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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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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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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.

Common Questions (5)

  • The listing has been inconsistent: some units labeled 32GB arrived as Ultra 7 258V with 32GB, while others were reported as Ultra 5 226V with 16GB or even 8GB/512GB instead of 16GB/1TB. The safest expectation is that the posted specs may not match what ships, so verify the model sticker and be ready to return if needed.

  • It is a matte touchscreen with recessed glass, not edge-to-edge flat glass. The panel is described as anti-reflective for work, but some units were noted for IPS/backlight glow and screen color that is only okay rather than standout.

  • Battery life can be very strong: one unit reported about 12-16 hours in regular use and up to 22 hours in Eco mode, with 100% battery health and low cycle counts on arrival. Battery cycle counts do not reset, so a refurb may still show prior use even if it looks nearly new.

  • An Allstate 2-year eBay warranty has been handled efficiently in at least one case, with a full cash refund when the product was discontinued. Another concern is that physical damage such as a broken hinge may not be covered, so mechanical failures can still be denied.

  • Light gaming is workable, with reported performance around 30-45 fps and Lunar Lake integrated graphics handling many games well, though specific titles vary. Docked use may be a problem because one unit repeatedly went to sleep after a few minutes over USB-C or HDMI to a monitor.

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Jan 14, 2026 8:26 PM
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SeriousMorning491Jan 14, 2026 8:26 PM
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Quote from Brewedcoffee View quoted comment :
Same experience here. No touch screen capabilities with my Dell laptop even though it stated it in the listing. I attempted to reach out to them to check into return options and they haven't responded in over 4 days now. Terrible support. I've typically had decent experience with them in the past but this isn't cool. My guess is that due to all of their sales lately and potential misstated specs, they have a ton of returns and customers to deal with and are overwhelmed. That's on them.
I thought I was the unlucky one but this looks to be a trend with them..I purchased via Walmart and tried to return at store but their system didn't honored saying it's a marketplace order..I fedexd the junk piece of trash on same day
Jan 14, 2026 8:41 PM
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aaa1112Jan 14, 2026 8:41 PM
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Quote from FellaTee View quoted comment :
Does someone know what CPU is in the 32GB version?
Good question and I wonder that too. Intel's 226v model doesn't come with 32gb of ram, only 16gb, and not the Intel 140v iGPU, so something is wrong in the listing.
Last edited by aaa1112 January 14, 2026 at 12:51 PM.
Jan 14, 2026 8:42 PM
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CastaaJan 14, 2026 8:42 PM
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The iGPU in these Lunar Lake CPUs are quite good for integrated GPUs for many games. Though check for the specific games you plan on playing. Performance can be great but also not so great for some games.
Jan 14, 2026 8:45 PM
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PuzzleFighterJan 14, 2026 8:45 PM
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Jan 14, 2026 8:50 PM
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aaa1112Jan 14, 2026 8:50 PM
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Quote from Castaa View quoted comment :
The last numerical digit of the CPU name ends with '8'
Where does it say that in the listing?
Jan 14, 2026 9:20 PM
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08CivicSiJan 14, 2026 9:20 PM
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Quote from reffjak View quoted comment :
"2-years warranty: This item has a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate."

Two year warranty is great! I don't have experience with computer warranty with Allstate. Are they reliable?
I had good experiences with them
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Jan 14, 2026 9:41 PM
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deafconJan 14, 2026 9:41 PM
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I'm curious is this is the spec on the 32gb model. https://www.walmart.com/ip/acer-2...gYQAvD_BwE

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Jan 14, 2026 9:42 PM
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BrewedcoffeeJan 14, 2026 9:42 PM
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Quote from PuzzleFighter View quoted comment :
Same as this one? https://www.costco.com/p/-/acer-a...?langId=-1 [costco.com]
Yes, for the 16gb model.
Jan 14, 2026 9:43 PM
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blommerJan 14, 2026 9:43 PM
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Quote from agustin227 View quoted comment :
You can turn off the setting to avoid that.
I know and I tried every power setting. There's something wrong with the firmware of these Acers or mine had a hardware fault.
Jan 14, 2026 9:44 PM
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agustin227Jan 14, 2026 9:44 PM
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Quote from blommer View quoted comment :
I know and I tried ever power setting. There's something wrong with the firmware of these Acers or mine had a hardware fault.
Ah got it. Good to know then
Jan 14, 2026 10:36 PM
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whatgooddealJan 14, 2026 10:36 PM
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Quote from reffjak View quoted comment :
"2-years warranty: This item has a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate."

Two year warranty is great! I don't have experience with computer warranty with Allstate. Are they reliable?
No. They'll deny
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Jan 14, 2026 11:48 PM
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paulhentaJan 14, 2026 11:48 PM
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their listings are approximating at best. 226V comes with 16gb of ram max and the 228v comes with 32gb yet the listing says 226v with 32gb so good luck to know what you will really get with these type of typos.
Jan 15, 2026 12:40 AM
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MrBlackFridayJan 15, 2026 12:40 AM
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Quote from reffjak View quoted comment :
"2-years warranty: This item has a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate."

Two year warranty is great! I don't have experience with computer warranty with Allstate. Are they reliable?
No, heard its bad
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Jan 15, 2026 1:07 AM
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BrewedcoffeeJan 15, 2026 1:07 AM
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Quote from paulhenta View quoted comment :
their listings are approximating at best. 226V comes with 16gb of ram max and the 228v comes with 32gb yet the listing says 226v with 32gb so good luck to know what you will really get with these type of typos.
My guess is that the 32gb versions actually come with Ultra 7 256V and Arc 140v graphics.

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Jan 15, 2026 2:36 AM
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cathandlerJan 15, 2026 2:36 AM
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I got the 16 inch version of this with the OLED screen and 256v processor (same hard 16GB memory limit.) Sound is pretty terrible, and the touchpad goes wonky from time to time but for $494 I can't complain. The upcoming Panther Lake versions of these will smoke the Lunar Lake versions and the haptic trackpad will be a huge plus but the price will be much higher of course.
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