Acer Aspire Go Series
Processor: AMD Mendocino (Zen 2, Ryzen 7020) R3 7320U, Intel Alder Lake-N i3-N305Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon 610M, Intel UHD Graphics 32EUs
Display: 14.00 inch, 15.60 inch
Weight: 1.46kg, 1.71kg
Price: 429, 500 euro
Average of 23 scores (from 28 reviews)
Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-31P-34JP
Specifications
Notebook: Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-31P-34JPProcessor: 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
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
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 DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/14/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Welt DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/14/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Computerbild DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/27/2024
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Computerbild DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/27/2024
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: ITC UA RU→EN
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 RU→EN
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 zh-CN→EN
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 zh-CN→EN
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
Notebook: Acer Aspire Go 14 AG14-21PProcessor: 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 FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/01/2024
Rating: Total score: 70%
Comment
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.
» 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.
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).
» 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.