Acer Chromebook 311 (C721) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook 311 (C721) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

affordable price point

long battery life

lightweight design

efficient performance

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

fewer port options

basic graphic capabilities

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) and Acer Chromebook 311 (C721)
73 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) vs. Acer Chromebook 311 (C721) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) Acer Chromebook 311 (C721)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.1 cm x 23.66 cm x 1.695 cm 29.6 cm x 20.6 cm x 2.1 cm
Weight 1.677 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Sparkly silver | Luxury gold Shale black
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) Acer Chromebook 311 (C721)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 11.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 8 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) Acer Chromebook 311 (C721)
CPU Intel Celeron N3060 / 1.6 GHz AMD A4 9120C / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.48 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 2 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology -
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) Acer Chromebook 311 (C721)
RAM 2 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) Acer Chromebook 311 (C721)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 16 GB eMMC 32 GB eMMC - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) Acer Chromebook 311 (C721)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 400 AMD Radeon R4
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range) HDR (High Dynamic Range), 88° view
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Speakers, microphone -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) Acer Chromebook 311 (C721)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card Qualcomm 344A-AC - M.2 Card
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) Acer Chromebook 311 (C721)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 3920 mAh 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) Acer Chromebook 311 (C721)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) Acer Chromebook 311 (C721)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features - Spill-resistant, moisture-resistant, mechanically anchored keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) Acer Chromebook 311 (C721)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) Acer Chromebook 311 (C721)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) Acer Chromebook 311 (C721)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Robust construction, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - UL, IEC 60950-1, ASTM F963-16
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number C9WH 45UR
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