Performance

The 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8550U processor is a capable processor that can handle most everyday tasks, such as browsing the web, watching videos, and working on documents. The 8GB of DDR4 RAM is also sufficient for most tasks, but you may start to see some slowdown if you try to run multiple demanding applications at the same time. The 1TB HDD provides plenty of storage space for your files, but it is not as fast as a solid-state drive (SSD). The 2GB of NVIDIA GeForce MX130 graphics are suitable for light gaming and basic graphics processing, but they are not powerful enough for demanding tasks.

Display

The 15.6-inch HD display has a resolution of 1366 x 768. This is not the highest resolution, but it is sufficient for most everyday tasks. The display is also not very bright, so you may have trouble seeing it in direct sunlight.

Design and Build Quality

The Acer Aspire 3 A315-53G-88SC is made of plastic, which gives it a somewhat cheap feel. The laptop is also not very thin or light, so it is not the most portable option.

Battery Life

The Acer Aspire 3 A315-53G-88SC has a battery life of up to 6 hours. This is not the best battery life, but it is sufficient for most tasks.

Operating System

The Acer Aspire 3 A315-53G-88SC comes with FreeDOS pre-installed. This means that you will need to install your own operating system, such as Windows 10 or 11, before you can use the laptop.