Acer Aspire Go Series

Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon 610M, Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N), Intel UHD Graphics 32EUs
Display: 14.00 inch, 15.30 inch, 15.60 inch, 17.30 inch
Weight: 1.46kg, 1.7kg, 1.71kg, 1.75kg, 2.04kg
Price: 429, 500 euro
Average of 23 scores (from 35 reviews)
Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-31P-34JP
Specifications

Processor: Intel Alder Lake-N i3-N305
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics 32EUs
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.71kg
Price: 429 euro
Links: Acer homepage Acer notebook section
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Alder Lake, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, and an FHD panel result in a simple office notebook for a small budget. Very good battery runtimes and USB-C Power Delivery make a 15.6-inch laptop more attractive. The fan is not a pleasure, though.
Source: Zdnet.com

For the price, the Acer Aspire Go 15 is a solid pick for users without demanding performance requirements or for people who need a secondary laptop for traveling. It's also a great pick for students seeking a budget laptop to bring on campus for note-taking and completing assignments, and the device is included in our best laptops for college list. The practical list of features, selection of ports, and decent battery life give you everything you need and nothing you don't. The laptop is well-optimized to operate within its capabilities. Additionally, at just $300, the price is right.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/19/2024
Source: Zdnet.com

For the price, the Acer Aspire Go 15 is a solid pick for users without demanding performance requirements or for people who need a secondary laptop for traveling. It's also a great pick for students seeking a budget laptop to bring on campus for note-taking and completing assignments, and the device is included in our best laptops for college list. The practical list of features, selection of ports, and decent battery life give you everything you need and nothing you don't. The laptop is well-optimized to operate within its capabilities. Additionally, at just $300, the price is right.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/19/2024
Source: Root Nation

At first glance, the Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-31P seems like just another ordinary budget laptop, of which there are plenty on the market. However, it has its own clear value. It’s an efficient work machine that surprisingly makes good use of its 16 GB of RAM and effectively utilizes its low-power processor. With its ample battery life for a full day’s work and a quality display, the Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-31P is a solid laptop for basic needs considering its price. Among the drawbacks, I would point out the lack of a security system—a fingerprint scanner. Constantly entering a password or PIN code can be quite tedious in modern devices. Additionally, the absence of keyboard backlighting is also worth mentioning, as it’s somewhat unusual in today’s laptops.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/30/2024
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 100% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 100% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%
Source: Root Nation

At first glance, the Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-31P seems like just another ordinary budget laptop, of which there are plenty on the market. However, it has its own clear value. It’s an efficient work machine that surprisingly makes good use of its 16 GB of RAM and effectively utilizes its low-power processor. With its ample battery life for a full day’s work and a quality display, the Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-31P is a solid laptop for basic needs considering its price. Among the drawbacks, I would point out the lack of a security system—a fingerprint scanner. Constantly entering a password or PIN code can be quite tedious in modern devices. Additionally, the absence of keyboard backlighting is also worth mentioning, as it’s somewhat unusual in today’s laptops.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/30/2024
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 100% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 100% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%
Source: ARS Guide

Having reviewed and tested lots of budget laptops from Acer, Asus, HP, and the rest, I feel there’s something unique with what Acer is offering this time around. This Acer Aspire Go 15 doesn’t feel like a cheap laptop at all. If you don’t get to see the price first, you’d think it costs almost double its MSRP, which is a good thing. Even with a few drawbacks like the grainy 720p camera and lack of muscle to run complex tasks, I still find it hard to fault this machine. After all, it’s a budget laptop and it manages to punch above its weight to include a better Core i3 processor, a premium design, a comfortable keyboard, and stellar battery life, which its budget rivals and Chromebooks fail to deliver.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/27/2024
Rating: Total score: 78%
Source: ARS Guide

Having reviewed and tested lots of budget laptops from Acer, Asus, HP, and the rest, I feel there’s something unique with what Acer is offering this time around. This Acer Aspire Go 15 doesn’t feel like a cheap laptop at all. If you don’t get to see the price first, you’d think it costs almost double its MSRP, which is a good thing. Even with a few drawbacks like the grainy 720p camera and lack of muscle to run complex tasks, I still find it hard to fault this machine. After all, it’s a budget laptop and it manages to punch above its weight to include a better Core i3 processor, a premium design, a comfortable keyboard, and stellar battery life, which its budget rivals and Chromebooks fail to deliver.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/27/2024
Rating: Total score: 78%
Source: Lon.TV

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/26/2024
Source: Lon.TV

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/26/2024
Source: Tom's Guide

