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Acer Chromebook 15 Series

Acer Chromebook 15 CB515-1HT-P099Processor: Intel Celeron 3205U, Intel Celeron Celeron N3350, Intel Celeron Celeron N3450, Intel Celeron N2830, Intel Celeron N3060, Intel Celeron N3160, Intel Core i3 5005U, Intel Core i5 5200U, Intel Pentium Pentium N4200
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Intel HD Graphics (Broadwell), Intel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell), Intel HD Graphics 500, Intel HD Graphics 505, Intel HD Graphics 5500
Display: 15.60 inch
Weight: 1.8kg, 1.9kg, 1.95kg, 2kg, 2.2kg
Price: 200, 300, 350, 380, 400, 500, 600 euro
Average Score: 75.61% - good
Average of 31 scores (from 44 reviews)
price: 100%, performance: 81%, features: 52%, display: 83%, mobility: 83%, workmanship: 80%, ergonomy: 80%, emissions: 94%

 

Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C09S

The Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C09S is a basic Chromebook based on a simplistic and clean looking design. The full white device is highlighted with a black tile keyboard which is pretty comfortable for typing. The edges are rounded and the overall weight is kept around 4.85 lb (2.2 kg) with a fairly slim profile. The 15.6 inch Active Matrix TFT Colour LED display features Full HD resolution. Colors are decent thanks to the IPS technology and the brightness is adequate. The viewing angles are impressive with the hinge system enabling for wider display angles compared to other similarly priced device. The user friendly laptop comes with Chrome OS which is an internet intensive operating system. Hardware on the laptop consist of an Intel Celeron 3205U dual-core processor clocked at 1.50 GHz, 4 GB DDR3L SDRAM, Intel HD Graphics and a 32 GB SSD. Most data storage will come from a cloud system, but users can use the SD card slot to increase local memory. Other features on the Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C09S include a webcam, microphone, an HDMI out, a USB 2.0 port and a USB 3.0 port. The Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C09S is a wallet friendly but capable everyday device and users will definitely feel comfortable with the carry weight and battery life rated at 3220 mAh.

Specifications

Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C09SNotebook: Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C09S
Processor: Intel Celeron 3205U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics (Broadwell)
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
Price: 400 euro
Links: Acer homepage
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Average Score: 75.88% - good

