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Acer Chromebook 311 - CBOA311-2H-823D

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Chromebook 311 - CBOA311-2H-823D
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Chromebook 311 - CBOA311-2H-823D
A 11.6-inch chromebook tested with Chrome OS 154.0, MediaTek Kompanio 540 (8189) 2.6GHz processor, 4GB of memory, ARM Mali-G57 video adapter, and a 64GB eMMC drive. This model will receive updates from Google up until June 2036.
Description
A 11.6-inch chromebook tested with Chrome OS 154.0, MediaTek Kompanio 540 (8189) 2.6GHz processor, 4GB of memory, ARM Mali-G57 video adapter, and a 64GB eMMC drive. This model will receive updates from Google up until June 2036.
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Predicted Reliability
 /  5
Owner Satisfaction
 /  5
Performance
 /  5
Display
 /  5
Ease of use
 /  5
Versatility
 /  5
Battery
 /  5
Weight score
 /  5
Display size
Battery Life - web
Battery Life - video
Weight
Touch screen
 /  5
2-in-1
 /  5

Detailed Test Results

Performance: Performance was good. Speed was adequate for productivity and Web-based tasks such as word processing, Web browsing, and online game play.

Battery Life and Weight: Battery life lasted 10.5 hours in a light load of web browsing tests, and 7 hours in a heavier load of 4K video playback tests. Results could get you through a typical workday, under a workload of mixed use. At 2.4 lbs, weight was typical for a Chromebook this size and light enough to carry for long periods of time.

Ergnomics: The keyboard has large keys and was comfortably sized. Its high contrast letters were easy to read. The touchpad was uncomfortably small, providing less space for gestures than most others tested. Testers found the chassis had more flex than other tested models.

Display: The display quality was fair overall. Colors were less accurately reproduced compared to better displays. The display was anti-reflective, so there was little or no glare when viewing in a brightly lit room or outdoors. The display had a narrow viewing angle, so you’ll have limited flexibility in how to position the screen for optimal viewability for one user, and it will be difficult for more than one person to look at the screen at the same time. Its display produces a smaller array of colors than on most other tested Chromebooks.

Useful features and attributes on this model include: This Chromebook supports DisplayPort over USB-C for connecting to a TV or monitor. The power supply and chassis are lighter than the average weight of a chromebook and power supply. This model still has most of its lifespan remaining during which Google will continue to update the OS.

Downsides: There is no memory-card reader, so you'll need to buy an external reader or connect your digital camera directly to this laptop to transfer photos. Its storage space of 64GB is smaller than most other Chromebooks; you'll need an external storage solution such as cloud storage to save most of your files. At about 5.2 ft length, the power cable is shorter than most others, so you'd need to be mindful of power outlet locations.

About

The Acer Chromebook 311 - CBOA311-2H-823D is a 11.6-inch Chromebook with a screen resolution of 1366 x 768. It has 4GB of memory and a 64GB eMMC drive. It has an MediaTek Kompanio 540 (8189) 2.6GHz processor and a ARM Mali-G57 video adapter. It was tested with Chrome OS 154.0. This model will receive updates from Google up until June 2036.

It has . and 1 full-size and 2 type-C USB ports. As with most Chromebooks, it comes with a USB charger, but this means you'll lose a USB port to plug in the power cable when charging. Video outputs include: supporting DisplayPort over USB-C. WiFi 6E is also supported with a compatible router, which can use the 6GHz band for better throughput, and can be helpful in dense apartment buildings. It has Bluetooth 5.3 built-in. It has a manual sliding cover to hide the webcam when not in use. Google Play is available for downloading Android apps and games.

The Acer Chromebook 311 - CBOA311-2H-823D measures 11.3 inches wide by 7.6 inches deep by 0.9 inches high, and it weighs 2.4 lbs. A standard manufacturer's warranty for Chromebooks covers 1-year, with 1-year tech support, but some vendors may provide free additional duration.