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Jul 30, 2026 5:19 PM

Refurb: Acer Aspire 16 AI Laptop: 16" FHD+ 120Hz, Intel Ultra 9 288V, 32GB, 1TB

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Acer via eBay has Acer Aspire 16 AI Laptop (Refurbished, A16-52MT-91B0-US) for $714.01. Shipping is free.

Note: Includes 2-year Allstate warranty.

Thanks to community member Dr.W for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Core Ultra 9-288V 3.30GHz 8-Core Processor
  • 16" 1920x1200 120Hz IPS 350 nits Touchscreen Display
  • 32GB LPDDR5X Memory
  • 1TB PCI Express NVMe 4.0 M.2 SSD
  • Intel Arc Graphics 140V
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • WiFi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 2x Thunderbolt / USB4
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • Condition:
    • 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.
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Acer via eBay has Acer Aspire 16 AI Laptop (Refurbished, A16-52MT-91B0-US) for $714.01. Shipping is free.

Note: Includes 2-year Allstate warranty.

Thanks to community member Dr.W for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Core Ultra 9-288V 3.30GHz 8-Core Processor
  • 16" 1920x1200 120Hz IPS 350 nits Touchscreen Display
  • 32GB LPDDR5X Memory
  • 1TB PCI Express NVMe 4.0 M.2 SSD
  • Intel Arc Graphics 140V
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • WiFi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 2x Thunderbolt / USB4
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • Condition:
    • 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.
  • About this deal:

Original Post

Written by Dr.W

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JollyNose1327
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Am I missing something about this deal? I know the build quality isn't great, but 32gb, 1tb, arc 140v, 100% srgb, 120hz, touch, 3.4 lbs all seems pretty hard to beat for $700 these days.
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This refurbished Acer Aspire 16 AI stands out as a thin 16-inch laptop with strong specs for the money, especially 32GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, 120Hz touch display, and Intel Arc Graphics 140V. The screen is described as bright, crisp, and smooth, with VRR down to 30Hz, and the 65W charger keeps the carry load light. The main concerns are build quality, possible cooling and fan noise differences across Aspire models, and a report of a dead wireless card on arrival. It is a compelling value if the spec sheet matters more than premium construction.

  • People who want a bright 16-inch touchscreen for everyday use, because the panel is crisp, responsive, and supports VRR down to 30Hz.

    SRFNYCDirtCheapDad

  • Travelers who hate carrying a heavy charger, because it uses a simple 65W power brick that stays relatively small.

    SRFNYCSRFNYC

  • College students running local AI tools, because 32GB RAM is enough for on-system AI work and the battery should still be strong on a recent refurb.

    DirtCheapDad

  • Casual gamers playing modern titles at modest settings, because the integrated graphics can handle AAA games at lower resolutions and emulate Switch in docked mode.

    WooHoo2You

  • Shoppers who need a premium-feeling chassis, because the build quality is described as weak compared with thinner, better-built alternatives.

    JollyNose1327DirtCheapDad

  • Users expecting heavy local AI workloads, because 32GB RAM can still be too limiting for much AI work.

    whatgooddealDirtCheapDad

  • Buyers expecting flawless wireless setup out of the box, because the wireless network card can arrive nonworking and may not recover after driver installation.

    fatmikel

  • People wanting true 1440p sharpness on a 16-inch screen, because the display is actually 1920x1200 rather than a real 2K panel.

    SRFNYC

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Aug 5, 2026 12:45 PM
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SRFNYCAug 5, 2026 12:45 PM
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Quote from MaStA View quoted comment :
This is 2K isn't it?
Not really. 2K typically refers to a 2560 x 1440 resolution screen. But that's in 16:9 aspect ratio and there's very few 16:9 1440P laptops. They're usually 16:10 which is 2560 X 1600. This is a 1920 x 1200 screen in a 16:10 aspect ratio. So this is a better described as being in the 1080P camp.
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Aug 5, 2026 1:07 PM
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SRFNYCAug 5, 2026 1:07 PM
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Quote from JollyNose1327 View quoted comment :
Am I missing something about this deal? I know the build quality isn't great, but 32gb, 1tb, arc 140v, 100% srgb, 120hz, touch, 3.4 lbs all seems pretty hard to beat for $700 these days.
This is definitely an impressive laptop for the price. For regular use, it's more than fine. The display is pretty damn good. It has VRR down to 30Hz, so that 140V iGPU, while not the most powerful iGPU, is still going to give you a smooth visual. It trades blows pretty well with a 780m that you would see in an ASUS ROG Ally, Ally X, LeGo S. Granted, 1200p at 16" is going to show a little more imperfections than a 7" screen will, but still.... Plus it uses a delightfully simple 65W charger. No heavy brick to carry around. Yeah, pretty damn nice.
Aug 5, 2026 1:27 PM
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fywdudeAug 5, 2026 1:27 PM
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"Intel Arc Graphics 140V" is not "AI"
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Aug 5, 2026 2:41 PM
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Aug 5, 2026 2:41 PM
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Quote from FrankF9516 View quoted comment :
Can you do light gaming on it ?
Depends on what you want to do but I would say yes. I have a very similar Aspire, same basic laptop but 14" and a Ultra 7 258V (which is about 5-8% slower than the U9 288V). I can play most modern-ish AAA games at modest resolutions and emulate Switch in "docked" mode (higher resolution than "handheld") without any problem.
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Aug 5, 2026 2:46 PM
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Aug 5, 2026 2:46 PM
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Quote from fywdude View quoted comment :
"Intel Arc Graphics 140V" is not "AI"
No one said it was. LOL....

