Dell Chromebook 11 3181

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

3
Average:

0
Bad:

1

Pros:

Compact Design, Battery Life, Affordable Price, Chrome OS
Compact size, good keyboard, adequate browsing performance, most Android apps are compatible...
Durable build quality, compact form factor, color accurate screen with good contrast, silent operation, low power draw, good keyboard, long battery runtimes, Android apps vastly increase usability...

Cons:

Sound is not the greatest, Display could be better, Volume buttons swapped in laptop mode
But there are still some bugs, cheap build materials, poor color accuracy, poor viewing angles, low-quality speakers, no upgradebility/repair options

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Last revision on October 15, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Compact Design, Battery Life, Affordable Price, Chrome OS
Compact size, good keyboard, adequate browsing performance, most Android apps are compatible
Durable build quality, compact form factor, color accurate screen with good contrast, silent operation, low power draw, good keyboard, long battery runtimes, Android apps vastly increase usability

Reviewers Didn't Like

Sound is not the greatest, Display could be better, Volume buttons swapped in laptop mode
But there are still some bugs, cheap build materials, poor color accuracy, poor viewing angles, low-quality speakers, no upgradebility/repair options
When they work, Chrome OS is still fairly limited, ugly aesthetics, no upgrade options, speakers distort in upper range, slow SD card reader

Expert reviews and ratings

All the durability and battery power you need for a full day of schoolwork.The Dell Chromebook 11 3181 is a great little 2-in-1 if you can get past the less than stellar physical appearance and the fact that it weighs a little more than the competition....

By lifewire.com on March 22, 2019

I have been pretty impressed by the Dell Chromebook 11″ 2-in-1, and if I was a student or a teacher I would be happy to use this or to distribute them to my students. Yes, there are some weaknesses when viewed in the eye of the Tech Specialist, and...

By CoolSmartphone on March 09, 2019

If you're in the market for a new, compact computer, definitely check out Dell's Inspiron Chromebook 11 2-in-1. The price is right considering the internal storage, build quality, and performance. It has its pros and cons but will still be able to do...

By techaeris.com on January 29, 2019

Low Quality. Dell's standard Chromebook 11 leaves quite a bit to be desired. A low quality display and cheap construction drag down the device. Additionally, the limits of Chrome OS and bugs with Android app compatibility leave a bad...

By NotebookCheck on October 25, 2018

Back to school. The Dell Inspiron Chromebook 11 2-in-1 (also known as the Chromebook 11 3181 2-in-1) is a sturdy, well-built Chromebook targeted squarely at the education sector. While the design leaves much to be desired, it is a competent low-end...

By NotebookCheck on October 16, 2018