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    Acer Chromebook CB315-2H-25TX computer

    A 15.6-inch Chromebook tested with Chrome OS 73.0, an AMD A4-9120C processor, 4GB of memory, AMD Radeon R4 Graphics video adapter, and a 32GB eMMC drive.

    About

    The Acer Chromebook CB315-2H-25TX is a 15.6-inch Chromebook with a screen resolution of 1366 x 768. It has 4GB of memory and a 32GB eMMC drive. It has an AMD A4-9120C processor and an AMD Radeon R4 Graphics video adapter but no dedicated video memory. It was tested with Chrome OS 73.0.

    It has a built-in microSD memory card reader for digital photography, and 2 full-size and 2 type-C USB ports. However, you'll lose a USB port to plug in the power cable when charging the Chromebook. Video outputs include: supporting DisplayPort over USB-C. It supports WiFi 802.11ac, so it's compatible with the latest high-speed routers. It is compatible with Google Play for downloading Android apps and games.

    The Acer Chromebook CB315-2H-25TX measures 14.9 inches wide by 0.8 inches deep by 10 inches high, and it weighs 4 lbs. It's backed by a 12-month warranty, with 12 months of free tech support over telephone.

    Results in the following chart are gathered from Consumer Reports’ 2018 and 2019 Winter Surveys of 1,860 Chromebooks, owned by members who purchased a new device between 2013 and 2019.

    Our predicted brand reliability ratings are based on a statistical model that estimates problem rates within the first 3 years of ownership, for Chromebooks that are not covered by an extended warranty or service contract. We also adjust for the median number of hours of use per week. The median in our survey was 15 hours per week. Higher ratings are indicative of better reliability. Brands receiving a red or orange rating cannot be recommended by CR at this time.

    Our owner satisfaction ratings are based on the proportion of members who are extremely likely to recommend their Chromebook brand to friends and family.

    Predicted Reliability

    Acer
    Asus
    Dell
    Google
    HP
    Lenovo
    Samsung

    Source: Consumer Reports' 2018 and 2019 Winter Surveys

    Owner Satisfaction

    Acer
    Asus
    Dell
    Google
    HP
    Lenovo
    Samsung

    Source: Consumer Reports' 2018 and 2019 Winter Surveys

    Connections

    WiFi WiFi The type of built-in 802.11 wireless networking supported. Chromebooks with 802.11n also support 802.11g routers. Some models with 802.11n also support the 5GHz "high band," a standard suitable for apartments and other crowded areas. 802.11ac is the newest, fastest type.
    Yes
    Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet Support for 1000 Mb/s networking.
    No
    Number of USB ports Number of USB ports Number of USB ports for printers, flash drives, or other peripherals.
    4
    HDMI output HDMI output An HDMI out port for sending a digital video/audio signal to a computer monitor or HDTV.
    No

    Features

    Memory-card reader Memory-card reader At least one flash memory-card slot (CF, SD, XD, MS, etc.)
    Yes
    Built-in webcam Built-in webcam A built-in webcam for videoconferencing.
    Yes

    Specs

    Processor Processor Also known as the CPU (Central Processing Unit), the processor is responsible for running commands and handling data. Processors come in different speeds and may have two or more cores (ex. dual-core), which let you more quickly process multiple complex tasks.
    AMD A4-9120C
    Memory (GB) Memory Also known as RAM, memory is a temporary storage area for data. Its size is an important factor for performance.
    4
    Storage (GB) Storage The amount of storage, a permanent area for the operating system, programs and data such as documents, music, and media files. Storage can be a hard drive, an SSD (solid state drive), or hybrid drive.
    32
    Native resolution Native resolution The number of picture elements ("pixels") across the horizontal and vertical dimension of the screen. The higher the resolution within a given size screen, the finer the detail that can be displayed. No scaling is needed to view a picture or movie of this size, or to match the display resolution with the native resolution, sometimes called Default or Recommended.
    1366 x 768
    Video adapter Video adapter Also known as the video card, the video adapter processes all the data that you see on your screen. They come in different speeds and may be integrated (most common, but is slower and uses up memory) or discrete (which is faster and has its own dedicated memory).
    AMD Radeon R4 Graphics
    Width (in.) Width The width of the Chromebook while closed.
    14.9
    Height (in.) Height The height from the table, or thickness, of the Chromebook while closed.
    0.8
    Depth (in.) Depth The depth, from the front edge to the back hinge, of the Chromebook while closed.
    10
    Thin and light Thin and light Based on weight and thickness. This includes Chromebooks that may be labeled "Ultrabook," "Sleekbook," "Thin and light," and "Ultrathin," among other terms.
    No
    Operating system (as tested) Operating system (as tested) The operating system that was installed on the computer at the time it was tested. The operating system is the software that controls the basic operation of the computer.
    Chrome OS 73.0
    Warranty length (mos.) Warranty length The length in months of the manufacturer's standard warranty.
    12
    Tech support length (mos.) Tech support length The length in months of the manufacturer's free technical support by telephone.
    12
    Battery capacity (WHr) Battery capacity The total energy contained in the battery, expressed in Watt-hours. A larger capacity battery will deliver longer battery life, but will add weight and sometimes will extend beyond the edge of the Chromebook.
    52.21