Acer Aspire 1 A114-32-C1YA Cheap 14″ Laptop (FHD, Intel Celeron N4000, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC, Win 10)

Acer Aspire 1 A114-32-C1YA 14 Laptop (Full HD, Intel Celeron N4000, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC, Windows 10) 2

The Acer Aspire 1 A114-32-C1YA is a cheap 14-inch Windows laptop, selling for about $250. In comparison to similarly priced notebooks, the Aspire 1 A114-32-C1YA stands out with its sharp Full HD display resolution instead of usual HD and with 64 Gigabytes of internal eMMC storage instead of 32 GB. The list of appealing features also includes the notebook’s completely fanless design and a free 1-year subscription for Microsoft Office 365 Personal suite. Nevertheless, this plastic-clad computer with its basic Intel Celeron N4000 processor and 4 GB of RAM is still an entry-level laptop. It is suitable only for basic computing tasks, such as web browsing with a few browser tabs opened simultaneously, work in Microsoft Office apps, movie and music playback, video chats, basic casual games and similar. Also, the included 64 GB of internal storage capacity (expandable via the laptop’s SD card slot) is still very small by today’s PC standards. The laptop also lacks IPS wide viewing angles on the display and keyboard backlight, which are included in many pricier notebooks.

On the software side, its worth noting that the Acer Aspire 1 A114-32-C1YA by default comes with Windows 10 Home in S mode. S mode means you can use only Windows’ built-in programs and apps available on the Microsoft Store. This enables greater security and faster performance of the laptop. But, regular programs like Chrome web browser or Steam games won’t work under S mode. Thankfully, Microsoft allows upgrades to regular Windows 10 Home free of charge, with ability to run all Windows 10-compatible programs.

According to Acer, the A114-32-C1YA has a battery life of up to 6.5 hours.

Specifications of the Acer Aspire 1 A114-32-C1YA

Here are the specs of the Acer Aspire 1 A114-32-C1YA with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.

Brand	Acer
Laptop Type	Standard non-convertible laptop This laptop features a clamshell-only design, without ability to convert itself into a tablet.
Screen Size	14-inch The 14" laptop screens are a compromise between portability of 13.3" or smaller laptop displays and comfort of the popular 15.6-inchers.
Screen Resolution	1920x1080 pixels Full HD Full HD is the most common laptop screen resolution today. It provides a good image sharpness and a decent amount of space on the display for the user interface and programs. However, it isn't as good as the top-tier 4K Ultra HD.
Touchscreen	No This laptop doesn't support touchscreen input.
Other Display Specs	TN type Displays based on the old TN technology lack wide viewing angles you can find on IPS screens. The colors may look washed out or inverted at certain viewing angles.
Processor (CPU)	Intel Celeron N4000 (decent for daily computing, but not fully smooth)
Graphics (GPU)	Intel UHD 600 integrated graphics This is an entry-level graphics processor. It’s capable of running only the lightest PC.
System Memory (RAM) Size	4GB RAM 4GB is a small RAM size for computing in 2022. For smooth operation of a laptop during everyday tasks, at least 8GB is recommended.
Data Storage	64GB eMMC A very small but usable capacity.
DVD Optical Drive	None
Keyboard & Input	Non-backlit keyboard without dedicated number pad The keyboard has no backlit keys and no separate numeric pad you can usually find on the right side of the keyboard on many laptop models. Touchpad with click buttons built into the surface The left and right click buttons are built into the surface of the touchpad, as opposed to separate physical buttons.
Speakers & Audio	Stereo speakers As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers. Combo microphone and headphones audio jack This laptop has the ordinary 3.5mm combo audio jack that supports both headphone output and microphone input simultaneously.
Camera	Front-facing web camera Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception. VGA 480p resolution This is a low web camera resolution in comparison to the common 720p laptop webcam resolution, so it can't produce a sharp picture. It's especially low in comparison to resolutions of modern smartphones.
Wi-Fi Wireless	802.11AC The 802.11AC is the previous-generation wireless networking standard. It's also known as Wi-Fi 5. 802.11AC is succeeded by 802.11AX Wi-Fi 6 with data transfer speed and multi-device connectivity improvements.
Ethernet Network Port	Yes This laptop has an Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity.
Mobile broadband (4G LTE)	No
Bluetooth	Yes This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to connect the computer to Bluetooth mice and other Bluetooth peripherals, smartphones, and other Bluetooth-equipped devices.
USB Ports	2 x USB 2.0 + 1 x USB 3.0 A total of three full-size Type A USB ports.
Video Output Ports	1 x HDMI HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find HDMI-in ports on most computer monitors and TVs.
Media Card Reader	SD card reader The laptop has a slot for full-size SD memory cards, used in many digital cameras. You can also use microSD cards with a card adapter.
Other Features	Microsoft (Office) 365 Personal 1-year subscription for free By purchasing this laptop, you get a free-of-charge 1-year subscription for Microsoft 365 Personal package that also includes MS Office programs.
Battery	2- cell 4810 mAh
Weight	3.6 pounds
Height	0.7"
Width	13.5"
Depth	9.3"
Windows Version	Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home is aimed at the regular home and office computer users. Only select business users need the Professional edition. Windows 10 Home users are eligible for a free upgrade to the latest Windows 11 Home.
Warranty	1-year A typical laptop warranty length.