Acer Aspire 3

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Date Published: 20 Jan 2026

Intel Processor N100
Intel UHD Graphics Xe (24EU)
17.3”, HD+ (1600 x 900), TN
128GB SSD
8GB RAM
2.10 kg (4.6 lbs)

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Specs

Display
17.3”, HD+ (1600 x 900), TN

HDD/SSD
128GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 or eMMC See photo

RAM
8GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Home

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate

Dimensions
402.1 x 256.5 x 19.9 mm (15.83" x 10.10" x 0.78")

Weight
2.10 kg (4.6 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

2x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)

1x USB Type-C
Power Delivery (PD)

HDMI

Card Reader

Ethernet LAN

Wi-Fi
802.11ax

Bluetooth
5.2

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
HD with Temporal Noise Reduction

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
2x Microphones with Acer Purified Voice

Speakers
Stereo Speakers

Security Lock slot
Kensington Lock

Portability

Acer Aspire 3 (A317-55P)

15.83" x 10.10" x 0.78" Dimensions

2.10 kg (4.6 lbs) Weight

Average 17.3-inch laptop

2.86 kg (6.3 lbs) +36% Weight

Review

Acer Aspire 3 in-depth review

The modern-day user is comfortably spoiled by a large variety of new devices that offer OLED displays, great upgradability, per-key RGB keyboards, top-of-the-line hardware, and much more. What about if you don't need all these things and just want to get a normal machine for light daily tasks? The Acer Aspire 3 (A317-55P) is an affordable big-screen laptop that could be the right choice for many users seeking something on a budget (if you pick it with the right hardware for your needs). Yes, some of the notebooks are configured with a 6W 4-core CPU, 4GB of RAM, eMMC storage, and a pity old-school 900p TN panel - avoid these devices like the plague since their performance isn't up to modern standards at all.On the other hand, we bought a maxed-out version of the A317-55P with a 1080p IP[...]

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Pros

Long battery life given the modest capacity of 53Wh - around 8 hours of videos
Decent input devices
Well-priced notebook
Decent chassis rigidity
Lid with a lever design
Relatively light and thin for a 17.3-incher (2.1 kg / 19.9 mm)
PWM-free (BOE084E)
Wide viewing angles and + 317 nits of max brightness (BOE084E)
Decent I/O for the price
Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1
Optional fingerprint reader
Good comfort under full loads
The Core i3-N305 can sustain ~3.00 GHz clock in short loads
SSD with TLC memory (Micron 2450 MTFDKBA512TFK)

Cons

Some machines are configured with 4-core CPUs and eMMC storage
Plastic build
Low sRGB coverage (BOE084E)
Soldered memory that works in a single-channel mode + just one M.2 slot

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the DeviceUndo the 11 Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel. Pop the top two corners with a thin plastic tool. Pry the back and then work your way around the sides and the front to remove the bottom panel.More info: Here's how the bottom panel looks on the inside.Battery RemovalUnplug the battery connector from the motherboard. Undo the two Phillips-head screws securing the battery. Lift the battery to remove it from the device.Note: The notebook has an optional 53Wh battery, with the base model having a 40Wh variant. The option[...]