FYI, "Intel Core Ultra processors feature a dedicated three-tier AI engine (CPU, GPU, and NPU) delivering up to over 100 total TOPS of AI compute (power)"...and the also have Intel Arc Graphics. Only you seem to be confusing those concepts.
Aug 6, 2026 6:48 PM
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HonestShop405Aug 6, 2026 6:48 PM
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Quote from SRFNYC View quoted comment :
This is definitely an impressive laptop for the price. For regular use, it's more than fine. The display is pretty damn good. It has VRR down to 30Hz, so that 140V iGPU, while not the most powerful iGPU, is still going to give you a smooth visual. It trades blows pretty well with a 780m that you would see in an ASUS ROG Ally, Ally X, LeGo S. Granted, 1200p at 16" is going to show a little more imperfections than a 7" screen will, but still.... Plus it uses a delightfully simple 65W charger. No heavy brick to carry around. Yeah, pretty damn nice.
Do you have this exact laptop? Are you sure it comes with the compact charger ?
Aug 6, 2026 7:11 PM
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HardbodieAug 6, 2026 7:11 PM
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Quote from novasian View quoted comment :
Another $50 off if paid with Klarna
How? I have Klarna and do not see 50 off.

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Aug 6, 2026 7:19 PM
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adimut79Aug 6, 2026 7:19 PM
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Quote from JollyNose1327 View quoted comment :
Am I missing something about this deal? I know the build quality isn't great, but 32gb, 1tb, arc 140v, 100% srgb, 120hz, touch, 3.4 lbs all seems pretty hard to beat for $700 these days.
I don't see 120Hz and touch screen mentioned on the eBay listing. Am I missing something?
Aug 6, 2026 9:06 PM
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SRFNYCAug 6, 2026 9:06 PM
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Quote from HonestShop405 View quoted comment :
Do you have this exact laptop? Are you sure it comes with the compact charger ?
I do not have this laptop. They do provide a 65W charger. I'm not saying it's compact. Just that you could use any random 65W charger.
Aug 7, 2026 7:37 PM
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CoreyF1083Aug 7, 2026 7:37 PM
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Quote from SRFNYC View quoted comment :
Not really. 2K typically refers to a 2560 x 1440 resolution screen. But that's in 16:9 aspect ratio and there's very few 16:9 1440P laptops. They're usually 16:10 which is 2560 X 1600. This is a 1920 x 1200 screen in a 16:10 aspect ratio. So this is a better described as being in the 1080P camp.
2K is definitely 1080p 1440p is closer to 3K.

2K resolution is a generic term for display devices or content having a horizontal resolution of approximately 2,000 pixels. In the movie projection industry, Digital Cinema Initiatives is the dominant standard for 2K output and defines a 2K format with a resolution of 2048 × 1080.
Aug 11, 2026 10:46 PM
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fatmikelAug 11, 2026 10:46 PM
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When the laptop arrived, the wireless network card did not work. I downloaded drivers from the acer site and unzipped the contents to a usb drive... no luck. It still has a warranty, so I hope they still have some to replace it with.
Aug 16, 2026 12:39 AM
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DirtCheapDadAug 16, 2026 12:39 AM
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Now in my daughter's hands for a week, she is very happy with this machine. Semi-matte screen is touch responsive, crisp and plenty bright in her opinion. Everything she has thrown at it for gaming has been fast, and hasn't even gotten the fan running audibly. She doesn't play any intense AAA games, but she has a few that worked up her previous machine, also without a dedicated graphics card, and this computer runs circles around it. Relatively small usb-c charger, but still a typical PC brick style.

For the person that said not much AI with 32gb of ram, my work has plenty of devs doing local AI work on 24gb and 32gb machines. For serious work we're not doing stuff locally anyway, but you can do quite a lot of ML and local AI that non-devs are going to be doing over the next few years on 32gb. If you want more, look at $1500+ with non soldered ram, or drop $4000-6000 on powerhouse laptops like we do for 128gb laptops. Those are in a completely different league in budget and performance than this deal.
Sep 7, 2026 6:16 AM
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TenderRain2141Sep 7, 2026 6:16 AM
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The best deal I could find is on walmart for $797.99. Do you think its worth it?

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