Average of 8 scores (from 12 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Sometimes size really does matter
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
If you’ve been tempted by the simplicity and hassle-free nature of Chrome OS but wanted a bigger screen, then the Acer Chromebook 15 is for you. We do wish Acer had been more ambitious, opting for a brighter, higher quality, higher resolution screen, even if this had pushed up the price, rather than retreading old ground and taking the easy way out.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/22/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%
Acer Chromebook 15 review: When size matters, this one is big
Source: IT Pro Portal English Archive.org version
Chromebook isn’t for everyone, particularly those people who need to use legacy applications. For the rest, if whatever you need works in the browser, you’re set for Chrome OS. Perhaps Acer’s hunk, or something smaller.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/21/2015
79% Acer Chromebook 15 Review
Source: Notebookreview.com English Archive.org version
The Acer Chromebook 15 is a solid computing device, with great value for its $350 price tag. The thick plastic chassis not only looks great, but offers a level of durability and build quality that isn’t often seen at this price range. The 15.6-inch FHD display might not be perfect, but 1080p resolution is another nice boon at this price. Not too mention the laptop’s long lasting battery life and strong performance with its fifth generation Intel Celeron CPU.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/30/2015
Rating: Total score: 79%
70% Review: Acer Chromebook 15
Source: Wired Magazine English Archive.org version
The model I tested retails for $350, a fair price for what you get given the rest of the Chromebook market. It’s worth noting though $250 will get you the same body without the HD screen. However, given that the screen is the main selling point here, it’s hard to take the cheaper model with its 1366 x 768 pixel display seriously. A screen this big should be stuffed with pixels.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/24/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Acer Chromebook 15 (CB5-571-C09S)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Acer Chromebook 15 (CB5-571-C09S) may be the largest model ever, but when you boil it down, that's really all it has to offer. Otherwise, it offers a standard Chromebook experience, just with a larger display and chassis. If you've been feeling cramped by the small size of most models, then perhaps this is the system for you. For most shoppers, however, I'd recommend looking at other Chromebooks with unique features, as there are plenty of systems in this price range that offer more compelling takes on the basic Chromebook, like the Toshiba CB35-B3340 Chromebook 2, which has a 13-inch full HD display and Skullcandy audio, or the Editors' Choice HP Chromebook 11 (Verizon LTE), which offers more mobility, thanks to wireless data.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/24/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% Acer Chromebook 15 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Acer Chromebook 15 is a excellent Chrome OS laptop, but it asks you whether you need a machine this big just to run a Chrome browser? For most people, that answer would be no, but I would easily pick this machine over any budget 15.6-inch Windows laptop. It's simply better built and comes at a better price to boot. The 15-inch display on this laptop itself would even be worth the $349 or £249 (about AU$458) price of admission.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/20/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%
Acer Chromebook 15 review: A large laptop with ample appeal
Source: Computerworld.com English Archive.org version
There's really only one question you need to ask yourself in considering Acer's Chromebook 15: Are you looking for a large-screen Chrome OS laptop that can serve as a desktop replacement? If yes, then the $350 Chromebook 15 is almost certainly the system for you.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/18/2015
70% Acer Chromebook 15
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
If you're looking for a simple laptop that works well, and don't need to carry it everywhere, the Acer Chromebook 15 is a solid investment. Its large display is good for Web surfing and working on spreadsheets, and its speedy performance makes it a dependable device for productivity. The loud speakers and long-lasting battery are other pluses. I just wish the screen were brighter and more colorful.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/18/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%
Acer Chromebook 15 Review: huge screen, tiny price
Source: Slashgear English Archive.org version
Acer’s Chromebook 15 has mid-range PC specs and a very lightweight operating system in Chrome OS. The performance we see is expected, really. A real story would be poor performance. Chromebook 15 is not going to let you down.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/18/2015
78% Acer Chromebook 15
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
For however you might feel about Google's Chrome OS and Chromebooks, there's no denying that they are popular alternatives to Windows and Mac computers mainly because they're inexpensive, relatively secure and what can be done within the confines of its browser-based environment continues to grow.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/17/2015
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 80% mobility: 80%
80% Model: Acer Chromebook 15
Source: Digital Trends English Archive.org version
Acer has a history of building excellent Chromebooks. That may be due of experience; it was, along with Samsung, one of the first two manufacturers to jump on board. And the Chromebook 15 continues the company’s record of hits. Aside from the design, which may appear gaudy to some, there’s a lot to like and little to complain about. The display is excellent, battery life is respectable, and performance is excellent.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/17/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Acer Chromebook 15
Source: Hardbloxx German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/13/2015

 

Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C9GR

Specifications

Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C9GRNotebook: Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C9GR
Processor: Intel Celeron 3205U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics (Broadwell)
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
Price: 380 euro
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Reviews

78% Acer Chromebook 15 CB5 Review | Notebookcheck
All grown up. For the first time, Acer has increased their Chromebook's size and churned out a 15.6-inch device that certainly gave us some pleasant surprises.

