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Refurbished Acer Aspire 14 AI Laptop: Ultra 5 226V, 14" FHD+ Touch, 16GB DDR5

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Acer via eBay has Acer Aspire 14 AI Laptop (Certified Refurbished, NX.JDJAA.001) for $444.99 - $89 when you apply coupon code LONGWKND20 (apply at checkout) = $355.99. Shipping is free.

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Note, product is a certified refurbished unit; has been inspected, tested and cleaned by a qualified refurbisher

Specs/Key Features:
  • 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
  • 14" FHD+ (1920 x 1200, WUXGA+) 16:10, 60Hz, 300-nits, 45% NTSC, Anti-glare, Touch, IPS Display
  • Intel ARC 130V GPU
  • 16GB 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.
  • Windows 11 Home OS
    • 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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  • This offer matches a recent Frontpage Deal.
  • Offer valid through February 16, 2026 or while coupon savings/supplies last
  • 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 (Certified Refurbished, NX.JDJAA.001) for $444.99 - $89 when you apply coupon code LONGWKND20 (apply at checkout) = $355.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member shivster1796 for sharing this deal.

Note, product is a certified refurbished unit; has been inspected, tested and cleaned by a qualified refurbisher

Specs/Key Features:
  • 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
  • 14" FHD+ (1920 x 1200, WUXGA+) 16:10, 60Hz, 300-nits, 45% NTSC, Anti-glare, Touch, IPS Display
  • Intel ARC 130V GPU
  • 16GB 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.
  • Windows 11 Home OS
    • 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 Discombobulated | Staff
  • This offer matches a recent Frontpage Deal.
  • Offer valid through February 16, 2026 or while coupon savings/supplies last
  • 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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essix
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For $350 its a steal, but youre not wrong with the flaw, as I bought this a month ago. The screen definitely is the weakest part, but its the same screen youll get on nearly every laptop under $600 with a few exclusions.
However, youre getting 16GB of fast LPDDR5, 1TB, basically the most efficient CPU for x86 windows/Linux and a GPU that can handle 1080p low-medium gaming without upscaling and do even more with XeSS 3 upscaling.
If you were to price out just the SSD and RAM (soldered, using SODIMM prices) it would already be $300 on their own right now. As for being a refurb, I bought this last month and there is like a 2CM scratch on the side, otherwise its like-new and without issue.
Personally I would recommend this to anyone that can deal with the screen quality in this price segment, if you cant, youll be waiting a few months for a better deal or paying like $200 more solely for a better screen.
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ChinaRider
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It's refurbished.

I have this laptop, bought it new for $500. I'm not a fan of refurbished electronics but if it's something you don't mind I'd say this is a great price for a budget laptop.

Main reason I bought it is because it's hard to find a laptop in this price range that charges via USB-C. I prefer not to have to lug around a wall wart charger in addition to my usual travel charger and cables.

I saw someone suggest the screen is dim, I would disagree, it seems fine to me once you turn off the Windows display setting that dims the screen automatically based on how much light the camera registers.

100% happy with my purchase at $500. Jump if you like refurbs...
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stevwang
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it's a great deal. at this price you're going to make some sacrifices. But for office work and school, this will be a strong work horse for many years.
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Community Reviews

This refurbished Acer Aspire 14 AI looks strongest as a budget work and school laptop with unusually good CPU, memory, and storage for the price. The Intel Ultra 5 226V, 16GB LPDDR5, and 1TB SSD get praised for fast, efficient performance, smooth multitasking, and even light 1080p gaming or multimedia use. USB C charging, cool and quiet operation, and a light, thin chassis add to the appeal. The main drawback is the display, which is repeatedly described as dim, dull, and only average, with some also noting a spongy keyboard and refurb cosmetic wear. A solid value if the screen is not the priority.

  • home users who want to multitask with lots of browser tabs because commenters reported it handles around 50 Chrome tabs easily (and even noted YouTube tabs are more demanding but still manageable).

