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Acer11-inch 311 Chromebook

11.6-inches
1.304kg
MediaTek Kompanio 528, 4GB Ram, 64GB SSD

£219.97View retailers

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The Acer 11-inch 311 Chromebook is a compact 11-inch laptop with an equally diminutive price. So, is this the ultra-portable, ultra-affordable laptop you’ve been looking for? Or is it a model you should avoid? We’ve tested it thoroughly in our labs and rated it for its screen quality, battery life and more. Find out how it scored in our full review of the Acer 11-inch 311 Chromebook.

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How fast is it and what’s it like to use?
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How are the speakers and audio quality?
How long does the battery last?
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KEY TEST RESULTS
Screen performance
Sound quality
Portability

May 2025Last checked by Which?
Mar 2025First reviewed by Which?
Oct 2024Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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7 May 2025

Ease of use

Overall
Touchpad
Keyboard
Connections

How we test ease of use

A large variety of tests make up this score, including how easy the laptop is to use while on your lap, how easy the lid is to open, and how well the keyboard and touchpad are to handle.

Performance

Overall
Start up from off
Wi-fi

How we test performance

A combination of USB speed tests, industry-standard benchmark software and wi-fi speed tests create this overall speed score. We also let you know how good a laptop is for gaming, although this does not impact our overall percentage score.

Battery life

Overall
Web browsing battery life
Video playback battery life

How we test battery life

A laptop that manages more than eight hours in our test will normally score five stars, while one that lasts under three hours will normally get one star.

Screen performance

Overall
Colours and brightness
Reflection reduction
Viewing angles

How we test screen performance

We look at how clear and bright the screen is, and perform scientific measurements to check colour accuracy. We also assess how wide the viewing angles are and whether reflections cause a problem.

Sound quality

Overall
Speakers - Music and movies
Headphones

How we test sound quality

The quality of the sound that comes from the built-in speakers, and how well the sound card handles audio delivered to high-quality headphones through the headphone jack.

Practicality

Overall
Portability
Build quality
Quiet operation

How we test practicality

These scores let you know what a laptop will be like to take out and about. Lighter laptops made from premium materials do better here, as do those that manage their heat efficiently and quietly.

Processor
Processor model	MediaTek Kompanio 528
Total number of processor cores	8
Number of performance cores	8
Number of efficiency cores	0
Minimum processor speed	2GHz
Maximum processor speed	2.2GHz
Graphics	ARM Mali-G52
Processor brand	MediaTek Kompanio 528

Memory and storage
Ram	4GB
Main storage type	eMMc
Total storage capacity	64GB
Usable storage capacity	42GB

General
Height	21.4mm
Width	294mm
Depth	204mm
Weight	1.304kg
Available new	Yes

Display
Screen size	11.6-inches
Resolution	1366x768
Finish	Matte
Touchscreen	No

Features
Operating system	ChromeOS
CD/DVD drive	No
Backlit keyboard	No
Separate numeric keypad	No
Type	Chromebook
Entry level	Yes
Key specs	MediaTek Kompanio 528, 4GB Ram, 64GB SSD

Connections
USB 2.0	0
USB 3	1
USB-C	2
Charge laptop via USB
USB-C usable as display output
HDMI out	No
Ethernet port	No
SD card reader	Micro SD card slot

Security
Currently supported	Yes
End of software update support	June 2033

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