 

Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-39VM

Specifications

Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-39VMNotebook: Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-39VM
Processor: Intel Core i3 5005U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 5500
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
Price: 500 euro
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 Chromebook 15 CB5-571-39VM (Model)

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Average Score: 89% - very good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

89% Erstes Chrome OS Notebook mit großem Display
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/17/2015
Rating: Total score: 89% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 95% ergonomy: 85% emissions: 95%

 

Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-32AS

Specifications

Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-32ASNotebook: Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-32AS
Processor: Intel Core i3 5005U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 5500
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
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Average Score: 75% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

80% Test du Acer Chromebook CB5-571-32A
Source: Frandroid French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/13/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Acer Chromebook 15
Source: CNet France French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/02/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%

 

Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-531

Specifications

Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-531Notebook: Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-531
Processor: Intel Celeron N2830
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Price: 300 euro
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Reviews

Acer Chromebook 15
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The Chromebook market is still in its infancy, but the ecosystem has already proved itself to offer incredible value for money – just look at the £199 Toshiba Chromebook 2 for proof of that. We’ll need to wait to get our hands on a review model before we can say whether Acer’s offering trumps the Toshiba notebook, however.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/25/2015
Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-531: Big and budget (hands-on)
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
Well, we say refinement, but first impressions don't leave us too enthralled. That's the thing about Chromebooks: they're cheap and plasticky, which is the compromise to pay for a £230 laptop (oddly the CB3-531 is $200 in the US, so far cheaper).
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/23/2015

 

Acer Chromebook 15 C910-54M1

As the name implies the Acer Chromebook 15 C910-54 M 1 runs on Chrome OS, maintains a sleek form factor and is easy on the wallet. The slim profile is clean and comes rounded at the corners while the lid is slightly textured to give the Chromebook a modern look. There is a tile-style keyboard and a large touchpad for typing and navigation. The entire device comes in black and contains a 15.6 inch Full HD Active Matrix TFT Colour LCD with a resolution of 1920 x 1080. Images are sharp with vivid colors. The 4.85 lb (2.2 kg) Acer Chromebook 15 C910-54M1 comes with an Intel Core i5-5200U dual core processor clocked at 2.20 GHz, 4 GB DDR3L SDRAM, an Intel HD 5500 GPU and a 32 GB SSD. Users can definitely enjoy the entertainment and productivity possibility brought by this Chromebook especially with a good Internet connection. Other features on the device are a webcam, a card reader, an HDMI out, a USB 3.0 port, a USB 2.0 port and stereo speakers. The Acer Chromebook 15 C910-54M1 is packed with a 4-cell Lithium-Ion battery rated at 3270 mAh which in return provides impressive battery life.

Specifications

Acer Chromebook 15 C910-54M1Notebook: Acer Chromebook 15 C910-54M1
Processor: Intel Core i5 5200U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 5500
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
Price: 500 euro
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Average Score: 90% - very good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

90% Acer Chromebook 15 C910 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
Don't be fooled by this fatso. The Acer Chromebook 15 C910 is a durable workhorse that will reward you for looking past its size in favor of its performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% Acer Chromebook 15 C910 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Acer Chromebook 15 C910 isn't for everybody. In an era when computer manufacturers are racing to build laptops that are lighter and thinner, the C910 is a throwback to a simpler time, back when you expected your mobile computers to be shaped like bricks.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/15/2015
Rating: Total score: 90%

 

Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-362Q

The Acer Chromebook 15 has a large 15.6 inch display unlike the previous 11 inch Chrome OS systems. The backbone of the system is an Intel Core i3 processor clocked at 2 GHz and paired with a 4 GB of DDR3 RAM. Onboard storage is only 32 GB and there is no optical drive as well. However, there are two USB ports and one of it is a USB 3.0 port. These ports can be used to extend the storage on flash drives or external hard drive. Despite the size of the notebook,  the keyboard does not feature a number pad. Instead the space on the sides of the keyboard provide upward facing speakers. The weight of this Chromebook is about 2.2 kg and the 4 cell battery can last up to 9 hours of use according to manufacturer. The height of this device with its lid closed is just 1 inch (2.54 cm), which makes it portable. As the name indicates, the operating system used is Chrome OS. The device is mostly from plastic and available in two colors; black and white. As a conclusion, this Chromebook is suitable for first time purchasers with a tight budget who intend to use the device for basic web surfing and watching videos.

