Acer Chromebook Spin 11 (CP311)

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

2
Average:

4
Bad:

2

Pros:

An affordable price
Comes with a stylus and carry case
Solid performance

Cons:

The IPS screen isn't as bright as we'd like
Dim display

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Last revision on July 14, 2021

Reviewers Liked

An affordable price
Comes with a stylus and carry case
Solid performance
Comfy keyboard

Reviewers Didn't Like

The IPS screen isn't as bright as we'd like
Dim display
Below-average battery life

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Expert reviews and ratings

The Acer Chromebook Spin 311's versatility makes it a great all rounder supported by good battery life and great...

By TechRadar on February 21, 2020

Chromebooks are perfect for a lot of people, but since they can't do as much as a Mac or Windows PC, they should almost always cost considerably less.The Chromebook Spin 11 from Acer costs less than a PC at $400 CAD, but that's still a little much for...

By MobileSyrup on February 07, 2020

We loved this laptop's compact design and long-lasting battery life of up to eight hours. Plus, it took under two hours to recharge. It's ideal for watching catch-up television and films, especially when you're travelling. However, it's not the fastest...

By goodhousekeeping.co.uk on October 18, 2019

It is 29x20x2cm and weighs 1350 grams. The viewable screen is 25.5x14.5cm which gives the notional diagonal imperial measurement of 11.5inches. At the centre of the top above the screen is a camera.Bootup is 14.5 seconds and by default if you shut the...

By GadgetSpeak on September 04, 2019

Solidly built with a decent keyboard, the Chromebook Spin 11 is ideal for casual users who need a robustly constructed 2-in-1 that can handle basic computing...

By hitechcentury.com on November 02, 2018

The Acer Chromebook Spin 11 CP311 packs solid hardware into a compact design, but it isn't a comfortably designed 2-in-1...

By LaptopMag on June 23, 2018

No. The performance is just too lackluster to make it good for anything other than simple web browsing, and that's just not worth even the $350 you'll spend on this...

By Digital Trends on June 08, 2018

The Acer Chromebook Spin 11 is an 11.6-inch convertible that offers keyboard, touch, and stylus input, runs Chrome OS and Android apps, and shrugs off knocks, drops, and water spills. It's the best chromebook we've seen for...

By PCMag IN on December 18, 2017

Acer Chromebook Spin 11 Review – In the past, Chromebooks have generally been regarded as lower-end cheap laptops, fit for education and casual web-browsing. However, in a post-Pixelbook world, do they still fill the same role? Well, as the Acer...

By TopNewReview on August 20, 2018

We admire what Acer tried to accomplish with the Spin 11. More and more schools are investing in Chromebooks, and by building a rugged laptop, Acer gives school districts and parents alike some reassurance their investments will last. However, there are...

By TechRadar on June 28, 2018

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