Acer build Quality can be lower than other brands but it’s not only a bad thing. Acer laptops are cheaper because of their lower build quality and sometimes fewer features.
If you’re just using a laptop for surfing the web or writing basic documents there’s no need to be spending $500+ on an expensive Apple, Lenovo, or Dell unit which is built to withstand travel abuse. Acer laptop chassis are typically constructed from plastic instead of metal.
Some Acer models may not be as durable as other laptops from competitors at the same price range. With many competing brands and models in this space such as ASUS, DELL, HP, and Lenovo, Acer have a hard to keep up .