run out. However, it must be said that reaching the “expiration” of an SSD is very difficult with a standard use of the computer. The laptops on which you can find SSDs most easily are ultrabooks, followed by 2-in-1s and high-end convertibles. On traditional notebooks there are often mechanical disks associated, sometimes, with low-capacity SSD drives. buying guide dedicated to SSDs.
• eMMC– these are Flash drives with very similar performance to SD cards, therefore good but not comparable to those of SSDs. This type of unit is mostly found in budget 2-in-1s.

Battery

Before buying a notebook, also evaluate the capacity of its battery. The battery capacity, in fact, depends on the autonomy of the computer to work without being connected to the power outlet.

The battery capacity is measured in milliampere hours (mAh) and also depends on the number of cells present in the latter (the cells are the individual elements of the battery capable of generating electrochemical energy). The higher the number of mAh, the higher, at least potentially, the autonomy of the computer. In reality, factors such as the degree of software optimization, the way in which the processor manages energy and more are also influencing the autonomy. To find out the real autonomy of a computer you just have to read the reviews you find online and ask people who have already purchased it.

Battery values ​​can also be indicated in Wh or Volts. In these cases, to find the number of mAh you have to divide the Wh by the Volts and multiply the result by 1,000.

Doors

A notebook’s port allocation denotes its ability to be connected to other devices, read external storage media and be connected to TVs and monitors. So here are the main types of ports that can be found on a laptop and how to evaluate them.

• USB Full Size– these are the classic USB ports that allow you to connect your PC to keys, keyboards, mice and other external devices. Depending on the USB standard they support, they can guarantee a different data transfer speed. USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports deliver data transfer speeds of up to 1250MB / sec, USB 3.0 ports (also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1) transfer data up to 625MB / sec, while USB 2.0 ports provide performance up to 60MB / sec. sec.
• MicroUSB / MiniUSB– these are more compact USB ports found especially on 2-in-1s. They have the same speeds as the Full Size ones and can also be used for computer charging. Naturally, they require the use of special adapters for connecting keys and other devices in standard USB format (USB A).
• USB Type-C– this is a modern type of USB port. It is reversible (so the cables can be inserted both ways) and very versatile. Allows you to connect external devices, power your computer, and connect the computer to external monitors. Requires the use of adapters to connect to standard USB devices (USB A) and monitors (HDMI).
• HDMI / MicroHDMI / MiniHDMI– the HDMI port is the most popular for connecting your computer to external TVs and monitors. On the 2-in-1s it can also be in Micro or Mini format (therefore with a smaller connector).
• Mini DisplayPort– is another connection port used for external monitors.
• Ethernet– the network port used to connect the computer to a router or cable modem. It can be Fast Ethernet and allow a data transfer rate of up to 100 Mbps or Gigabit Ethernet and guarantee performance up to 1 Gbps.
• SD slot – the slot for inserting SD or microSD cards.

Keyboard

Notebook keyboards can be of various types, with or without backlighting and with island, mechanical or membrane keys. Before buying a laptop, make sure that its keyboard is comfortable enough for you and that it has the Italian layout.

If you buy a notebook online you may also come across an import model with keyboard in American QWERTY format (without accented letters), German QWERTZ or French AZERTY: be careful.

Connectivity

All notebooks are able to connect to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks, i.e. the standard Wi-Fi networks created by the vast majority of routers, while not all notebooks are able to take advantage of 5GHz dual band networks (which ensure better performance for data transfer in the local network) and to communicate via the wireless AC standard which ensures a data transfer rate up to 1.3Gbps.

If you have a dual band router with wireless AC support and want to get the most out of your home network performance, buy a notebook compatible with these standards.

3G / 4G connectivity on notebooks is a rare commodity, while on some 2-in-1 models it may be present.