    FairCable4794FairCable4794FairCable4794

  • buyers who can tolerate a weaker display in exchange for strong CPU/RAM/storage value because multiple commenters said the screen is the weakest part but the laptop still offers 16GB LPDDR5 and 1TB SSD at a steal price for this segment.

    essixcobatts

  • office workers and students who want a budget "workhorse" laptop because commenters said it's a strong deal for office work and school, with expected tradeoffs at this price point.

    stevwang

  • travelers who hate carrying a wall charger because one commenter bought it mainly because it's hard to find a laptop in this price range that charges via USB-C, and they were happy with the purchase.

    ChinaRider

  • people who mainly do multimedia and everyday browsing on a 16GB machine because commenters said the specs are extremely nice for the price and it "absolutely kills it" for multimedia, with the main exception being the screen.

    cobatts

  • buyers who are very sensitive to refurb condition risk because commenters said refurbs can be a coin toss and that they were nervous about refurbished electronics even if the deal seemed good.

    david.n.wangedge929

  • users who expect the laptop to run heavy video workloads smoothly because one commenter said it can't handle ~50 YouTube tabs (and another noted video consumes more RAM than non-video tabs).

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  • people who care about personal-use screen quality (color accuracy/brightness) because commenters reported the touchscreen/display can be dim with poor accuracy and said it's fine for work but not for personal use.

    Peerless_Warrior

  • buyers who need a good display for media/pro work because one commenter called out 64% sRGB as poor for media consumption and said ~300 nits can be rough outdoors/strong lighting.

    Peerless_Warrior

  • people who want to buy without checking the screen in person because commenters said the in-store demo looked very poor (grainy/dirty sharpness) and advised checking the display yourself if you're doubtful.

    TealPickle9950

  • buyers who need consistently low RAM usage out of the box because one commenter reported RAM usage hitting ~90% with only a few apps and planned to return it.

    Herry29

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Feb 11, 2026 5:53 PM
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HonestMint371Feb 11, 2026 5:53 PM
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Quote from itsb View quoted comment :
I want to do some simple home movies with my drone and insta360. Is something like this beefy enough? I rarely use personal computers these days so I'm trying avoid something more expensive like a MacBook
ill try to remember to let you know. mine should be here friday and insta 360 editing will be one of its main tasks
Feb 11, 2026 6:07 PM
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IIUTexasFeb 11, 2026 6:07 PM
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How about this running openclaw compare to macbook air M1?
Feb 11, 2026 8:43 PM
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jdixonFeb 11, 2026 8:43 PM
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Quote from Peerless_Warrior View quoted comment :
There have been laptops with OLED under $600... The CPU, memory and storage are best parts of this laptop.

64% srgb is poor for media consumption and professional work. 1600p would be ideal for this screen size, but 1200p is norm. ~300 nits means rougher outdoors and under strong lighting. Though somewhat offset by matte finish... These are basic facts for any screen.

There are plenty of reviews for this laptop, it's not a brand new model. If you have never used a good screen what I'm saying won't matter. It's like me suggesting specific headphones and you buy a $20 Skullcandy set.

This is fine for people that don't want a good-great viewing experience. Like I said the 226v is the highlight. Good laptop for those focused on strong CPU performance... competitive for price.
Thanks, and yes; I was really just trying to provide a context for the deal's display spec, not what display could potentially be found.
Feb 11, 2026 8:44 PM
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jdixonFeb 11, 2026 8:44 PM
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Quote from TealPickle9950 View quoted comment :
I went to Costco to look at this model and decided to get a different one based purely on the in-store screen experience. I didn't tweak anything, but it looked bad to a new level ... I ended up getting the equivalent HP Omnibook, which was on sale for around $150 more than this, and I enjoy the screen on there (though it has similar srgb specs it just subjectively looks better, I went to a different local store to check the screen there ... it's also 400 nits I believe).
IMO if you are doubtful and have a membership, go to Costco - they have this model on sale and you can see the screen for yourself. Other than that, the specs are great, and for the price it's a steal. Though this deal is not very different compared to the 'normal' price for this refurbished, it hovers between 350 and 400.
Thanks for your reply; good and helpful feedback.
Feb 12, 2026 10:24 AM
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FairCable4794Feb 12, 2026 10:24 AM
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Quote from TealPickle9950 View quoted comment :
I went to Costco to look at this model and decided to get a different one based purely on the in-store screen experience. I didn't tweak anything, but it looked bad to a new level ... I ended up getting the equivalent HP Omnibook, which was on sale for around $150 more than this, and I enjoy the screen on there (though it has similar srgb specs it just subjectively looks better, I went to a different local store to check the screen there ... it's also 400 nits I believe).
IMO if you are doubtful and have a membership, go to Costco - they have this model on sale and you can see the screen for yourself. Other than that, the specs are great, and for the price it's a steal. Though this deal is not very different compared to the 'normal' price for this refurbished, it hovers between 350 and 400.
The costco acer Aspire 14 is so awful. It uses a C grade IPS with grainy dirty sharpness and plastic is coarse cheap. I also demo the Acer Aspire 14 in-store in the summer. Similar to awful Evoo, Gateway quality.

