Testseek.co.uk have collected 52 expert reviews of the Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431 and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431.
July 2016
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The editors liked
With its clean lines and reasonably slim profile
The Acer Chromebook 14 makes for a subdued
Classy notebook. In today's world of metallic-styled laptops
The Acer Chromebook 14 won't really turn heads
But that isn't a bad thing
Although its screen isn
The inexpensive Acer Chromebook 14's aluminum body is much nicer than the plastic competition. The matte-finish
14-inch full HD IPS display is a great size for work and play
But still keeps this laptop's footprint small enough for commuting
Backlit keyboard
Diverse ports
Runs as fast as it looks
Great value
Good build quality
Long battery life
4GB of RAM
Vibrant 1080p display
Solid aluminum alloy housing
Pleasing keyboard and touchpad
Excellent battery life
The editors didn't like
This is the second Chromebook I've reviewed here at TechRadar
And both exhibited issues with 1080p video playback. Depending on the sequence
Videos dropped frames or appeared choppy at times
Sure
It's a lower-end system
But just the same
This is 201
It has no SD or microSD card slot for expanding its 32GB of storage. The keyboard isn't backlit and shallow. Power users will want to step up to the Work version of this Chromebook or look elsewhere
Abstract: The Chromebook comes of age in 2017 thanks to some beautiful hardware designs and the Android apps available on every Chromebook released this year. We've got our list of the five best Chromebooks for 2017 so far.Google surprised the Chromebook market whe...
Acer mostly succeeded with the Chromebook 14. It's slim, light, and affordable. What's not to love? Even the design makes you question if there's some type of catch. The aluminum allow body is stunning and luxurious. You're getting a surprising deal at $2...
Thin, all-metal chassis, with superior stiffness, Excellent battery life, Bright 1080p screen, Surprisingly good keyboard, Available in silver or gold
Celeron CPU relegates performance to Chromebook second-class
If you want the look of an upscale ultrabook for the price of a Chromebook, this model is tops. You get long battery life, a beautiful HD screen, and a sleek aluminum chassis at a stellar price. Read More...
Fast web browsing, large screen, great keyboard and trackpad, nice metal body,
Larger size somewhat less portable than other models
The Acer 14 was the best performing, most usable, and nicest to look at model throughout all of our testing. It is the perfect choice if you want a Chromebook that doesn't stifle productivity and provides a top notch movie watching experience...
Published: 2016-09-24, Author: Kevin , review by: notebooks.com
Abstract: The Acer Chromebook 14 for Work brings enterprise hardware to the low-end Chromebook market. Acer carries a positive image among Chromebook fans thanks to the excellent Acer Chromebook C720 that remained our favorite small-sized Chromebook even a year or...
Design is top-notch, battery life is fantastic, the full HD screen is bright and looks very good
A backlit keyboard would really be nice, though its omission is understandable
Chromebooks aren't for everybody, but nearly anybody can get use out of a Chromebook. They are ideal for students, and can even work well in some office situations. They're even great as a secondary computer for browsing on the couch, or other similar act...
Published: 2016-08-29, Author: Joel , review by: pcmag.com
Core i5 processor and 8GB of memory deliver solid performance, Long battery life, Gorilla Glass 3 lid, Narrow screen bezel, Good selection of ports, including USB Type-C, MIL-STD 801G tested, Spill-resistant keyboard
Pricey for a chromebook, 32GB of local storage, Single USB-C port, Top lid is prone to fingerprints
For the business user who needs all-day battery life and MIL-SPEC–tested durability, the Acer Chromebook 14 for Work is one of the more powerful Chrome OS laptops we've seen. Its price, however, is firmly in Windows-laptop territory...
Published: 2016-07-25, Author: Joel , review by: pcmag.com
Affordable price, Almost 12 hours of battery life, Large 1080p HD screen, Metal body, 4GB of memory, Matte screen
Stiff keyboard, No SD card slot
The Acer Chromebook 14 gives you just about all the features and quality you need from a basic laptop, plus extra niceties like a metal body and almost 12 hours of battery life...
Abstract: For a little more money than the average Chromebook, you get a few premium features that improve the overall experience...
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Published: 2016-07-14, Author: Patrick , review by: networkworld.com
Abstract: The Acer Chromebook 14 for Work is part of a new generation of Chromebooks. This isn't a low-end laptop aimed at budget shoppers, nor is it Google's Chromebook Pixel , which originally sold for $1,299 and was designed for people who work in the cloud and...