Operating system

Acer notebooks can be equipped with Windows 10 or with ChromeOS. I don’t think Windows needs any introduction: it is the most popular PC operating system in the world. It is available in the Home and Pro variants which are distinguished by the presence of functions such as remote desktop and disk encryption using Bitlocker technology (present only in the Pro edition) and have different costs. A separate discussion, then, should be made for Windows 10 S : a “light” version of Windows 10 capable of running only the apps downloaded from the Windows Store. At the moment, however, it is not used by Acer in its computers and therefore it is useless to analyze it further.

Chrome OS is an operating system made by Google that allows you to access all the web applications of the Chrome browser and Android applications. It is mainly intended for budget computers.

Finally, it must be said that on almost all Acer Windows-based computers it is possible to install Linux following a procedure like the one I showed you in my tutorial on how to install Linux.

Which Acer notebook to buy

At this point I would say that you have quite clear ideas on how to evaluate the characteristics of a notebook and choose the one that best suits you, right? Well, let’s not get lost in chatter anymore and let’s see immediately which are the best Acer notebooks of the moment!

Best cheap Acer notebooks (max 500 euros)

Acer Chromebook 311/311 Spin

Acer Chromebook 311 CB311-9HT-C7GU is an extremely compact laptop, almost like a tablet but with a keyboard built into the body. It has 11.6-inch HD resolution touch-screen and is clearly sold with Chrome OS. We then have 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of eMMC memory storage space and an Intel Celeron N4020 processor. Its performance isn’t the strong point, but thanks to Chrome OS it’s quite responsive. Ideal for simple operations. You can also find it in the Spin variant, therefore with a convertible form factor: Acer Chromebook Spin 311 CP311-3H-K0KH uses the same multi-touch display and the same body, but the processor is a MediaTek MT8183.

 

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Acer Chromebook 314 CB314-1H-C2W1

Very interesting is undoubtedly Acer Chromebook 314 CB314-1H-C2W1with its operating system which has become increasingly used by all users who like to travel light. Here’s it all: low power consumption and software speed. On the one hand, thanks to the Intel processor that allows performance capable of making complex graphic projects work on your Acer Chromebook quickly and easily. If you don’t know ChromeOS is a fast, simple and secure operating system created by Google and designed for how we live today, on the web. It starts up in seconds, integrated antivirus and automatic updates that keep it fast, safe and like new over time. In this case there is also the incredible portability with a notebook that weighs only 1.5 kg and that fits comfortably in the bag thanks to its 14-inch Full HD and LCD type display. At the specific level we know that ChromeOS does not need high powers here we have Intel Celeron N4000 with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB eMMC storage. However, the battery will allow you to have at least 12 hours of autonomy without any problem.

 

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Acer Chromebook 315 CB315-3H-C7JF

If, on the other hand, you want a larger display that is 15.6 “you can choose Acer Chromebook 315 CB315-3H-C7JF. Clearly always ChromeOS as an operating system that will also allow you to work non-stop for over 12 continuous hours without worrying about the power supply. In addition to this there is a display, as mentioned larger, of 15.6 ”Full HD type with LED LCD matrix. The data sheet sees the presence of the Intel Celeron N4000 processor assisted by an Intel UHD 600 graphics card and 4 GB of RAM in addition to 64 GB eMMC storage. The color in this case is the Silver or silver and with a completely aluminum body. The weight is only 1.6 kg which makes it very portable.

 

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Acer Swift 1

I start by recommending the Acer Swift 1 notebook, a model designed for those who require not too high performance, a good dose of portability and a really affordable price. The laptop has a fresh and modern design with a durable aluminum chassis and a 14-inch diagonal panel with Full HD resolution with an IPS matrix plus Acer Color Intelligence that optimizes color and brightness without oversaturation. The aluminum frame has a thickness of 14.95mm, while the processor is an unpretentious Intel Pentium N5030, which can be fine for the use of productivity suites such as Microsoft Office and for web browsing. Acer Swift 1 supports Gigabit Wi-Fi 2 × 2 802.11ac connectivity but also a battery capable of reaching 16 hours of autonomy and 4GB of RAM in addition to 128GB SSD.

