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Jan 14, 2026 3:43 PM

(Refurb) Acer Aspire 14 AI: 14" FHD+ IPS Touch, Intel Ultra 5 226V, 16GB LPDDR5, 1TB SSD

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Acer via eBay has Acer Aspire 14 AI Laptop: Intel Ultra 5 226V, 16GB LPDDR5, 1TB SSD (Certified Refurbished, NX.JDJAA.001) for $444.99 - $89 when you apply coupon code FAVEFINDS20 at checkout = $355.99. Shipping is free.

Acer via eBay also has Acer Aspire 14 AI Laptop: Intel Ultra 5 226V, 32GB LPDDR5, 1TB SSD (Certified Refurbished) for $576.24 - $115.25 when you apply coupon code FAVEFINDS20 at checkout = $460.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Dr.W for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • 14" FHD+ (1920 x 1200, WUXGA+) 16:10, 60Hz, 300-nits, 45% NTSC, Anti-glare, Touch, IPS Display
  • Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 226V 16GB 2.1 GHz (8MB Cache, up to 4.5 GHz, 8 cores, 8 Threads); Intel AI Boost NPU up to 40
  • Intel ARC 130V GPU
  • 16GB or 32GB LPDDR5X 8533 MHz RAM
  • 1TB PCI Express NVMe 4.0 SSD
  • FHD 1080p Webcam
  • Wi-Fi 6E + BT 5.3
  • White Backlight Keyboard
  • 65 Whr Battery
  • 3.09 lbs.
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB Type-C Ports - supporting USB4 (up to 40 Gbps), Thunderbolt 4 & USB Charging & Power Delivery (Up to 100W)
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack

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  • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • This item has a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate

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Acer via eBay has Acer Aspire 14 AI Laptop: Intel Ultra 5 226V, 16GB LPDDR5, 1TB SSD (Certified Refurbished, NX.JDJAA.001) for $444.99 - $89 when you apply coupon code FAVEFINDS20 at checkout = $355.99. Shipping is free.

Acer via eBay also has Acer Aspire 14 AI Laptop: Intel Ultra 5 226V, 32GB LPDDR5, 1TB SSD (Certified Refurbished) for $576.24 - $115.25 when you apply coupon code FAVEFINDS20 at checkout = $460.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Dr.W for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • 14" FHD+ (1920 x 1200, WUXGA+) 16:10, 60Hz, 300-nits, 45% NTSC, Anti-glare, Touch, IPS Display
  • Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 226V 16GB 2.1 GHz (8MB Cache, up to 4.5 GHz, 8 cores, 8 Threads); Intel AI Boost NPU up to 40
  • Intel ARC 130V GPU
  • 16GB or 32GB LPDDR5X 8533 MHz RAM
  • 1TB PCI Express NVMe 4.0 SSD
  • FHD 1080p Webcam
  • Wi-Fi 6E + BT 5.3
  • White Backlight Keyboard
  • 65 Whr Battery
  • 3.09 lbs.
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB Type-C Ports - supporting USB4 (up to 40 Gbps), Thunderbolt 4 & USB Charging & Power Delivery (Up to 100W)
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • This item has a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate

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Written by Dr.W

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Community Reviews

The Acer Aspire 14 AI stands out as a lightweight, travel friendly 14 inch laptop with strong battery life, fast Intel Quick Sync encoding, and solid everyday performance for browsing, office work, and light gaming. The matte touchscreen, bright keyboard, and near new refurb condition with low battery cycle counts make it feel close to retail. The main concerns are inconsistent refurb listings and occasional mismatched specs, plus reports of weak speakers, IPS glow, fan noise, and docked sleep issues over USB C or HDMI. A capable all around machine if the received configuration matches the order.

  • buyers who are okay with a refurb that may be like-new cosmetically and want to rely on manufacturer-style recertification because multiple commenters said their Acer eBay refurbs arrived in near-new condition with very low battery cycle counts (like 1-4 cycles) and an "Acer Re-certified" sticker.

  • travelers and remote workers who want long battery life and fast 4K encoding for everyday tasks because one user reported Eco mode getting ~22 hours and Intel Quick Sync encoding 4K very fast, plus it's travel-friendly (about 3 lb) and charges with 15W-65W.

  • people who mainly do web browsing and light gaming who want a smooth value refurb because the same user said 20-40 regular Chrome tabs were fine and light gaming was around 30-45 fps.

  • buyers who need the exact listed RAM/SSD/touch configuration because several commenters reported receiving the wrong specs (for example 8GB/512GB instead of 16GB/1TB, or missing touch when it was listed), which forced returns.

  • docked office users who need stable external monitor use because one commenter said when they dock via USB-C or HDMI the laptop repeatedly goes to sleep after a few minutes, making it essentially unusable for docked work.

  • people who plan to keep lots of high-resolution browser tabs open because one user warned that 10-15 YouTube 1440p tabs can choke the 16GB configuration.

  • buyers who are sensitive to display uniformity because one commenter said the IPS/backlight glow was distracting (especially with black bars) and they returned the unit.

