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Acer Aspire 3 Laptop: 15.6" 1080p, Ryzen 7 5700U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

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Walmart has Acer Aspire 3 Laptop (A315-44P-R7GS) on sale for $299. Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • 15.6" 1920x1080 FHD 60Hz Display
  • AMD Ryzen 7 5700U 8-Core / 16-Thread 1.8GHz Processor
  • 16GB DDR4 Memory
  • 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
  • Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 3x USB Type-A
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x Ethernet
    • 1x 3.5mm Audio Jack

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  • About the deal:
    • Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About the store:
    • Walmart's Return Policy can be found here
    • Returns: Free Holiday returns until Jan 31.

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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Walmart has Acer Aspire 3 Laptop (A315-44P-R7GS) on sale for $299. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter niki4h for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • 15.6" 1920x1080 FHD 60Hz Display
  • AMD Ryzen 7 5700U 8-Core / 16-Thread 1.8GHz Processor
  • 16GB DDR4 Memory
  • 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
  • Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 3x USB Type-A
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x Ethernet
    • 1x 3.5mm Audio Jack

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio | Staff
  • About the deal:
    • Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About the store:
    • Walmart's Return Policy can be found here
    • Returns: Free Holiday returns until Jan 31.

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Model: Acer Aspire 3, 15.6" FHD Display, AMD Ryzen 7 5700U Processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Home

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This isn't a terrible deal, but there are some pretty major caveats with this laptop.

First off, the 5700u is essentially a renamed 4000 series processor. It uses the 3 generations old zen 2 architecture without the node shrink nor newer generation (but weaker) igpu of the newer zen 2 7*2* series mobile processors. On the plus side, it has 8 full size hyperthreaded cores (16 threads) and the fairly powerful 8cu rx vega igpu. The vega igpu doesn't support av1 decode, if that matters to you. The 5700u will soundly beat more modern quad core cpus (like the r5 7520u, which uses 4 slightly more efficient and faster node shrunk zen 2 cores and a 2cu rdna2 gpu which is more modern but far weaker) in raw performance, though efficiency is somewhat weaker. Compared to an intel cpu like the i5-1235u, it has substantially worse singlethreaded performance but moderately superior multithreaded performance.

Next, the screen on this laptop is absolutely terrible. It's tn (twisted nematic), 60hz, 220nit, 45% ntsc (~62% srgb). Literally the only redeeming quality is that it isn't below 1080p resolution, this is essentially the lowest tier fhd screen in existence. Viewing angles are non-existent, the screen is extremely dim, and colors are dull and washed out.

This laptop is running it's memory in single channel mode by default since it comes with a single 16gb sodimm. There's a second slot for an additional memory module, so if you want full performance you'll need to add in a second 16gb ddr4 3200 sodimm to run 32gb dual channel. The m.2 slots only support pcie gen 3 drives, which is expected for a zen 2 processor. As a side note, the keyboard is not backlit.

If the outdated processor (with quite strong multithreaded performance at the price point) and absolutely horrendous screen aren't dealbreakers for you, the rest of the specs are decent for $300. Having both 16gb of ram and a 512gb (gen 3) ssd with an additonal slot to upgrade each is better than usual at $300. The upgradability is especially relevant, many laptops in this price tier won't let you upgrade past 16gb (or won't allow dual channel past 16gb even if they have an open memory slot due to having 8gb soldered). It has wifi 6 which is acceptable, and the assortment of ports should grudgingly suffice for the price. The 48wh battery is par for the course at this tier. The aspire 3 chassis is known to be rather cheap feeling and is definitely low budget tier, but it doesn't seem to have substantially more issues than other budget chassis's from what I've read.

Overall, if you're on a super tight budget and need a laptop with strong multithreaded performance, need at least 16gb of ram with the option to upgrade to 32gb, and the screen quality is utterly irrelevant to you, this is an okay deal.
1080p TN panel with 220 nit brightness 45% NTSC color gamut.