 

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Acer Aspire 3

Acer Aspire 3 is a family of affordable productivity notebooks, one of the most famous of the technology manufacturer. The devices of this series are offered with very varied hardware components, and under 500 euros I suggest the version with AMD Athlon 3050U processor, supported by 8 GB of DDR4 RAM, double storage unit with 256 GB SSD and hard-disk from 1 TB, 15.6-inch Full HD resolution display and all the connectivity solutions you would expect from a good notebook, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB and HDMI ports. It is sold with Windows 10 Pro.

 

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Best mid-range Acer notebooks (500-1,000 euros)

Acer Aspire 5 with Intel

The Acer Aspire 5 series contains notebooks with very varied hardware. I suggest two models that differ mainly in what they contain under the body, finished at the top with a sandblasted aluminum lid, and in the size of the display. Acer Aspire 5 A514-54-57E7owns an 11th generation Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, supported by 8 GB of RAM and a 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD storage. For the display, however, there is a 14-inch display with IPS LED LCD technology, which offers an optimal view of the contents with the BlueLightShield technology that reduces the exposure of blue light, potentially harmful, by adjusting the brightness and color tone. Acer Aspire 5 notebooks have different connectivity solutions thanks to the wide range of USB Type-C, USB 3.2, HDMI (1.4) ports and wireless solutions such as Wi-Fi 6 AX201 and 2 × 2 MU-MIMO technology. The battery guarantees 12 and a half hours of autonomy according to the manufacturer’s tests. Also in the Aspire 5 series is the Acer Aspire 5 A515-56-72J0 model, in many ways similar to the first one I suggested, but with a 15.6-inch IPS LED Full HD display, an Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor, and a 512 GB SSD as regards the storage space included. It is a more powerful system, and more comfortable to use especially when sitting at the desk.

 

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Acer Aspire 5 with AMD

The Acer Aspire 5 family is also sold with AMD processors, boasting the same solutions regarding the vast majority of components and connectivity solutions. The only difference is the integrated hardware platform which clearly is based on AMD components: I suggest the Acer Aspire 5 A515-45-R2J2, 15.6-inch model, with AMD Ryzen 7 5700U processor characterized by a very price/performance ratio. cheap. This system is also equipped with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, so it can be a great buy for the future as well.

 

