Acer Aspire 3 A317-53-31K7 Affordable 17.3″ Laptop

Acer Aspire 3 A317-53-31K7 17.3 Laptop 2

Specifications

Here are the specs of the Acer Aspire 3 A317-53-31K7 with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.

Laptop Type	Standard non-convertible laptop This laptop features a clamshell-only design, without the ability to convert into a tablet.
Performance	Mid-range performance The mid-range performance of this laptop allows you to easily complete your daily home and office computing tasks. It additionally has some potential for heavier duties like professional photo and video editing. However, if you regularly perform these tasks, a high-performance laptop is recommended. More information about the laptop's performance can be found in the CPU, GPU, RAM, and Storage sections below.
Screen Size	17.3-inch The 17.3-inch screen diagonal means the laptop's display is a large one in comparison to screens of the most laptops.
Touchscreen	No touchscreen This laptop doesn't support touchscreen input.
Screen Resolution	1600x900 pixels HD+ This screen resolution is commonly found on the budget-class 17.3" laptops. It doesn't enable image sharpness and space on the screen of Full HD or higher resolutions.
Other Display Specs	IPS type Displays based on IPS technology provide much wider viewing angles than the budget-class TN screens. Glossy reflective coating The glossy reflective displays provide vivid colors, but are prone to ambient light reflections.
About Laptop Display	Learn about laptop PC displays here.
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core i3-1115G4 11th Gen Intel Core i3-1115G4 is a lower-mid-range laptop processor, which is optimal for the daily home and office computing duties. If you occasionally do heavier tasks like video editing, the pricier i5 and i7 G-series options are a better choice. If you regularly do heavy tasks, recommended are the i5 H, i7 H and other H series high-performance CPUs.
About Processors	The laptop's processor (CPU) is the main chip of the system and a very important computing performance factor.
Graphics (GPU)	Intel UHD G4 graphics of 11th Gen Core i3 G4 This is an entry-level graphics processor. It's capable of running light games and select heavier titles on the lowest quality settings.
About Graphics Processors	Graphics processor (GPU) is the main factor for 3D gaming performance. It also affects performance of other graphics intensive tasks like some image and video editing operations.
System Memory (RAM) Size	8GB RAM The 8GB RAM size is the standard one in 2023. It provides comfortable multi-tasking for the most home and office users. Keep in mind that 8GB may be not enough for some demanding programs and many newer games.
About RAM	System memory (RAM) size determines multi-tasking capability of a laptop - how many tasks and programs you can run at the same time. Some programs and games may require large RAM to run properly. Learn about RAM of laptop PCs here.
Data Storage	256GB SSD 256GB is a decent capacity. If you tend to download and store a lot of large files like movies and install many programs, 512GB or more is a better choice.
About Data Storage	Storage capacity determines how much data you can store on your laptop. The SSD type of storage provides noticeably smoother user experience than the old HDD type. Learn about laptop PC data storage here.
Keyboard & Input	Keyboard with dedicated number pad There's a separate numeric pad located on the right side of the keyboard. 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 a standard 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.
Wireless & Networking	Wi-Fi 5 802.11AC wireless 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. Bluetooth This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to wirelessly connect the computer to Bluetooth peripherals like Bluetooth mice and keyboards, as well as to smartphones, and other compatible devices.
USB Ports	3 x USB Type A Three full-size USB ports.
Video Output Ports	1 x HDMI HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find corresponding HDMI input ports on most computer monitors and TVs.
Media Card Reader	None The laptop has no SD card slots. For reading from and writing to SD and microSD memory cards, you'll have to use a separately sold memory card reader via a USB cable.
Battery	"up to 7 hours" of battery life
About Battery	The battery life info is based on the manufacturer's estimation. It's usually measured with low computing load and screen brightness. The battery life varies depending on usage, settings, and other factors.
Weight	5.7 pounds
Height	0.8"
Width	15.9"
Depth	10.4"
Casing Material	Plastics
Casing Color	Silver
Windows Version	Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home is aimed at regular home and office computer users. Only select business users need the Professional edition. Users can upgrade from Windows Home to the Pro version at an additional cost anytime.
Warranty	1-year A typical laptop warranty.
Year of Release	2022
Country / Region	United States The device under this particular SKU name is sold on the US market. It may also be available under different SKU names in the US and other regions.