Acer 15.6" ConceptD 3 Ezel Multi-Touch 2-in-1 Laptop

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Acer 15.6" ConceptD 3 Ezel Multi-Touch 2-in-1 Laptop
Key Features
  • 360° Hinge | Active Stylus Pen
  • 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 6-Core (10th Gen)
  • 16GB DDR4 RAM | 1TB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD
  • 15.6" 1920 x 1080 IPS Matte Touchscreen
Sketch, finalize, and present on one device, with the 15.6" ConceptD 3 Ezel Multi-Touch 2-in-1 Laptop from Acer. Alongside the included Active Stylus Pen, Acer's patented 360° Ezel Hinge gives users six different modes to choose from, allowing them to easily collaborate with others in Share Mode, create efficiently in Float Mode, work on the move with Stand Mode, review content in Pad Mode, present their work in Display Mode, and otherwise work in peace in Laptop Mode.
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Acer 3 Ezel Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2Applications
  • 3Design
  • 4Performance and Color
  • 5Cooling
  • 6General Features
  • 7Windows 10
By B&H Photo's

Sketch, finalize, and present on one device, with the 15.6" ConceptD 3 Ezel Multi-Touch 2-in-1 Laptop from Acer. Alongside the included Active Stylus Pen, Acer's patented 360° Ezel Hinge gives users six different modes to choose from, allowing them to easily collaborate with others in Share Mode, create efficiently in Float Mode, work on the move with Stand Mode, review content in Pad Mode, present their work in Display Mode, and otherwise work in peace in Laptop Mode.

The 15.6" In-Plane Switching (IPS) display is PANTONE validated and features a 1920 x 1080 resolution for sharp visuals, with faithful color reproduction ensured by 100% sRGB gamut coverage and color accuracy of Delta E<2. Built-in multi-touch functionality allows you to utilize the touch features and functions in Windows 10 Home to further improve accessibility and productivity. 1TB of SSD storage provides fast data transfers, while external peripherals and additional displays may be connected using the Thunderbolt 3 port.

