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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

$714

$1,100

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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

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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:
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Written by Dr.W

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:
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
- Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.

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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.

Common Questions (5)

The Ultra 9 288V and Arc 140V should handle modest-resolution modern games and emulation well, and the 120Hz panel with VRR down to 30Hz helps keep motion smooth. For local AI and ML, 32GB is enough for many practical use cases, but it is not enough for heavy on-device AI workloads.
WooHoo2You SRFNYC DirtCheapDad whatgooddeal
It is a strong spec-for-price refurb if you want 32GB, 1TB, a 120Hz touch display, and the Intel Arc 140V iGPU. A caveat is that one buyer paid $590 for the same model two weeks earlier, so $714 is less compelling than it was at the lower refurb price.
JollyNose1327 hppav Grazsrootz
The eBay listing indicates a two-year warranty, and the same model has also been sold with a 2-year SquareTrade warranty. That makes the refurb less risky than a typical no-warranty used laptop purchase.
mm60 allthatsleft169 DirtCheapDad
Yes, it includes a 65W charger, and any compatible 65W USB-C charger should also work. That keeps the power setup relatively simple and portable.
SRFNYC SRFNYC
No. The panel is 1920x1200 in a 16:10 aspect ratio, which is closer to the 1080p class than true 2K/1440p.
SRFNYC

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BlueRaccoon1085

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Jul 30, 2026 8:42 PM

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BlueRaccoon1085

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Jul 30, 2026 8:42 PM

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I misread it as $174 and thought what a good deal this was 😆

Last edited by BlueRaccoon1085 July 30, 2026 at 03:39 PM.

JollyNose1327

Jul 31, 2026 9:05 PM

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JollyNose1327Jul 31, 2026 9:05 PM

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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.

hppav

Aug 1, 2026 2:21 AM

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hppavAug 1, 2026 2:21 AM

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Quote from JollyNose1327

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 bought the exact same computer 2 weeks ago for $590. decent for under 600 but i don't know about 700... refurbished going up...

samsol

Aug 1, 2026 3:56 PM

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samsolAug 1, 2026 3:56 PM

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Quote from hppav

i bought the exact same computer 2 weeks ago for $590. decent for under 600 but i don't know about 700... refurbished going up...

Where did you buy ??

just_someone

Aug 1, 2026 6:55 PM

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just_someoneAug 1, 2026 6:55 PM

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Does it have a good screen for reading? How eBay/Acer return policy works after I turn it on and sign in? What is this laptop missing except a fingerprint reader? Constructive suggestions are appreciated.

HonestShop405

Aug 2, 2026 3:33 AM

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HonestShop405Aug 2, 2026 3:33 AM

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Quote from hppav

i bought the exact same computer 2 weeks ago for $590. decent for under 600 but i don't know about 700... refurbished going up...

Link??

DirtCheapDad

Aug 3, 2026 3:39 AM

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Joined Dec 2013

DirtCheapDadAug 3, 2026 3:39 AM

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Quote from JollyNose1327

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 bought one for my daughter starting college, knowing that 32gb is needed for on-system AI tools. This is a max 6 month old model, so I'm expecting the battery to be great still. I would be all over the similar Swift Go deal with OLED that is about $650 if it just had 32gb of ram. Would gladly have paid $750-ish for a refurb on that over this, with the better build quality of the Swift line, but we'll see. Some of the Aspire products seem to have poor cooling/noisy fans, others are excellent. 30 day return policy should be non issue with eBay backing it.

whatgooddeal

Aug 4, 2026 11:25 AM

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whatgooddealAug 4, 2026 11:25 AM

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Quote from DirtCheapDad

you can't run much "AI" on 32gb.

novasian

Aug 4, 2026 3:09 PM

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Joined Jan 2015

novasianAug 4, 2026 3:09 PM

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Another $50 off if paid with Klarna

mm60

Aug 4, 2026 6:01 PM

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Joined Apr 2009

mm60Aug 4, 2026 6:01 PM

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Comes with a two year warranty according to ebay.

FrankF9516

Aug 4, 2026 8:33 PM

153 Comments

Joined Apr 2014

FrankF9516Aug 4, 2026 8:33 PM

153 Comments

Can you do light gaming on it ?

allthatsleft169

Aug 4, 2026 9:26 PM

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Joined Apr 2015

allthatsleft169Aug 4, 2026 9:26 PM

104 Comments

I bought the 14" version in May when ebay had memorial day coupon for $155 off. I have been happy with it. Comes with 2 year squaretrade warranty

ChrisC6090

Aug 5, 2026 12:23 AM

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ChrisC6090Aug 5, 2026 12:23 AM

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1080p?! What year is it?!

MaStA

Aug 5, 2026 10:31 AM

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MaStAAug 5, 2026 10:31 AM

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Quote from ChrisC6090

1080p?! What year is it?!

This is 2K isn't it?

Grazsrootz

Aug 5, 2026 12:26 PM

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GrazsrootzAug 5, 2026 12:26 PM

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Good deal considering 32gb ram at current prices

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

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

$714

$1,100

Editor's Notes

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Common Questions (5)

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