Acer Chromebox CXI3

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Pros:

Great, zippy performance by Intel's CPU, Plenty of connectivity options, Speedy storage, Ships with a wired mouse, wired keyboard, and VESA mounting
Wide range of configurations, Ships with mouse, keyboard, vertical stand, and VESA mounting kit, Supports Android apps by way of the Google Play Store
Compact design can be mounted or stashed out of sigh, Includes plenty of port, Has excellent performanc, Runs cool

Cons:

Doesn't run some Android apps supported on Chromebooks, No DisplayPort or Thunderbolt 3 connectivity
Expensive for a Chromebox, Slow boot times

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Last revision on June 21, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Great, zippy performance by Intel's CPU, Plenty of connectivity options, Speedy storage, Ships with a wired mouse, wired keyboard, and VESA mounting
Wide range of configurations, Ships with mouse, keyboard, vertical stand, and VESA mounting kit, Supports Android apps by way of the Google Play Store
Compact design can be mounted or stashed out of sigh, Includes plenty of port, Has excellent performanc, Runs cool
Chrome OS is incredibly fast on a Core i5 processor, There are five total USB 3.0 ports, one USB 3.0 Type-C connector, an HDMI port, Ethernet, a microSD card slot, and more, The CXI3 is tiny, and can be easily mounted behind a display with the included VE

Reviewers Didn't Like

Doesn't run some Android apps supported on Chromebooks, No DisplayPort or Thunderbolt 3 connectivity
Expensive for a Chromebox, Slow boot times
Limitations of Chrome O, High price
With a $520 MSRP, the Core i5 model is a tad expensive for a Chrome OS device, You can only buy the CXI3 from a limited set of retailers

Expert reviews and ratings

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The only other potential point of concern would be storage, but 64GB is only low by PC standards. Make proper use of cloud-based apps, as intended, and it's much easier to live with than the 32GB offered on cheaper Chromeboxes. You can always add more...

By Expert Reviews on August 02, 2019

Packing a late-model Intel Core i5 processor, the Acer Chromebox CXI3 is a powerful, pricey Chrome OS-based machine for schools and businesses looking for easily manageable desktop solutions to use with existing...

By PC Mag on September 06, 2018

The Acer Chromebox CXI3 may be the best desktop version of Chrome OS available. While it's not hard to be a big fish in such a small pond (only a handful of Chromeboxes have ever come to market), the CXI3 still stands apart thanks to its solid...

By Tom's Guide on August 21, 2018

Acer's Chromebook is zippy and highly responsive. It's a perfect replacement for that aging Windows desktop and does a great job as long as your needs revolve primarily around the...

By Android Authority on November 13, 2018

The Acer Chromebox CXI3 is an excellent machine. It's compact, fast, and almost always quiet. However, the price might give pause to some potential buyers - the Core i5 model as reviewed here has an MSRP of $519.99. That's roughly the same price as a...

By Android Police on July 12, 2018