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Dec 2, 2024
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The_Doug
Dec 2, 2024
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Strong CPU for this price point. The GPU can handle games like Fortnite on low.
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Mob...436.0.html

The screen is garbage and should be a deal breaker for anyone with a flexible budget.
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The_Doug
Dec 2, 2024
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It depends on what you need. The one you linked has a decent screen and CPU.

If you need CPU cores and do engineering type work, then the Ryzen 5 5700U has a lot more muscle. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Mob...436.0.html

If you want to play games some, then the Ryzen can actually do that--just not on high settings unless it's like Battlefield 3.

If you think horrendous TN displays are a deal breaker, then this Acer isn't an option.
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MWink
Dec 2, 2024
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Quote from Ganglor :
1080p TN panel with 220 nit brightness 45% NTSC color gamut.
You appear to be correct, despite the fact that one of the pictures in the listing advertises it as an IPS screen.
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LawrenceG6660
Dec 2, 2024
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I bought one of these awhile back. Had keyboard problems in the first couple months. Acer was ZERO HELP!!!! keyboard is garbage and not easily replaceable. Check online for key replacement demos. WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER ACER!!!!!!! Not even heavy enough to use as a boat anchor. I think I will try the boat anchor thing without a rope to bring it back. If you buy one GOOD LUCK!!!
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Dec 2, 2024
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Will there be any compatibility issues if we install Linux?
Dec 2, 2024
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Andrepartthree
Dec 2, 2024
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Just got through chatting with a walmart rep online.. after the walmart rep assured me I could speak to the "third party seller" to get info on their return policy and I gently explained to him that the item is being sold by walmart.com not a third party seller (I even gave him the order number and encouraged him to take the time to look it up before I started asking questions while I waited patiently Stick Out Tongue ) , I .. gently.. told him that he seemed like a very nice guy but I would really prefer to speak with a supervisor (not because I was upset or anything like that, it was just really important to me to get correct info on their return policy, which I told him).. I swear I tried to be as nice as I possibly could! But when you get a rep who seems to be guessing their way through it, it's not reassuring Frown .. so I gave the rep the whole "It's not you it's me" speech Smilie

Supervisor much to my surprise insisted that you have until January 31st 2025 to return the laptop and that you can get a full refund even if the reason given is " I don't like the laptop" (given say all the complaints about the screen in the walmart customer reviews) ... supervisor seemed uncertain if "for sure" the laptop could be returned in a store but said worst case scenario you can ship it back to them at their expense by mail with a prepaid label (I find myself confident I could just bring it to the local walmart store for a refund though seems much safer)

I find myself wondering if I should assume a "worst case" scenario and assume I only have 15 or 30 days to return the laptop? If that's the case apparently that window starts from the time you receive the laptop in the mail. Not sure if any experienced shoppers here from walmart.com can shed some light on this Smilie
Dec 2, 2024
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gunabcd
Dec 2, 2024
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USB-C for dual monitors?
i don't care about screen or backlit KB. but can the USB-C be used for 2 external monitors via a usb-hub? i have my 2 large monitors, Kb/mouse dongle connected to the usb hub, so i need a laptop that i can swap for my work laptop by simply swapping the usb-c from the hub. i have to do that few times a day.

