Acer Aspire Go (Intel) review

Acer Aspire Go (Intel) is a budget Windows family rather than one fixed model, which suits buyers who care most about screen size. Acer's US page lists Intel Core Series 3 processors, up to 16GB of memory and a 1TB SSD, and 14-inch, 15-inch or 16-inch displays with up to WUXGA resolution in a 16:10 shape. Acer BlueLightShield reduces blue light for long sessions. Connections include two full-function USB Type-C ports, HDMI 2.1 and Wi-Fi 6E, and the AcerSense app manages battery, storage and apps from one button. The weakness for a comparison like this is the lack of detail: Acer's page shows no US price, no battery hours and no weight, and it says specifications vary by model and region. We scored it below the Dell and Lenovo picks for that reason and marked the price pending. Check the exact retail configuration, especially memory and storage, before you buy.

Who it is for

buyers who want to choose a screen size within one budget line

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Intel Core Series 3 processors with up to 16GB memory and a 1TB SSD
• 14-inch, 15-inch or 16-inch display sizes
• Up to WUXGA resolution in a 16:10 aspect ratio with Acer BlueLightShield
• Two full-function USB Type-C ports, Wi-Fi 6E and HDMI 2.1
• AcerSense app for battery, storage and app settings

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Three screen sizes in one model family
• Strength: HDMI 2.1 and two full-function USB-C ports
• Strength: Wi-Fi 6E on a budget line
• Weakness: Acer's page does not list a US price, so the price is pending
• Weakness: Specs vary by model and region, so check the exact configuration
• Weakness: Acer's page gives no battery hours or weight figures

Key facts

• Starting price: USD check pending
• Processor: Intel Core Series 3
• Sizes: 14, 15 or 16 inches
• Memory and storage: Up to 16GB and 1TB SSD
• Connectivity: 2x USB-C, HDMI 2.1, Wi-Fi 6E

Where it ranks

Acer Aspire Go (Intel) is No. 8 in our Best Budget Laptops verdict.