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Acer Nitro 5 AN515-55-53PX

Acer Nitro 5is the Taiwanese manufacturer’s cheapest gaming notebook family, and one of the cheapest gaming solutions ever. It does not boast very pretty aesthetic solutions, it is true, but it does have a technical data sheet to make all products of similar price pale. I start immediately from its main characteristics which are those of a 15.6-inch and 60Hz FHD IPS display. The laptop’s screen-to-chassis ratio is 80% with a 7.02mm thin bezel, and the 45% NTSC gamut panel delivers fairly lifelike colors. In the economic model that I propose it is equipped with Intel Core i5-10300H processor and GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card. On the memory side we find 8 GB of DDR4 RAM and 512 GB of storage space on a fast NVMe PCIe SSD. You can also buy it with more advanced hardware, always under 1000 euros, for example in the version with Intel Core i7-10750H, 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD and GeForce GTX 1650Ti video card. Among the shared features we also find a gaming keyboard with touch controls with the dedicated NitroSense key. All WASD keys and arrow keys are backlit in red. The CoolBoost system can increase fan speed by 10% and improve CPU / GPU cooling by 9% compared to automatic mode. The notebook is sold with NitroSense to manage and monitor the various components installed in the laptop in real time, as well as the Killer Ethernet E2600 and Intel Wi-Fi 6 network adapters. The ports include HDMI 2.0 and USB 3.2 with Gen1 support. and 2. 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD and GeForce GTX 1650Ti video card. Among the shared features we also find a gaming keyboard with touch controls with the dedicated NitroSense key. All WASD keys and arrow keys are backlit in red. The CoolBoost system can increase fan speed by 10% and improve CPU / GPU cooling by 9% compared to automatic mode. The notebook is sold with NitroSense to manage and monitor the various components installed in the laptop in real time, as well as the Killer Ethernet E2600 and Intel Wi-Fi 6 network adapters. The ports include HDMI 2.0 and USB 3.2 with Gen1 support. and 2. 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD and GeForce GTX 1650Ti video card. Among the shared features we also find a gaming keyboard with touch controls with the dedicated NitroSense key. All WASD keys and arrow keys are backlit in red. The CoolBoost system can increase fan speed by 10% and improve CPU / GPU cooling by 9% compared to automatic mode. The notebook is sold with NitroSense to manage and monitor the various components installed in the laptop in real time, as well as the Killer Ethernet E2600 and Intel Wi-Fi 6 network adapters. The ports include HDMI 2.0 and USB 3.2 with Gen1 support. and 2. All WASD keys and arrow keys are backlit in red. The CoolBoost system can increase fan speed by 10% and improve CPU / GPU cooling by 9% compared to automatic mode. The notebook is sold with NitroSense to manage and monitor the various components installed in the laptop in real time, as well as the Killer Ethernet E2600 and Intel Wi-Fi 6 network adapters. The ports include HDMI 2.0 and USB 3.2 with Gen1 support. and 2. All WASD keys and arrow keys are backlit in red. The CoolBoost system can increase fan speed by 10% and improve CPU / GPU cooling by 9% compared to automatic mode. The notebook is sold with NitroSense to manage and monitor the various components installed in the laptop in real time, as well as the Killer Ethernet E2600 and Intel Wi-Fi 6 network adapters. The ports include HDMI 2.0 and USB 3.2 with Gen1 support. and 2.

 

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Acer Swift 3 SF314-59-511U

Acer Swift 3 SF314-59-511Uit is a notebook with excellent performance and good value for money, made with aluminum alloy chassis and weighing only 1.2Kg. It adopts a 14-inch display with IPS LED technology and Full HD resolution therefore capable of being easily transportable but still with a surface that allows you to have maximum operation. The design is undoubtedly a quality of this notebook, which is pleasant to the touch and gives the notebook a touch of personality. At the hardware level, as mentioned, there is an eleventh generation Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor with 8 GB of DDR4 RAM and a 512 GB SSD storage on a PCIe NVMe platform. The integrated graphics card is an Intel Iris Xe and the operating system is Windows 10 in the Professional version. In such a busy world, it is important to always stay connected, especially wireless. The Acer Swift 3 notebook supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) connectivity to guarantee a strong and constant signal, always and above all a battery that facilitates work for over 12 continuous hours and many connectivity options, including a Thunderbolt 4 port with USB-C, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 port, one HDMI port and one USB 2.0 port

 

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Best high-end Acer notebooks (over 1,000 euros)

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-55-55DW

In the high-end I suggest another model of the Acer Nitro 5 family, more expensive than the ones I suggested before, but with decidedly portentous hardware around 1000 euros. Here we find an Intel Core i5-10300H processor with 8 GB of DDR4 RAM, 512GB of storage on PCIe NVMe SSD, but above all an nVidia GeForce RTX 3060 video card with 6GB of dedicated VRAM that with the latest generation video games can make the difference. compared to the other models that I have proposed to you so far. The value for money is excellent, and here we also find an RGB backlit keyboard. Don’t expect top-of-the-range finishes though.

 

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Acer Swift X SFX14-41G-R5VA

If you are looking for a performing notebook made by Acer, with a sober design, excellent materials and performance also suitable for gaming, then I suggest the Acer Swift X SFX14-41G-R5VA. It comes with a 14-inch diagonal Full HD resolution IPS LCD display, while under the metal alloy chassis you can find an AMD Ryzen 7 5700U processor with 8 GB of DDR4 RAM and 512 GB of storage on a fast PCIe SSD. NVMe. This model is also equipped with a dedicated 4GB VRAM GeForce GTX 1650 GPU and is sold with Windows 10 Home pre-installed. It is a cost-effective professional computer, designed around the needs of creators and more. It comes with a fingerprint reader for authentication to the operating system, native support for Cortana, DTS audio, and TrueHarmony optimization. The display covers the entire sRGB gamut and boasts a screen-to-body ratio of over 85%.

