Acer Chromebook 311 (CB311-9H, CB311-9HT)

Acer Chromebook 311 (CB311-9H, CB311-9HT) - Specs

  • HDD/SSD
  • up to 64GB SSD
  • RAM
  • up to 4GB
  • OS
  • Chrome OS
  • Battery
  • 38Wh, 3-cell, 39Wh
  • Dimensions
  • 296 x 199 x 18.1 mm (11.65" x 7.83" x 0.71")
  • Weight
  • 1.10 kg (2.4 lbs)
  • Ports and connectivity
  • 2x USB Type-A
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 2x USB Type-C
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), DisplayPort
  • Card reader
  • MicroSD
  • Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ac
  • Bluetooth
  • 5.0
  • Audio jack
  • 3.5 mm combo
  • Features
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Web camera
  • Backlit keyboard
  • optional
  • Microphone
  • Speakers
  • 2 Stereo Speakers
  • Optical drive
  • Security Lock slot

CPU performance

Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the CPUs that come in the Acer Chromebook 311 (CB311-9H, CB311-9HT) series.

Results are from the Cinebench 20 Multi-core test (the higher the score, the better)

Acer Chromebook 311 (CB311-9H, CB311-9HT) in-depth review

What if you only need your laptop for browsing the Web, occasionally sending mails and watching movies? Well, that's exactly what Chrome OS is made for. No matter whether you get it for your kid, for yourself or even for your employees. This browser-based operating system is far more capable than just scrolling through the Web.In fact, with the development of Android, which sits at the base of Chrome OS, far more capabilities have opened for the users. Now, the Chromebook 311 (CB311-9H) is quite a budget offering. It features a 6W Intel processor (for better or for worse), 4GB of LPDDR[...]

Pros

  • Snappy experience
  • The OS loads in an instant
  • Two USB Type-C ports that charge the laptop and can output DisplayPort
  • Its display has comfortable viewing angles and good contrast ratio (BOE BOE07A0)
  • Doesn't use PWM to adjust screen brightness (BOE BOE07A0)
  • MicroSD card storage expansion

Cons

  • All-plastic build
  • Covers only 56% of sRGB
  • Memory and storage are soldered to the motherboard
  • Feels clunky and dated because of its fat bezels

Inside Acer Chromebook 311 (CB311-9H) - disassembly and upgrade options

Read our Disassembly Guide