•  Date Published: 31 Oct 2022
    • Intel Core i3-1115G4
    • Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48EU)
    • 17.3”, HD+ (1600 x 900), TN
    • 256GB SSD
    • 8GB DDR4
    • 2.50 kg (5.5 lbs)
    3.4
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.2 Portability Very Good
    1.5 Display Bad
    4.1 For Work Average
    2.2 For Gaming Mediocre

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 256GB SSD
    • RAM
    • 8GB DDR4
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate
    • Dimensions
    • 403.5 x 263.7 x 20.9 mm (15.89" x 10.38" x 0.82")
    • Weight
    • 2.50 kg (5.5 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • HDMI
    • Card Reader
    • Ethernet LAN
    • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ac
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.0
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Web camera
    • HD
    • Microphone
    • Digital Microphone
    • Speakers
    • 2 Stereo Speakers
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot
    • Kensington Lock Slot
    • Gifts
    • Lanbertent Rechargeable Battery

    Portability

    Acer Aspire 3 (A317-53 / А317-53G)
    15.89" x 10.38" x 0.82" Dimensions
    2.50 kg (5.5 lbs) Weight
    Average 17.3-inch laptop
    2.86 kg (6.3 lbs) +14% Weight

    Review

    Acer Aspire 3 in-depth review

    As we've said numerous times, all manufacturers have their top dogs and premium notebooks that epitomize the complexity and ingenuity of their R&D departments. However, their best sellers reside in the budget category. The same can be said about Acer, whose arguably best-selling device is the Aspire 3.Today, we're going to provide some insight on the Aspire 3 (A317-53), which is a 17-inch notebook with quite some potential. It's worth saying that the competition in its price range is pretty fierce. Both Lenovo and HP have impressive offerings in the face of the IdeaPad 3 (17", 2021) and the 470 G8, respectively, so we are looking forward to doing some comparisons in the future.Until then, let's focus on Aspire 3, which we have with us, and see what is special about it. Startin[...]

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    Pros

    • 1x SODIMM, 1x M.2 PCIe x4, 1x 2.5-inch SATA (optional)
    • Surprisingly good performance and cooling
    • Strong chassis

    Cons

    • Not the best input devices
    • No SD card reader
    • Lacks a USB Type-C port

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    It is very common for budget 17-inchers to have a ton of free space inside. This is not necessarily a bad thing though, since the tech needed to run a modern laptop is shrinking in size as we speak. However, putting a larger battery is always a good choice. Well, Acer didn't do it with this one.Check out all Acer Aspire 3 (A317-53) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To take this laptop apart, you need to undo a total of 14 Phillips-head screws. After that, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool, starting[...]

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