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Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C9WH

Specifications

Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C9WH
Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C9WH (Chromebook 14 Series)
Processor
Intel Celeron N3060 2 x 1.6 - 2.5 GHz, Braswell
Memory
4 GB 
, DDR3L
Display
14.00 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel 112 PPI, LED, glossy: yes
Storage
32 GB eMMC Flash, 32 GB 
Connections
2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5mm combo
Networking
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.0
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 17 x 236.6 x 34.1 ( = 0.67 x 9.31 x 1.34 in)
Battery
3920 mAh Lithium-Polymer, 3-cell, Battery runtime (according to manufacturer): 12 h
Operating System
Google Chrome OS
Camera
Webcam: HD
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet
Weight
1.6 kg ( = 56.44 oz / 3.53 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
300 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 75% - good
Average of 4 scores (from 4 reviews)
price: 70%, performance: 70%, features: 60%, display: - % mobility: - %, workmanship: 70%, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C9WH

80% Acer Chromebook 14 review: Cheap at twice the price
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
We have some serious issues with the screen, and it's never going to win any prizes for its speed, but we're willing to overlook these based on its exceptionally low price. For just under £200 all-in, you've got a serviceable (if not stunning) everyday machine, which makes it excellent value. If you need to refresh your laptop on a budget, you could do an awful lot worse.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Acer Chromebook 14 review: Premium styling, long battery life and a big screen make this a tempting Chromebook
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
There's a lot to like about the Acer, including it's smart design, larger screen size, and impressively long battery life. These are offset by a few less than desirable components. The display is adequate at best, the keyboard is also average, and performance feels hampered by the low memory allocation. It's a solid machine, but the compromises may be too much for some.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/11/2017
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 70%
80% Review: Acer's Chromebook 14 brings the class
Source: PC Authority English Archive.org version
As such, Acer’s Chromebook 14 leaves me with mixed feelings. Its metal-clad chassis is excellent, the keyboard comfortable, and you’re getting superb build quality. It feels like a grown-up computer in the way that other Chromebooks – such as its chief rival, the HP Chromebook 14 – simply don’t.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/05/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Acer Chromebook 14 review: Premium styling, long battery life and a big screen make this a tempting Chromebook
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
There's a lot to like about the Acer, including it's smart design, larger screen size, and impressively long battery life. These are offset by a few less than desirable components. The display is adequate at best, the keyboard is also average, and performance feels hampered by the low memory allocation. It's a solid machine, but the compromises may be too much for some. Stretch to the £279.99 version if you can and we think you'll be much happier.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/25/2016
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 70% features: 60% workmanship: 70%

Comment

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.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

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


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


14.00":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

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


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.


75%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2016-12-25 (Update: 2016-12-25)