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May 18, 2026 1:55 PM

Refurb: Acer Aspire 14 Laptop: 14" 1200p, Ultra 9 288V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD

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Acer via eBay has Acer Aspire 14 Laptop (A14-52MT-94H5-US / NX.JK7AA.003, Certified - Refurbished) on sale for $777.99 - 20% with coupon code LONGWEEKEND at checkout = $622.39. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.W for sharing this deal.
  • Note: This item has a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
Details:
  • 14" 1920x1200 60Hz WUXGA IPS Display
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 288V 8 Core Processor
  • Intel Arc 140V Integrated Graphics
  • 32GB LPDDR5X 8533 MHz
  • 1TB M.2 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe Solid State Drive
  • 802.11ax WiFi + Bluetooth 5.3 or above
  • White Backlight Keyboard,
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 1x HDMI
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Ports
    • 2x USB4 Type-C
    • 1x Gigabit Ethernet
  • 65 Wh Battery

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Written by Neo45 | Staff
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Acer via eBay has Acer Aspire 14 Laptop (A14-52MT-94H5-US / NX.JK7AA.003, Certified - Refurbished) on sale for $777.99 - 20% with coupon code LONGWEEKEND at checkout = $622.39. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.W for sharing this deal.
  • Note: This item has a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
Details:
  • 14" 1920x1200 60Hz WUXGA IPS Display
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 288V 8 Core Processor
  • Intel Arc 140V Integrated Graphics
  • 32GB LPDDR5X 8533 MHz
  • 1TB M.2 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe Solid State Drive
  • 802.11ax WiFi + Bluetooth 5.3 or above
  • White Backlight Keyboard,
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 1x HDMI
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Ports
    • 2x USB4 Type-C
    • 1x Gigabit Ethernet
  • 65 Wh Battery

Editor's Notes

Written by Neo45 | Staff
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

Original Post

Written by Dr.W

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This Aspire 14 AI looks like a strong spec for the money, with an Intel Ultra 9, 32GB of memory, a 1TB SSD, and a 14 inch FHD plus IPS panel. The screen is described as decent but not a standout, with better results after raising saturation, and the USB4 ports make it workable with a dock and external monitors. The main concerns are Acer build quality and longevity, especially hinge wear and reports of the screen blanking out. Pricing also looks less compelling than earlier $450 offers, so it fits best as a capable workhorse if the display and lifespan tradeoffs are acceptable.

  • The IPS display can be improved by increasing saturation settings for a better-looking picture.

  • The refurbished unit reportedly arrived essentially new with low or normal battery cycle count.

  • The laptop can function well as a workhorse when paired with a docking station and external monitors.

  • The laptop can output to at least one external monitor using USB4 or Thunderbolt 4.

  • The IPS screen has been described as the main weak point, with some returns due to screen quality.

  • Some reviews reportedly claim the screen blanks out, which reduces confidence in the display.

  • Acer Aspire models have been associated with shorter consumer longevity expectations than premium business lines.

  • The Aspire series has been criticized for lower material quality compared with other lines.

