Got the need for speed? These 'super fast' Acer laptops are on sale at Amazon

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Acer laptops + big Amazon sale = huge bang for the buck. (Photo: Amazon)
Acer laptops + big Amazon sale = huge bang for the buck. (Photo: Amazon)

It’s the start of a new year, and that means it’s a great time to replace your tired computer and save a bundle. If affordability is top of mind, you can’t beat Acer laptops, which are heavily price-slashed today over at Amazon. For work, family Zooms, streaming movies, and more, Acer delivers lightning speed and impressive versatility.

Whichever Acer model best suits your multi-tasking menu, now is the moment to make your move: Amazon is offering quick delivery for Prime members. Not a Prime member? No problem. Sign up for a free 30-day Amazon Prime trial, and enjoy the stunning deals below.

Acer Aspire 5

The Acer Aspire 5 is next level. (Photo: Amazon)
The Acer Aspire 5 is next level. (Photo: Amazon)

The Aspire 5 delivers superior speed and performance—plus an impressive amount of storage (128GB). Full HD resolution is solid for work and streaming, and the backlit keyboard is both responsive and comfortable. Says one happy reviewer: “Love the machine. For the money, you can't get a better laptop.”

Adds another shopper: “Lightweight and great for day trading. Super fast.”

Shop it: Acer Aspire 5, $449 (was $529), amazon.com

Acer Spin 5

Save $220: Switch to tablet mode for watching your favorite shows or FaceTiming with the kids. (Photo: Amazon)
Save $220: Switch to tablet mode for watching your favorite shows or FaceTiming with the kids. (Photo: Amazon)

At the top of the Acer heap is the sleek and stylish 2-in-1 Spin 5 laptop, featuring a 360-degree hinge that affords a quick-and-easy transition to tablet mode. The 2K display is samurai sword-sharp, and the included Wacom Active Pen stylus is super-responsive with nearly 5,000 pressure levels ensuring a fine level of precision (great for making notes by hands, or sketching out ideas); the stylus recharges in 15 seconds for 90 minutes of use!

If you’ve got a high school or college kid in need of new equipment, this laptop is a win. “Perfect for my online schooling — really nice and compact,” says one of many satisfied users. A timely buy at $880, and an impressive $220 off.

Shop it: Acer Spin 5, $880 (was $1,100), amazon.com

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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