Customer Ratings & Reviews

I love it! Can't leave it alone, my dog is jealous! Maybe it's cuz I got 3 yrs practice with the Samsung Chromebook that broke (after I abused it in frustration), but I think this one was a lot easier to set up and use. It hasn't made me frustrated not even once, I hope it'll last a long time. I just use it for doing simple stuff online, and for sharing files with my camera and phone. If you're online for hours, like me, just keep an eye on your power use. I've not run out of juice but it appears to go down fast at first.

Octane score 28490. Multi core score 128841. 7 years ago celerons were under 10,000

I am quite pleased with the newest Acer 311. The build quality is decent despite being all plastic. That makes it lighter and more portable. The screen can lay 180° flat, stays up, and does not wobble. The keys have very good travel and feel very tactile. The trackpad is plastic but has a nice feel and is clicky. The bezels are bigger than I’d prefer, making the 11.6” display seem smaller. The HD (1366 x 768) screen has acceptable brightness but is a bit washed out and has pretty bad viewing angles. Nevertheless, I can see all text, graphics, and vide clearly. Sadly, there is no touchscreen support. The sound is what you’d expect from a small laptop. OK volume, clear, but no bass whatsoever. About connectivity, we have a USB-C 3.2 and a USB-A 3.1 port. The USB-C doubles as a power delivery and display port. The laptop is Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth compatible and works well and fast. There’s also a 3.8mm audio headphone jack. The N4500 CPU, Intel UHD Graphics, 4GB LPDDR4X memory combined make for a very smooth Chromebook workflow. I had several internet tabs open, (within reason), watched video, did productivity work, played super-basic games, and yes, streamed games with relatively no issues or slowdown. I did notice the laptop got bit warm but nothing uncomfortable and the fans were not loud at all. The 64GB storage is low but considering that this is designed to be used with cloud support, makes it sufficient. The battery life ranges between 8-10 hours depending on the use -good enough for a full workday. The 720P webcam is nothing to write home about but good enough for those basic video calls. I appreciate the included security cam cover. In the end, I think this Chromebook is quite portable and capable of handling everyday tasks. It’s perfect for student use and for anyone that is looking for simplicity and security. While the price could have been a bit lower, this is a great budget option.

The material is very bad plastic that absorbs oil stains from hand at the slightest touch. Acer needs to do better. Otherwise it works well for what it is designed for. However i do wish the holes for air circulation were on the top instead of the bottom.

Keeping my children occupied!! I LOVE it, They LOVE it!!

The Acer Chromebook 311 CBOA311-1H-C90F is a compact, fast and useful laptop that offers great performance for everyday tasks for everyone in the family due to its portability, let me further explain. The Chromebook 311 has a nice 11.6 inch screen, and it is perfect for movability. It is also lightweight just less than 3 lbs. so it is easy to carry around, either at home, class or maybe at a favorite spot. I like how it feels, it feels sturdy and durable all around and it can withstand minor bumps and drops. It is powered by an Intel Celeron N4500 processor and it has 4GB of RAM, so it easily handles everyday tasks like web browsing, word processing, and streaming best of all it does it well. It works great wirelessly, using Wi-Fi connection all around the house it has worked flawlessly. It does have an HD Webcam with dual built in speakers so our kids can take an online class or just to communicate with others, and it does come with a webcam cover for privacy. Another thing we like about the Chromebook is its good battery life. It can last up to 8 hours on a single charge and that is plenty for most people including our kids at home as well as us adults. Since the Chromebook runs on Chrome OS, it is like having my Android cell phone with a bigger screen, keyboard and touchpad which they are responsive and comfortable to use by the way. The system is easy to use and I can access my Google Drive, Google Docs as well as other applications from the Google App store. Overall, the Acer Chromebook 311 CBOA311-1H-C90F is a great choice for family like ours, that we can share it since it is very portable and reliable for everyday use. Now that the kids have recently returned to school, they are ready to use the Chromebook too.