 

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Acer ConceptD 3 CN315-72G-73RU

For some time, Acer has inaugurated the ConceptD family notebooks, innovative models with exclusive features, designed for creatives and beyond. For example this Acer ConceptD 3 CN315-72G-73RUwhich I suggest below boasts a 15.6-inch display on IPS LCD panel with 100% sRGB color gamut and Delta E below 2 with Pantone certification. This means that the panel is so precise that it can represent the truth with a good approximation, and with errors so low that they are not completely visible to the human eye. Then we find a 10th generation Intel Core i7 processor, 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, 512 GB of storage space on a PCIe SSD and an nVidia GeForce GTX 1650Ti GPU. All within a recognizable product, with a beautiful design, which weighs less than 1.80 kg. Among the peculiarities it is impossible not to mention the USB Type-C ports with Thunderbolt 3 support, Wi-Fi 6 and the SD slot.

 

ConceptD 3 CN315-72G-73RU Notebook with Intel Core i7-10750H Processor …

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Acer Predator Helios 300

The Acer Predator Helios 300 series is one of the most complete families of gaming notebooks that Acer offers today in its list. I suggest two products: Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-53-704Y and Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-53-780D. The first is equipped with an Intel Core i7-10750H processor and an nVidia GeForce RTX 3070 with 8 GB of dedicated VRAM, the second with an Intel Core i7-10870H processor and an nVidia GeForce RTX 3080 also with 8 GB. Both are very powerful, while the second can specifically boast a slightly higher speed with the latest generation video games, especially at higher resolutions when connected to external displays. The integrated one is a 144Hz refresh rate IPS LCD with a 15.6 “diagonal, while we have a backlit keyboard inside a chassis that is certainly not compact and light. Among the peculiar features we cannot fail to mention the Aeroblade 3D cooling system to always maintain high gaming performance and the E2600 Ethernet network controllers of Killer and Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i.

 

Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-53-704Y Gaming Laptop PC, Intel Core …

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Acer ConceptD 7 CN715-72G-72VX

If you are looking for an Acer notebook mainly for both work and gaming and you take advantage of the GPU a lot without accepting compromises of any kind, take a look at Acer ConceptD 7 CN715-72G-72VX. In some ways it resembles the same family model I suggested earlier, but the hardware components change dramatically. Here we find an Intel Core i7-10750H processor with 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage space on PCIe NVMe SSD, all combined with a 4K Ultra HD display with a diagonal of 15.6 “. The GPU is an nVidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super with 8 GB of dedicated VRAM, no longer of the latest generation but capable of unleashing top-level performance. The computer is also equipped with a powerful but silent thermal dissipation system, HDMI connectivity, Mini DP 1.4, three USB 3.2 ports and a USB Type-C Thunderbolt 3 port, and finally, in terms of wireless connectivity, an Intel Wi-Fi 6 adapter. .

 

ConceptD 7 CN715-72G-72VX Notebook with Intel Core i7-10750H Processor …

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Other Acer notebooks

If you want an even broader overview of Acer notebooks, head over to the Taiwanese manufacturer’s website and browse the laptop catalog on the latter. If you want, you can also limit the circle of models to be displayed based on the type of computer you are interested in. For example, by clicking on the Ultrathin item you can only view Acer ultrabooks, by clicking on Convertible or 2 in 1 you can only view convertible computers and tablets with keyboards and so on.

To view the description and technical specifications of a notebook model, simply click on its preview image or its name. To buy Acer notebooks at a good price, therefore at a lower price than the list price, I recommend you turn to Amazon instead.