Specifications

Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-362QNotebook: Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-362Q
Processor: Intel Core i3 5005U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 5500
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
Price: 500 euro
Links: Acer homepage
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 Chromebook 15 CB5-571-362Q (Model)

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Average Score: 70% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

70% Acer Chromebook 15
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
All told, the Acer Chromebook 15 is an intriguing anomaly. On the one hand, its big IPS display is simply great to look at, especially when you'll be doing so for extended periods of time. It makes composing anything of length easier and watching multimedia content more enjoyable.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/24/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%
Acer Chromebook 15 Review: Bigger Is Better
Source: Notebooks.com English Archive.org version
People who love ChromeOS, but don’t want to pay over $1,200 for the Pixel, should look at the Acer Chromebook 15 with the Intel Core i3 processor. If you like the idea of a large system, but don’t want to pay over $400, then take a look at the cheaper version with an Intel Celeron 3205U Broadwell processor, the next generation after the Haswell in the popular HP Chromebook 14 and Acer C720 Chromebook.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/21/2015

 

Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-532-C47C

Specifications

Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-532-C47CNotebook: Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-532-C47C
Processor: Intel Celeron N3060
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell)
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.9kg
Price: 200 euro
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Reviews

Review: Acer Chromebook 15
Source: Android Headlines English Archive.org version
That depends. As mentioned, if you’re looking for a high-powered Chromebook or other type of laptop, there are perhaps other options which may be a better fit. Of course, those looking for something more value oriented should feel right at home with this laptop. On top of this the Acer Chromebook 15 does perform rather well and the larger display makes it enjoyable for media content as well as makes it easy on the eyes for reading and browsing the web.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/17/2016

Foreign Reviews

Acer представила работающий 12 часов автономно Chromebook 15
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Long battery life; solid workmanship; good price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/18/2016

 

Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532-C47C

Specifications

Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532-C47CNotebook: Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532-C47C
Processor: Intel Celeron N3060
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell)
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.9kg
Price: 200 euro
Links: Acer homepage
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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 3 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Acer Chromebook 15 (2016) Review
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
Is the Acer Chromebook perfect? To put it flatly, no. If we were sourcing the parts, we would have specified a better, slightly higher-res screen, a Core i3 CPU with 4GB of RAM, 32GB of onboard storage, and much better speakers and sound engineering. Of course, then it would be a $400 or $500 Chromebook. For $199, we’re happy to live with its shortcomings in order to be able to afford one (or even two) extra Internet devices around the house.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/14/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Acer Chromebook 15 (CB3-532-C47C)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
If you're looking for a bargain on a chromebook, and you value function over form, it's really hard to do better than the Chromebook 15. You might be giving up style, but in return you'll get a bigger screen and absurdly long battery life—while only paying $200. If design does matter to you or you'd like clearer visuals, however, you could shell out a little more for our Editors' Choice pick, the Acer Chromebook 14.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/20/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

15,6-zölliges Chrome-OS-Notebook
Source: Tom's Hardware German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/19/2016

 

Acer Chromebook 15 CB515-1HT-P58C

Specifications

Acer Chromebook 15 CB515-1HT-P58CNotebook: Acer Chromebook 15 CB515-1HT-P58C
Processor: Intel Pentium Pentium N4200
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 505
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.8kg
Price: 600 euro
Links: Acer homepage
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Average Score: 60% - poor

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

60% Acer Chromebook 15 Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The Acer Chromebook 15 is lightweight and has strong endurance, but it suffers from weak image quality and an unpleasant typing experience.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/20/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%

Foreign Reviews

Neuauflage mit USB-C
Source: WinFuture German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/31/2017

 

Acer Chromebook 15 CB515-1HT-C1W7

Specifications

Acer Chromebook 15 CB515-1HT-C1W7Notebook: Acer Chromebook 15 CB515-1HT-C1W7
Processor: Intel Celeron Celeron N3450
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 500
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.8kg
Links: Acer homepage
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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

