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Oct 25, 2026 6:35 PM

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

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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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Laponya
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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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Dr.W
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Neither is this 2025, nor is Lenovo Yoga a "variant" of this laptop, nor is this open box.
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Community Reviews

The Aspire 16 AI stands out as a strong value for a thin and light laptop, pairing the Core Ultra 7 256V and Intel Arc 140V graphics with a 120Hz anti glare touchscreen and very good battery life. The chip is described as efficient and capable for older games, lighter modern titles, web browsing, Zoom, and everyday work. The main tradeoffs are the soldered 16GB memory and the 512GB SSD, which may feel tight for heavier storage needs. Costco also adds a two year warranty and 90 day return window, making it a solid long term option if those limits fit your use.

Common Questions (5)

  • For light use it can be fine, but 512GB fills quickly once Windows and a few downloads are installed, leaving roughly 485GB usable in practice. If you want more headroom, the main alternative mentioned is a 1TB model, though that usually comes with a weaker CPU or a higher price.

    fatguypoolsharkthealbiMrBlackFridayMrBlackFriday

  • The RAM is soldered/on-package and not upgradeable, so you should buy the capacity you need up front. Acer's specs also reportedly list a maximum supported system memory of 32GB, which suggests this model is not meant for user RAM upgrades.

    Wielandkpb321trajanmcgilltdok

  • The Core Ultra 7 256V with Arc 140V is strong for an ultrabook: older games can run at higher settings and newer UE5 titles can be playable around 30-50 fps with XeSS. It is not a gaming monster, and Intel GPU game optimization is more limited than Radeon, but the chip is very efficient for the wattage.

    WielandLaponyakpb321thezen

  • Yes, $599.99 for the Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD is widely viewed as strong value, especially with Costco's 2-year warranty. The main tradeoff is the soldered 16GB memory and the smaller SSD versus 1TB alternatives.

    thriftstoreguydeelseakerBrandoMan13fatguypoolshark

  • Yes. The USB-C ports can create log spam on Linux, and on newer kernels it may also prevent mounting a USB-C NVMe enclosure. That makes it a less straightforward choice if you plan to run Linux heavily.

    Wieland

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Oct 31, 2026 8:18 AM
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Gb1908Oct 31, 2026 8:18 AM
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Intel cant give away pc hardware anymore...
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deelseakerOct 31, 2026 7:22 PM
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Quote from Proudmomadr View quoted comment :
https://www.bestbuy.com/product/a...JJ8V8HLF6Y

Which deal is better?
I just commented in the other thread. This Costco deal is better if you are OK with stepping down to a 512GB SSD. This deal is $50 cheaper, has a better CPU and a longer battery life. Plus, you get a 2-year warranty from Costco.

EDIT: And a 90-day return here in case a better comes up during the holiday season.
Last edited by deelseaker October 31, 2026 at 01:24 PM.
Nov 1, 2026 6:05 PM
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MrBlackFridayNov 1, 2026 6:05 PM
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512GB SSD is simply not enough. The operating system with a few additional downloads and you're right up to 485.
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MrBlackFridayNov 1, 2026 6:05 PM
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512GB SSD is simply not enough. $640 after tax. The operating system with a few additional downloads and you're right up to 485gb with a weak CPU.
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ShrewdLumber1823Nov 1, 2026 8:51 PM
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Hi, I'm interested in buying this laptop and it sounds like a really good deal. However, I've been monitoring it for the past weeks and within that time, 2 people have left negative reviews. Do you think it's still worth the risk? Based on my research, the laptop itself is great, but IDk about these Costco purchases.
Nov 1, 2026 10:57 PM
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PuckFittsburghNov 1, 2026 10:57 PM
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Quote from quitchat View quoted comment :
My order keeps getting cancelled. I am an active Costco member. San Francisco Bay Area. Anyone else?
Same. Just happened to me.
Nov 1, 2026 11:31 PM
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BrandoMan13Nov 1, 2026 11:31 PM
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Quote from ShrewdLumber1823 View quoted comment :
Hi, I'm interested in buying this laptop and it sounds like a really good deal. However, I've been monitoring it for the past weeks and within that time, 2 people have left negative reviews. Do you think it's still worth the risk? Based on my research, the laptop itself is great, but IDk about these Costco purchases.
I bought it and got it shipped with no issues. I needed a basic laptop for web browsing and zoom calls. This laptop was perfect for us and has a good processor for the price.

