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609 reviews
Jun, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 609 reviews of Acer Chromebook 13 CB5-311 (13.3-inch, 2014). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the design and portability are overall positive. The usability and price are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the connectivity.
performance, price, usability, portability, design
connectivity
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Acer Chromebook 13 CB5-311 (13.3-inch, 2014) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 49 user reviews of Acer Chromebook 13 CB5-311 (13.3-inch, 2014) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the reliability and usability. The design and performance also get good views.
price, performance, design, usability, reliability
96% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 130 user reviews of Acer Chromebook 13 CB5-311 (13.3-inch, 2014) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the screen and price. The usability and portability are also mentioned favorably. Reviews about the energy efficiency and durability are different.
performance, portability, usability, price, screen
82% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.ca)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 user reviews of Acer Chromebook 13 CB5-311 (13.3-inch, 2014) from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca. People really like the portability and reliability. The performance and price also get good comments. Views are divided on the screen. Some have doubts about the battery and sound.
design, price, performance, reliability, portability
sound, battery
95% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : Bill Thomas (techradar.com)
A Chromebook out of time
Robust build ; Powerful ; Beautiful display
Too expensive ; Lackluster speakers ; No touchscreen
The Acer Chromebook 13 is a powerful Chromebook, packed with the latest hardware. But, it’s more expensive than comparable Windows laptops and lacks a touchscreen. This is a fine Chromebook for travelers, but – at this price – most would-be customers...
Expert review by : Martyn Casserly (techadvisor.co.uk)
Acer knows how to make good, solid, reliable Chromebooks, and this model is no exception. Performance was always decent, the screen size is a welcome addition, and the long battery life makes it a great option for travelling. It’s just a shame that the...
Expert review by (which.co.uk)
At only £200 to buy, we were keen to see whether the Acer CB5-311 Chromebook would make a satisfactory laptop purchase. There's no doubting how slim and light it is, but does the battery last long enough to outperform its rivals? We ran it through our...
Expert review by : Jonathan Morris (jmcomms.com)
This review feels quite odd because it's of a Chrome OS laptop that was unveiled waaay back in May 2018, and yet has only just begun shipping. In fact, I'm not even entirely sure that it has actually begun shipping at the time of publishing my...
Expert review by : Dana Wollman (engadget.com)
After years of getting little respect, Chromebooks are finally on the rise (at least in schools), which means every major PC maker is trying to get in on
One of the few Chromebooks with a 1080p screen ; Long battery life ; Runs quietly, stays cool ; Comfortable keyboard and trackpad ; Competitive price
Performance not as strong as promised ; Limited viewing angles ; Build quality feels cheap next to some rival devices ; Heavy compared to some competing models
As the first Chrome OS device with an NVIDIA Tegra chip, the Acer Chromebook 13 isn't as powerful as promised. Still, it manages to redeem itself with long battery life, a sharp screen, a comfortable keyboard and, most importantly, a fair price.
Expert review by : Scott Gilbertson (wired.com)
The Chromebook 13's great looks and long battery life don't make up for poor performance.
Thin, solid design with minimalist lines makes this a great looking Chromebook. The high-resolution screen, fanless design, and long battery life are all best in class
The great looks and long battery life don't make up for poor performance. The occasionally incompatible app makes this a slightly crippled machine even by Chrome OS standards
Expert review by : Brian Westover (pcmag.com)
The Acer Chromebook 13 is on the cutting edge, with an Nvidia Tegra K1 processor, advanced gaming support, and a 13-inch full HD display. But even with all these advancements, it doesn't seem much better than most of the competition.
Large 13-inch display with 1,920-by-1,080 resolution. New Nvidia Tegra K1 promises WebGL and Unity 5 3D capability. Good-looking design.
White plastic chassis shows every scuff and smudge. Laggy media streaming. Few Chrome games take advantage of new capabilities.
Conclusion The Acer Chromebook 13 (CB5-311-T9B0) is definitely notable among its peers, if only for its new processor and larger full HD display, but it doesn't offer a significantly improved experience, and the experience is everything when dealing...
Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)
Chromebooks are largely cut from the same cloth. Small, lower-resolution screens, minimal onboard storage, low-end Intel CPUs, and modest plastic bodies. A few exceptions pop up now and then, such as Lenovo's new touchscreen hybrid-style Yoga 11e , but...
The Acer Chromebook has a slim design, a high-res 13-inch screen, and a fast Nvidia K1 processor for a graphics and battery boost over other Chromebooks.
Like other Chromebooks, offline functionality is extremely limited. The large screen lacks touch input, and the ARM processor presents some compatibility issues, even with online Chrome apps.
One of the nicer-looking and better-performing Chrome OS systems, the 13-inch Acer Chromebook adds some zip by ditching Intel for an Nvidia processor, but also hits a few issues with popular Chrome apps.
Expert review by : Dan Seifert (theverge.com)
The best Chromebooks all have one thing in common: they're small. The most popular Chromebooks have small, low-resolution 11.6-inch displays. They may offer a low price, stellar battery life, and...
Solid build ; Long battery life ; Great keyboard
Slow performance ; Low quality display ; Crackly speakers
Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)
This Toshiba Chromebook has a 13-inch 1080p display and a new Nvidia CPU for added graphics muscle.
The Acer Chromebook has a slim design, a high-res 13-inch screen, and a fast Nvidia K1 processor for a graphics and battery boost over other Chromebooks.
Like other Chromebooks, offline functionality is extremely limited. The large screen lacks touch input, and the ARM processor presents some compatibility issues, even with online Chrome apps.
One of the nicer-looking and better-performing Chrome OS systems, the 13-inch Acer Chromebook adds some zip by ditching Intel for an Nvidia processor, but also hits a few issues with popular Chrome apps.
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