I like the Acer Aspire Go 15 because it doesn't feel like a cheap laptop. If you hid the price from me and stacked it up against other, pricier laptops I've reviewed in the past year, I think there are times I'd rather have the Aspire Go 15 than something more expensive. I love the Dell XPS 15 OLED, for example, for its power, eye-catching design and beautiful OLED screen upgrade. But if I wanted to walk down to a coffee shop and do some writing, I might prefer the Aspire Go 15 because it's lighter than the XPS 15 and lasts a bit longer on battery, plus I like the Go 15's keyboard a bit more. That said, you really need to be sure you're okay with the Acer Aspire Go 15's limitations before you buy.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/08/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tom's Guide

I like the Acer Aspire Go 15 because it doesn't feel like a cheap laptop. If you hid the price from me and stacked it up against other, pricier laptops I've reviewed in the past year, I think there are times I'd rather have the Aspire Go 15 than something more expensive. I love the Dell XPS 15 OLED, for example, for its power, eye-catching design and beautiful OLED screen upgrade. But if I wanted to walk down to a coffee shop and do some writing, I might prefer the Aspire Go 15 because it's lighter than the XPS 15 and lasts a bit longer on battery, plus I like the Go 15's keyboard a bit more. That said, you really need to be sure you're okay with the Acer Aspire Go 15's limitations before you buy.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/08/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Zdnet.com

For the price, the Acer Aspire Go 15 is a solid pick for users without demanding performance requirements or for people who need a secondary laptop for traveling. It's also a great pick for students seeking a budget laptop to bring on campus for note-taking and completing assignments, and the device is included in our best laptops for college list. The practical list of features, selection of ports, and decent battery life give you everything you need and nothing you don't, and the laptop is well-optimized to operate within its capabilities. Additionally, at just $300, the price is right.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/05/2024
Source: Zdnet.com

For the price, the Acer Aspire Go 15 is a solid pick for users without demanding performance requirements or for people who need a secondary laptop for traveling. It's also a great pick for students seeking a budget laptop to bring on campus for note-taking and completing assignments, and the device is included in our best laptops for college list. The practical list of features, selection of ports, and decent battery life give you everything you need and nothing you don't, and the laptop is well-optimized to operate within its capabilities. Additionally, at just $300, the price is right.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/05/2024
Source: Tom's Guide

I like the Acer Aspire Go 15 because it doesn't feel like a cheap laptop. If you hid the price from me and stacked it up against other, pricier laptops I've reviewed in the past year, I think there are times I'd rather have the Aspire Go 15 than something more expensive. I love the Dell XPS 15 OLED, for example, for its power, eye-catching design and beautiful OLED screen upgrade. But if I wanted to walk down to a coffee shop and do some writing, I might prefer the Aspire Go 15 because it's lighter than the XPS 15 and lasts a bit longer on battery, plus I like the Go 15's keyboard a bit more. That said, you really need to be sure you're okay with the Acer Aspire Go 15's limitations before you buy. First and foremost, it only has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, so you can't count on having a lot of extra storage space or being able to run a lot of applications at once.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/03/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Mezha EN

The Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-31P) is a nice entry-level laptop that's great for basic office tasks and studying. It can't boast of high performance or any special features, but it performs its tasks properly. The laptop has a practical appearance, a good IPS display, a full-size keyboard, and quite decent battery life. There are enough ports, and the cooling system keeps the laptop cool under any load. The only complaints are the lack of a fingerprint scanner and keyboard backlight, which are available from similarly priced competitors.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/03/2024
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Tom's Guide

I like the Acer Aspire Go 15 because it doesn't feel like a cheap laptop. If you hid the price from me and stacked it up against other, pricier laptops I've reviewed in the past year, I think there are times I'd rather have the Aspire Go 15 than something more expensive. I love the Dell XPS 15 OLED, for example, for its power, eye-catching design and beautiful OLED screen upgrade. But if I wanted to walk down to a coffee shop and do some writing, I might prefer the Aspire Go 15 because it's lighter than the XPS 15 and lasts a bit longer on battery, plus I like the Go 15's keyboard a bit more. That said, you really need to be sure you're okay with the Acer Aspire Go 15's limitations before you buy. First and foremost, it only has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, so you can't count on having a lot of extra storage space or being able to run a lot of applications at once.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/03/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Mezha EN

The Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-31P) is a nice entry-level laptop that's great for basic office tasks and studying. It can't boast of high performance or any special features, but it performs its tasks properly. The laptop has a practical appearance, a good IPS display, a full-size keyboard, and quite decent battery life. There are enough ports, and the cooling system keeps the laptop cool under any load. The only complaints are the lack of a fingerprint scanner and keyboard backlight, which are available from similarly priced competitors.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/03/2024
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: PC World

