Acer Chromebook R11 C738T

Overview

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.

-- As reviewed by PCMag

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Based on 15 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

8
Average:

2
Bad:

3

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Last revision on November 22, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Converts from a laptop to a kiosk to a tablet
Good build quality
Highly responsive touch screen
Comfortable keyboard

Reviewers Didn't Like

Middle of the road performance
A bit pricey
Lid flexes
Lower battery life than other Chromebooks
Noisy webcam photos
Chrome OS isn't optimized for touch

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Expert reviews and ratings

Acer has been a fervent supporter of Google's Chromebook initiative since it launched in 2011. Acer's latest Chromebook is the R11, an Intel-based 11.6in touchscreen laptop with a 360 degree hinge, running ChromeOS. Specs wise it's near the top end...

By PC Authority on March 30, 2016

The R11 is a decent, if unspectacular device. Having the option to position it in a variety of modes is fun, but the sometimes sluggish performance makes it hard to recommend to anyone who wants to do more than a couple of simultaneous tasks. If your...

By PC Advisor on March 02, 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.

By PCMag on February 18, 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...

By PC Mag on February 17, 2016

Acer's Chromebook R 11 has a neat hybrid design and the price is right, but simpler, non-touch devices offer better...

By cnet on February 16, 2016

The R 11 delivers Chromebook-laptop and tablet functionality in a device that's surprisingly elegant for its low price. Read...

By Computer Shopper on February 12, 2016

All things told, though, I like the Acer Chromebook R11. I've always been a fan of the Chromebook way of doing things – like most people, my digital life is lived almost entirely in a browser these days – and Acer's decision to add in a welcome bit of...

By Alphr on January 28, 2016

100

Minor touchpad issues aside, the Chromebook R11 is a well-built, bargain...

By Expert Reviews on January 20, 2016

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...

By TechRadar on December 26, 2015

The Acer Chromebook R 11 offers a colorful touch screen and a flexible 2-in-1 design, but other systems last longer on a...

By LaptopMag on December 20, 2015

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Acer Chromebook R11 C738T

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