Acer Chromebook 11 (CB311-8H) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook 11 (CB311-8H) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

efficient battery life

solid build quality

fast boot times

limited storage capacity

average display resolution

no backlit keyboard

mediocre processor performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 11 (CB311-8H) and Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W)
71 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 11 (CB311-8H) vs. Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 11 (CB311-8H) Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.6 cm x 19.9 cm x 1.815 cm 30.9 cm x 24.58 cm x 1.695 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Black, indigo blue StGray
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 11 (CB311-8H) Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2256 x 1504
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 3:2
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate Glare, CineCrystal
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 11 (CB311-8H) Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W)
CPU Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 2 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 11 (CB311-8H) Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W)
RAM 4 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 11 (CB311-8H) Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - SanDisk 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 11 (CB311-8H) Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 500 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), 88° view -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 11 (CB311-8H) Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 2230 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 11 (CB311-8H) Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 3315 mAh 54 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 11 (CB311-8H) Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Chromebook 11 (CB311-8H) Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 11 (CB311-8H) Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 11 (CB311-8H) Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 11 (CB311-8H) Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Fanless, MIMO technology -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number C9RJ 39K2
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