The Acer Chromebook R11 is a bestselling 2015 convertible Chromebook that can be used as a traditional laptop or as a tablet running Chrome OS. The Acer Chromebook R11 has been praised for its hybrid design, Quad-Core Intel processor and 32GB of flash memory. The 2GB of RAM will cope with most Chrome OS apps, but for more intensive tasks the 2GB will feel a bit sluggish and Acer should have offered a 4GB version. The display is average and offers a maximum resolution of 1366×768 which is what we usually find on cheaper laptops, but it does offer a fairly responsive touchscreen that sets it apart from many of its competitors. The 360 degrees hinge design is stable, but it won’t win any awards, nor do we expect it to at under $300.
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Pros
- Hybrid design
- IPS Touchscreen
- 32GB of eMMC Flash memory
- Good battery life
Cons
- Low quality webcam
- Only 2GB of RAM
- Slight display and lid flex
- Not optimized for touch
Bottom Line
The Acer Chromebook R11 is a great 2-in-1 Chromebook that offers good hardware performance for users after a laptop with all day battery and running Chrome OS.
- Weight: 2.8 lbs
- Processor: Intel Celeron N3150 1.6 GHz
- Display Size: 11.6 inch
- RAM: 2GB DDR3L
- Operating System: Chrome OS
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)
Critic Reviews
- Cnet February 16, 2016
Acer's Chromebook R 11 has a neat hybrid design and the price is right, but simpler, non-touch devices offer better value.
Read full review - LaptopMag January 13, 2016
The Acer Chromebook R 11 offers a colorful touch screen and a flexible 2-in-1 design, but other systems last longer on a charge.
Read full review - TechRadar December 25, 2015
The Acer Chromebook R11's minimalist design may not be the sexiest, but that exterior hides a deceptively capable machine that'll last all day. Oh, and it can flip 360-degrees into a tablet. No big deal.
Read full review - PCMag February 17, 2016
With solid build quality, a versatile convertible design, an IPS touch screen, full-size media ports, and strong performance, the Acer Chromebook R 11 still manages a very affordable price.
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Full Specifications
| Processor | Intel Celeron N3150 1.6 GHz [View Benchmarks] |
|---|---|
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) [View Benchmarks] |
| Graphics Type | Integrated |
| Graphics Memory | Shared |
| RAM | 2GB DDR3L |
| Operating System | Google Chrome OS Chrome OS |
| Weight | 2.8 lbs |
| Battery Life | 10 hours |
| Hard Drive 1 | 32 SSD |
| Display Size | 11.6 inch |
| Display Type | IPS |
| Display Resolution | 1366 x 768 |
| Display Technology | LED Backlight | In-panel switching | Touchscreen Display |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0 | USB 2.0 | HDMI | Micro SD | WiFi | Bluetooth |
| Webcam | HD 720p |
| Additional Features | Micro SD |
| Dimension (LxWxH) | 11.57 x 8.03 x 0.76 |
