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Manufacturer codeNX.MZ8ET.014
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About the Acer ES1-531-C8EL
Acer NX.MZ8ET.014 is listed in the laptops category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 39.6 cm (15.6"); processor family: Intel® Celeron®; internal memory: 4 GB; total storage capacity: 500 GB. This entry covers manufacturer code NX.MZ8ET.014. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 39.6 cm (15.6") display is specified at 1366 x 768 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
This configuration lists 4 GB of memory and 500 GB of storage. Memory supports active applications; storage holds software and files. Check upgradeability separately, because a capacity figure does not establish whether either component can be replaced.
- Screen size
- 39.6 cm (15.6")
- Screen resolution
- 1366 x 768 pixels
- Processor family
- Intel® Celeron®
- Processor model
- N3050
- Memory (RAM)
- 4 GB
- Total storage capacity
- 500 GB
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Acer ES1-531-C8EL specifications
Manufacturer code: NX.MZ8ET.014 · Icecat product 31823443 · Checked 26 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Screen size | 39.6 cm (15.6") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| Processor family | Intel® Celeron® |
| Processor model | N3050 |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB |
| Total storage capacity | 500 GB |
| Storage media | HDD |
| Operating system installed | Windows 10 Home |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| Weight | 2.4 kg |
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Audio & listening2 details
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
|---|---|
| Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio) | Yes |
Display2 details
| Touchscreen | No |
|---|---|
| Display surface | Matt |
Processor, memory & storage37 details
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| Processor cores | 2 |
| Processor threads | 2 |
| Processor boost frequency | 2.16 GHz |
| Processor frequency | 1.6 GHz |
| Processor cache | 2 MB |
| Processor cache type | L2 |
| Processor socket | BGA 1170 |
| Processor lithography | 14 nm |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor series | Intel Celeron N3000 series |
| Processor codename | Braswell |
| ECC supported by processor | No |
| Internal memory type | DDR3L-SDRAM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 1 x 4 GB |
| Memory slots | 1x SO-DIMM |
| HDD capacity | 500 GB |
| HDD speed | 5400 RPM |
| HDD size | 2.5" |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card | No |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® HD Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® HD Graphics |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 320 MHz |
| On-board graphics card burst frequency | 600 MHz |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 600 MHz |
| Maximum on-board graphics card memory | 8 GB |
| On-board graphics card DirectX version | Yes |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | No |
| Processor package size | 25 x 27 mm |
| Processor code | SR29H |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version | 0.00 |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology | No |
| Processor ARK ID | 87257 |
| Conflict-Free processor | Yes |
Camera, image & video6 details
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| Front camera resolution | 640 x 480 pixels |
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) | Yes |
| Intel Clear Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID) | Yes |
Connections & wireless17 details
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.0 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI ports | 1 |
| DVI port | No |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| Docking connector | No |
| Total number of SATA connectors | 2 |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 2 |
| Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) | Yes |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
Power & battery5 details
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
|---|---|
| Number of battery cells | 3 |
| Maximum stated battery life | 5.5 h |
| AC adapter power | 45 W |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
Controls & features4 details
| Intel Smart Connect Technology | No |
|---|---|
| Intel® Smart Response Technology | No |
| Intel Smart Connect Technology version | 0.00 |
| Intel Smart Response Technology version | 0.00 |
Design & dimensions11 details
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 6 W |
| Scenario Design Power (SDP) | 4 W |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes |
| Intel Identity Protection Technology version | 1.00 |
| Width | 381.6 mm |
| Depth | 258 mm |
| Height | 27.1 mm |
Software & compatibility1 detail
| Trial software | McAfee Internet Security Suite, Microsoft office 2016 |
|---|
Further product details42 details
| HD type | HD |
|---|---|
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| System bus rate | 5 GT/s |
| Stepping | C0 |
| Tjunction | 90 °C |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 4 |
| PCI Express slots version | 2.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x4, 4x1 |
| Number of HDDs installed | 1 |
| Optical drive type | DVD Super Multi DL |
| Number of execution units | 12 |
| Integrated 4G WiMAX | No |
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
| Windows keys | Yes |
| Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT) | No |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | No |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | No |
| Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA) | No |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | No |
| Intel® Insider™ | No |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | No |
| Intel Enhanced Halt State | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel® Secure Key | Yes |
| Intel® OS Guard | No |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Embedded options available | No |
| UART | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | No |
| Intel Secure Boot | Yes |
| Intel Secure Boot Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel Secure Key Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version | 0.00 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
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