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Nov 24, 2025 8:34 AM

Certified Refurbished Acer Aspire 3 Laptop: 15.6" Touch, Ryzen 5 7520U, 16GB, 1TB

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Acer via eBay has Certified Refurbished Acer Aspire 3 Laptop w/ 2-Year Warranty (NX.KHDAA.006, A315-24PT-R288) on sale for $239.99 > now $227.69. Shipping is free.

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Note: Includes two-year warranty serviced by Allstate.

Key Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 5 7520U quad-core processor at 2.80GHz for reliable performance
  • 15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) touchscreen display
  • 16GB RAM
  • 1TB SSD
Condition Info: "This item is Certified Refurbished. It has been professionally restored by an Acer approved vendor. Units are usually cosmetically indistinguishable from New products, but some may show signs of light use. Functionally, these units are equivalent to New. Certified Refurbished units will be shipped in a New Brown Box."

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Written by Nate650 | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • About this product:
    • Includes two-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
  • About this store:
    • 30 days returns. Seller pays for return shipping.
  • Additional notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Acer via eBay has Certified Refurbished Acer Aspire 3 Laptop w/ 2-Year Warranty (NX.KHDAA.006, A315-24PT-R288) on sale for $239.99 > now $227.69. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter tDames for sharing this deal.

Note: Includes two-year warranty serviced by Allstate.

Key Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 5 7520U quad-core processor at 2.80GHz for reliable performance
  • 15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) touchscreen display
  • 16GB RAM
  • 1TB SSD
Condition Info: "This item is Certified Refurbished. It has been professionally restored by an Acer approved vendor. Units are usually cosmetically indistinguishable from New products, but some may show signs of light use. Functionally, these units are equivalent to New. Certified Refurbished units will be shipped in a New Brown Box."

Editor's Notes

Written by Nate650 | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • About this product:
    • Includes two-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
  • About this store:
    • 30 days returns. Seller pays for return shipping.
  • Additional notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Enoch42
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Ryzen 7520U info
https://www.amd.com/en/products/p...7520u.html

Zen 2 (9/20/22)
4 core/8 treads
15w tdp
16gb LPDDR5-5500 (non-upgradeable)
AMD Radeon 610M
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MisterDude
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Bought a similar one from Acer via eBay refurbished early last year. Laptop looked brand new and was perfect except for one tiny tiny area of the screen which seemed a little brighter than other areas. Not like I ever notice it unless it is a solid white screen which is pretty rare. Thoroughly pleased with it and the warranty is nice peace of mind. Probably going to grab a couple of these for gifting.
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GuitsBoy
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I actually just grabbed one a few hours ago. Looks like a solid option below $250. I have other Ryzen 5 laptops and theyre decent performers for my needs. This will be the "Dining Room" laptop, so the kids will appreciate the touch screen - assuming it really is touch screen, since the title does not mention it, though the details do. I dont need a super bright screen, nor do I need a fact refresh rate. I just hope the viewing angle is decent. Reddit suggests this will do USB charging. My older Acer Swift 5 will, so I suspect it has trickled down to the Aspire by now. Reviews say the appearance is quite good for a refurb, which sounds promising since its not graded. But considering my kids are going to be the primary users, itll look like its been through a war zone soon enough.
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Community Reviews

This Acer Aspire 3 refurb is a budget 15.6 inch touchscreen laptop that stands out for the price, with 16GB of LPDDR5 memory, 1TB of storage, and a Ryzen 5 7520U that feels snappy for browsing, video calls, and general household use. The refurb condition is often described as near brand new, sometimes with a sleeve included, and the warranty adds peace of mind. The main drawbacks are the dim, washed out 45 percent NTSC screen, below average speakers, and occasional keyboard or battery uncertainty on refurb units. It is a practical basic laptop if you can live with the display and audio.

Common Questions (5)

  • Several units arrived looking brand new or pristine, sometimes with only a tiny blemish, and some included a sleeve or carry case. The common caveats are a loose rubber-banded charger, occasional keyboard issues like sticky keys, and the possibility that the refurb was previously opened or returned.

    MisterDudenissansupragtrGuitsBoyPassiveCarrot

  • The listing details indicate a touch screen, and the laptop is reported as snappy for browsing, YouTube, video calls, and general household use. The screen is also described as dim/dull with a 45% NTSC color range and 245 nits brightness, so it is fine for basic use but not ideal for vibrant or bright-room viewing.

    GuitsBoyDave_BGuitsBoyPassiveCarrot

  • The 16GB LPDDR5-5500 RAM is non-upgradeable. Battery replacement information is unclear, and the refurb is generally assumed to come with the existing battery rather than a new one, so checking replacement battery availability before buying is wise.