The Acer Aspire Go 15 is nothing exciting, but it has clear value. It’s an effective working machine, making surprisingly good use of its 8GB of memory and putting its low-power CPU to good use by running efficiently. With plenty of battery life to get through the day and a display that’s easy to see despite its low brightness, it’s a worthy machine for $300. It can’t put up a good fight against laptops that pack in higher-end components, but it avoids a lot of direct competition with them. That said, there are plenty of great laptops that can get considerable discounts from time to time, including plenty of Asus Zenbooks (I grabbed a new one for just $500 a while back), and with the many upgrades those machines offer, it may be worth keeping an eye out on deals for prior-year machines.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/23/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC World

The Acer Aspire Go 15 is nothing exciting, but it has clear value. It’s an effective working machine, making surprisingly good use of its 8GB of memory and putting its low-power CPU to good use by running efficiently. With plenty of battery life to get through the day and a display that’s easy to see despite its low brightness, it’s a worthy machine for $300. It can’t put up a good fight against laptops that pack in higher-end components, but it avoids a lot of direct competition with them. That said, there are plenty of great laptops that can get considerable discounts from time to time, including plenty of Asus Zenbooks (I grabbed a new one for just $500 a while back), and with the many upgrades those machines offer, it may be worth keeping an eye out on deals for prior-year machines.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/23/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: PC Welt

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/14/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Welt

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/14/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Computerbild

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/27/2024
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Computerbild

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/27/2024
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: ITC UA

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/05/2024
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 95% performance: 70% display: 60% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Source: ITC UA

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/05/2024
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 95% performance: 70% display: 60% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Root Nation CN

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/30/2024
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 100% display: 90% mobility: 100% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%
Source: Root Nation CN

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/30/2024
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 100% display: 90% mobility: 100% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%
Acer Aspire Go 14 AG14-21P
Specifications

Processor: AMD Mendocino (Zen 2, Ryzen 7020) R3 7320U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon 610M
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 1.46kg
Price: 500 euro
Links: Acer homepage Acer notebook section
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: CNet

When you say a laptop looks like it costs $500, it's usually an insult. For the Acer Aspire Go 14, however, it's actually a compliment. This Windows laptop costs a mere $300 but holds its own against other budget models that cost $500 or more. The design cannot be described as enticing or exciting, but it's functional and unlikely to offend. Performance from the quad-core AMD Ryzen 3 7000 series CPU and 8GB of RAM suffices for basic use, and battery life is shockingly long. In addition to a practical design and passable performance, the Aspire Go 14 features a 14-inch display with a modern 16:10 aspect ratio. Sadly, the display's viewing angles are pretty bad, which makes for a poor experience unless you have the display positioned just so.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/29/2024
Rating: Total score: 78%
Foreign Reviews
Source: CNet France

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/01/2024
Rating: Total score: 70%
Acer Aspire Go AG15-51P
Specifications

Processor: Intel Raptor Lake-U i5-1334U
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs
Display: 15.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 1.7kg
Links: Acer homepage Acer notebook section
Price comparison
Reviews
Source: Laptop Media

Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/15/2025
Source: Laptop Media

The Acer Aspire Go (AG15-51P) is a good choice for unpretentious users who need an affordable laptop for home or office usage. The input devices are good enough for work. Despite the plastic build, the base is solid while the lid definitely could be more stable. All looks good in terms of performance. In our case, the Core i5-1334U maintains a 2.88 GHz / 2.03 GHz P and E-core clock even during heavy CPU stress such as 3D rendering. At the same time, the single fan isn’t too noisy and the keyboard doesn’t become scorching hot to the touch. On the flip side, the SSD reaches 77°C when it’s pounded with liner write and read loads. Still, the NVMe is much cooler when using the laptop normally.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/14/2025
Foreign Reviews
Source: Laptopmedia CN

Positive: Impressive autonomy; decent performance; affordable price; light weight; rich set of ports; premium design; great speakers. Negative: Plastic case; poor display; hard to upgrade; non-backlit keys.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/14/2025
Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-21P
Specifications

Processor: AMD Mendocino (Zen 2, Ryzen 7020) R5 7520U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon 610M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.75kg
Links: Acer homepage Acer notebook section
Price comparison
Reviews
Source: Laptop Media

Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-21P) Review – Long Battery Life on a Budget Based on our time with the Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-21P), it presents itself as a compelling option for users seeking a capable and budget-friendly laptop for everyday tasks and office work. While it shares the understated design language of its larger sibling, the Go 17, the inclusion of the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U processor marks a significant step up in performance, making it noticeably more potent than some of the entry-level alternatives in this price range. The laptop’s portability is also a strong suit, with its manageable weight and slim profile making it easy to carry around. We appreciated the thoughtful touches like the fingerprint-resistant coating and the hinge design that aids in cooling. The large and responsive trackpad further enhances the user experience, making navigation a breeze.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/19/2025
Foreign Reviews
Source: Laptopmedia CN

Positive: Powerful processor; stylish design; light weight; high mobility; thin frames; large touchpad; excellent battery life. Negative: Non-backlit keys; weak GPU; slow SSD storage.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/19/2025
Acer Aspire Go 17 AG17-31P
Specifications

Processor: Intel Alder Lake-N Processor N150
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.04kg
Links: Acer homepage Acer notebook section
Price comparison
Reviews
Source: Laptop Media

In conclusion, the Acer Aspire Go 17 (AG17-31P) carves out a unique niche in the market as a very affordable 17-inch laptop. In a landscape where larger laptops typically fall into the mid-range or higher categories, the Aspire Go 17 steps in to offer a truly budget-friendly option for users who prioritize screen real estate above all else. While it presents a surprisingly slim and understated design for its size, and manages a reasonable level of portability, it’s important to keep expectations aligned with its positioning. The all-plastic build, while doing a commendable job of resisting fingerprints, does exhibit some flex, and the keyboard, despite its comfortable layout and inclusion of a NumPad, has some design quirks like the half-sized arrow keys and lacks backlighting.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/18/2025
Foreign Reviews
Source: Laptopmedia CN

Positive: Slim size; high portability; decent touchpad; good connectivity; fast SSD storage; long battery life. Negative: Plastic case; uncomfortable keyboard; no backlit keys; without fingerprint sensor; no RJ-45 port; average gaming performance; dark display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/18/2025
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Acer: In 1976, the company was founded in Taiwan under the name Multitech and was renamed Acer or Acer Group in 1987. The product range includes, for example, laptops, tablets, smartphones, desktops, monitors, TVs and computer peripherals. Since 2007, the group has merged with Gateway Inc. and Packard Bell, which also market their own laptop product lines.
Acer computers are designed for a variety of purposes, including ultrabooks for mobile use, gaming laptops for gamers, affordable options for everyday tasks, and 2-in-1 convertible laptops for versatility. Acer's product portfolio also includes tablets that offer portable computing and multimedia capabilities.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
Intel UHD Graphics 32EUs:
AMD Radeon 610M: A pretty basic integrated graphics adapter sporting 2 RDNA 2 CUs (128 unified shaders) running at a clock speed of up to 2.2 GHz. Its performance is close to what the Vega 6 and the 32 EU Iris Xe deliver.
Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs: Integrated graphics card in Intel Tiger Lake G7 SoCs based on the new Gen. 12 architecture with 80 EUs (Execution Units / Shader Cluster). The clock rate depends on the processor model. The Tiger Lake chips are produced in the modern 10nm+ process at Intel.
Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N): Integrated graphics card in Intel Tiger Lake-h SoCs based on the new Gen. 12 architecture with 24 of the 32 EUs (Execution Units / Shader Cluster). The clock speed depends on the processor model. Only suited for very low demanding games.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Alder Lake-N:
i3-N305: Alder Lake-N based mobile CPU with 8 efficient cores (Gracemont) with up to 3.8 GHz. The TDP is specified at 15 Watt.
Processor N150: Entry-level mobile processor (SoC) of the Twin Lake family which is mostly identical to Alder Lake-N. Offers 4 Efficient (Gracemont) cores and an extremely basic iGPU. The maximum clock speed of the CPU cores is 3.6 GHz.
AMD Mendocino (Zen 2, Ryzen 7020):
R3 7320U: Mobile Quad-Core APU using four Zen 2 cores clocked at 2.4 to 4.1 GHz and SMT (8 threads).
R5 7520U: Mobile Quad-Core APU of the Mendocino series using four older Zen 2 cores clocked at 2.8 to 4.3 GHz with SMT (8 Threads).
Intel Raptor Lake-U:
i5-1334U: Alder Lake based mobile CPU with 2 performance cores and 8 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading, leading to 12 threads that can be processed. The CPU clocks from 0.9 to 4.6 GHz. The TDP is specified at 15 Watt.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
14.00:
14 inch display size represents a middle ground between the small subnotebook formats and the screens of the standard 15 inch laptops.
The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, provides good resolutions with usable detail sizes, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact.
In the past, 14-inch devices were very rare, but now they are the standard for laptops after the 15-inchers.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
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80.91%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.