Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sturdy aluminum design

full hd display

long battery life

backlit keyboard feature

affordable price point

limited app compatibility

no touchscreen option

heavier than competitors

modest storage capacity

Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum design

full hd display

backlit keyboard feature

long battery life

affordable price

limited app compatibility

no touchscreen option

modest storage capacity

average processor speed

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1W) and Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1W) vs. Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1W) Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.635 cm x 24.86 cm x 1.79 cm 36.635 cm x 24.86 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic, anodised aluminium Aluminum
Colour Steel grey Steel grey | Grey
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1W) Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1W) Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT)
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 4417U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 2 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1W) Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1W) Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC - SanDisk 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1W) Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 610 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1W) Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT)
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 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 2230
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1W) Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1W) Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT)
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, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1W) Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1W) Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1W) Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS (with Chrome Enterprise Upgrade)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1W) Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested -
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 P826 55MQ
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