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Acer Chromebook 311 C725

Acer Chromebook 311 C725
The Acer Chromebook 311 C725 is assessed as a compact, budget-oriented Chrome OS laptop aimed at students and light productivity users. Reviews praise its battery life, keyboard, and durability, while criticizing its low-resolution display, modest performance, and limited suitability for creative work.

Pros

+ Long battery life
+ Comfortable keyboard
+ Lightweight portable design
+ Durable repairable build
+ Good basic productivity

Cons

- Low resolution display
- Poor color accuracy
- Large screen bezels
- Limited CPU performance
- Weak webcam quality

The Acer Chromebook 311 C725 is a small Chrome OS laptop designed mainly for students, web browsing, and basic productivity. Reviewers give it an average score of about 66.7%, reflecting a capable but limited budget device. Its strongest qualities are long battery life, a comfortable keyboard, low weight, and durable construction with repair-friendly design elements. The 11.6-inch IPS display uses a 1366 x 768 resolution, but reviewers note large bezels, weak color accuracy, and a dated screen experience. Performance is suitable for writing, browsing, and light tasks, though the unknown processor and ARM Mali-G57 MP2 graphics are not intended for demanding creative work or gaming. Overall, it is a practical secondary or school laptop, but users needing a sharper display, stronger performance, or better webcam quality should consider alternatives.

Specifications

Acer Chromebook 311 C725
Processor
unknown
Graphics adapter
Memory
8 GB 
, DDR5
Display
11.60 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel 135 PPI, IPS, glossy: no
Storage
128GB, 64GB or 32GB eMMC
Connections
4 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), Audio Connections: 3.5 mm
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.x
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 19.1 x 292.3 x 202.2 ( = 0.75 x 11.51 x 7.96 in)
Battery
45 Wh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Google Chrome OS
Camera
Primary Camera: 5 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet
Weight
1.17 kg ( = 41.27 oz / 2.58 pounds)

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 66.67% - average
Average of 3 scores (from 3 reviews)
price: 80%, performance: 70%, features: - %, display: - % mobility: - %, workmanship: 60%, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Acer Chromebook 311 C725

60% The Acer Chromebook 311 (C725) is a good laptop for light productivity and students — but look elsewhere for everything else
Source: Tom's Guide English
If you’re a student looking for a productivity-first laptop that lasts a day’s long worth of studying, then the Acer Chromebook 311 is a decent choice. It boasts more than 13 hours of battery life, and seamless Pixel integration for those already invested in Google’s ecosystem. The Chromebook 311 is fit for light productivity and web-surfing, and its keyboard feels lovely to type on too. But this doesn’t mean the Chromebook 311 is perfect — far from it, actually. The laptop, unfortunately, sports large bezels which make the already small 11.6-inch screen look even smaller. Color coverage and accuracy are poor, making the Chromebook 311 unfit for photo and video editing.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/24/2026
Rating: Total score: 60%
70% Acer Chromebook 311 (2026) Revew
Source: Trusted Reviews English
The Acer Chromebook 311 (2026) is a solid, small Chromebook with great battery life, decent power for basic tasks and a comfortable keyboard to boot. The screen here feels a little low-res in 2026, and its port selection isn’t as complete as other laptops in its class. For instance, the Acer Chromebook Spin 312 model ups the screen size a smidgen, brings the resolution to Full HD, and it’s a touchscreen to boot. There are also more ports than the Chromebook 311 (2026). It’s around the same price in terms of RRP, making it a bit of a no-brainer in my eyes. For more choices, check out our list of the best Chromebooks we’ve tested.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/06/2026
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% I tried the new Acer Chromebook 311, and it just keeps on going (even if a little slowly)
Source: Creative Bloq English
The Acer Chromebook 311 (C725) is a budget-friendly laptop that excels when it comes to durability and battery life. The MIL-STD 810H military-grade certification and modular, easy-to-repair design make it a standout for longevity (and ability to survive schoolchildren). Unfortunately, Acer had to cut some corners somewhere, and that comes in CPU power, display resolution, and webcam quality. Ultimately, it serves best as a portable, distraction-free companion tool for basic tasks like writing, light photo editing, or digital crafting rather than a primary workstation for heavy creative professional use.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/26/2026
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 70% workmanship: 60%

Comment

ARM Mali-G57 MP2: Integrated mid range graphics card with 2 clusters. Based on the Valhall architecture.

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

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


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


 

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DeepL / Ninh Duy, 2026-05-24 (Update: 2026-05-27)