Acer Chromebook 315 (2023)

The 2023 Acer Chromebook 315 is a serviceable laptop for casual everyday use, but it doesn’t come close to beating similarly priced rivals.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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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.
  • Get access to more than 2 million Android apps from Google Play to learn and do more.
  • 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.
  • Intel Pentium Silver N6000 Processor (Up to 3.3GHz) | Intel UHD Graphics
  • 15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS Touch Display | 8GB LPDDR4X On-Board Memory | 64GB eMMC
  • Intel Wireless Wi-Fi 6 AX201 802.11ax Dual-Band 2.4GHz and 5GHz featuring 2x2 MU-MIMO technology | Bluetooth 5.1 | DTS Audio with Two Built-in Stereo Speakers

PROS

+ Decent port selection
+ Enough RAM for everyday tasks

CONS

- Lags behind competitors in performance, battery life
- Bland, plastic design
- Lackluster display with low brightness
- Poor webcam

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on June 24, 2023
The 2023 Acer Chromebook 315 is a serviceable laptop for casual everyday use, but it doesn’t come close to beating similarly priced rivals.
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