Quick Overview
Priced at $395.00, the Acer Aspire Go 15.6 FHD Touch AMD Ryzen 5 is Acer's entry in the amd ryzen laptops category. With 12 buyers rating it at 4.2 stars, it currently sits at #7 of 12 in our rankings. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Laptop Construction
Build quality at $395.00 is plastic-heavy with some flex in the lid and deck - that's the trade-off for the price.
Specifications
- Brand: Acer
- Price: $395.00 (well below the $488.95 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.2 of 5.0
- Reviews: 12
- Category rank: #7 of 12 in amd ryzen laptops
- Cheaper in category: 2 products
- Higher-rated in category: 4 products
- More-reviewed in category: 6 products
Owner Reports
With only 12 reviews, this is a small sample. The 4.2-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.
What Else to Consider
At $395.00, the Acer Aspire Go 15.6 FHD Touch AMD Ryzen 5 sits well below the $488.95 category average. 2 options are cheaper and 9 are more expensive.
The category leader is the HP 15.6 HD Touch AMD Ryzen 5 8GB 512GB SSD ($626.00, 4.5★, 1,448 reviews). The Acer Aspire Go 15.6 FHD Touch AMD Ryzen 5 is $231.00 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.
Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):
- HP 15.6 HD Touch AMD Ryzen 5 8GB 512GB SSD - $626.00, 4.5★ (1,448 reviews) · Higher rated
- Acer Aspire 3 15.6 FHD Touch AMD Ryzen 5 - $447.98, 4.2★ (188 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- HP Victus 15.6 FHD 144Hz AMD Ryzen 5 RX 6550M - $588.99, 4.4★ (107 reviews) · Higher rated
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the HP 15.6 HD Touch AMD Ryzen 5 8GB 512GB SSD at 4.5★.
The Buy/Skip Call
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (look at the spec list), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
Final Take
7.4/10
Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.