Acer has multiple series of laptops including the Aspire 3 series. This group of laptops is popular amongst students and office workers with its minimal design and decent hardware. In this article, we will discuss the 2022 update of Acer Aspire 3 including its price in Nepal.
Acer Aspire 3 (2022) Overview
Design and Display
As I mentioned earlier, the Acer Aspire 3 (2022) comes in a minimal design with just a simple company branding on the lid. The laptop’s case is made out of polycarbonate, however, it can be difficult to tell at a glance. Though available in multiple colour options in the international market, you only get it in a Silver finish in Nepal.
On the front, this laptop comes with a 15.6-inch display with a ComfyView finish. In simpler words, it has a matte texture which limits reflection on the screen. Meanwhile, the panel on the Acer Aspire 3 (2022) is a TN LCD which generally does not have great viewing angles. Additionally, it offers a 60Hz refresh rate with FHD resolution.
Performance
The computing on this laptop is handled by 12th-generation Intel Core processors. In the Nepali market, you get to choose between Intel i5-1235U and Intel i7-1255U for your Acer Aspire 3 (2022). On the other hand, it comes with a single choice in the graphics department i.e. NVIDIA MX550. This is an entry-level discrete GPU that is equipped with 2GB GDDR6 VRAM.
Other than that, the memory option on this laptop includes either 8GB or 16GB RAM. Likewise, the storage on the Acer Aspire 3 (2022) is handled by an SSD of up to 512GB capacity. You can further expand the storage on this thing by a TB with a separate hard disk. Contrarily, the laptop only supports a maximum memory of 16GB.
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Battery and the rest
In the tank, the Acer Aspire 3 (2022) packs a 3-cell 40Wh battery and ships with a 65W AC adapter in the box. The port options include three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, one HDMI, an ethernet, as well as a 3.5mm combo audio jack. Likewise, this laptop offers wireless connectivity via dual-band WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 support.
Acer Aspire 3 (2022) Specifications
- Design and Build: Minimal design with monotone finish
- Dimensions: 363.20 mm x 241.30 mm x 17.80 mm
- Weight: 1.78 kg
- Display: 15.6”, TN LCD, non-touch, 16:9 aspect ratio, matte finish, 250 nits peak brightness, 45% NTSC colour gamut, 60Hz refresh rate
- Resolution: 2.5K (1,920 x 1,080)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-1235U or i7-1255U
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce MX550
- RAM: Up to 16GB DDR4-3200, dual-channel
- Storage: Up to 512GB NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD + 1TB HDD expansion slot
- Operating System: Windows 11
- Webcam: HD @720p
- Keyboard: Full-size with dedicated numpad, touchpad with PTP support
- Ports: 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2, 1x Ethernet, 1x 3.5mm Headphone jack
- Connectivity: WiFi 5 + Bluetooth v5.0
- Battery: 40Wh with 65W Power Adapter
- Colours: Silver
Acer Aspire 3 (2022) Price in Nepal and Availability
This laptop was first announced in January 2022 and is available to purchase in Nepal as well. There are two variants of Acer Aspire 3 (2022) in Nepal and its price starts at NPR 85,000.
Acer Aspire 3 (2022) | Price in Nepal (Official) | Availability |
Intel Core i5-1235U, MX550, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD | NPR 85,000 | Hukut Store |
Intel Core i7-1255U, MX550, 8GB, 256GB SSD, 1TB HDD | NPR 98,000 |
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