- Is the Acer Aspire 16 AI Copilot Plus worth $1,119?
- It is a reasonable price for 32GB RAM, a 1TB SSD and a 16-inch 120Hz touchscreen, but it is at the high end of its recent range. If you do not need the touchscreen or 32GB, cheaper 16-inch laptops cover the basics.
- Can it run games?
- Only light ones. Intel Arc 140V integrated graphics handle older and casual titles at low settings, but not modern games at high frame rates. There is no discrete GPU.
- How long does the battery really last?
- Acer rates it at up to 23 hours, which assumes light use at low brightness. Expect roughly half that with mixed browsing, video and a bright 120Hz screen.
- Is the RAM or storage upgradeable?
- With 32GB and 1TB already installed, most buyers will not need to open it. Check the exact model's service manual before planning an upgrade, since soldered memory is common on thin laptops.
- What is in the box?
- The laptop, a power adapter and standard paperwork. A stylus and external mouse are not included, so budget for them if you plan to use the touchscreen for note-taking.
- When is it cheapest?
- Prices on this configuration have ranged around the current $1,119. Back-to-school and Black Friday periods are when Acer laptops typically drop, so watch for sales at the six stores listing it.
- Where is the Acer Aspire 16 AI Copilot Plus Laptop A16-52MT-9520 32GB RAM 1TB SSD | 16in WUXGA IPS touchscreen, up to 5.1GHz, Intel Arc 140V graphics, WiFi 7, Steel Gray cheapest?
- At Walmart, for $773.11, 31% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Acer Aspire 16 AI Copilot Plus Laptop A16-52MT-9520 32GB RAM 1TB SSD | 16in WUXGA IPS touchscreen, up to 5.1GHz, Intel Arc 140V graphics, WiFi 7, Steel Gray?
- 6 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Newegg.com.