Acer Chromebook R 13 (CB5-312T-K5X4)

It may cost more than other chromebooks, but the Acer Chromebook R 13 (CB5-312T-K5X4) has a full HD screen, a convertible 2-in-1 form factor, and other features to help justify its price.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Acer Chromebook R 13 (CB5-312T-K 1

Product details

  • Chromebook runs on Chrome OS - an operating system by Google that is built for the way we live today. It comes with built-in virus protection, updates automatically*, boots up in seconds and continues to stay fast over time. (*Internet connection is required)
  • All the Google apps you know and love come standard on every Chromebook, which means you can edit, download, and convert Microsoft Office files in Google Docs, Sheets and Slides
  • With the Google Play Store, you can access a rich library of apps, games, music, movies, TV, books, magazines, and more, all from your Chromebook
  • Chromebooks come with built-in storage for offline access to your most important files and an additional 100GB of Google Drive space to ensure that all of your files are backed up automatically
  • MediaTek Quad-Core CPU, 13.3” Full HD Touch Display, 4GB Memory, 32GB eMMC, Up to 12-hour Battery Life, Convertible Laptop

PROS

+ Metal body construction.
+ Convertible hinge.
+ Full HD screen.
+ Long battery life.
+ 4GB of memory.

CONS

- Single USB-C port.
- Reflective, glossy screen.
- Non-backlit keyboard.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on January 31, 2017
It may cost more than other chromebooks, but the Acer Chromebook R 13 (CB5-312T-K5X4) has a full HD screen, a convertible 2-in-1 form factor, and other features to help justify its price.
80