Applications
Draw Upon New Experiences
Unleash your creativity with the pen-on-paper feel and precision of the dockable and fast-chargeable Acer Active Stylus, giving you 90 minutes of unfettered use in just 15 seconds of charge.
Digital Sketching
The stylus pen offers the same finesse as any of your real-world tools. Work in almost any medium, capture inspiration using your favorite software such as Autodesk SketchBook, and do what you enjoy best: create.
Animation
Professional creative applications such as Adobe, Autodesk, and Corel all integrate pen recognition and Wacom pressure sensitivity to assist your work in concepting, storyboarding, character development, and more.
3D Modeling
Model, sculpt, and paint with precision. With your pressure-sensitive pen, create 3D models in applications such as Autodesk Maya with incredible detail, as if you were working with clay.
Design
Modernized Design
When you create, create in style. The premium and stylish aluminum alloy chassis keeps the weight of this highly portable laptop down.
Ceramic Surface
Micro-Arc Oxidation (MAO) adds an extra level of ceramic hardness, strength, and corrosion and oxidation resistance to the laptop's metal surfaces.
Pristine Whiteness
The stain-resistant coating protects the laptop from yellowing and marking by materials such as dirt, markers, and coffee.
Light and Durable
Compared to normal aluminum, MgAl (magnesium-aluminum) is 20% lighter and nearly twice as durable at the same thickness, providing a solidly built yet feather-light body design.
Flexibility in Creation
Acer's innovative Ezel Hinge gives you six convertible modes to choose from, allowing you to easily create, collaborate, and share in whichever mode you choose.
Capture Inspiration
Quickly capture that moment of inspiration with help from the Ezel Hinge's float mode, which ensures that the screen stays firmly in whatever angle or position you may work in.
Flexible Presentations
Whether you're on location with a client or just in a meeting off site, easily flip the touchscreen display to face your audience for flexible presentations.
Maximized Productivity
Pair your device with an external monitor to have quick and easy access to layers, colors, and other tools without having them clutter up the main display when working on your favorite apps like Adobe Photoshop.
Performance and Color
Accelerate Your Creations
Effortlessly handle 2D/3D designs and seamlessly edit videos with the incredibly fast and responsive creation experience provided by the 10th Gen 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7-10750H Six-Core processor, a powerful NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q graphics card, 16GB of DDR4 memory, and a 1TB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD.
Your Mobile Workstation
The 10th Gen 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7-10750H Six-Core processor powers laptops for creators. Clocking in with a boost speed of up to 5.0 GHz and coming with 6 cores and 12 threads, you can easily create, edit, and share all of your creations and videos. You'll fly through your workflows with accelerated applications and content loading for unparalleled multi-tasking ability.
Color Accuracy Guaranteed
Make every detail count. Featuring 100% sRGB color gamut coverage, color accuracy of Delta E <2, and a 15.6" FHD IPS PANTONE Validated display with an anti-glare Corning Gorilla Glass 5 finish, creative precision is enhanced when you're working on a device with unparalleled color fidelity.
PANTONE Validated
Get a professional edge with a display that features integrated color correction and has demonstrated improved fidelity in reproducing the PANTONE Matching System (PMS) Colors.
Delta E <2
The display has been tested and calibrated to achieve a low Delta E average of <2 to reproduce true-to-life color accuracy.
Corning Gorilla Glass
The Corning Gorilla Glass 5 finish helps reduce glare and reflections while enhancing contrast so you can view your screen clearly and comfortably in any setting.
Cooling
Optimized Thermals - Vortex Flow
High performance doesn't need to mean a hot-running machine or loud, annoying fans. The dual, high-efficiency fans and Acer's thermal cooling technology work together to generate a unique aerodynamic Vortex Flow which reduces noise levels to less than 40 dBA and ensures all the components inside the device stay cool even when under heavy load.
General Features
Adaptable Creativity
Give your creativity a jumpstart with an up to 18-hour battery life and an incredibly fast and reliable connection powered by Intel Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+).
Expanding Your Creative Potential
The full-sized keyboard features media-focused hotkeys that allow you to readily crop images or swap color profiles while the larger trackpad and softly glowing amber backlight ensures you can still get things done quickly and easily in even the darkest of rooms.
Scissor-Switch Keyboard
The scissor-switch keyboard's tactile design and 1.55mm key travel distance allow for a more responsive, comfortable, and quieter typing experience.
Enhanced Trackpad
The Corning Gorilla Glass trackpad is enlarged by 27% compared to previous generation for even more space to scroll and navigate, while also supporting multi-touch gestures in Windows.
Creator Hotkeys
Utilize the 3 additional creation-focused hotkeys for quick access to things such as the snipping tool, application swapping, and sampling colors.
Secure Login with a Single Touch
Sign in to your laptop your own way. Featuring password-free Windows Hello login, effortlessly access your device with the fingerprint reader that's built directly into the power button. Get further protection for your device with TPM 2.0 and the Kensington Security Slot.
Packed with Ports
This laptop comes packed with every port you may need such as HDMI, Mini DisplayPort, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, and Gigabit Ethernet. Further, quickly move even the largest of files or work between multiple devices and displays with the Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) port, giving you file transfer speeds of up to 40 Gb/s.
Independent Software Vendors (ISV)
To meet the demands of engineers, architects, videographers, cinematographers, 3D animators, AI professionals, and many more, a hardware solution that has been tested and certified by Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) is demanded. ConceptD products, in specific model configurations, offer ISV certified hardware in combination with the most recent technologies.
Windows 10
Start Menu
After its hiatus in Windows 8, the Start Menu has returned. Utilizing a combination of the traditional menu system and Windows 8's Live Tiles, the improved Start Menu gives you more information at a glance, showing notification information alongside your applications and other pinned items.
Cortana
Microsoft's digital personal assistant, Cortana can answer your questions with information gleaned from both your device and the internet at large. You can type or even talk with her, if your system has a microphone. Using her Notebook, Cortana keeps track of your needs and wants, and she learns over time to improve her information gathering skills.
Microsoft Edge
After nearly 20 years, Microsoft has finally replaced its Internet Explorer web browser. With Microsoft Edge, users can write directly on web pages and share notes with friends and colleagues. It also improves the online reading experience by adding a distraction-free mode and read-it-later functionality. Edge also has built-in Cortana integration; you can have her help you find a restaurant, make a reservation, and pull up directions without leaving your browser.
Windows Store
For Windows 10, Microsoft has unified the Windows Store. Now, apps for PCs, tablets, and phones will all be accessible from one place. And with support for Universal Apps, one version of an app can work across all your compatible devices automatically.
Windows Continuum
Windows 10 was designed for a variety of screen sizes and input styles, and with its Continuum feature, it automatically adapts to fit your needs. A Windows 10 tablet on its own requires a touch-centric approach, but attaching a mouse and keyboard will shift everything to a more traditional interface. You can even attach an external monitor to your Windows 10 phone for a near-desktop experience. But it's not just the operating system; Windows Universal Apps take advantage of Continuum as well.
Xbox on Windows 10
Gaming is a big focus of Windows 10. Xbox integration allows for PC players to match up against Xbox One players on supported games, and if you have an Xbox One, you can even stream compatible titles to your PC. Native support for recording with the new Game DVR feature makes it easy to capture and share your gameplay. The new DirectX12 takes better advantage of multi-core processors, giving games a performance boost, even on older hardware. Windows 10 also features native support for virtual reality headsets, such as the Oculus Rift.