The ebay Acer aspire 14 is better, well crafted Its uses a B grade IPS and better quality smooth plastic. No misalignment.

I suspect the Costco warehouse laptop use lower grade cheaper parts to hit the 450 price point.

Laptop makers do use 2-3 suppliers for display, ssd, ram, battery. There are slight differences to hit a price point. They do same for lower quality Walmart TV, Black Friday laptops, nike shoes. With slightly different model number
Feb 12, 2026 11:40 PM
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TealPickle9950Feb 12, 2026 11:40 PM
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Quote from FairCable4794 View quoted comment :
The costco acer Aspire 14 is so awful. It uses a C grade IPS with grainy dirty sharpness and plastic is coarse cheap. I also demo the Acer Aspire 14 in-store in the summer. Similar to awful Evoo, Gateway quality.

The ebay Acer aspire 14 is better, well crafted Its uses a B grade IPS and better quality smooth plastic. No misalignment.

I suspect the Costco warehouse laptop use lower grade cheaper parts to hit the 450 price point.

Laptop makers do use 2-3 suppliers for display, ssd, ram, battery. There are slight differences to hit a price point. They do same for lower quality Walmart TV, Black Friday laptops, nike shoes. With slightly different model number
Oh! Are they a different provider?! I was under the impression these were refurbished Costco units. The costco listing https://www.costco.com/p/-/acer-a...?langId=-1 lists the same model number as the ebay one ...
Feb 13, 2026 11:01 AM
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FALFeb 13, 2026 11:01 AM
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Quote from TealPickle9950 View quoted comment :
Oh! Are they a different provider?! I was under the impression these were refurbished Costco units. The costco listing https://www.costco.com/p/-/acer-a...?langId=-1 lists the same model number as the ebay one ...
It could be the store lighting, dirty touch screen at costco. There is slight difference within the same models. Its common for the same laptop models to use 2 to 4 display vendors if they meet minimum spec. FairCable might have gotten 70% color gamut with 30% extra brightness and circuit spec when minimum spec is 60%. This make sense some buyer say the display is dim dull and other say its acceptable and color is fine.


"IPS screens on the same laptop model can vary significantly in color gamut, brightness (nits), and response times, even if they share the same resolution. Manufacturers often use different suppliers (e.g., LG, AU Optronics) for the same model, resulting in differences in panel quality, such as color accuracy for creative work or, in rare cases, incompatibility if replacing a screen.
Panel Supplier Variation: Different IPS panels may be used in the same laptop model, leading to inconsistencies in color, brightness, and contrast."


This eBay (intel 226v) $350
Model: A14-52MT-59DP Part: NX.JDJAA.001.


