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Refurb: Acer Aspire Laptop: 14" FHD+ Touch, Ultra 5 226V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD

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Acer via eBay has select Acer Aspire 14 Laptops (Certified - Refurbished) on sale from $355.99 below when you apply coupon code TECHREFURB20 at checkout. Shipping is free.

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  • Note: These items have a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
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  • Condition Notes: Certified - Refurbished: The item is in pristine, like-new condition. It has been professionally inspected, cleaned, and refurbished by the manufacturer or a manufacturer-approved vendor to meet manufacturer specifications. The item will be in new packaging with original or new accessories. See the seller's listing for full details.
  • The Ultra 5 226V Model is $16 lower than our February '26 Frontpage Deal.

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Acer via eBay has select Acer Aspire 14 Laptops (Certified - Refurbished) on sale from $355.99 below when you apply coupon code TECHREFURB20 at checkout. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.W for sharing this deal.
  • Note: These items have a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
Available:

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Condition Notes: Certified - Refurbished: The item is in pristine, like-new condition. It has been professionally inspected, cleaned, and refurbished by the manufacturer or a manufacturer-approved vendor to meet manufacturer specifications. The item will be in new packaging with original or new accessories. See the seller's listing for full details.
  • The Ultra 5 226V Model is $16 lower than our February '26 Frontpage Deal.

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gentlesilver
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Just a note the 288v was 20$ more the other day, they raised the price for the coupon. Still a great price, I bought it at the 650. Just a shady practice.

the 288v also has a 100% srgb 400 nit screen.
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lizard5102
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Thanks. Ordered one. 1TB SSD + "Ultra 5" series lunar lake is a steal at this price.
Acer certified refurb laptops marketed as "pristine, like-new condition" are practically new, based on my past experience.

They usually use a different language like "very good" or "slight wear and tear" for laptops that are in worse refurb condition. Example: https://www.ebay.com/itm/277798090257
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Community Reviews

This Acer Aspire 14 AI certified refurb stands out as a lightweight 14 inch laptop with a 1TB SSD, 16GB of RAM, and a fast Ultra 5 chip that feels basically new in use. The certified refurb grading is repeatedly described as pristine or like new, with battery health showing 100 percent in multiple reports. The screen is the main tradeoff, with the Ultra 5 panel described as around 65 percent sRGB and 300 nits, while the 2 year warranty helps offset concerns about display issues. Heavy preinstalled software is another annoyance, and a dented arrival shows condition can still vary.

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  • The certified refurb units are repeatedly described as pristine and like-new, with some arriving essentially brand new and showing 100% battery health or battery cycles. That makes this refurb grade much closer to new than typical "very good" or "slight wear" refurb listings.

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  • The Ultra 5 model's screen is the main compromise: it is reported around 65% sRGB and 300 nits, while the Ultra 9 version is 100% sRGB and 400 nits. The display is still usable and some units are reported as smooth at 60Hz, but buyers sensitive to color and brightness may prefer the higher-tier model.

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  • Battery health has been reported as good to 100% on certified refurb units, and one buyer said Acer confirmed the battery was fine before purchase. A practical check is to run Windows `powercfg /batteryreport` after receiving it.

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  • Yes. The Ultra 5 is reported as more than sufficient for business email, local accounting software, and college use, with good speed and low noise; it is not aimed at gaming-heavy workloads.

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  • Yes, several units arrive with heavy Acer, Microsoft, and McAfee preloads. Owners recommend removing them with tools like O&O AppBuster and O&O ShutUp to clean up the install.

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Apr 16, 2026 10:41 PM
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chris010767Apr 16, 2026 10:41 PM
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Is 14" inch the new standard? I think it's too small
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Apr 16, 2026 10:59 PM
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megamawaxApr 16, 2026 10:59 PM
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Quote from Dr.W View quoted comment :
Sold by Acer via eBay.

"2-year warranty: This item has a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate."

Apply the eCoupon TECHREFURB20 at checkout:
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Would this one be a good option for a college student? It doesn't need to be a gaming machine, though I guess light gaming wouldn't be bad. The only downside I'm noticing is the screen, but at this price point, compromises have to be made somewhere. Is this the place to make it versus getting something that might have a better screen but also has 16GB RAM instead of 32GB and might also have a slightly worse CPU?
Apr 16, 2026 11:12 PM
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djmiggyApr 16, 2026 11:12 PM
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Quote from edge929 View quoted comment :
Same laptop for $298 (has been for months), only difference is "Very Good Refurb" vs Certified Refurb: https://www.ebay.com/itm/277168045226A steal for that price, it's just never in stock.
It's never in stock though lately... I've been watching for 3 weeks
Apr 17, 2026 1:22 AM
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SmilingStraw3265Apr 17, 2026 1:22 AM
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Quote from megamawax View quoted comment :