Acer 3 Ezel Specs

Key Specs
Operating System
Windows 10 Home (64-Bit)
Processor
Intel Core i7-10750H (10th Gen)
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q with 4 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Installed RAM
16 GB
Display Size
15.6"
Native Resolution
1920 x 1080
Touchscreen
Yes
Total Installed Capacity
1 TB
Ports
2 x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
USB-C
1 x Thunderbolt 3 (Supports DisplayPort and Power Delivery)
Display I/O
1x HDMI Output
1x Mini DisplayPort Output
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Weight
4.85 lb / 2.2 kg
Performance
Processor
Intel Core i7-10750H (10th Gen)
CPU
2.6 to 5 GHz 6-Core
L3 Cache
12 MB
Graphics Type
Dedicated
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q with 4 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Installed RAM
16 GB
Display
Panel Type
IPS-Type LCD
Display Size
15.6"
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Native Resolution
1920 x 1080
Touchscreen
Yes
Finish
Anti-Glare / Matte
Color Gamut
100% sRGB
Variable Refresh Technology
No
Storage and Expansion
SSD Slots
1 x M.2 PCIe (Unspecified Interface) (In Use)
Total Installed Capacity
1 TB
Optical Drive
No
Inputs / Outputs
Ports
2 x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
USB-C
1 x Thunderbolt 3 (Supports DisplayPort and Power Delivery)
Display I/O
1x HDMI Output
1x Mini DisplayPort Output
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Input/Output
Built-In Speakers
Yes
Built-In Microphones
Yes
Media/Memory Card Slot
No
Communications
Network I/O
1x RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet)
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
GPS
No
NFC
No
Webcam
Yes
Battery Chemistry
Lithium-Ion
Keyboard & Mouse
Keyboard
Chiclet-Style Keyboard with Backlight
Pointing Device
Stylus,
General
Security
Kensington Lock Slot, Fingerprint Reader, Dedicated Hardware TPM Security Chip
Power Supply
135 W with Barrel/Proprietary
Dimensions
14.1 x 9.8 x 0.94" / 358.1 x 248.9 x 23.88 mm
Weight
4.85 lb / 2.2 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
10.09 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
21.5 x 14.7 x 3.4"

Acer 3 Ezel Reviews

Great concept, 3 major fails!