Parts List
Display
#1 AU Optronics B140UAK02.5 58-63% color gamut 11ms 300-315 nites
Acer KL.14005.089.
#2 AU Optronics B140HAN04.0 50-55% color gamut 28ms 240-250 nites


Compatible Part #s: KL.1400D.027, KL.1400D.033, KL.1400E.009, KL.14005.039, KL.14008.017, KL.14008.019, KL.CB514.2HX, KL.0C933.SV1


Compatible Models:
Acer Aspire 1 A114-61
Acer Aspire 3 A314-22, A314-22G
Acer Aspire 5 A514-52, A514-53, A514-54
Acer Chromebook 314 CB314-3H, CB314-4H, C933, C934
Acer Chromebook 514 CB514-2H
Acer Chromebook 714 CB714-1W
Acer Swift 1 SF114-32, SF114-33, SF114-34
Acer Swift 3 SF314-41, SF314-42, SF314-43, SF314-511, SF314-56, SF314-57, SF314-58, SF314-58G, SF314-59
Acer TravelMate P2 TMP214-41, TMP214-52, TMP214-53
Acer TravelMate P4 TMP414-51



Motherboard LNL Tiramisu_LNV (U3E1)
Storage 953GB Western Digital WD PC SN5000S

Wifi Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 160MHz






Costco (Intel 226v) $450
Model NX.JDJAA.001



Best Buy , Sam Club , Micro Center (Intel 256v) $530

A14-52M-72FH
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Feb 13, 2026 5:30 PM
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tyiu48Feb 13, 2026 5:30 PM
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One of my cheap laptops just died a few days ago. I was looking for a sub $200 laptop in a rush. It turns out just 16G DDR4 Ram would cost $120. A sub $200 laptop plus $120 for RAM is crazy for a very low end laptop. I used to buy the cheapest spec of a laptop and then buy the max ram and max hard drive. It does not work in 2026. The RAM price is unreal. (Most of my old laptops have 32G RAM. The RAM has more value than the laptops now)
I happened to see this laptop for $400 with tax. So, I made a rush decision to order it. I am ok with 16G RAM. I haven't received it to test.
Feb 13, 2026 10:05 PM
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elliotnesFeb 13, 2026 10:05 PM
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How would this compare to an older X1 Carbon or XPS 13 for general, office use?
Feb 14, 2026 3:38 PM
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Herry29Feb 14, 2026 3:38 PM
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I just received this laptop yesterday. Using it now , only few apps opened Chrome, word, explorer etc and RAM usage is at 90%.

Going to return it.
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Feb 15, 2026 3:49 PM
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mpetrovskyFeb 15, 2026 3:49 PM
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Quote from Herry29 View quoted comment :
I just received this laptop yesterday. Using it now , only few apps opened Chrome, word, explorer etc and RAM usage is at 90%.

Going to return it.
Have you considered expanding it to HD? It won't be the same as real memory, but NVMe HD should be pretty fast....
Feb 15, 2026 4:52 PM
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HonestMint371Feb 15, 2026 4:52 PM
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Quote from HonestMint371 View quoted comment :
ill try to remember to let you know. mine should be here friday and insta 360 editing will be one of its main tasks
Got mine, so it seemed to run insta 360 editor well enough, at least no complaints on my end.
Feb 15, 2026 4:57 PM
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tyiu48Feb 15, 2026 4:57 PM
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Quote from Herry29 View quoted comment :
I just received this laptop yesterday. Using it now , only few apps opened Chrome, word, explorer etc and RAM usage is at 90%.

Going to return it.
You may be right. I received it recently. When I turn on the laptop without starting any application on my own, the RAM usage is 51%. Probably because there are lot of unnecessary Acer apps in the startup. I probably need to remove them.
Typically I don't need to manage RAM usage because I am used to 32G RAM. I would max out to 32G DDR4 RAM on the old desktop and laptops.
Feb 15, 2026 6:12 PM
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FairCable4794Feb 15, 2026 6:12 PM
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Quote from Herry29 View quoted comment :
I just received this laptop yesterday. Using it now , only few apps opened Chrome, word, explorer etc and RAM usage is at 90%.

Going to return it.
Lol, this laptop handles 50 chrome tabs without issue. It can't handle 50 YouTube tabs.

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Feb 15, 2026 6:15 PM
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FairCable4794Feb 15, 2026 6:15 PM
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Quote from elliotnes View quoted comment :
How would this compare to an older X1 Carbon or XPS 13 for general, office use?
Extremely good, matte screen, runs 50 chrome tabs, light weight with 2 metal sheets, decent keyboard (but no num pad)
Very reliable, runs cool silent if you remove the acer apps

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