Connect to your wireless network with Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) technology, enabling you to quickly upload and download documents, talk to your friends and family, and even watch some of your favorite streaming media. If you prefer a wired connection, a single Gigabit Ethernet port allows you to connect a cable from your router to the Aspire 3 for a sturdy and reliable signal.

The Aspire 3 includes three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports that can handle various powered peripherals from mice to external storage drives. Each port offers data transfer speeds up to 5 Gb/s for enhanced data management. You also get an HDMI 2.1 port that allows you to expand your display to a secondary monitor. You also get a 3.5mm combo audio jack for private listening and headset support. If you wish for a true wireless experience, you can use integrated Bluetooth 5.0 technology to connect select devices without the need for a cable.

Stay connected to friends and family with a 720p HD webcam. Featuring Acer Temporal Noise Reduction (TNR) solution for better video calling in low-light conditions and dual speakers with full, high-quality sound.

The 15.6-inch 1080p Full HD display is perfect for casual web browsing and watching movies or streaming, allowing for a sharp, detailed view of what’s in front of you. And Acer BluelightShield lowers the levels of blue light to lessen the negative effects of blue light exposure.

Windows 11 has been completely redesigned from its predecessor to emphasize productivity, creativity, and ease of use. The customizable Start Menu is now at the center of the taskbar and utilizes the cloud, allowing you to quickly find and access recent files, regardless of what platform or device was previously used to view them. The streamlined Start Menu design also lets you pin apps and recent files in addition to powering down the system.

Multitask with speed and efficiency with the ability to snap apps side by side. Snap Layouts and Snap Groups help to keep your windows organized using different layouts that are designed to fully optimize your screen space, no matter its size and resolution. Windows 11 also remembers their positions, so you can resume from where you left off when selecting Snap Groups from the task bar, allowing you to switch between both individual applications and entire projects. Snap Layouts are also automatically restored when docking laptops with external monitors.

Stay connected with friends, family, coworkers, and clients with Microsoft Teams Chat integrated onto the Windows 11 taskbar. With a touch, you can connect to your contacts via text, voice, and video, regardless of whether they’re using Windows, Android, or iOS devices. You can also communicate with those who don’t have the Teams app installed using two-way SMS messaging.

The Adaptive Input feature automatically optimizes the Windows 11 interface to however you prefer to interact with your device, whether it’s using a mouse, keyboard, touch, voice, or handwriting.

Windows 11 is designed to deliver smooth, immersive gaming experiences with DirectX 12 Ultimate providing realistic graphics at high frame rates while Auto HDR automatically adjusts your game’s lighting and contrast for high dynamic range. DirectStorage technology streamlines data access to better take advantage of high-speed devices such as NVMe solid-state drives and directly from graphics cards without dragging down the CPU, which minimizes load times while helping to reduce artifacts such as texture popping. Topping it all off is Xbox Game Pass integration, which provides you with access to a massive library of games with a membership subscription.

The Microsoft Store is rebuilt from the ground up for a streamlined experience when looking for content such as apps, games, movies, and shows. Apps downloaded from the Store have been tested for security and family safety. Android apps will also be available on the Microsoft Store through the Amazon Appstore and can be used directly on your PC from the taskbar or Start Menu.