Acer Aspire Go 15

If you want a cheap Windows laptop for browsing, Office work, schoolwork and streaming, this Aspire Go 15 hits the right basics: a Ryzen 5 5625U, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. It’s aimed at people who need a proper full-size laptop, not a tablet with a keyboard. ## What makes it worth it The Ryzen 5 5625U is an older but still capable 6-core chip, and in real use it’s plenty for everyday multitasking, video calls and a stack of browser tabs. The 16GB of RAM matters here because it stops the machine feeling cramped once you start juggling work apps. The 512GB SSD is also the right size for a budget laptop, giving you enough room for documents, photos and a decent app library without immediately leaning on cloud storage. Reviewers also consistently note that the Aspire Go 15 has useful port selection and good battery life for the money, which helps it feel more practical than many cut-down budget rivals. ## Where it falls short The weak point is the display. Expert Reviews and TechRadar both call out the screen as poor or subpar, so this is not the laptop to buy if you care about colour quality, contrast or just a nicer panel for long viewing sessions. It’s a budget machine, and the compromises show. Buy this if you want an affordable everyday Windows laptop with proper memory, decent storage and a sensible screen size. Skip it if you value display quality or want something that feels genuinely premium to use.

£389