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Testseek.com have collected 52 expert reviews of the Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431 and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431.
Award: Recommended July 2016
July 2016
 
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52 Reviews
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The editors liked

  • Premium metal design
  • Long battery life
  • Solid keyboard and trackpad
  • Great performance for $300
  • Large full HD screen
  • Well built
  • Stylish and compact
  • Exceptionally fast when equipped with Intel Core i5 processor
  • Vibrant Gorilla Glass cover allows for corporate styling
  • Sturdy aluminum chassis
  • Solid multitasking performance
  • Strong audio
  • The inexpensive Acer Chromebook 14's aluminum body is much nicer than the plastic competition. The matte-finish
  • 14-inch full HD IPS display is a great size for work and play
  • But still keeps this laptop's footprint small enough for commuting
  • Core i5 processor and 8GB of memory deliver solid performance
  • Gorilla Glass 3 lid
  • Narrow screen bezel
  • Good selection of ports
  • Including USB Type-C
  • MIL-STD 801G tested
  • Spill-resistant keyboard
  • Excellent performance for a Chromebook
  • Solid battery life
  • Helpful IT administrator tools
  • Customizable and ruggedized design
  • Thin
  • All-metal chassis
  • With superior stiffness
  • Excellent battery life
  • Bright 1080p screen
  • Surprisingly good keyboard
  • Available in silver or gold
  • Affordable price
  • Almost 12 hours of battery life
  • Large 1080p HD screen
  • Metal body
  • 4GB of memory
  • Matte screen
  • Design is top-notch
  • Battery life is fantastic
  • The full HD screen is bright and looks very good
  • Aluminum finish
  • Better-than-average display
  • Good value
  • HD 14” screen
  • All-metal casing
  • Capable keyboard
  • Low heat development
  • Quiet fan
  • Very good battery life
  • Fast web browsing
  • Large screen
  • Great keyboard and trackpad
  • Nice metal body
  • Excellent build quality. Superb trackpad. Topnotch audio system. Highresolution matte display. Good value.

The editors didn't like

  • Keys can be a little mushy
  • Because it's a Chromebook
  • You need to be part of the Google environment
  • Shallow keyboard
  • Dim display
  • No SD memory reader
  • It has no SD or microSD card slot for expanding its 32GB of storage. The keyboard isn't backlit and shallow. Power users will want to step up to the Work version of this Chromebook or look elsewhere
  • Pricey for a chromebook
  • 32GB of local storage
  • Single USB-C port
  • Top lid is prone to fingerprints
  • Expensive
  • Less software than Windows-based competitors offer
  • Celeron CPU relegates performance to Chromebook second-class
  • Stiff keyboard
  • No SD card slot
  • A backlit keyboard would really be nice
  • Though its omission is understandable
  • No touchscreen
  • Lacks SD slot
  • Mediocre audio
  • Lack of connectivity options
  • Slow SD card reader
  • Dark display
  • Delicate case surface
  • Not making full use of performance
  • Soldered-in memory storage
  • Larger size somewhat less portable than other models
  • Dimly lit screen. Shallow key travel.

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  Published: 2019-12-18, Author: Author: , review by: canadalaptopreviews.com

  • With many Chromebook laptops offering consumers a fraction of the system memory you find in most laptops the 4 GB that is present here is actually really good, With a 14 inch display you don't have to give up to much in the way of viewing area while still
  • With only 32 GB of storage it won't take long for you to use up the available space, For those that use common applications that only work on Windows or Apple you may have trouble finding an alternative that will work on Chrome OS, The Intel Celeron proc
  • It is very obvious that Chromebook will be around for the long haul and continues to grab market share from the competition. The Acer Chromebook CB3-431-C345 seems like another great option running this format and offers consumers plenty of good reasons t...

 
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  Published: 2017-07-24, review by: canadalaptopreviews.com

  • With many Chromebook laptops offering consumers a fraction of the system memory you find in most laptops the 4 GB that is present here is actually really good, With a 14 inch display you don't have to give up to much in the way of viewing area while still
  • With only 32 GB of storage it won't take long for you to use up the available space, For those that use common applications that only work on Windows or Apple you may have trouble finding an alternative that will work on Chrome OS, The Intel Celeron proc
  • It is very obvious that Chromebook will be around for the long haul and continues to grab market share from the competition. The Acer Chromebook CB3-431-C345 seems like another great option running this format and offers consumers plenty of good reasons t...

 
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  Published: 2016-12-05, review by: pcauthority.com.au

  • "It feels like a grown-up computer in the way that other Chromebooks simply don't."...

 
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  Published: 2016-08-02, Author: Jacob , review by: techradar.com/au/

  • Backlit keyboard, Diverse ports, Runs as fast as it looks
  • Dim screen, Short key travel, Variable touchpad experience
  • The Chromebook 14 for Work's Full HD screen, USB-C and backlit keyboard will excite business users – until they realize it's a Chromebook...

 
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  Published: 2016-06-24, review by: cnet.com.au

  • The inexpensive Acer Chromebook 14's aluminum body is much nicer than the plastic competition. The matte-finish, 14-inch full HD IPS display is a great size for work and play, but still keeps this laptop's footprint small enough for commuting
  • It has no SD or microSD card slot for expanding its 32GB of storage. The keyboard isn't backlit and shallow. Power users will want to step up to the Work version of this Chromebook or look elsewhere
  • 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...

 
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  Published: 2016-07-14, Author: Melissa , review by: pcworld.co.nz

  • Abstract:  Acer's Chromebook 14 is the Chromebook you buy when you want something better than the typical, $200-ish browser laptop, but you're not quite flush enough to afford the swankier Dell Chromebook 13 or the upcoming HP Chromebook 13. For a midrange price ($2...

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  Published: 2017-05-10, Author: Devon , review by: devontechsupport.com

  • With its clean lines and reasonably slim profile, the Acer Chromebook 14 makes for a subdued, classy notebook. In today's world of metallic-styled laptops, the Acer Chromebook 14 won't really turn heads, but that isn't a bad thing, Although its screen isn
  • This is the second Chromebook I've reviewed here at TechRadar, and both exhibited issues with 1080p video playback. Depending on the sequence, videos dropped frames or appeared choppy at times, Sure, it's a lower-end system, but just the same, this is 201
  • The Acer Chromebook 14 could be an unequivocal winner. It has the looks. It has rock solid build quality. It has a satisfactory screen, keyboard, and touchpad.But, intermittent video playback issues, even on the lightweight Chrome OS, holds this Chromeboo...

 
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  Published: 2016-10-25, Author: Martyn , review by: techadvisor.co.uk

  • There's a lot to like about the Acer, including it's smart design, larger screen size, and impressively long battery life. These are offset by a few less than desirable components. The display is adequate at best, the keyboard is also average, and perform...

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  Published: 2016-08-18, review by: expertreviews.co.uk

  • Acer's latest stab at the Chromebook game is a bit of a mixed bag. Its metal-clad chassis is excellent, the keyboard is great, and for a sub £200 device, you're getting superb build quality. The display, however, is a big let-down, as is the lack of SD ca...

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  Published: 2016-08-03, Author: Jacob , review by: techradar.com

  • Backlit keyboard, Diverse ports, Runs as fast as it looks
  • Dim screen, Short key travel, Variable touchpad experience
  • The Chromebook 14 for Work's Full HD screen, USB-C and backlit keyboard will excite business users – until they realize it's a Chromebook...

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