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
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
Panel type	LCD
Maximum refresh rate	60 Hz
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Processor
Processor generation	Intel Core i3-Nxxx
Processor family	Intel Core i3 N-series
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
Processor model	i3-N305
Processor boost frequency	3.8 GHz
Processor cores	8
Processor cache	6 MB
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Memory
Internal memory	8 GB
Internal memory type	LPDDR5-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB
Memory form factor	On-board
Storage
Optical drive type	No
Total storage capacity	512 GB
Storage media	SSD
Number of SSDs installed	1
SSD capacity	512 GB
SSD interface	PCI Express
Total SSDs capacity	512 GB
NVMe	Yes
Graphics
Discrete graphics card	No
On-board graphics card family	Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card 4K support	Yes
On-board graphics card model	Intel® UHD Graphics
Discrete graphics card model	Not available
On-board graphics card	Yes
Graphics card Open GL support	Yes
Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2
Built-in microphone	Yes
Camera
Front camera	Yes
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels
Optical drive
Optical drive type	No
Network
Mobile network connection	No
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth	Yes
WLAN controller model	Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth version	5.1
WLAN controller manufacturer	Intel
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	1
HDMI ports quantity	1
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes
DC-in jack	Yes
Keyboard
Pointing device	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes
Keyboard backlit	Yes
Keyboard language	Italian
Software
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit
Battery
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells	3
Battery life (max)	11.5 h
Battery capacity	40 Wh
Power
AC adapter power	45 W
DC-in jack	Yes
Security
Cable lock slot	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes
Password protection	Yes
Password protection type	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User
Weight & dimensions
Weight	3.75 lbs (1.7 kg)
Width	14.3" (362.9 mm)
Depth	9.35" (237.5 mm)
Height	0.744" (18.9 mm)
Packaging data
Cables included	AC
Packaging content
Cables included	AC
Other features
WLAN controller model	Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560
On-board graphics card	Yes