If you’ve been thinking about buying a new Windows 11 laptop built on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X platform, but didn’t want to pay over the top, I’ve found the perfect deal for you.
Right now at Newegg, the Acer Aspire 16 AI has dropped from $900 to just $450. That’s a straight 50% cut on a large, modern laptop designed around efficiency, AI features, and all-day use.
At the heart of the system is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X X1-26-100 processor. This ARM-based chip is paired with an integrated Adreno GPU and a dedicated NPU rated at up to 45 TOPS, allowing Windows 11 to offload AI tasks without hammering the CPU.
Today's top Acer Aspire 16 AI laptop deal
In everyday terms, that means smoother video calls, better background effects, and improved responsiveness while keeping power draw low and fan noise to a minimum.
You get 16GB of RAM, which is important on an ARM Windows machine, along with a fast 512GB PCIe Gen 4 SSD for apps, documents, and media. There’s no skimping here, and the combination should feel quick for productivity, browsing, streaming, and light creative work.
The 16-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) display offers extra vertical space compared to a standard 1080p panel. Acer also rates it at 120Hz, which should make scrolling and window movement feel noticeably smoother.
It’s a good match for multitasking, long writing sessions, or keeping multiple apps visible side by side. In our review we said "everyday tasks are dispatched without a hitch" and the "display is very good".
You get two USB-C ports with USB4 support, HDMI 2.1, two USB-A ports, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.3. There’s also a sharp QHD webcam with a privacy shutter, which is a welcome upgrade over the usual 1080p units.
At $450, this Aspire 16 AI is an absolute steal but you’ll need to act fast if you want to buy it as it won’t stay around at this price for long.
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