Choose the ready-to-go Aspire 3 with the latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors1 made for practical multitasking and productivity. With ease-of-use at its core, this family-friendly laptop is ready when you are.

Ready-to-Go Performance
The Aspire 3 is ready-to-go with the latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors1 with Iris® Xe Graphics—ideal for the entire family, with performance and productivity at the core. Perfect to get more out of work, study, or play.

Improved Thermals
With a 78% increase in fan surface area, enjoy an improved thermal system and an additional 17% thermal capacity3. Allowing for longer, more efficient work sessions while not plugged in4.

Purposeful Design
With a sleek metal cover available in new vibrant colors1, the Aspire 3 is lighter and thinner than ever before at 1.6kg1 and 18.9mm1. While a long-lasting battery allows for the family to get more done between charges.

The Display
The 1080p FHD1 display is perfect for casual web browsing and streaming videos, allowing for sharp, detailed images. And with Acer BlueLightShield™, lower the levels of blue light exposure to you and your loved ones.

The Connectivity
Connect or charge your newest devices on the full-function USB Type-C port. In addition, Wi-Fi 6E1,2 and HDMI 2.1 provide increased productivity and functionality for the whole family.

Design
Colour name	Pure Silver
Product type	Laptop
Product colour	Silver
Form factor	Clamshell
Display
Display diagonal	15.6"
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No
HD type	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes
Display surface	Matt
Panel type	LCD
Maximum refresh rate	60 Hz
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Display technology marketing name	ComfyView
Processor
Processor generation	12th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
Processor model	i3-1215U
Processor boost frequency	4.4 GHz
Processor cores	6
Processor threads	8
Processor cache	10 MB
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor base power	15 W
Maximum turbo power	55 W
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency	3.3 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency	4.4 GHz
Performance cores	2
Efficient cores	4
Memory
Internal memory	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM
Storage
Optical drive type	No
Total storage capacity	256 GB
Storage media	SSD
Number of SSDs installed	1
SSD capacity	256 GB
SSD interface	PCI Express
Total SSDs capacity	256 GB
Graphics
Discrete graphics card	No
On-board graphics card family	Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® UHD Graphics
Discrete graphics card model	Not available
On-board graphics card	Yes
On-board GPU manufacturer	Intel
Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2
Built-in microphone	Yes
Camera
Front camera	Yes
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera HD type	HD
Optical drive
Optical drive type	No
Network
Mobile network connection	No
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth version	5.0
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0
HDMI ports quantity	1
HDMI version	2.1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Headphone outputs	1
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes
DC-in jack	Yes
Keyboard
Pointing device	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes
Software
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit
Battery
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	3
Battery life (max)	6.5 h
Power
AC adapter power	45 W
DC-in jack	Yes
Security
Cable lock slot	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Weight & dimensions
Weight	3.92 lbs (1.78 kg)
Width	14.3" (362.9 mm)
Depth	9.5" (241.3 mm)
Height	0.783" (19.9 mm)
Packaging data
Cables included	AC
Packaging content
Cables included	AC
Other features
On-board graphics card	Yes