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Oct 25, 2026 6:35 PM

Costco Members: Acer Aspire TS Laptop: Ultra 7 256V, 16" FHD+ 120Hz, 512GB SSD

$600

$900

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Costco Wholesale has Acer Aspire 16" AI Copilot+ Touchscreen Laptop (Steel Gray; A16-52MT-78LQ) on sale for $599.99 valid for Costco Members only. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Dr.W for finding this deal

Note, must login to your Costco account w/ an active membership to purchase (5% for Non-Member Service/Surcharge Fee)

Specs/Key Features
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 256V (Up to 47 NPU TOPs - Up to 64 GPU TOPs)
  • 16" 1920x1200 120Hz IPS 350-Nits, 100% sRGB Touchscreen Display
  • 512GB PCI Express NVMe 4.0 M.2 Solid State Drive SSD
  • 16GB LPDDR5X Memory
  • Intel Arc Graphics 140V
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • WiFi 7 w/ Bluetooth 5.4
  • Windows 11 Home OS
    • Inputs
      • ​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 Type-A Ports (one featuring power-off charging)
      • 1x HDMI 2.1 Port supporting 48 Gbps, 10K maximum resolution, Fixed Rate Link
      • 1x Headphone/Speaker/Line-out Jack
      • microSD Card Reader

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Price Research
    • At the time of research, this product is $300 lower (33.33% savings); normally listed for $899.99 w/ an instant manufacturer's savings
  • About the Deal
    • Limit 2 per member
    • Offer valid through November 15, 2026 or while promotional price/supplies last
  • Additional Details
    • Costco products can be retuned to any of the more than 800+ Costco warehouses worldwide

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Written by Dr.W
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Community Notes
About the Poster
Costco Wholesale has Acer Aspire 16" AI Copilot+ Touchscreen Laptop (Steel Gray; A16-52MT-78LQ) on sale for $599.99 valid for Costco Members only. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Dr.W for finding this deal

Note, must login to your Costco account w/ an active membership to purchase (5% for Non-Member Service/Surcharge Fee)

Specs/Key Features
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 256V (Up to 47 NPU TOPs - Up to 64 GPU TOPs)
  • 16" 1920x1200 120Hz IPS 350-Nits, 100% sRGB Touchscreen Display
  • 512GB PCI Express NVMe 4.0 M.2 Solid State Drive SSD
  • 16GB LPDDR5X Memory
  • Intel Arc Graphics 140V
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • WiFi 7 w/ Bluetooth 5.4
  • Windows 11 Home OS
    • Inputs
      • ​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 Type-A Ports (one featuring power-off charging)
      • 1x HDMI 2.1 Port supporting 48 Gbps, 10K maximum resolution, Fixed Rate Link
      • 1x Headphone/Speaker/Line-out Jack
      • microSD Card Reader

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Price Research
    • At the time of research, this product is $300 lower (33.33% savings); normally listed for $899.99 w/ an instant manufacturer's savings
  • About the Deal
    • Limit 2 per member
    • Offer valid through November 15, 2026 or while promotional price/supplies last
  • Additional Details
    • Costco products can be retuned to any of the more than 800+ Costco warehouses worldwide

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Written by Dr.W

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Wieland
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This is an extremely good deal right now. Reasonably powerful and very efficient CPU. Graphics are nearly as good as the best mainstream Ryzen iGPUs and much more efficient. The screen has great specs for an IPS. RAM of course isn't upgradeable, though.

Edit: Anyone interested in running Linux on this should be aware that there's an issue with the USB-C ports on this and other Acer laptops. Mostly just creates log spam, but for me also prevents mounting a type-c NVME enclosure on a kernel newer than 6.14.

https://community.acer.com/en/dis...teInserted
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This Acer Aspire 16 AI looks like a strong thin and light laptop for everyday use, battery life, and light to moderate gaming. The Core Ultra 7 256V and Arc 140V graphics are described as very efficient, with performance close to AMD Radeon 780M class integrated graphics and enough power for older games at higher settings, while newer titles can still be playable with XeSS. The 16 inch 120Hz IPS touchscreen is also called a standout for the price. The main limits are soldered 16GB RAM and a reported USB C issue on newer Linux kernels, so it suits buyers who can live with fixed memory and 512GB storage.

Common Questions (4)

  • The Intel Arc Graphics 140V is strong for an integrated GPU and is roughly on par with AMD Radeon 780M. It can handle older games at 1080p to 1440p with higher framerates, while newer demanding games may still be playable around 30-50 fps with XeSS and the right settings.

    FaithfulGame3171Laponyakpb321

  • No, the 16GB LPDDR5X memory is soldered/on-package and is not upgradeable. That makes the 16GB configuration a hard limit, so it is best suited for buyers who are comfortable with that amount long term.

    Wielandkpb321fatguypoolshark

  • Yes: the Costco price is $599.99 for members, with free shipping and a limit of 2 per member. It was described as about $300 below the usual $899.99 listing, making it a strong value for the Ultra 7 256V, 120Hz IPS touchscreen, and Wi‑Fi 7 specs.

    DiscombobulatedWieland

  • The USB-C ports can trigger log spam on Linux, and on newer kernels they may also prevent mounting some USB-C NVMe enclosures. The issue is specific enough that it matters if you plan to use the laptop as a Linux machine or rely on external NVMe storage over USB-C.