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CoolAlpaca551
Dec 2, 2024
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The TN screen on this is truly atrocious. I have never seen a worse screen in my entire life, and it's worse than my Lenovo Y50 from literally over a decade ago. If you're planning on using this for long periods of time and looking at the screen the entire time, please consider finding something better (ideally IPS).
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robliv
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aegrotatio
Dec 2, 2024
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Amazing performance with the CPU, GPU, and memory at this price.
It's too bad the screen is so bad.
Dec 2, 2024
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soulside
Dec 2, 2024
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is this the best deal on SD as a gift for my mom who'll just use it to browse, video call, and watch youtube?
Dec 3, 2024
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MellowTank733
Dec 3, 2024
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Quote from BeigeRoad455 :
This isn't a terrible deal, but there are some pretty major caveats with this laptop.First off, the 5700u is essentially a renamed 4000 series processor. It uses the 3 generations old zen 2 architecture without the node shrink nor newer generation (but weaker) igpu of the newer zen 2 7*2* series mobile processors. On the plus side, it has 8 full size hyperthreaded cores (16 threads) and the fairly powerful 8cu rx vega igpu. The vega igpu doesn't support av1 decode, if that matters to you. The 5700u will soundly beat more modern quad core cpus (like the r5 7520u, which uses 4 slightly more efficient and faster node shrunk zen 2 cores and a 2cu rdna2 gpu which is more modern but far weaker) in raw performance, though efficiency is somewhat weaker. Compared to an intel cpu like the i5-1235u, it has substantially worse singlethreaded performance but moderately superior multithreaded performance.Next, the screen on this laptop is absolutely terrible. It's tn (twisted nematic), 60hz, 220nit, 45% ntsc (~62% srgb). Literally the only redeeming quality is that it isn't below 1080p resolution, this is essentially the lowest tier fhd screen in existence. Viewing angles are non-existent, the screen is extremely dim, and colors are dull and washed out.This laptop is running it's memory in single channel mode by default since it comes with a single 16gb sodimm. There's a second slot for an additional memory module, so if you want full performance you'll need to add in a second 16gb ddr4 3200 sodimm to run 32gb dual channel. The m.2 slots only support pcie gen 3 drives, which is expected for a zen 2 processor. As a side note, the keyboard is not backlit.If the outdated processor (with quite strong multithreaded performance at the price point) and absolutely horrendous screen aren't dealbreakers for you, the rest of the specs are decent for $300. Having both 16gb of ram and a 512gb (gen 3) ssd with an additonal slot to upgrade each is better than usual at $300. The upgradability is especially relevant, many laptops in this price tier won't let you upgrade past 16gb (or won't allow dual channel past 16gb even if they have an open memory slot due to having 8gb soldered). It has wifi 6 which is acceptable, and the assortment of ports should grudgingly suffice for the price. The 48wh battery is par for the course at this tier. The aspire 3 chassis is known to be rather cheap feeling and is definitely low budget tier, but it doesn't seem to have substantially more issues than other budget chassis's from what I've read.Overall, if you're on a super tight budget and need a laptop with strong multithreaded performance, need at least 16gb of ram with the option to upgrade to 32gb, and the screen quality is utterly irrelevant to you, this is an okay deal.
Considering this HP has only 8gb ram and 256gb ssd - if I have a spare 8gb stick laying around to make it 16gb ram, would the other features like the screen and processor make this an all around better choice? Even though its 256gb https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/5689515658
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Quote from soulside :
is this the best deal on SD as a gift for my mom who'll just use it to browse, video call, and watch youtube?
The screen is very bad. if you love your mother you should get her something with a better screen.

This setup is suited for someone who intends to use external monitors primarily, because the built in monitor is so poor that you would only want to use it for practical, short tasks, and not for media consumption or video calling or anything like that.

I see people on SD buying really nasty cheap monitors / tvs for the elderly or the young, with the justification that they won't know or appreciate the difference. It's pretty cruel.
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Kaijura
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Quote from aegrotatio :
Amazing performance with the CPU, GPU, and memory at this price.
It's too bad the screen is so bad.
I'm recommending this to a friend who needs a cheap laptop for Roblox for his little kid. They won't care about the screen but just something that can run low end games.

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Quote from MellowTank733 :
Considering this HP has only 8gb ram and 256gb ssd - if I have a spare 8gb stick laying around to make it 16gb ram, would the other features like the screen and processor make this an all around better choice? Even though its 256gb https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/5689515658
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The laptop you linked is listed as only supporting a maximum of 8gb of ram in the walmart specs. The support page for that series of laptop appears to indicate the version with the i5-1235u cpu only has a single sodimm slot, and can't run in dual channel mode: https://support.hp.com/us-en/docu...7737589-16
Even assuming that the walmart spec is wrong and you could replace the 8gb of ram with a single 16gb sodimm, that laptop isn't anywhere near a good enough deal at $300 to justify the cost of a ram upgrade. I'd look elsewhere.

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