You also get 2 years of warranty and can add more time with an extended warranty for $100.

There's one for 650 at best buy with a lesser processor but 1 tb storage if you need more.

It's also supposed to be made from better materials if you travel more and are concerned about that.
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KingramNov 2, 2026 12:43 AM
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Quote from ShrewdLumber1823 View quoted comment :
Hi, I'm interested in buying this laptop and it sounds like a really good deal. However, I've been monitoring it for the past weeks and within that time, 2 people have left negative reviews. Do you think it's still worth the risk? Based on my research, the laptop itself is great, but IDk about these Costco purchases.
Buy it and try it if not satisfied you have 90 days to return to Costco.
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durianmcflurryNov 2, 2026 12:47 AM
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Quote from quitchat View quoted comment :
My order keeps getting cancelled. I am an active Costco member. San Francisco Bay Area. Anyone else?
I'm in the Bay Area and managed to order it on Friday, it's currently being shipped to my local warehouse
Last edited by durianmcflurry November 1, 2026 at 05:50 PM.
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brainyowlNov 2, 2026 5:57 AM
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Quote from BrandoMan13 View quoted comment :

Where? And based on what?

I've been looking and settled on this one because the only way to get this price point with 1tb is to sacrifice and go with a weaker processor.

Closest I found was best buy has acer swift with ryzen 7 445 processor and 1tb ssd on sale for 650.

But for my usage this model made the most sense.

It should be cheaper but with costs as they are, not seeing a better deal right now.
you can always get an external hard drive or cloud storage, but that extra cost can't upgrade the "weaker" processor.
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ShrewdLumber1823Nov 2, 2026 7:08 PM
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Quote from BrandoMan13 View quoted comment :

I bought it and got it shipped with no issues. I needed a basic laptop for web browsing and zoom calls. This laptop was perfect for us and has a good processor for the price.

You also get 2 years of warranty and can add more time with an extended warranty for $100.

There's one for 650 at best buy with a lesser processor but 1 tb storage if you need more.

It's also supposed to be made from better materials if you travel more and are concerned about that.
Hi, thanks for the response. Yeah, the 2-year warranty + 90-day return policy make me willing to overlook those reviews. I also saw the Acer Swift deal from Best Buy that you mentioned. It has over 90% positive feedback, but I didn't find any info about the manufacturer's warranty. Did you?
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BrandoMan13Nov 2, 2026 7:45 PM
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Quote from ShrewdLumber1823 View quoted comment :
Hi, thanks for the response. Yeah, the 2-year warranty + 90-day return policy make me willing to overlook those reviews. I also saw the Acer Swift deal from Best Buy that you mentioned. It has over 90% positive feedback, but I didn't find any info about the manufacturer's warranty. Did you?
Not sure but I'm guessing it's a typical 1 year limited warranty.
I think costco just adds a year.

The allstate plan adds drops and spills coverage.
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deelseakerNov 2, 2026 10:00 PM
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Quote from ShrewdLumber1823 View quoted comment :
Hi, I'm interested in buying this laptop and it sounds like a really good deal. However, I've been monitoring it for the past weeks and within that time, 2 people have left negative reviews. Do you think it's still worth the risk? Based on my research, the laptop itself is great, but IDk about these Costco purchases.
That's the Ultra 5, lesser configuration of this laptop you are looking at. But yes, them being two configuration of the same model could mean that they have similar issues.
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KingramNov 3, 2026 8:15 PM
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Quote from deelseaker View quoted comment :
That's the Ultra 5, lesser configuration of this laptop you are looking at. But yes, them being two configuration of the same model could mean that they have similar issues.
Only 2 people ?

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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.

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
It's weird that Acer stated on its website that this has "maximum supported system memory - 32GB"

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