The new Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel is a convertible workstation that won't break your back (or wallet)
While the ConceptD 7 Ezel was too expensive for more people, the new ConceptD 3 Ezel starts at a more modest $1,500 and comes in two sizes.
What you need to know
- ConceptD 3 Ezel is a convertible version of the ConceptD 3.
- There are two sizes with a 14-inch and 15.6-inch.
- Full HD, color-calibrated displays support inking with 4,096 levels of pressure.
- Pricing starts at $1,500 with availability in August.
Acer's ConceptD 3 Ezel borrow from the last year's ConceptD 7 Ezel's design but leaves behind the high price.
Mirroring the recently announced ConceptD 3 laptops, the Ezel versions feature many of the same specifications including that NVIDIA GTX 1650Ti (or Quadro T1000) for graphics all powered by a six-core Intel 10th Gen 45-watt CPU making these very powerful convertibles.
Here is what you need to know about these new convertibles, including how much they will cost, and when you can order one.
Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel specs and features
Two versions of the ConceptD 3 Ezel are available, including the 15.6-inch version, but the 14-inch may be the sweet spot, especially since it only weighs 1.74 kg (3.83lbs). That savings in weight is due to the polycarbonate used on the chassis instead of metal.
Category | Spec |
---|---|
OS | Windows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro |
Processor | 10th Gen IntelCore i7-10750HCore i5-10300H |
RAM | Up to 16GB DDR4 |
Graphics | Intel UHDNVIDIA GTX 1650 TiNVIDIA GTX 1650NVIDIA Quadro T1000 (Pro model) |
Storage | Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD |
Display | 14 inches15.6 inchesTouch1920x1080 (FHD)Pantone Validated100% sRGBdelta e<2400 nits16:9 aspect ratio |
Active pen | Acer Active Stylus4,096 levels sensitivity |
Ports | Thunderbolt 3HDMIMini DisplayPortTwo USB-ASD card readerEthernet (15-inch model) |
Audio | Top-firingDTS:X Ultra |
Wireless | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 |
Battery | Up to 15 hours (14-inch model)Up to 18 hours (15-inch model) |
Dimensions | 14-inch: 12.9 x 9 x 0.7 - 0.9 inches(326.7mm x 229mm x 17.9mm - 23.9mm)15-inch: 14.1 x 9.8 x 0.98 inches(358mm x 249mm x 24.9mm) |
Weight | 14-inch: 1.74 kg (3.83lbs)15-inch: 2.02 kg (4.45lbs) |
Availability | August (North America, China)September (EMEA) |
Price | From $1,500 |
Just like the non-convertible counterparts, Acer here is aiming for a more affordable market hence the limit of 16GB of RAM.
But the display continues to be amazing with Pantone Validation for color accuracy, and 4,096 levels of sensitivity for the Acer Active Styles.
Acer notes that the ConceptD 3 Ezel, which borrows a lot from HP's Spectre Folio design (minus the leather), gives this laptop durability and stability for whatever positions you choose to use it in:
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Battery life is pegged at 18 hours, which is two hours less than the non-convertible designs.
The ConceptD 3 Ezel will be available in North America in August starting at $1,499.99; in EMEA in September starting at EUR 1,699; and in China in August, starting at RMB 9,999.
A very flexible PC
Power on the go
The new ConceptD 3 Ezel comes in two sizes (14 and 15.6-inch) with a one-of-a-kind display that flips around so you can use it between six usage modes. It also packs a 45-watt CPU and GTX 1650Ti for graphics (with a Quadro option). Look for it on store shelves this August.
Daniel Rubino is the Editor-in-chief of Windows Central. He is also the head reviewer, podcast co-host, and analyst. He has been covering Microsoft since 2007, when this site was called WMExperts (and later Windows Phone Central). His interests include Windows, laptops, next-gen computing, and watches. He has been reviewing laptops since 2015 and is particularly fond of 2-in-1 convertibles, ARM processors, new form factors, and thin-and-light PCs. Before all this tech stuff, he worked on a Ph.D. in linguistics, watched people sleep (for medical purposes!), and ran the projectors at movie theaters because it was fun.