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Acer Laptop A514-55
12th Generation Core i5 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Backlit Keyboard 14" IPS FHD Screen
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6-24 months. Rep. 36.8% APR. 3 instalments of £89.67
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0% interest with Klarna
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Joey, Tech Expert @ Laptop Station
“Acer has nailed this one! At £269, it punches well above its weight for the price. Laptops around this price typically score between 13 and 16.”
19/30
My score
Great for
The kids to play Roblox or simple flash games
Basic photo editing on apps like Canva or GIMP
Video and voice calls on Teams and WhatsApp
Also good for
Watching TV or movies on YouTube, Netflix or iPlayer
Checking your emails and using Outlook
Word and Excel on Microsoft Office or Google Docs
Not ideal if you need
Professional editing using DaVinci, SolidWorks, Sketchup
Advanced gaming for Cyberpunk or Marvel Rivals
Action games like GTA V and Fortnite
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Laptop FAQs
We've answered the common questions we're asked about this laptop.
Yes. You can choose to pay for your laptop monthly up to 24 months with our finance partner, Payl8r. Simply choose the Payl8r option at checkout. You can pay an optional deposit, and choose how many months.
Here’s how it looks:
| Over 24 months | from £11.20 |
| Over 18 months | from £14.94 |
| Over 12 months | from £22.41 |
The rate provided to you is subject to credit. Over 18s only.
Representative example: If you borrow £510.00 over 12 months at a fixed monthly interest rate of 2.50% and an annual rate of 30.00% and a representative APR of 65.5%, you will pay: Monthly payment: £55.25. Total repayments: £663.00. Total charge for credit: £153.00.
We have Klarna too. Pay in 3 payments of £89.66 with no interest. Choose Klarna at checkout.
Yes, this laptop comes with Windows 11 Home. Windows is the software that controls your laptop, and lets you install other software and get on the web. Some people consider Word, Excel and Outlook to be part of Windows, and although they are both made by Microsoft they aren’t the same thing.
Yes, this laptop has a HDMI port so you can connect a TV or bigger screen. These ports are the same as you’ll find on DVD players and games consoles.
The model number for this Acer laptop is NX.K5BEK.005.
There is a one year warranty on all laptops, with an option to extend to two years for a small charge.
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Thoroughly checked
Each laptop is checked by our technicians and is backed by a 12 month warranty.
21 point check
Each laptop receives a comprehensive check of all its components, moving bits, and internals to make sure they're all tip-top.
1.System & BIOS check
2.Processor performance check
3.Memory RAM test
4.Storage health check
5.Battery health check
6.Display quality check
7.Keyboard test
8.Trackpad test
9.Ports & connections
10.Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
11.Audio speakers & mic
12.Camera test
13.Cooling system check
14.Fan noise check
15.Graphics performance
16.Shake test
17.Photos taken
18.Build & hinge check
19.Exterior condition
20.Clean & dust removal
21.Final ready-to-use check
The geeky bit
Performance and technical information
A clear breakdown of the main spec, screen, ports and everyday features.
- Processor
- Intel i5 2-4.4GHz (1235U) - 10 Cores
- RAM
- 8GB
- Storage
- 256GB SSD
- Graphics
- Integrated Graphics
- Operating System
- Windows 11 Home installed
- Screen Size
- 14"
- Resolution
- (1920x1080)
- Screen Features
- Full HD
- Ports
- 3xUSB-A
- HDMI
- Thunderbolt
- Networking
- WiFi 6
- Bluetooth
- Ethernet
- Model No.
- NX.K5BEK.005
- Other Features
- Backlit Keyboard
- Fingerprint Reader
- Lightweight (Under 1.6KG)
- Webcam
About Acer Laptop A514-55 - 12th Generation Core i5 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Backlit Keyboard 14" IPS FHD Screen
Powerful, portable and housed in a stylish and elegant chassis with crisp visuals, the a514-55 is Acers latest consumer model featuring one of the newest intel processors.
A beautiful laptop, the a514-55 looks and feels high-end, end, weighing just 1.49kg and using an aluminium top cover for added protection against bumps. A powerhouse, it features the latest 12th generation i5 processor that's ideal for moderate work loads, with Intel Irix XE Graphics that can play older, less demanding games also.
Together with 8GB ram it's perfect for running microsoft office apps and multi-tasking, while it benefits from a 256GB SSD that reduces boot-up and loading times while offering ample storage requirements. This model also includes the latest Thunderbolt 4 port that allows you to run all your devices through one socket; including a second monitor alongside a HDMI.
Protect your most important data with its integrated fingerprint reader and enjoy superior viewing angles and better visuals thanks to its full hd, ips quality screen. In fantastic condition, it comes ready to use straight away with full windows 11.
Images are for illustrative purposes only - Refurbished, 12 months warranty
About the VAT Margin Scheme (VMS)
The VAT Margin Scheme allows selected used laptops and electronics to be sold without charging standard 20% VAT.
For home users: Great news, you won't pay any VAT on this item. The price shown already reflects the total you'll pay, you don't need to do anything.
For VAT registered businesses: You're still getting a cracking deal, however, this laptop won't be supplied with a VAT invoice as there is none to reclaim. You'll still get a receipt.
Images are for illustrative purposes only.
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Very Good · 3/4Best for: Slightly larger Word, Excel and Powerpoint documents.
Kids Schoolwork
Very Good · 3/4Best for: School projects, online eLearning and junior level schoolwork.