Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-42P

60% Acer Aspire Go 15 review: A hard laptop to recommend
Source: Expert Reviews
As a cheap laptop, the Acer Aspire Go suffers from many of the same problems as the LG Gram Book, most of which I expect to find on any laptop costing less than £600. The Acer is more powerful than the LG and has a better selection of physical ports, but the Acer’s display is poor, even compared to the LG’s less-than-stellar offering. This is the rub: The LG and Acer machines are cheap because they are made from old and cheap components from the parts bin. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3X and Lenovo Chromebook Plus can be had for a similar price or less with vastly better OLED screens and more potent chipsets because they are built around far more modern budget components. Given how poor the Acer Aspire Go 15’s display is, I can’t recommend it at the usual asking price of £600. If you see it on offer for substantially less, like the £429 I saw it while writing this review, then it undercuts the ARM competition by enough to forgive the poor quality screen. Otherwise, I’d caution you to steer well clear.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/10/2026
Rating: Total score: 60%

70% Acer Aspire Go 15 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews
The Acer Aspire Go 15 is a solid Windows laptop if good power and ports are integral for the price tag. It also has great battery life for the price, although the 15.6-inch screen is subpar, even at this price. The MSI Modern 15 F13MG is perhaps this laptop’s closest rival, and I’d argue Acer’s wins out with more potent performance, plus nearly double the battery life. MSI’s choice doesn’t skimp out on ports, either, although it does have a slightly better screen. The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus lacks the flexibility of Windows, although it’s arguably better built than either Acer’s or MSI’s choices, has a much better AMOLED screen, and lasts longer in the battery test. If Windows is a priority, then the Acer Aspire Go is a capable and affordable choice. For more choices, check out our list of the best laptops we’ve tested.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/24/2025
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% I tested Acer’s new affordable laptop and was surprised at how fast it was – but it’s not the best for entertainment
Source: Techradar
The Acer Aspire Go 15 is fast at executing everyday tasks, from light productivity to entertainment. However, the display is too grainy and hard to see at many angles, while those seeking some graphical prowess will be left wanting more. But if you can settle for these drawbacks, there aren’t many better Windows alternatives for this kind of money.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/04/2025
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%