Acer Chromebook Spin 312 CP312-1HN

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Reviews for the Acer Chromebook Spin 312 CP312-1HN

80% I used the Acer Chromebook Spin 312 for all kinds of tasks, and it handles most of them well – just not at the same time
Source: Techradar
The Acer Chromebook Spin 312 is small enough for easy portability, if a little heavier than you might expect, which makes tablet use somewhat uncomfortable. Build quality is admirable, though, and its touchscreen capabilities are pretty good. The display is sharp and enjoyable for viewing content, while battery life is impressive, too. Its performance is far from class-leading, but if you’re after a small and well-made device for light work and entertainment, the Chromebook Spin 312 isn’t a bad choice.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/30/2025
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 70% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%

80% I spent a week using this sub-$500 2-in-1 Chromebook — I can't believe how much better they are in 2025
Source: Laptop Mag
Chromebooks are the no-muss-no-fuss of laptops, and Acer's Chromebook Spin 312 is no exception. It's easy to set up and easy to use, especially with its quality display, sturdy build, and affordable price. However, I’m not crazy about the keyboard or speakers. If you want something with a better keyboard, take a look at the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i or Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714. They're more expensive, but they feature larger displays and faster processors. The Spin 714 also has top-firing speakers, so its audio quality is way better. Despite that, the Spin 312’s downsides are small compared with what you get. If you need a computer for the basics like web browsing, productivity work, and watching the occasional video, this one's easy to recommend.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/16/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Acer Chromebook Spin 312 review: A tiny 2-in-1 with a great keyboard
Source: PC World
The Acer Chromebook Spin 312 is a solid laptop, full stop. The keyboard is easy to type on, the build feels rugged (despite it being all plastic), and, on a performance level, it breezes through day-to-day tasks. That said, the display could be brighter and the chunky bezels take up a good amount of real estate. In addition to the single charging port, the aesthetic isn’t that exciting either. So, the question remains. Is it worth buying? If it’s on sale, then sure. The chunky bezels on the display, the single charging port, and the blah design are enough to give me pause at its full $449 MSRP. Fortunately, as of this writing, the Acer Chromebook Spin 312 is currently on sale for $379 at Amazon. That’s a more reasonable price for a solid Chromebook like this.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/17/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%

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Intel UHD Graphics 32EUs:

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

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i3-N305: Alder Lake-N based mobile CPU with 8 efficient cores (Gracemont) with up to 3.8 GHz. The TDP is specified at 15 Watt.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

12.20":

This range of display format is largely the upper limit for tablets and the lower limit for subnotebooks.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small in size and therefore easily portable. The tiny display has the added advantage of requiring little power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is exhausting for the eyes. High resolutions, which one is used to from a standard laptop, are almost not usable.

The same applies to tablets in this size range.

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.

80%: 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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