    Wieland

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Oct 25, 2026 7:44 PM
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ShrewdCabbage7038Oct 25, 2026 7:44 PM
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Is it a good deal?
Oct 25, 2026 9:46 PM
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slipstream182Oct 25, 2026 9:46 PM
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Is it capable of playing games from 5-10 years ago on high settings?
Oct 25, 2026 9:50 PM
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Quote from ShrewdCabbage7038 View quoted comment :
Is it a good deal?
This is an extremely good deal right now. Reasonably powerful and very efficient CPU. Graphics are nearly as good as the best mainstream Ryzen iGPUs and much more efficient. The screen has great specs for an IPS. RAM of course isn't upgradeable, though.

Edit: Anyone interested in running Linux on this should be aware that there's an issue with the USB-C ports on this and other Acer laptops. Mostly just creates log spam, but for me also prevents mounting a type-c NVME enclosure on a kernel newer than 6.14.

https://community.acer.com/en/dis...teInserted
Last edited by Wieland October 25, 2026 at 03:07 PM.
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Oct 25, 2026 9:53 PM
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WielandOct 25, 2026 9:53 PM
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Quote from slipstream182 View quoted comment :
Is it capable of playing games from 5-10 years ago on high settings?
Generally, yes. Scroll down on this page to see detailed benchmarks for a bunch of games:

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Int...991.0.html
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smokarzOct 25, 2026 9:55 PM
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Quote from cdma2k View quoted comment :
M4 is much better than 256v
And how much is the M4?
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smokarzOct 25, 2026 10:16 PM
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Buy this now, keep it in box and wait to see if there are better deals on BF.
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Oct 25, 2026 10:19 PM
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FaithfulGame3171Oct 25, 2026 10:19 PM
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140v igpu is on par with AMD radeon 780m. 780m = Z1 Extreme
last year some of us on SD bought openbox Lenovo yoga variant of this laptop from bestbuy minus the 120hz screen for $350 before tax...
Last edited by FaithfulGame3171 October 25, 2026 at 03:22 PM.
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Quote from ShrewdCabbage7038 View quoted comment :
Is it a good deal?
If it meets your needs yes. I PERSONALLY won't buy anything with soldered ram under 32 GBs, but GL finding 32 gigs of ram for under like 800 bucks.

Quote from slipstream182 View quoted comment :
Is it capable of playing games from 5-10 years ago on
high settings?
10 years probably play on ultra lol. 5 years, high for most, medium for some, but very good framerates on those.

Quote from Wieland View quoted comment :
This is an extremely good deal right now. Reasonably powerful and very efficient CPU. Graphics are nearly as good as the best mainstream Ryzen iGPUs and much more efficient. The screen has great specs for an IPS. RAM of course isn't upgradeable, though.
Yeah, I was curious because I hadn't looked into the 256V, and you aren't kidding it is crazy good for the wattage.

Quote from smokarz View quoted comment :
Buy this now, keep it in box and wait to see if there are better deals on BF.
Costco, no reason to keep it in the box. Just realize it doesn't have the "forever" return policy of other costco products.
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Quote from FaithfulGame3171 View quoted comment :
140v igpu is on par with AMD radeon 780m. 780m = Z1 Extreme
last year some of us on SD bought openbox Lenovo yoga variant of this laptop from bestbuy minus the 120hz screen for $350 before tax...
Neither is this 2025, nor is Lenovo Yoga a "variant" of this laptop, nor is this open box.
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smokarzYesterday 12:55 PM
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Quote from Dr.W View quoted comment :
Neither is this 2025, nor is Lenovo Yoga a "variant" of this laptop, nor is this open box.
You are correct on all points.
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eversavageYesterday 3:07 PM
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Currently the market for any computer is crappy.. but for this price range, I doubt we will see anything better this season
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LaponyaYesterday 3:10 PM
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I HIGHLY recommend this laptop. I have the weaker variant which is the Acer Aspire 14. It has a Core Ultra 5 226V instead of this slightly more powerful Core Ultra 7 256V. I got mine $450 refurbished from the ebay Acer store (it came in perfect condition) and it had a 1TB SSD.

To my point, the Core Ultra 7 256V and its integrated GPU (Intel Arc Graphics 140V) are very capable of playing older games (pre-2020) at higher framerates with resolutions between 1080p - 1440p. Newer, more graphically demanding games (such as Unreal Engine 5 games) are also playable at 30-50fps framerates thanks to Intel Arc's AI upscaler called XeSS (similar to DLSS).

The battery life on these are INCREDIBLE. This laptop also has a 120hz screen compared to mine which has a 60hz screen. The screen is easily the weakest part of my laptop but the screen on this one should be better and a little brighter. This laptop paired with a VRR gaming monitor is very capable of playing everything but the most demanding modern games. I personally use my PS5 for the newer demanding games because it is a more powerful machine than this laptop but for everything else I prefer to play on this laptop.
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kpb321Yesterday 4:18 PM
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Yeah. I've got the Ultra 5 14 inch variant of this. Overall a pretty solid laptop for the price when I picked it up. These Ultra V chips aren't the fastest CPUs being only 4p/4e but they are very efficient and the chip was aimed at the sort of premium thin and light laptop segment. The memory is on the CPU package so they can't downgrade these to 8gb machines. The iGPUs are on par with pretty any apu that isn't specifically a huge APU like Strix Halo, the big Panther Lake iGPU or Nvidia's new Spark laptops. Not a gaming monster but certainly capable of gaming at the appropriate settings especially in older games.

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Ixam87Yesterday 6:02 PM
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How is the build quality on this?

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