Search results on Amazon show no 32GB DDR5 RAM kits under $300 on the initial listings. In contrast, an Acer laptop offering 32GB of memory is listed for $485.99 on eBay at present. As a refurbished model, it brims with advanced components and includes a two-year warranty, positioning it as an exceptional value.
The Acer Aspire 14 AI follows a standard clamshell layout with a 14-inch touch-enabled screen at 1920 x 1200 resolution. It features an 8-core Intel Core Ultra 5 CPU, the noted 32GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Such specs exceed expectations for most $500 laptops, where 16GB RAM counts as a strong feature. The display performs adequately, and battery duration is unremarkable, yet connectivity is solid with two USB-C ports, a USB-A slot, HDMI, and Windows Hello support using the built-in IR camera for facial authentication.
PCWorld's review covers this laptop model in depth, with the current offer including upgraded RAM capacity. Acer is handling sales directly through its verified eBay outlet, and the unit ships with a two-year Allstate protection plan. This warranty surpasses standard new-laptop coverage, even if Allstate's support receives some criticism.
Those seeking alternatives might check the Ryzen-equipped Lenovo Yoga laptop, now reduced by $420, or browse PCWorld's curated list of leading laptop choices.
With ten years in technology reporting, Michael has covered brands from Apple to ZTE. At PCWorld, he focuses on keyboards, testing fresh designs for evaluations and assembling custom mechanical keyboards or enhancing his home workstation during downtime. His articles have run in Android Police, Digital Trends, Wired, Lifehacker, and How-To Geek, including on-site coverage of CES and Mobile World Congress. Based in Pennsylvania, he looks forward to his next kayaking outing.