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May 21, 2026 10:48 AM
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USengineerMay 21, 2026 10:48 AM
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Quote from davidgfcxc View quoted comment :
So close. No OLED Frown
You know of 600$ oled laptops?
May 21, 2026 12:12 PM
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CheesecycleMay 21, 2026 12:12 PM
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Quote from zzhouzhuan View quoted comment :
For lifespan, Acer looks badAverage Lifespan by Brand (General Estimates)Brand Consumer Models Premium/Business Models Software Support Notable StrengthsApple 5–7 years 6–8 years 7–8 years Long OS support, strong buildDell 3–5 years 5–7 years 5+ years Reliable business linesLenovo 3–5 years 5–8 years 5+ years Military-grade durabilityHP 3–4 years 5–7 years 5+ years EliteBook toughnessASUS 3–5 years 4–6 years 4–5 years Strong gaming + ultrabooksAcer 3–4 years 4–5 years 3–4 years Affordable pricing
Did you copy paste this from AI?
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May 21, 2026 12:14 PM
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CheesecycleMay 21, 2026 12:14 PM
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Quote from AoeROR View quoted comment :
What is "2 x USB4 Type-C"? How is it comparing to USB type-C thunderbolt 4 on Dell laptops?
May 21, 2026 3:46 PM
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localpikakeMay 21, 2026 3:46 PM
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Thank you for this link --- basically prefer the T4 for more capability, but both can at least output to one monitor which makes this deal passable if the laptop was $500. Urgh.
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May 23, 2026 12:54 PM
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atlascoreMay 23, 2026 12:54 PM
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Quote from ThriftyCrow6890 View quoted comment :
Windows and Mac are not the same thing. Most users are not cross shopping OS.
Every single time there is a post about a Windows based laptop, someone always is there to "a MacBook would be better because blah and blah". You all should be car sales reps because you listen to absolutely nothing.
May 23, 2026 1:51 PM
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SlickHerring6682May 23, 2026 1:51 PM
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Quote from mrgamers View quoted comment :
Anyone have this laptop? Is this good for the price?
Yes it is good, only weak point is IPS screen. If you are OK with that then this is good laptop as workhorse. Use it with docking station and monitors.
May 23, 2026 2:01 PM
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SkillfulSnow8955May 23, 2026 2:01 PM
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Quote from embj View quoted comment :
Was tempted but not sure I'd trust it...bunch of reviews of it from Costco say the screen blanks out: https://www.costco.com/.product.4000354774.html
wow, this thing sells for 1.1K at Costco, price is really good for this deal !

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May 23, 2026 2:31 PM
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May 23, 2026 2:31 PM
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Quote from slofat1 View quoted comment :
A Refurb Acer going for $622.. crazy times. Hope the AI bubble pops soon, its getting super annoying.
Don't forget terrible inflation + horrible tariffs + dumping economy (vs the rest of the word)....even if the AI bubble disappeared we'd still enjoy all the rest.

Depression aside....I have this same laptop in an Ultra 7 and it is pretty amazing. Screen is so-so at default settings but once you up the saturation it makes a world of difference. I might consider upgrading if it was really an epic deal but on the other side (and to my understanding) the Ultra 7 is only about 5-7% slower than the 9 yet gets a longer battery life due to running cooler and lower power. In my use case I'd probably enjoy the better battery more than the extra speed in the rare chances I needed it.
Last edited by WooHoo2You May 23, 2026 at 08:39 AM.
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May 24, 2026 5:43 AM
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SeriousLlama328May 24, 2026 5:43 AM
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Great Deal
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May 24, 2026 6:18 AM
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Neo45
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May 24, 2026 6:18 AM
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This popular deal is still available.
May 24, 2026 9:49 AM
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deviantspeedMay 24, 2026 9:49 AM
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Quote from SlickHerring6682 View quoted comment :
Screen is also not that great. IPS, returned last month when it was 577$ with taxes.
IPS is usually better than the TiNi screens, but yeah there can be exceptions.
May 24, 2026 10:59 AM
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FALMay 24, 2026 10:59 AM
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Quote from cclippax View quoted comment :
I do not have this exact model of Acer laptop, but the specs are good for the price. In my opinion Acer laptops are more ergonomic than Lenovo/Dell analogs, but they typically break right after 2 years mark. The specs for this laptop are good, but considering it will last only 2 years, I would rather pay double the price and have a MacBook Air that will last me more than 4 years and will retain better resale/trade-in value.
No, i have several Acer Aspire laptops . They last 6-8 years before major parts fail with light use. One acer still works since 2012.
Heavy use and traveling is 2-4 year lifespan before hinges need replacement just like most laptops
May 24, 2026 11:01 AM
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FALMay 24, 2026 11:01 AM
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Quote from mrgamers View quoted comment :
Anyone have this laptop? Is this good for the price?
Its a bad price, these were $450 in December and January.

Its a good basic laptop, work well when disable acer apps. Screen you can up the saturation 5%.
Had mine since late November
May 24, 2026 1:38 PM
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teaberryMay 24, 2026 1:38 PM
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How bad is thermal management if I use this like a gaming desktop with eGPU box connected to usb4 ? I got a desktop rtx 5070 under $500 before prices went up and never got to build a proper desktop.

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May 24, 2026 2:59 PM
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PurpleNose9861May 24, 2026 2:59 PM
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Is this any good? Seen mixed reviews

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