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The 14-inch Acer Aspire 3 is only $265 for Cyber Monday

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This story is part of Digital Trends' Cyber Monday coverage 2025

Not every laptop needs to be engineered for demanding online gaming or multi-program multitasking, but you don’t want a basic laptop to have zero frills whatsoever. And for Cyber Monday 2024, we’re seeing lots of markdowns on great PCs, including this phenomenal sale on an Acer laptop: Right now, when you order the 14-inch Acer Aspire 3 through B&H Photo, you’ll only pay $265. At full price, this model sells for $360, saving you 26% for a limited time. We’ve highlighted a ton of laptop deals for Cyber Monday this year, so be sure to peep all of the new promos we’ve discovered!

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Why you should buy the Acer Aspire 3

This version of the Acer Aspire 3 comes with a 1.8GHz Intel Core i3, Integrated Intel UHD Graphics, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. The name of the game here is efficiency. Although the Acer Aspire 3 may not have the byte storage or an advanced CPU or GPU, it’s still a great choice for casual users. This Windows 11 Home machine is designed for people who may only need a computer for email, social media, and basic media. Spec-wise, the Aspire 3 has got what it takes to handle light to medium workloads. 

As far as connections go, the Aspire 3 contains a few USB-C ports, along with Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1 capabilities. The laptop also has a bright and colorful 1920 x 1080 IPS screen that tops out at 60Hz. The Aspire 3 even has an HDMI 2.1 port in case you’d like to connect the laptop to an external monitor, TV, or projector. 

It’s hard to say how long this discount is going to stick around. It is available now, and maybe up until the end of Cyber Monday at the latest. So, now might be the best (and only) time to save over $100 on the 14-inch Acer Aspire 3. We also suggest taking a look at our roundup of the best Cyber Monday laptop deals for even more savings!

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