The Acer Chromebook CB3-431-C5FM is a 14-inch 2016 laptop that has been praised for its stylish aluminum design, sturdy build, compact frame, long battery life, Full-HD screen, and powerful speakers that fill the whole room. However, the display is dim and washed out despite its resolution, and the keyboard is shallow and uncomfortable to type on. Regardless, the Acer Chromebook is a great performer, beating out most in its category, and for the price, you really couldn’t do much better.
Pros
- Premium metal design
- Sturdy build
- Full-HD screen
- Long battery life
- Great speakers
- Solid performance
Cons
- Shallow keyboard
- Dim light
- Underpowered processor
- No SD card slot
Bottom Line
The Acer Chromebook CB3-431-C5FM offers much more than its modest price tag suggests, and with its long battery life and compact design, it makes for a great carry-on device.
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- Weight: 3.42 lbs
- Processor: Intel Celeron N3160 1.60GHz
- Display Size: 14 inch
- RAM: 4GB LPDDR3
- Operating System: Chrome OS
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics (Braswell)
Critic Reviews
- CNet.com June 23, 2016
The Acer Chromebook 14 stands out for its stylish design and big screen at an affordable price. If you're looking for a classier Chromebook, this is it.
Read full review - PCMag July 25, 2016
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.
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Full Specifications
| Processor | Intel Celeron N3160 1.60GHz [View Benchmarks] |
|---|---|
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics (Braswell) [View Benchmarks] |
| Graphics Type | Integrated |
| Graphics Memory | Shared |
| RAM | 4GB LPDDR3 |
| Operating System | Google Chrome OS Chrome OS |
| Weight | 3.42 lbs |
| Battery Life | 12 hours |
| Hard Drive 1 | 32 |
| Display Size | 14 inch |
| Display Type | IPS |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Display Technology | LED Backlight | In-plane switching |
| Connectivity | 2x USB 3.0 | HDMI | AC WiFi | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Audio | Stereo speakers |
| Webcam | HD 720p | HDR |
| Additional Features | 100% Aluminum Chassis |
| Dimension (LxWxH) | 13.4 x 9.3 x 0.67 |
| Warranty | 1 year |
