Acer Aspire Go 15.6", Ryzen 7 7735HS, 32GB, 1TB SSD

A spec sheet flex with a budget soul. Great RAM, meh everything else.

The Ryzen 7 7735HS is a legit 8-core chip, and 32GB of RAM means you can run a stupid number of Chrome tabs without breaking a sweat. But the integrated Radeon Graphics holds it back hard. Gaming lands at 51.7 out of 100, which is fine for esports titles on low settings but nothing more. The real surprise is how badly the AI and LLM score tanks at 29.2. This thing is not built for local model work, period.

The Aspire Go doesn't really compete with the MacBook Pro M4 Pro or the ASUS ROG Zephyrus, those are in a completely different league. The more realistic comparison is the Lenovo Legion 5i, which gives you a real discrete GPU for not much more money. The MSI Prestige is also worth a look if you want something lighter with better build quality. The Acer wins on RAM per dollar, but loses on almost everything else.

Pricing is all over the place in Canada, ranging from CAD 854 to CAD 1,099 depending on the listing. At the low end, you're getting a lot of RAM and storage for the money. At the high end, you're getting fleeced. If you can snag it near CAD 854, it's a decent budget workstation. Anything above CAD 950 and you should look elsewhere.

The Acer Aspire Go 15.6" is a weird one. On paper, the Ryzen 7 7735HS and 32GB of RAM sound like a budget productivity monster. But the rest of the machine feels like Acer grabbed whatever parts were lying around. The 60Hz 1080p panel is mediocre, the port selection is nearly nonexistent, and reliability scores are rough. It's a spec sheet flex with some serious asterisks.

If you're looking for a gaming laptop, this isn't it. Go get a Lenovo Legion 5i or an ASUS ROG Zephyrus instead. If you care about portability or build quality, the MSI Prestige is a better bet. And if you want something that won't fall apart in a year, the reliability scores here should scare you off.

If you need a cheap machine with tons of RAM for office work, browsing, and light multitasking, the Aspire Go 15.6" is a reasonable buy at the right price. But the weak screen, terrible port selection, and poor reliability scores make it hard to recommend for anyone who cares about longevity or wants to do anything beyond basic tasks. It's a budget parts-bin special, not a hidden gem.