All in all, the built-in AMD APU has left a positive impression. It is a direct competitor to Intel's dual-core Kaby Lake CPUs. In both CPU and GPU benchmarks, the two processors are roughly on the same level.

matte screen; SSD; doesn't overheat; fast SD card reader

TN panel with poor contrast and viewing angles; average battery life at best; only one USB 3.1 Gen 1 port

On paper at least, the 8th-generation Acer Aspire 3 laptop seems to offer quite a bit for its rather slender asking price. You get a well-sized 15.6-inch Windows 10 machine, packing a Full HD display and Intel Core i3 chipset. Not bad specs for a budget notebook.

Attractive and solid design; Decent connectivity; Comfortable; comprehensive typing experience

Limited performance; Very basic display

Gone are the days when you had to make a lot of compromises when shopping for a mainstream laptop. Today, you can find some pretty good deals for around Rs. 35,000. These laptops offer high-resolution displays, plenty of storage, and decent processing power.

Good; Functional design; Easily upgradeable; Quiet; full-sized keyboard; Excellent value

Bad; Display isn't vibrant; Low-quality webcam; Feels sluggish at times

I would say absolutely get this laptop if you only want to spend less than $400 but if you can spend $650 get the Acer gaming laptop.

In fact I would say this is the best $400 laptop you can buy; I can play many FPS games with between 55 to 75 frames per second averages about high 50s to 60 ish

The only problem I have is that the screen has terrible viewing angles and the battery life is worse than a phone; Eventually you will find a good angle to position the screen and you don't notice it anymore.

I have now had my new laptop 2 weeks. I ordered an Acer because my last one lasted me 7 years before it decided to give up, so I know it was a good product. My advice is to do the downloads that is requested because if you don't the laptop will run slow or freeze.

This is a Great little laptop for the kids no optical drive but what you want for the price

I use it for work and home. It is fast and responsive. It is light, fits in my work bag along with books. It is generally a good machine.

After 6 months and minimal use - maybe 2hours a month. The laptop will just randomly shut down. Battery bar showing 80% and next second it turns itself off. Acers only offer was for me to try reset the battery.

This laptop has a 15" HD screen and remarkably good speakers. I use it for e-mail, surfing the web and music. If you need a good general purpose machine at a good price, consider this Acer laptop.

So easy to organise afterpay and pick up. I needed it quickly due to starting study. It does everything I need it to. I'm very happy with my experience.