Would this one be a good option for a college student? It doesn't need to be a gaming machine, though I guess light gaming wouldn't be bad. The only downside I'm noticing is the screen, but at this price point, compromises have to be made somewhere. Is this the place to make it versus getting something that might have a better screen but also has 16GB RAM instead of 32GB and might also have a slightly worse CPU?
I wouldn't do the $600 one given the screen, the $350 one seems very competitive though
Apr 17, 2026 2:06 AM
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edge929Apr 17, 2026 2:06 AM
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Quote from djmiggy View quoted comment :
It's never in stock though lately... I've been watching for 3 weeks
Yeah I've been watching since December, it's been in stock a few times in the last month but only like 6 units. I keep track of the sold number.
Apr 17, 2026 2:55 AM
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djmiggyApr 17, 2026 2:55 AM
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Quote from edge929 View quoted comment :
Yeah I've been watching since December, it's been in stock a few times in the last month but only like 6 units. I keep track of the sold number.
Thanks. I'll try to watch closer. Hoping to snag one.
Apr 17, 2026 3:18 AM
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megamawaxApr 17, 2026 3:18 AM
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Quote from Dr.W View quoted comment :
Sold by Acer via eBay.

"2-year warranty: This item has a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate."

Apply the eCoupon TECHREFURB20 at checkout:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/25696084...R57Rs_KyZw
Quote from SmilingStraw3265 View quoted comment :
I wouldn't do the $600 one given the screen, the $350 one seems very competitive though

Doesn't the $350 one have the same screen?

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Apr 17, 2026 4:11 AM
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SmilingStraw3265Apr 17, 2026 4:11 AM
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Quote from megamawax View quoted comment :



Doesn't the $350 one have the same screen?
yes, i think it's fine at that price, but not at >$600
Apr 17, 2026 4:16 AM
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megamawaxApr 17, 2026 4:16 AM
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Quote from SmilingStraw3265 View quoted comment :
yes, i think it's fine at that price, but not at >$600
I'd prefer something with better specs than what the $355 laptop has. Do you happen to have any recommendations for what might be a good option in the $600 - $800 range?
Apr 17, 2026 4:31 AM
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enraginangelApr 17, 2026 4:31 AM
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I purchased 15 of these. I have not experienced the screen blackout issue listed on the Costco reviews. When setting up, it did take a while for WiFi to connect and for the keyboard to work. I had to wait like 30 seconds to 1 minute for WiFi and the keyboard to work. It happened to all 15 laptops.
The screen has VFR which makes it ever so slightly better than the standard cheap display most low end laptops have. Even though it's only a 60hz screen, it feels very smooth when playing games. Windows 11 Home had like twice the amount of preloaded apps and games that I typically see on new installs.
Overall, this laptop is fairly solid for a newer gen laptop with 16gb of RAM and a 1TB SSD.
Apr 17, 2026 5:09 AM
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CleoThymeApr 17, 2026 5:09 AM
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$273 more for the Ultra 9 model seems like a lot, though RAM is crazy expensive nowadays and it comes with 32GB vs 16GB in the Ultra 5 model.

Other than that, is it just the CPU that differs?

It seems like the two chips are actually pretty similar from a CPU perspective, both 4 P-cores + 4 E-cores, with the Ultra 9 having higher clocks and larger L3 cache, giving it about a 10% performace edge in passmark. Not all that much considering the price difference.

But the Ultra 9 has a better NPU and GPU on the chip. Not sure what is using NPUs but the faster on-chip GPU of the Ultra 9 (Arc 140V versus Arc 130V) would make it better for light gaming. Does the faster NPU on the Ultra 9 have any real-world benefit for the average user?
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Apr 17, 2026 5:23 AM
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CalmHeart2Apr 17, 2026 5:23 AM
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Wish it had 9key..
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Apr 17, 2026 11:24 AM
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Acer via eBay has Cert. Refurb: Acer Aspire 14" 1200P Touch i9-288V Core Ultra 9 32GB DDR5X 1TB SSD ARC 140V AI PC on sale for $628.79 when you apply coupon code TECHREFURB20 at checkout. Shipping is free.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/277574166311
Apr 17, 2026 11:29 AM
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SalesSizzlerApr 17, 2026 11:29 AM
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Thanks, some nice deals!
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Apr 17, 2026 11:58 AM
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gentlesilverApr 17, 2026 11:58 AM
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Quote from CleoThyme View quoted comment :
$273 more for the Ultra 9 model seems like a lot, though RAM is crazy expensive nowadays and it comes with 32GB vs 16GB in the Ultra 5 model.

Other than that, is it just the CPU that differs?

It seems like the two chips are actually pretty similar from a CPU perspective, both 4 P-cores + 4 E-cores, with the Ultra 9 having higher clocks and larger L3 cache, giving it about a 10% performace edge in passmark. Not all that much considering the price difference.

But the Ultra 9 has a better NPU and GPU on the chip. Not sure what is using NPUs but the faster on-chip GPU of the Ultra 9 (Arc 140V versus Arc 130V) would make it better for light gaming. Does the faster NPU on the Ultra 9 have any real-world benefit for the average user?
the screen on the 9 ultra 9 is 100% srgb color and 400 nits, the the ultra 5 is about 65% and 300 nits. So the 9 has better color and brightness. As of now, for normal users, no the faster NPU wont do anything . Remember though the RAM isn't upgrade-able on almost any laptops anymore. So if you get 16, you are stuck with it.

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