Absolutely radiant display ; Woven, textured finish ; All-day battery life

Sudden crashes ; Tinny but serviceable speakers

The Acer Chromebook 15 asks if you need a big machine to just run a Chrome browser. and I say 'oh, yes.'

The Acer Chromebook 15 might be large, but it's certainly in charge. As an almost-portable desktop replacement proposition, the combination of its decent screen, stacks of ports, and premium design ensure it'll be a king of productivity.

The Acer Chromebook 15 is available with an excellent 15.6-inch 1080p IPS display at a budget-friendly price. Battery life is very good as is performance from the fifth-gen Intel Celeron processor.

Larger size and weight make it a little less travel-friendly than other Chromebooks. The white casing gets dirty easily and it's not the most attractive Chromebook we've laid eyes on.

If your one gripe about Chromebooks is the small screen sizes, the Acer Chromebook 15 is the solution and it's a very nice solution at that.

Large, 15.6-inch display with full HD resolution. Full-size keyboard and touchpad. High-quality sound. Long battery life in testing.

Sparse port selection.

Conclusion The Acer Chromebook 15 (CB5-571-C09S) may be the largest model ever, but when you boil it down, that's really all it has to offer. Otherwise, it offers a standard Chromebook experience, just with a larger display and chassis. If you've been...