By Payam
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2022-04-05

Really great concept, but fails in three major essential areas: - Very poor battery performance! They claim far more than the barely two hours I get! - VERY noisy fan and it ramps up when there is moderate CPU use. At high demand it sounds like a drone about to tale off! They claim it is quiet?!? - Audio performance is atrocious! Not sure who their audio design engineers were, but it sounds worse for audio than the really old mini pocket transistor radios of decades gone by. Very disappointed by these fails! Otherwise, a neat concept, a little heavy but I don't mind the weight at all, and a good versatile performer as a notebook, laptop, tablet, computer.

nice computer.

By Shaul
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2021-12-28

works well convenient and a good laptop. the color of the keyboard lights could be better.

Excellent product

By Becky
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-12-26

I purchased this laptop to run photography software that require a lot of resources. I routinely run Photoshop, Lightroom and Topaz simultaneously with Office products such as Word, Excel and Outlook. This computer is lightning fast even with multiple programs open. Importing large numbers of RAW files is quick and effortless. Exporting a photo is complete before I have the next photo processed and ready to export; there is no lag time in exporting. It runs quietly, the battery life is excellent, the display is perfect, and I'm very pleased with the product. Shipping was faster than I anticipated, and the care with which the computer was packed was outstanding. I felt like the manufacturer and seller wanted me to have a good experience the moment I received the product, including unpacking it. Excellent first impression. I couldn't be more pleased overall.

Impressive computer

By Keith
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-12-09

Great piece of equipment, no regrets on this purchase but unfortunate that I need to do the windows 11 update.

Very nice laptop, I believe I've solved the heat and noise i

By Scott
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-11-23

First on to the excessive heat and fan noise. Microsoft OnerDrive looks to be the culprit and not a hard drive issue. My computer would get hot and loud after about 10 - 30 minutes of use. The system monitor would actually show that it was at 203 degrees with most of the total RAM being occupied. This made the computer loud from the cooling fan, hot, and slow for certain actions. By slow I mean the File Manager would not open files. A simple request to open This PC, Desktop, Documents, etc. would take forever and I would restart the computer but eventually the same issues would arise. Even on my older HP laptop my OneDrive cloud space was full and I do not pay for more space. I noticed that I would always get warnings that OneDrive was trying to Sync but was full. One day while my Acer was hot and loud I opened the Task Manager and discovered that the Microsoft OneDrive was using the highest amount of CPU and Memory, about 30-45% on average. Even more than my Adope Lightroom Classic and Photoshop programs use. Once I ended the OneDrive program the CPU and Memory usage decreased, the fan went down to silent, the laptop would be physically cold or warm at most, and I can open files as normal. Ultimately I had to go into Microsoft OneDrive settings and deselect auto-sync or whatever that setting is. If you don't do this you will have to End Task Microsoft OneDrive every time you use the computer. With Auto-Sync deactivated I no longer have any issues with heat, noise and opening programs; it functions as expected. Now onto my user review. I've been using this laptop for since June and I really like it. I primarily bought it to edit photos using Lightroom Classic and Photoshop. It has been great for this purpose and others. I use the pen to dodge and burn my photos which is much easier and more natural than using a mouse. I feel like I'm drawing in the highlights and shadows which again feels more natural. I actually use my left hand on the wheel of the mouse to adjust the size of my brush while simultaneously drawing with the pen in my right hand. Its also fun to draw using the included basic illustrator program. - The computer turns on nice and quick with smooth operation - I love the ability to tilt and adjust the screen - It's a bit heavy but feels well made; solid - The white surface feels good to the touch and is easy to clean I'm glad I bought it and I hope my can help others with the heat and noise issue.