This is a basic Chromebook, without any frills. But if your needs are limited, it does get the job done. == Build Quality == The packaging is minimal and without frills, but that is OK as I would rather the money go towards the computer than something that will be thrown away. Once you open up the machine itself, it seems to be decently built. It is all plastic construction, but you expect that for this price. The bottom features no air vents at all, and this machine has no moving parts; not even a single fan. But given the limited power, this is perfectly acceptable, and means that there is less to break in the future. == Peripherals == Being a budget device, the name of the game is giving you basic functionality for as little money as possible, and this has been done well. Obviously some corners were cut, but nothing was cut back in such a way that caused any problems. Everything here falls squarely in the “usable but not impressive” category. The keyboard is acceptable. It works and feels good, but it is not backlit at all. The trackpad is also well done, despite having a plastic surface. Multi-touch gestures also work well, but it is not especially smooth or gigantic. But it is adequate, and that is enough for this type of machine. There is a camera above the display that is more than good enough for Zoom or Teams meetings, and although it lacks a privacy shutter, Acer thought to include a slim self-adhesive shutter in the package that you can apply if you desire. The display itself is perhaps a little disappointing, being only 1366 by 768, and the contrast and brightness are nothing special. Of note is that the color seems to shift a little bit as you move your head from side to side, but once again, higher quality brings higher prices, and this display is certainly usable. But the largest surprise is that the speakers are surprisingly good given the size and price. There is actually more bass and volume than I expected. As to the included IO, other than the expected BlueTooth and WiFi, it features a single USB-A rated for up to 5Mbps, one 3.5mm audio jack, and a single USB-C port that is used for charging, adding external devices, and can do video out. This computer had no problems driving an external 3440 by 1440 display, if that is the sort of thing that you need. A USB-C power supply is included, but this can use any USB-C charger large enough to drive a laptop. Note that there is nothing inside that is upgradable. Everything is soldered down to the main board. == Performance == They say that it is what is inside that counts, and this does not have much inside, but for many it will be enough. This Chromebook uses a dual-core x86 processor backed up by 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of flash storage. Note that there is no way to expand anything; neither RAM nor SSD. The performance is perfectly OK for light office tasks. Google Docs and Google Sheets both work well, as do the Chrome and Firefox browsers. Sometimes the Firefox browser seemed a little sluggish when starting up or trying to type in a new URL, but they got the job done, even though I had to wait a second or two longer than I was accustomed to. Also inside is a 33 WH battery, which gives around seven hours of life away from a charger with light usage. == Software == The thing about a Chromebook is that it is a Chromebook. You are limited in the apps that you can run. But with that being understood, it can run most Android apps. I had no problems installing Google Docs and Sheets, and Microsoft Teams installed easily, as well as BitWarden password manager. The only issues that I encountered were that I could not install Microsoft Outlook, and the Amazon shopping app (but Amazon Prime Video was not a problem). There is also an option to get a Linux terminal window up, but I am not sure how useful that will be to most people in the market for this type of computer. == Summary == This is a machine with several compromises, but it is built to hit an affordable price point. If you need a Chromebook, and this is a machine that you can afford, then it is worthy of consideration. All of the compromises are acceptable, and none of them are deal-breakers.

Managed to pick this up when BB was heavily discounting it (~50%)... and at that price it was a true bargain. This is my third Chromebook over the years. I typically keep them until they stop getting updates and then move on. I use them as an "internet appliance", along with light spreadsheet, word processing and photo editing... and in this role the Acer 311 is performing brilliantly. I'm not a power user trying to do 10 tasks at once so I find the Celeron processor and 4GB memory more than adequate... and there are plenty of Chrome and Android apps out there to help almost anyone. This Acer is small, lightweight and very portable. The keyboard has a great feel and the track pad works well. The screen is bright and clear, with a resolution just fine for it's size. The only shortcoming I'll note here (and it's really not that significant for me) is that the battery life is not as long as previous Chromebooks I've owned. I typically get 5 to 6 hours out of this 311 where with my previous CBs I would get around 8 hours even after years of service. Hoping to get many years out of this one...

Just the right size Chromebook I wanted. Lightweight and easily portable. Quick to boot up and connect to WiFi. No malware. I love it!

It's a solid device that serves the purpose for which I purchased it - to use as a compact laptop replacement during travels. It worked well and it was light-weight, which was perfect for travel.

I wanted a computer that is lightweight and has a larger screen than my phone. The Chromebook 311 is ideal. It even works a lot like an Android phone so it is very familiar plus it communicates with my phone. This makes a terrific travel computer. I made the purchase online and went to BestBuy the next day to pick it up. Easy and efficient! I am completely satisfied with this purchase.

I purchased this 11-inch Chromebook to use when I don't need to take my Macbook with me. I can accomplish most tasks with ease, and the small form factor makes this super portable. It feels fast and has a great screen, but perhaps the biggest deal is that the keyboard is pleasant to type on.

I use this for travel. Light and compact. I only use it for web browsing. Only complaint is the charging cord is stiff and battery life os NOT great. Otherwise very affordable and acceptable.

Bought this one mainly for the size. Am using it for typing up documents and surfing the internet. Day to day stuff. Still getting used to chrome but it works well. Sometimes slows down a little but given the system specs it is fine. Only one negative is the bezels on the screen are huge. Does better than Windows machines I have with similar specs. Great for recliner or couch use. Small.

I love this Chromebook. it is my second one. I even bought one for my brother. It does everything I need. Excellent for travel, super light and useful.

I bought this for my 6-year-old to start practicing on the Chromebook. I bought it because of the price and the size. It's suitable for what I was looking for

This ACER Chromebook Runs Very Well, Its Very Reponsive And It Is The Perfect size for school work or Campus. So I Think Its A GREAT Purchase!!

Great computer for studying! Battery life is great, very compact to take for school and work in the EMS field.

I really liked the small portable size, and it started up quickly and seemed to work fine. However, I could not get used to the display. The colors were off and it had a washed out look. I expected less screen quality at this price, however, the display was so difficult to look at that it made the Chromebook too hard to use without getting a headache, so I returned it. I tried adjusting all the display settings, switching to night mode, etc. I even tried some more detailed advice I found online, but I just couldn't get the display to a point where it wasn't going to hurt my eyes. I do think this Acer Chromebook seemed great otherwise. It even streamed a TV show with no issues. If the display quality had been better, it would have been worth keeping.

It nice compact and letters are nice size to read and keyboard are beautiful to read when one has problem seeing and easy to carry from one room to another I love it