Acer’s Chromebook 311 features the best of Google’s ChromeOS in a compact and convenient device that can be easily carried round all day long.
The Chromebook 311 is a laptop that’s perfect for anyone who wants to work on-the-go, with a footprint smaller than an A4 sheet of paper and weighing a mere 1kg. This smaller chassis and light weight also makes it a great choice for kids, who might struggle with a larger device.
Despite this small size, the Chromebook 311 manages to fit an 11.6†HD IPS screen, so everything looks nice and sharp, along with the vivid colours and wide viewing angles of the IPS panel.
With an octa-core Mediatek ARM CPU and 4GB of RAM, the Chromebook 311 will feel really responsive, even when multi-tasking. Plus with 64GB of flash memory, you have plenty of space for all your apps, documents and media.
Also, the CPU is extremely power efficient, meaning that the Chromebook 311’s battery can last up-to 15 hours from a single charge – so you can use it for a full day of work or lessons without having to worry about needing to charge.
As a Chromebook, the 311 runs ChromeOS. ChromeOS was designed to meet the needs of everyday users and it achieves this by focusing on three key pillars – speed, simplicity and security.
ChromeOS boots up in seconds and it doesn’t slow down over time, meaning your Chromebook won’t start feeling sluggish after a few months. It also strips back all the unnecessary technical features of an operating system that most people don’t want, instead focusing on a clean, intuitive interface. And finally security – every app on the Google Play Store is screened for viruses before you can download it, so you have complete peace of mind that you and your data are being kept safe.
The compact size and speedy performance mean the Chromebook 311 is a remarkably flexible device – perfect for anyone who needs to work on-the-go, equally well suited for children or a convenient alternative to a tablet for anyone who prefers a proper keyboard.
| Design |
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| Colour name | Pure Silver |
| Product type | Chromebook |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Product colour | Silver |
| Display |
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| HD type | HD |
| Display surface | Matt |
| Panel type | LCD |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Display resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| Display diagonal | 29.5 cm (11.6") |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Processor |
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| Processor frequency | 2 GHz |
| Processor model | M8183C |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Processor manufacturer | MediaTek |
| Processor family | ARM Cortex |
| Memory |
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| Internal memory | 4 GB |
| Internal memory type | LPDDR4x-SDRAM |
| Storage |
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| Storage media | Flash |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Flash memory | 64 GB |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
| Total storage capacity | 64 GB |
| Graphics |
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| Discrete graphics card | No |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card model | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | ARM |
| Audio |
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| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Camera |
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| Front camera | Yes |
| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Front camera HD type | HD |
| Optical drive |
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| Optical drive type | No |
| Network |
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| Mobile network connection | No |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.2 |
| Ports & interfaces |
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| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| Keyboard |
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| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard layout | QWERTY |
| Numeric keypad | No |
| Keyboard language | UK English |
| Software |
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| Operating system installed | ChromeOS |
| Technical details |
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| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Product colour | Silver |
| Battery |
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| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Number of battery cells | 2 |
| Battery life (max) | 15 h |
| Battery capacity | 4670 mAh |
| Battery capacity | 36 Wh |
| Power |
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| AC adapter power | 45 W |
| Security |
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| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Weight & dimensions |
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| Width | 290 mm |
| Depth | 206 mm |
| Height | 18.8 mm |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Packaging data |
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| Package weight | 1.93 kg |
| Package width | 77 mm |
| Package height | 238 mm |
| Package depth | 390 mm |
| Cables included | AC |
| Packaging content |
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| Cables included | AC |
| Other features |
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| On-board graphics card | Yes |