Great specs but did not turn on

By Nancy
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2021-10-10

The laptop is beautiful, by its specs it can take Photoshop comfortably (and for that the price is good), the color gamut is 100%RGB, but the machine I got was a dud. Acer's 24-7 technical support was excellent and BH upon receiving the laptop (1 day by FedEx) quickly refunded my money. I am thinking of buying the product again, but on the dud, the battery pack did not light when plugged in and the power button on the side was so shallow I wondered if it too was broken.

Great tilt screen

By William
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-01-13

I use this for photo editing. The flexibility of the screen is great for using the pen to make adjustments. You can tilt the screen close over the key board so both can be used. For me it makes editing much easier. And as always, B&H was great to work with.

Great for Editing and Design

By Baden
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-01-07

I have used this for editing 3000 RAW images from a wedding (24 megapixel). It worked smoothly and the import speeds with Capture One with the SSD were great compared to the desktop I was using. Took about a minute per 100 photos. I got this on sale and would definitely recommend it if you get it on a good sale. For the full price, you can probably get something a little better, but the touchscreen and performance have been really good so far. I've also tried a few games on it, and it is fine for the casual gamer. Red Dead 2 was running around 30fps on a mix of ultra and high graphic settings). Not for the professional gamer, but great for someone who does photo editing/design and games a little on the side.

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can it dual boot with a linux OS, like Ubuntu or ...

can it dual boot with a linux OS, like Ubuntu or Mint?
Asked by: Erogenics
Acer has not provided/published any information indicating as such.
Answered by: Gregorio M.
Date published: 2021-04-30

why is this laptop so cheap?? is it refurbished ...

why is this laptop so cheap?? is it refurbished item???
Asked by: Shrish
Was a mistake price from B&amp;H. $350....
Answered by: Omel
Date published: 2021-02-04

Can the Acer 3 Ezel's Nividia Geoforce GTX 1650 ...

Can the Acer 3 Ezel's Nividia Geoforce GTX 1650 TI Max-Q graphics card be used for Oculus PCVR?
Asked by: Steven
Oculus may run with the GTX 1650ti Max-Q but you would likely experience performance issues.
Answered by: Geoffrey
Date published: 2021-12-16

One review noted poor battery life, can you give ...

One review noted poor battery life, can you give me some input on battery performance?
Asked by: Stuart
I don't know what can be done with this laptop to make it last 18 hours. Maybe in sleep mode. From my experience, about 3 hours watching a full-length movie off the hard drive. Possibly 5 hours editing documents or photos. I love this machine but I would have kept looking had I known how poor the battery life is.
Answered by: bonmot
Date published: 2021-09-23

Can the OS. E upgraded to Windows 10 Pro? If so, ...

Can the OS. E upgraded to Windows 10 Pro? If so, do you need to use a Microsoft key or can you use an OEM key?
Asked by: Eric
Yes, you can upgrade the Windows 10 Home (64-Bit) on the Acer 15.6&quot; ConceptD 3 Ezel Multi-Touch 2-in-1 Laptop to Windows 10 Pro. A standard Microsoft Pro key would be ideal.
Answered by: dariusb
Date published: 2021-11-29

Is the memory expandable on this laptop and if ...

Is the memory expandable on this laptop and if so, how much memory can I expand it to?
Asked by: Lisa
As per the manufacture this item is limited to a 16gb configuration in this model.
Answered by: dariusb
Date published: 2021-04-22

What is the model of this laptop?

What is the model of this laptop?
Asked by: Gregory
The manufacturer model number is : NX.C5PAA.001.
Answered by: Reuben
Date published: 2021-08-19

Can the OS be upgraded to Win 10Pro? If so, can ...

Can the OS be upgraded to Win 10Pro? If so, can you buy an OEM key or do you need to use the Microsoft version?
Asked by: Eric
Yes, you can upgrade it to Windows 10 Pro
Answered by: Luiz O
Date published: 2021-11-29
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