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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

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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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FAL
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Been using it for 30 days, came in like new condition with 100% battery health, under 2 full charges. Very hassle free experience like buying a trouble free fast honda with very high mpg.

One of best value for all in one laptops with reliable Intel 6E wifi, good blend of battery life (12hr-22hr), Anti-reflective matte display for work, encodes 4k very fast with Intel Quick Sync, light gaming ( @30-45fps), very travel friendly ( 3lb, no dongles needed, charges with 15w-65w, metal top and bottom plate)

Eco mode gets you 22hr , but slower 450mph speed
Regular mode gets you 12-16 hr , but fast 500mph
Having 10-15 tab of youtube 1440p does choke the 16gb ram. But 20-40 regular chrome tabs is no problem on high mode.

If you want better gaming, wait a year for Panther Lake X9. It has 50% better gaming with 50% more XE cores for over 3 times the price.

I ordered from Acers ebay over 4 times in last 2 yr. Half was flawless order with shipping within 7 days. The other half was sent the wrong 16gb laptop ( ordered 32gb laptop) and dead charger with $50 off (delta chargers have high defect rate). Refund was within 7 days. 10 times better than Dell Refurbished with used batteries .
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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.
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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.

    kpb321FellaTeeSearlanopiv6ix

  • 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.

    FALFALmasterchibiFLY2000

  • 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.

    FALbudsterstartearsbmaster

  • 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.

    tropicalbralphwiggum1reffjakabcdef1234

  • 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.

    FALCastaablommer

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Jan 26, 2026 8:24 PM
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budsterJan 26, 2026 8:24 PM
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Quote from kickerstarter View quoted comment :
Does your laptop comes with a "default" local user with admin privilege and anyone can login with no password?

I am trying to understand if this is normal. If I should factory reset it again.
So when you first booted up the laptop, it didn't go thru the Windows 11 setup to create a user? You could login to Windows 11 out of the box using this "default" user?

When I went thru the setup, I created a local account since I don't want to create a new Microsoft account just to be able to login to the laptop (https://www.tomshardware.com/how-...ft-account).
Jan 26, 2026 8:34 PM
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kickerstarterJan 26, 2026 8:34 PM
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Quote from budster View quoted comment :
So when you first booted up the laptop, it didn't go thru the Windows 11 setup to create a user? You could login to Windows 11 out of the box using this "default" user?
No, when it boots up, it prompts me to go through setup and I logged in with my microsoft account. After a lengthy setup including downloading and installing some updates, I entered my desktop. That's when I noticed there is another user account named "default". I logged out and try to login as "default" and it requires no password but it also leads me through the setup. I am under the impression that I will be able to create an admin account through this process.
Jan 26, 2026 8:49 PM
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budsterJan 26, 2026 8:49 PM
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Quote from deafcon View quoted comment :
Open PowerShell, run this command powercfg /batteryreport /output "C:\battery-report.html", then open the file it created. My laptop came with many Acer programs pre-installed, but I uninstalled them all immediately, so I'm not sure if that one was among them.
Thanks. My battery showed a cycle count of 1 from the report. I also see now that the AcerSense app shows the same info so they must have replaced the Acer Care Center app (that I have on an older Acer laptop) with this app on newer laptops.
Jan 28, 2026 2:39 AM
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anthonysfJan 28, 2026 2:39 AM
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I just got the 32GB delivered today. It is a Ultra 7 258V.
Jan 29, 2026 3:09 AM
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ncs999usJan 29, 2026 3:09 AM
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Quote from anthonysf View quoted comment :
I just got the 32GB delivered today. It is a Ultra 7 258V.
Nice..How you like it so far
Jan 30, 2026 1:44 PM
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anandcpatelJan 30, 2026 1:44 PM
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Quote from ncs999us View quoted comment :
Nice..How you like it so far
got one too. i like it. fans do run a lot, which is not great, but for the price, 32gb, 1tb ssd, and the 258v -- it's a great package.
Feb 1, 2026 1:11 AM
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opiv6ixFeb 1, 2026 1:11 AM
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For posterity - I ordered the 32gb option. It is in fact an Ultra 7 258V with 32 gb RAM and Arc 140v GPU. The Acer model is N24Q14. I'm pretty happy with it.

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Feb 2, 2026 7:19 PM
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sbmasterFeb 2, 2026 7:19 PM
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Yep got Ultra 7 258V. Battery had 35 cycles on it but still is nearly 100% capacity. Everything about it is pretty good so far. The screen and speakers as others mentioned are just okay, but that was expected.
Last edited by sbmaster February 3, 2026 at 12:59 PM.
Feb 3, 2026 3:44 AM
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a-friendFeb 3, 2026 3:44 AM
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Has anyone else experienced a static noise coming from the battery area on this laptop while it is on?
Feb 3, 2026 3:46 AM
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a-friendFeb 3, 2026 3:46 AM
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Quote from sbmaster View quoted comment :
Yep got Ultra 7 258V. Battery had 35 cycles on it but still is nearly 100% capacity. Everything about it is pretty good so far. The screen and speakers as others mentioned aren't just okay, but as expected.
Does yours have a static noise coming from the battery area while it's on?
Feb 3, 2026 9:00 PM
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sbmasterFeb 3, 2026 9:00 PM
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Quote from a-friend View quoted comment :
Does yours have a static noise coming from the battery area while it's on?
Nope not hearing anything odd like that.
Feb 3, 2026 11:09 PM
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FALFeb 3, 2026 11:09 PM
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Quote from a-friend View quoted comment :
Does yours have a static noise coming from the battery area while it's on?
I only hear slight static when plugged in a cheap usbc hub. It goes away when unplugged. I done have bt speaker close to it
Feb 22, 2026 2:47 PM
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mrdeep2001Feb 22, 2026 2:47 PM
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Quote from kickerstarter View quoted comment :
No, when it boots up, it prompts me to go through setup and I logged in with my microsoft account. After a lengthy setup including downloading and installing some updates, I entered my desktop. That's when I noticed there is another user account named "default". I logged out and try to login as "default" and it requires no password but it also leads me through the setup. I am under the impression that I will be able to create an admin account through this process.
Mine did the same, have you figured anything out?
Debating on doing a clean install
Feb 22, 2026 7:39 PM
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kickerstarterFeb 22, 2026 7:39 PM
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Quote from mrdeep2001 View quoted comment :
Mine did the same, have you figured anything out?
Debating on doing a clean install
I just removed the default user account and hoped that it is normal.

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