Customer Ratings & Reviews

Great laptop and I love that it came with a case! It's the first laptop I've owned since I was in college, so I wanted something nice, but affordable. I'd recommend it to a friend. The only thing I don't like about it so far, is there's no caps lock button. They replaced it with a Google search tab. I'm still getting used to it and would much rather have caps lock.

Great little computer for the kitchen counter. Works perfect for everyday emails and social media. Especially for the price.

The laptop is a good product. But there are a few things about it that I don’t like. It’s difficult to scroll up and down on pages. It has one keypad so it’s almost impossible to right click or left click on things. I couldn’t find out how to use my USB devices on it. Besides those issues it worked fine.

I absolutely love this, Chromebook! It is a very good purchase and works very well with the apps that I use for school! Plan on buying two more for my twin girls!

Gift for my grandson’s birthday. He is 11 and totally excited about his laptop

My son loves the computer especially when it specified that it's HD and he was amazed by it.

Bought this for my oldest daughter and it is a nice chrome book with no bloat wear.

So far, so good! It is good for browsing the internet and the little things I use it for.

Excellent laptop that I've ever owned. Fast and affordable!

I love the laptop it’s fast an that’s what I needed

It is very reliable, easy to navigate, great price and it comes with a softshell case.

Hard time printing from it not sure why. Love everything about it but still working to solve this issue

It says it has a 10-hour battery life more like a half hour battery life. Plus the screen has a matte finish and the picture quality is not that great. The processor speed is pretty slow too when I opened it and the battery was dead and it needed charged for like five or six hours before I would turn on and the mouse cursor doesn't work all the time with no touch screen

The Acer Chromebook 315 is lightweight, fast, and easy to use. It boots quickly and handles browsing, streaming, and everyday tasks without any issues. The large screen is a nice bonus for multitasking. Battery life is dependable, and the keyboard is comfortable for longer use. Overall, it’s a great Chromebook for school, work, or casual use.

I recently purchased the Acer Chromebook 315 (15.6” Full HD, Intel Celeron N4500, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage), and I’m extremely happy with my choice. The large Full HD screen is crystal clear, and the anti-glare feature makes it easy on the eyes for long work or study sessions. I love how lightweight and sleek it is, yet it still has a dedicated number pad—perfect for spreadsheets and productivity. The performance is smooth for everyday tasks like browsing, streaming, and using Google Workspace apps. Battery life easily lasts me through the day, and the fast wireless connectivity keeps me working without interruptions. The HDR camera is surprisingly good for video calls, and the eco-friendly OceanGlass touchpad feels premium. Overall, this Chromebook delivers excellent value for the price. It’s a reliable, easy-to-use laptop for anyone needing a dependable device for work, school, or everyday use. Highly recommend!

The Chromebook laptop has become a popular choice for students, professionals, and casual users who want an affordable, reliable, and easy-to-use device. Running on Google’s ChromeOS, it offers a clean and streamlined experience, especially for those who rely heavily on web-based applications and cloud storage. Design & Build Quality Most Chromebooks are lightweight and portable, making them ideal for travel or everyday commuting. The slim design and long battery life (often 8–12 hours depending on the model) make them convenient for all-day use. While not all models have premium build materials, even budget Chromebooks feel sturdy enough for regular handling. Performance Chromebooks aren’t built for heavy gaming or demanding software like video editing suites, but they handle daily tasks such as browsing, streaming, email, and word processing with ease. With access to the Google Play Store, you can download Android apps, giving the laptop extra versatility beyond the Chrome browser. Operating System & Features ChromeOS is fast, secure, and simple. It updates automatically and is resistant to most viruses and malware, which is a big plus for users who want a worry-free experience. Integration with Google services (Drive, Docs, Gmail, etc.) is seamless, making collaboration and storage easy. However, offline functionality is still limited compared to Windows or macOS. Value for Money One of the Chromebook’s biggest advantages is affordability. Entry-level models start at a fraction of the cost of traditional laptops, making them perfect for students or as a secondary device. Higher-end Chromebooks offer better displays, faster processors, and even 2-in-1 touchscreen functionality while still being reasonably priced.

