Acer Chromebook 311 (CB311-9H-C12A)

LaptopMedia.com Laptop Specs Acer Chromebook 311 (CB311-9H, CB311-9HT) Acer Chromebook 311 (CB311-9H-C12A)

Date Published: 05 Nov 2020

Intel Celeron N4000
Intel UHD Graphics 600
11.6”, HD (1366 x 768), IPS
32GB SSD
4GB LPDDR4
1.10 kg (2.4 lbs)

Acer Chromebook 311 (CB311-9H-C12A)

$219^.99 $145^.00

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Review

Acer Chromebook 311 (CB311-9H-C12A) 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 LPDDR4 memory and eMMC storage. Indeed, it's not going to blow your mind in terms of performance, but if you are really into buying something based on Chrome OS, you are definitely not on the market for po[...]

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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

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

This is a neat little Chromebook that sadly doesn't offer anything to upgrade. However, here is a quick guide on how to get inside of it.Check out all Acer Chromebook 311 (CB311-9H) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate There are a total of 12 Phillips-head screws holding the bottom panel of this Chromebook 311 in place. After you remove them, pry the plate up with a plastic tool, carefully working your way around the device. Then, just pop it up and you'll see the internals.2. Battery In terms of batt[...]