80% Acer Chromebook 15 CB515-1HT-C1W7 - Reviews
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/28/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Test de l'Acer Chromebook 15 CB515-1HT (2017)
Source: CNet France French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Acer Chromebook 15 CB515-1H-C1VS

Specifications

Acer Chromebook 15 CB515-1H-C1VSNotebook: Acer Chromebook 15 CB515-1H-C1VS
Processor: Intel Celeron Celeron N3350
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 500
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.8kg
Links: Acer homepage
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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

Acer Chromebook 15 review: hands-on
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
For undemanding users, the Chromebook 15 looks to be a decent budget laptop. It offers a larger-than-usual screen with a sensible resolution and there's a touchscreen model if you're willing to pay extra.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/24/2018

Foreign Reviews

80% Acer Chromebook 15 CB515-1H-C1VS Review
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/03/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Acer Chromebook 15 CB515-1HT-P39B

Specifications

Acer Chromebook 15 CB515-1HT-P39BNotebook: Acer Chromebook 15 CB515-1HT-P39B
Processor: Intel Pentium Pentium N4200
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 505
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.8kg
Price: 350 euro
Links: Acer homepage
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Average Score: 74.29% - average

Average of 7 scores (from 8 reviews)

 

Reviews

90% Acer Chromebook 515
Source: Gadgetspeak English
If your main uses of a PC are for emails, browsing the web and word processing or spreadsheets then a Chromebook can be cheaper and even a more secure form of connection to the outside world as Chromebooks are both automatically updated in the background and have Anti-Virus protection built in so you can remain in a safer environment.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/12/2022
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 100% performance: 100% workmanship: 80%
80% Acer Chromebook 15 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
Fantastic battery life, solid construction and a gorgeous exterior make up for a low performance ceiling in Acer’s 15-inch Chromebook for the masses. When compared to the best Chromebooks out there, this is an excellent value.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/21/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Acer Chromebook 15 Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The Acer Chromebook 15 has a metal chassis and a large 1080p display, but its screen is dimmer than we would like it to be.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/11/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Acer Chromebook 15 Review: Greater Than The Sum of its Parts
Source: Chrome Unboxed English Archive.org version
For Acer to take a bunch of standard stuff and put it together in a way that makes a stellar experience is what underlies the beauty of the entire Chromebook experience. Simple hardware, streamlined software, and speedy experiences at low prices. In the landscape of Pixelbooks, it can be easy to forget this nuance. Acer has not and has delivered on all the things that make Chromebooks great.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/12/2018
50% Acer Chromebook 15 (2017) Review: Bigger Doesn’T Mean Better
Source: The Verge English Archive.org version
At the end of the day, the Chromebook 15 isn’t a very good computer. But it’s at least an okay Chromebook, and due to its unique size, there will likely always be a place for it somewhere in the pantheon of Chromebooks, even if it’s ultimately still somewhat underpowered.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 50%
80% Acer Chromebook 15 (2018) Review and Ratings
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
With its aluminum skin, bright full HD touch screen, and comfy keyboard, the latest Acer Chromebook 15 makes a surprisingly strong argument for ditching a Windows laptop and going Chrome. The Pentium CPU holds back performance but enables impressive battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/24/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Acer Chromebook 15 (2017) review
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
As one of the biggest Chromebooks, the Acer laptop is perfectly priced for anyone interested in a big laptop for basic online use.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/08/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
70% Acer Chromebook 15 (2017)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
Acer's aluminum-clad Chromebook 15 packs spectacular battery life along with a sprawling 15.6-inch screen, but it's not very bright.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/30/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%

 

Acer Chromebook 15 CB515-1HT-P80X

Specifications

Acer Chromebook 15 CB515-1HT-P80XNotebook: Acer Chromebook 15 CB515-1HT-P80X
Processor: Intel Pentium Pentium N4200
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 505
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.8kg
Links: Acer homepage
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Average Score: 70% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