The Acer Chromebook 315 (CB315-4H-C0BR) is a 15” entry level Chromebook. The 315 is part of their long running Chromebook lineup – I have a 17” 317 from 2021 for example. I have enjoyed using the 317 over the years, so I was hopeful for a similar experience with the 315. Specs CPU – Intel Celeron N4500 Dual Core 1.10 GHz w/ turbo boost up to 2.8 GHz Graphics - Intel UHD (Jasper Lake 16 EU) graphics Memory – 4GB LPDDR4X Screen – 15.6” 1920 x 1080p HD IPS Storage – 64GB eMMC Flash memory – microSD card port available for additional expansion Ports – 2X USB 3.2 type-C / 2X USB 3.2 type-A / microSD Slot / TRRS 3.5mm Jack (headphone and mic support) Audio – dual speakers Webcam – 720p with dual microphone Dimensions – 14.4 x 9.8 x 0.79”; 3.53lb Design The design of the Acer 315, like 300 series of the past, is pretty basic. The entire chassis is made of silvery ABS plastic. The surface textures are all soft to the touch. Even with the all-ABS construction the Chromebook feels solid. The screen hinge opens nicely but easy enough that the screen frame doesn’t flex when opening from the corner. The screen opens up 180°, and has a roughly 3/8” bezel. The 315 comes with a full keyboard/number pad, and a large trackpad.also comes with a full size keyboard and decent sized trackpad. The 315 uses passive cooling (no fans), but it seems to keep itself fairly cool. The ports are evenly distributed on the body. Both sides get a USB C and A port, and either USB-C port can be used to charge the 315t. Both headphone and microSD are located on the left side. Performance The N4500 dual core is decently quick even with its 1.1GHz core clock speed. The dual core has enough processing bandwidth to handle a Netflix show and a few other open apps and Chrome tabs before application switching starts to lag a bit. It’s not too bad, and only adds a small hitch to the switching. Playing games will definitely drag things down a bit. The 4GB of RAM and dual core do not make for much graphical might, but playing old games on an emulator or ported mobile games should work fine. The 64GB eMMC works well. My 317 has the same setup and it has worked well for years, so I expect the same performance here. I added extra capacity with a 64GB UHS-1 microSD card I had laying around. Application launch time is quick from the eMMC, and it only shows a slight opening delay when pulling from the microSD. The overall capacity is fairly limiting though if you have a lot of files to stash. From the specs I have seen you can add a 128GB card. Display The 15.6” 1920 X 1080p FHD IPS touchscreen looks ok. It’s not an overly bright display and the off-angle viewing not as good as I have seen from other IPS’s. Screen uniformity is average at best – you can see some backlight unevenness at certain angles. The screen finish has an anti-glare coating so there’s no extra reflections from the lights in my room. The screen itself is just OK, and somewhat lower quality. There is some fuzziness to text sharpness, and the overall contrast isn’t anything to write home about. Movies/shows on Netflix look good enough in my opinion, but typing this review out reveals the text sharpness issue. Black text on a white background looks just a little fuzzy in comparison to my other 1080p 15.6” laptop screens. Keyboard and Trackpad The keyboard is a full key design with a number pad. The keys have a decent spacing, but the numberpad is a little tighter. Having the numberpad is a big plus for me, and it’s something that often seems left-off on most 15.6” laptops. The keys themselves have a slight texture to their surface and are very low-profile. The keys have a very short travel – around 0.04”. The keys don’t have a backlight, but they are easy to read in the dark from the light of the screen. The keys don’t feel bad, but I’m not a big fan of the texture because it makes the keys feel cheap. The keys are also silent to use, so you won’t keep anyone up while typing away. The trackpad works well and feels nice to use. It is a clickable, multitouch enabled pad. Initially the system had pointer acceleration turned out, which I don’t like. After switching that off the trackpad worked and behaved like I expected. Battery Life The advertised battery life is 10hrs. My usage has had the screen on max brightness, and I am getting around 8 hours of use. With the screen turned down a bit I can certainly see getting 10 hours doing light work. Switching to some like games or videos will cut the battery life a decent bit. An hour of Netflix dropped the battery about 20%, so figure I can get roughly 5-6 hours of video streaming on a single charge. That’s not too bad, but it certainly can be better. I usually have an external powerbank, which can be used to top the battery up if I am away from an outlet. The 315 uses a 45W PD charger, which means you can also charge it with most phone chargers made in the last few years – it will charge a bit slower, but it will charge. I think it took about 1.5 hours to bring it from 10% to a full charge with the 45W adapter, while my phone’s 30W charger would take about 2.5 hours to fill it up. Sound The sound from the speakers is decent. Audio from video calls sounds pretty good – the speakers do a good job of producing voices clearly. There’s no bass to really bulk up any sound, so music or movies that really on bass will sound flat. The speakers are plenty loud though, so I am able to play a video and do something like cook dinner without missing anything. These are perfectly serviceable on a thin profiled laptop. Webcam The webcam experience leaves a little to be desired. It’s a 720p camera that needs a well-lit room to look ok. The image itself is pretty muddy and lacks any sharpness – the front camera on my phone looks significantly better in comparison. The camera works, but its definitely not a good quality image. Overall I think this is an OK Chromebook. It works well and it gets the job done, so I am pleased with that aspect. The small amount of RAM and dual core processor will limit the range of work this is able to tackle, but I never expect a Chromebook to be a powerhouse. My biggest knock against the 315 is directed at the screen. It really feels like a step down compared to Acer Chromebooks I have used in the past. The webcam is not great either, but I wouldn’t base any purchasing decisions off the webcam quality. I will give it praise for being a nice looking and well put together machine. I have no problem with the fit/finish of the laptop, and I am happy with the overall design and layout. The numberpad is very useful, and it’s something I actively seek out in laptops/keyboards.

This is my third Acer Chromebook. I enjoy the ease of use and reliability of their products. Especially speaking about this most recent Chromebook, I want to mention that I am very pleased with the long battery life, speed, larger screen and great resolution. The cost of this product makes it even more desirable, and it even came with a protective sleeve. I can complete all of my taskes on this one unit with no problems. I would definitely recommend the Acer Chromebook N4500.

This Acer computer did everything we need for school work. I needed something that was fast and didn't need a lot to do set up. We had this computer up and running after 15 minutes. I like the size of the screen and the price wasn't to bad for the size of the computer when we needed to go and purchase it. Most laptops do not come with a sleeve and I appreciate that I didn't need to go find one for this computer.

The chromebook is fast and works very well. It's lightweight and has good battery life.