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Jan 20, 2026 11:17 PM
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ncs999usJan 20, 2026 11:17 PM
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Quote from Searlan View quoted comment :
Just got the 32GB version in the mail. The model number shown on the sticker on the back says: A14-52MT-701K. This indeed has Ultra 7 258V, not Ultra 5.
Thanks for heads up.How is the condition ? did you run any battery test cycle report to check battery health or anything else?
Jan 20, 2026 11:38 PM
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Joined Jan 2015
deafconJan 20, 2026 11:38 PM
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Anyone else have one of these that hasn't even shipped yet. I ordered it a week ago tomorrow. I sent them a message this morning and haven't gotten a response.
Jan 21, 2026 12:46 AM
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budsterJan 21, 2026 12:46 AM
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Quote from Searlan View quoted comment :
Just got the 32GB version in the mail. The model number shown on the sticker on the back says: A14-52MT-701K. This indeed has Ultra 7 258V, not Ultra 5.
Is this good or bad? Someone a couple days ago got response from them saying that it should be model A14-52MT-94H5 which is Ultra 9 288V

Quote from michaels7998 View quoted comment :
This what I got replied back, "Hello,Thanks for reaching out. The model number for the Acer Aspire 14" AI Copilot PC Laptop with Intel Ultra 5, 32GB RAM, and 1TB SSD is A14-52MT-94H5. Please let me know if you have any questions.Best Regards,"
Jan 21, 2026 12:48 AM
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evan71Jan 21, 2026 12:48 AM
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I received mine as well. It is 32gb ultra 7 258v.

Any chance someone can take a picture of the Acer programs installed?
Jan 21, 2026 4:05 AM
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FairCable4794Jan 21, 2026 4:05 AM
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Quote from budster View quoted comment :

Is this good or bad? Someone a couple days ago got response from them saying that it should be model A14-52MT-94H5 which is Ultra 9 288V
its mostly 258v, a few 288v. the 1 -14 day returns from costco, best buy. thats why 95% are still new and assorted cpu
Jan 21, 2026 4:37 AM
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budsterJan 21, 2026 4:37 AM
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So is the only difference between the 16GB and 32GB RAM models the memory difference and CPU? Everything else like the screen is the same? Wondering if the 32GB RAM option is worth the ~$100 difference.
Jan 21, 2026 12:14 PM
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SeriousPiranha5195Jan 21, 2026 12:14 PM
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Was waiting for a response from acer about model number, and the discount code is now expired, just my luck, but thanks OP, was gonna bite on the 32gb model.

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Jan 21, 2026 11:04 PM
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BrewedcoffeeJan 21, 2026 11:04 PM
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Quote from deafcon View quoted comment :
Anyone else have one of these that hasn't even shipped yet. I ordered it a week ago tomorrow. I sent them a message this morning and haven't gotten a response.
Mine finally just shipped out today. Hopefully yours did too.
Jan 21, 2026 11:18 PM
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slumpeyJan 21, 2026 11:18 PM
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Looks like code no longer works
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Jan 22, 2026 2:21 AM
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Joined Jan 2015
deafconJan 22, 2026 2:21 AM
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Quote from Brewedcoffee View quoted comment :
Mine finally just shipped out today. Hopefully yours did too.
Same. Let's hope that they were out of the 258Vs so they had to dig up some 288Vs for us.
Jan 22, 2026 6:36 AM
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budsterJan 22, 2026 6:36 AM
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Quote from deafcon View quoted comment :
Same. Let's hope that they were out of the 258Vs so they had to dig up some 288Vs for us.
Has someone really gotten a 288V from one of the 32GB RAM listings? I haven't seen anyone report this before.
Jan 22, 2026 3:23 PM
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deafconJan 22, 2026 3:23 PM
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Quote from budster View quoted comment :

Has someone really gotten a 288V from one of the 32GB RAM listings? I haven't seen anyone report this before.
I have no idea if it has actually happened, and it really doesn't even seem like much of an upgrade even if it does. Mine is supposed to arrive tomorrow, so I'll update when it does.
Jan 22, 2026 3:31 PM
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jkrnairJan 22, 2026 3:31 PM
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Order 32GB and received mine today. Model "A14-52MT-701K". Cosmetic condition : 100% good, I do not see any damages.
However I see "Acer Re-certified" sticker on the back.

Battery cycle: 4
Last edited by jkrnair January 22, 2026 at 02:45 PM.
Jan 22, 2026 4:38 PM
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WooHoo2YouJan 22, 2026 4:38 PM
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Quote from budster View quoted comment :

Is this good or bad? Someone a couple days ago got response from them saying that it should be model A14-52MT-94H5 which is Ultra 9 288V
I was the one you are probably quoting who mentioned the Ultra 9, that was the model they told me. I too received an Ultra 7. (delivered minutes ago). I'm still happy with that. Honestly I probably would have kept an Ultra 5 as long as it had 32GB of ram. Did I hope for a U9, sure, was I banking on it...not really.

I was told the listing was for a A14-52MT-*94H5* but received the A14-52MT-*701K*. I'm pushing back on the ebay store just to see what they say, but they'll probably tell me to be happy it wasn't a Ultra 5.

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Jan 22, 2026 10:44 PM
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jkrnairJan 22, 2026 10:44 PM
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Quote from jkrnair View quoted comment :
Order 32GB and received mine today. Model "A14-52MT-701K". Cosmetic condition : 100% good, I do not see any damages.
However I see "Acer Re-certified" sticker on the back.
Battery cycle : 4

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