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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.

  • The Intel Arc 140V integrated graphics can play older games at 1080p to 1440p settings with higher framerates.

    Laponyakpb321

  • The Ultra V CPU design targets efficiency, which can support strong performance per watt for thin-and-light use.

    Wielandkpb321

  • Costco shoppers can benefit from a 2-year Costco warranty and a 90-day return window during the holiday season.

    deelseakerBrandoMan13

  • The 120Hz touchscreen is a meaningful upgrade over 60Hz variants in the Aspire lineup.

    Laponya

  • Soldered RAM limits future upgrades, which can be a drawback if you expect to move beyond 16GB.

    Wielandtrajanmcgill

  • The 512GB SSD can run out of space after Windows and downloads, potentially leaving little free capacity.

    MrBlackFridayMrBlackFriday

  • A USB-C port issue can create log spam and may prevent mounting a type-C NVMe enclosure on newer kernels.

    Wieland

  • Intel GPU compatibility can be weaker for game optimization compared with Radeon-focused ecosystems.

    thezen

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Oct 26, 2026 6:32 PM
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Apav12Oct 26, 2026 6:32 PM
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Quote from Ixam87 View quoted comment :
How is the build quality on this?
Curious as well, is this all metal or metal top and plastic body?
Oct 26, 2026 7:21 PM
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BOOOZACKOct 26, 2026 7:21 PM
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Last edited by BOOOZACK October 26, 2026 at 08:33 PM.
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Oct 26, 2026 7:27 PM
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combatplane57Oct 26, 2026 7:27 PM
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Quote from Laponya View quoted comment :
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.
This deal is SO tempting... Got that same Aspire 14 (Core-Ultra 5 226v) from Costco last year as a Xmas gift for my parents ($450+tax NEW), and it is indeed a very capable little laptop. I almost wanted to keep it for meself as it was overkill for what they'd use it for... mainly basic web and word processing stuff, but then again I didn't want them to have to buy a new one for a while.

They probably been more than happy with a Window "S" Acer Aspire Go 15 that I got later from woot for like $240+tax, but I decided to just make that a travel linux workstation laptop for myself and not to have to deal with "slow laptop" complaints/help requests later on.
Oct 26, 2026 9:42 PM
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BirdshtOct 26, 2026 9:42 PM
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I just got a Acer Aspire 14 AI 14" WUXGA Intel Ultra 9 288V 32GB RAM 1TB SSD Arc 140V Refurb for $719. 400 nits 60 hz display. Two year Allstate/ Squaretrade warranty included. Should I swap for this Costco deal instead? I dont really need the extra ram for a Plex server. https://www.ebay.com/itm/277574166311 We bought another one of these in 16" and it was brand new just like the description indicates. CPU is almost the same , 5.6% better single thread performance on the Ultra 9.
Last edited by Birdsht October 26, 2026 at 08:11 PM.
Oct 26, 2026 9:46 PM
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JottleOct 26, 2026 9:46 PM
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This is much better than the BB deal for the Swift go over here, right?
Oct 26, 2026 11:27 PM
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fatguypoolsharkOct 26, 2026 11:27 PM
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Quote from Birdsht View quoted comment :
I just got a Acer Aspire 14 AI 14" WUXGA Intel Ultra 9 288V 32GB RAM 1TB SSD Arc 140V Refurb for $719. 400 nits 60 hz display. Two year Allstate/ Squaretrade warranty included. Should I swap for this Costco deal instead? I dont really need the extra ram for a Plex server. https://www.ebay.com/itm/277574166311 We bought another one of these in 16" and it was brand new just like the description indicates. CPU is almost the same other than 17w vs 30w minimum power draw and 5.6% better single thread performance on the Ultra 9.
I mean if you don't need the 32 Gbs, then yeah pretty much? I would rather have yours though in general.

Quote from Jottle View quoted comment :
This is much better than the BB deal for the Swift go over here, right?
Quick glance yeah, probably better. About the only thing you get with it is 1TB SSD vs 512, if that matters look into upgrade paths with this one. If it doesn't then this one is just better.
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Oct 27, 2026 3:44 AM
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thriftstoreguyOct 27, 2026 3:44 AM
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Ultra 7 256V and 16GB for $600 is strong. Members only though.

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Oct 27, 2026 4:10 AM
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thezenOct 27, 2026 4:10 AM
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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...
I think drawback is that there aren't many games that's optimized for Intel GPUs.
On the other hand, there are tons for Radeon.
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Oct 27, 2026 1:37 PM
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WiseHose774Oct 27, 2026 1:37 PM
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Nice, I just bought one
Oct 27, 2026 4:59 PM
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ratbastardOct 27, 2026 4:59 PM
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Quote from cdma2k View quoted comment :
M4 is much better than 256v
Yes, it is roughly 10% better. It also costs 20% more.
Oct 28, 2026 12:07 AM
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BrandoMan13Oct 28, 2026 12:07 AM
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My computer just crapped out and I don't see anything better for this price point in the Costco Black Friday ad.

Thanks op!
Oct 28, 2026 4:16 PM
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trajanmcgillOct 28, 2026 4:16 PM
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Seems like a surprisingly good deal. Having a hard time finding definitive answers to a couple of key questions, though.

I'm pretty sure most Lunar Lake laptops have soldered RAM, and I think this one does as well...but the Acer product specs page for this model says it has a standard configuration of 16GB of RAM and a max of 32. Not sure what to make of that-- upgradable RAM would be a pretty valuable detail.

I also can't figure out how many or what type of SSD slot(s) it has.

Anybody able to confirm from somewhere reliable what the answers are on these?
Oct 29, 2026 12:22 AM
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kfpandaOct 29, 2026 12:22 AM
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How does this compare to Costco Black Friday deals? Looking for a laptop for my college aged son. Thanks.
Oct 29, 2026 12:54 AM
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KenI5608Oct 29, 2026 12:54 AM
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Quote from smokarz View quoted comment :
Buy this now, keep it in box and wait to see if there are better deals on BF.
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Oct 29, 2026 12:57 AM
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KenI5608Oct 29, 2026 12:57 AM
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Just ordered one , Thanks OP

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