70% Test De L'Acer Chromebook 15 (Cb515) : Pour Regarder Netflix Et Se Détendre
Source: Frandroid French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/23/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%

 

Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532-C8E0

Specifications

Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532-C8E0Notebook: Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532-C8E0
Processor: Intel Celeron N3160
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell)
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Links: Acer homepage
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Average Score: 60% - poor

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

60% Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532-C8E0 Review
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 60%

 

Acer Chromebook 15 CB515-1HT-P099

Acer’s latest Chrome OS effort is a proper beast, designed to live happily on a desk and occasionally be carried around the home. With the catchy full title of Chromebook 15 CB515-1HT, this 15.6-inch laptop serves up Full HD visuals and impressive usability. Users will be glad to hear that these features require a low asking price. With a meaty 15.6-inch chassis, that’s more reminiscent of Acer’s affordable Windows laptops. This machine breaks the scales at almost 2 kg, so user will certainly notice when it’s stashed in their knapsack. Like the Acer Chromebook 14 before it, this notebook sports a silver design that’s not too far off Apple’s MacBook stylings. Of course, as this is a budget-friendly laptop, users don’t get a premium metal chassis. However, the Chromebook 15’s plastic frame feels sturdy. It wasn’t too bothered at being chucked in a bag and generally knocked around. Acer has stuffed an Intel Pentium N4200 chipset into the Chromebook 15, backed by 4 GB of RAM. This proved to be absolutely fine for playing around with several apps at once. A user can stream HD videos at the same time as messing around in a web browser and messaging mates with no sign of a slowdown. That 15.6-inch IPS touchscreen is rather good for the asking price. For one, the touch controls work well. A user can zip through web pages and documents quickly and easily while selecting text is a doddle. The display also supports multi-touch, for pinch zooming. Viewing angles are rather narrow, as the picture darkens once users tilt the screen away from their face. Thankfully the Chromebook 15’s hinge allows a user to tilt the display all the way back, 180 degrees until the lid is touching their desk. So the user shouldn’t have any trouble finding a comfortable working position. Despite the beefy build, connectivity is pretty much standard. A user gets a pair of full-sized USB 3.0 ports and a couple of Type-C USB ports, split between the two sides for an easy life. Besides that, all users get a microSD memory card (for expanding the 64 GB of storage) and a Kensington lock slot. There’s no dedicated video output, although a user can always hook up a monitor or TV using one of those Type-C ports. If a user is after a Chrome OS machine to carry around all day, then the Chromebook 15 is far from the best choice. Acer and rivals such as Asus have launched plenty of Chrome notebooks that are more compact and considerably lighter. However, as a simple device for the family to share, the Chromebook 15 is perfectly fine. Strong usability means staying productive and browsing the web is a breeze, while the Full HD screen is good enough for kicking back with a movie. Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Specifications

Acer Chromebook 15 CB515-1HT-P099Notebook: Acer Chromebook 15 CB515-1HT-P099
Processor: Intel Pentium Pentium N4200
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 505
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.95kg
Price: 400 euro
Links: Acer homepage
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Average Score: 60% - poor

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Reviews

60% Acer Chromebook 15
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The Acer Chromebook 15 is a basic family laptop that’s best left at home, unless you know you’ll be able to keep its battery topped up wherever else you’re working.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/20/2018
Rating: Total score: 60%

 

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Acer: In 1976, the company was founded in Taiwan under the name Multitech and was renamed Acer or Acer Group in 1987. The product range includes, for example, laptops, tablets, smartphones, desktops, monitors, TVs and computer peripherals. Since 2007, the group has merged with Gateway Inc. and Packard Bell, which also market their own laptop product lines.

Acer computers are designed for a variety of purposes, including ultrabooks for mobile use, gaming laptops for gamers, affordable options for everyday tasks, and 2-in-1 convertible laptops for versatility. Acer's product portfolio also includes tablets that offer portable computing and multimedia capabilities.


Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

Intel HD Graphics (Broadwell): Integrated low-end graphics card (GT1) in some processors of the Broadwell-series. 

Intel HD Graphics 5500: Integrated graphics card (GT2) in the Core processors of the Broadwell U-series (15 W TDP). 

Intel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell): Integrated graphics card in the Intel Braswell series (2016 Celeron) processors. Based on the Broadwell architecture (Intel Gen8) supporting DirectX 11.2. Depending on the processor offers 12 shader cores (EU) and different clock speeds.

Intel HD Graphics 505: Integrated low-end graphics adapter with DirectX 12 support, which can be found in some ULV SoCs from the Apollo Lake series.

Intel HD Graphics 500: Integrated low-end graphics adapter with DirectX 12 support, which can be found in some ULV SoCs from the Apollo Lake series.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail):

Integrated GPU for tablet and notebook Bay Trail SoCs. Based on the Ivy Bridge GPU with four Execution Units and support for DirectX 11.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Celeron:

3205U: Broadwell-based ULV (ultra low voltage) dual-core processor for entry-level notebooks and subnotebooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.

N2830: Soc with an integrated dual core Atom processor clocked at up to 2.4 GHz and an Intel HD Graphics GPU.

N3060: SoC with an integrated dual core Atom processor clocked at 1.6 - 2.48 GHz, an Intel HD Graphics GPU and a dual channel DDR3L-1600 memory controller.

Celeron N3450: Frugal quad-core SoC from the Apollo Lake series for inexpensive notebook. Runs with clocks between 1.1-2.2 GHz and integrates a DirectX 12 capable graphics adapter. Compared to the previous Atom generation, the per-MHz performance of the CPU architecture was vastly improved and the graphics adapter was improved as well.

Celeron N3350: An Apollo Lake family, dual-core, ultra-low-power processor (SoC) that saw the light of day in 2016. Its two cores run at 1.1 GHz to 2.4 GHz; these are not Hyper-Threading-enabled meaning there are no additional threads. This chip has a fairly competent integrated graphics solution, the Intel HD Graphics 500, and eats very little (~6 W). The Celeron N3350 is based on the Goldmont CPU microarchitecture that came to replace Silvermont (2013), bringing with it several welcome improvements. The CPU is Secure Boot-compatible; technically, it will have no issue running 64-bit Windows 11. The average N3350 in our database is just as fast as the venerable Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 is in multi-thread loads; the two cores of this Celeron trail behind a single core of any half-decent CPU such as the Intel Core i3-7130U.

N3160: Frugal quad-core SoC based on the Atom architecture "Airmont" for inexpensive notebooks. Runs with clocke between 1.6-2.24 GHz and includes a graphics adapter with DirectX 11.2 support.

Intel Core i3:

5005U: Broadwell-based ULV (ultra low voltage) dual-core processor for notebooks and ultrabooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 5500 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.

Intel Core i5:

5200U: Broadwell-based ULV (ultra low voltage) dual-core processor for notebooks and ultrabooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 5500 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.

Intel Pentium:

Pentium N4200: An Apollo Lake family, quad-core, ultra-low-power processor (SoC) that saw the light of day in 2016. Its four CPU cores run at 1.1 GHz to 2.5 GHz; these are not Hyper-Threading-enabled meaning there are no additional threads. This chip has a fairly competent integrated graphics solution, the Intel HD Graphics 505, and eats very little (~6 W). The Pentium N4200 is based on the Goldmont CPU microarchitecture that came to replace Silvermont (2013), bringing with it several welcome improvements. The CPU is Secure Boot-compatible; technically, it will have no issue running 64-bit Windows 11. The average N4200 in our database competes with the Core i5-3339Y, a low-power SoC launched in 2013, in multi-thread performance.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


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75.61%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

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