Memory prices are rising, this Acer has 16 GB for 11,781 CZK. A 120Hz display is a bonus.

Memory prices are soaring, and this is reflected in laptop prices, so configurations that were commonplace last year are suddenly a selling point today. AlzaPlus+ members can now buy the Acer Aspire Go 16 for 11,781 CZK instead of 14,726 CZK and get 16 GB DDR5 memory and a 512GB SSD. It’s no miracle, but in the current market situation, it’s a decent foundation for reasonable money.

👍 Take it if you’re looking for a large laptop for office, school, and everyday work and want a decent amount of memory without extra cost.
🤔 Hesitate if you expect Windows to be included – it’s not, you’ll have to buy the system separately or install your own.
💰 Price tag: 11,781 CZK for 16 GB RAM and a 512GB SSD is a fair offer at a time when memory prices are rising.

Sixteen gigs at a time when memory prices are rising

The main reason this Acer is worth a look is precisely the memory. In recent months, manufacturers have started cutting corners on cheaper laptops, and eight-gigabyte configurations have returned even where they long shouldn’t have – with 8 GB today, you’ll hit a wall almost immediately with twenty open Chrome tabs and Excel running alongside. 16 GB DDR5 will give you peace of mind for several years to come, and a 512GB SSD means you won’t be deleting photos after six months just to download an update.

A pleasant bonus, not often seen in this class, is the 120Hz display. On an office laptop for twelve thousand, you’d expect an annoying 60 Hz, so smoother page scrolling and mouse movement is an unexpectedly nice enhancement to daily work. The panel is a 16″ IPS with a resolution of 1920 × 1200 and a 16:10 aspect ratio, which provides more vertical space for documents than the classic 16:9. Additionally, it features a ten-core Intel Core 5 120U with a boost up to 5 GHz, a backlit keyboard with a numeric keypad, Wi-Fi 6, two USB-C ports, and a weight of 1.65 kg, which is quite decent for a sixteen-inch laptop.

Where to temper expectations

The most important thing to watch out for: the laptop is sold without an operating system. Windows 11 will cost you several thousand extra, so the real price is higher than it appears at first glance – unless you’re used to Linux or already have a license.

The rest of the compromises are expected for this price: a plastic body, integrated Intel graphics with no gaming ambitions, and most importantly, color coverage of only 45% NTSC, which means the display is usable for work and video, but a graphic designer or photographer won’t work with it. Acer states the 53 Wh battery life at 7.5 hours, so count on a typical workday, not two. It’s not a machine that will excite anyone, but it’s an honest workhorse with uncompromised memory – and in the current market situation, that’s more than it seems.

How much memory does your laptop have, and is it still enough for you today, or are you already considering an upgrade?