    Enoch42tyiu48GuitsBoy

  • It has an HDMI 2.1 port for connecting a better external monitor. The built-in speakers are reported as below average, muffled, and tinny, so headphones or external audio are the practical fix.

    Dave_BPassiveCarrot

  • The listing details and images conflict on ports, with one showing Wi‑Fi 5 and USB 3 while the text says Wi‑Fi 6 and no USB 3 ports. USB-C charging is not confirmed in the comments, so the port layout should be verified before buying.

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Nov 24, 2025 2:18 PM
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Enoch42Nov 24, 2025 2:18 PM
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Ryzen 7520U info
https://www.amd.com/en/products/p...7520u.html

Zen 2 (9/20/22)
4 core/8 treads
15w tdp
16gb LPDDR5-5500 (non-upgradeable)
AMD Radeon 610M
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Nov 24, 2025 2:34 PM
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Debuki
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Nov 24, 2025 2:34 PM
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Terrible screen, but good price!
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Nov 24, 2025 2:57 PM
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GuitsBoyNov 24, 2025 2:57 PM
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I actually just grabbed one a few hours ago. Looks like a solid option below $250. I have other Ryzen 5 laptops and theyre decent performers for my needs. This will be the "Dining Room" laptop, so the kids will appreciate the touch screen - assuming it really is touch screen, since the title does not mention it, though the details do. I dont need a super bright screen, nor do I need a fact refresh rate. I just hope the viewing angle is decent. Reddit suggests this will do USB charging. My older Acer Swift 5 will, so I suspect it has trickled down to the Aspire by now. Reviews say the appearance is quite good for a refurb, which sounds promising since its not graded. But considering my kids are going to be the primary users, itll look like its been through a war zone soon enough.
Nov 24, 2025 7:06 PM
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MisterDudeNov 24, 2025 7:06 PM
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Bought a similar one from Acer via eBay refurbished early last year. Laptop looked brand new and was perfect except for one tiny tiny area of the screen which seemed a little brighter than other areas. Not like I ever notice it unless it is a solid white screen which is pretty rare. Thoroughly pleased with it and the warranty is nice peace of mind. Probably going to grab a couple of these for gifting.
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Nov 24, 2025 8:43 PM
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boosterjmNov 24, 2025 8:43 PM
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Nowadays you should go for Aspire 14, not Aspire 3
Nov 25, 2025 12:08 AM
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Dealdetective1Nov 25, 2025 12:08 AM
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Is this a good laptop for a DJ?
Nov 25, 2025 3:28 AM
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nissansupragtrNov 25, 2025 3:28 AM
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Got one at $254, first one had sticky keys on the keyboard so I sent it back. Second one seems new and came with a laptop sleeve. CPU seems slow but it's a laptop for parents so touchscreen/16gb ram/1tb hard drive is nice for the price

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Nov 25, 2025 6:24 AM
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spike32
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Nov 25, 2025 6:24 AM
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When was this laptop first sold?
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Nov 25, 2025 6:26 AM
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spike32
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Nov 25, 2025 6:26 AM
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The cpu is from 2023
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Nov 25, 2025 2:47 PM
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tyiu48Nov 25, 2025 2:47 PM
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Before I buy a refurbished laptop, I would check the price of the replacement battery. For Dell or HP, the replacement batteries are common and easily to find. I am not sure about Acer.
(Dell and HP batteries are usually $15 or more, depending on the battery brand)

For a refurbished laptop, usually the battery is degraded after a few years, unless they put in a new battery. I doubt they would do that. Actually, I contacted Acer and asked if they would put a new battery in a refurbished laptop and they did not give me an answer. So, I assume the customer gets the existing battery.
If I can't find the info of the replacement battery, I would skip that refurbished laptop.

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Nov 25, 2025 4:46 PM
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GuitsBoyNov 25, 2025 4:46 PM
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I'm seeing mixed reports between two potential battery models:

AP20CBL or AP19B8K

But either way, it appears that both are readily available from various manufacturers.
Nov 25, 2025 7:50 PM
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berquayNov 25, 2025 7:50 PM
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This or 12GB Ram i5 one? https://www.ebay.com/itm/25627137...D jycjXZg
Nov 25, 2025 7:50 PM
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moonqueNov 25, 2025 7:50 PM
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This has many great features for this price. Ordered one. I prefer an R45 jack, so will get a USB one as many laptops don't have one anymore.
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Nov 26, 2025 3:18 AM
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Quote from Debuki View quoted comment :
Terrible screen, but good price!
what is it about the screen?
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Dave_BNov 26, 2025 5:32 PM
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Quote from spike32 View quoted comment :
what is it about the screen?
45% NTSC color range (so colors will look washed out, not vibrant), 245 nits brightness (dim). It does have an HDMI 2.1 port, so you can plug in a good external monitor.
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