Acer Chromebook 15

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 15 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

10
Average:

4
Bad:

0

Pros:

Excellent 1080p display
Great performance
All-day battery life

Cons:

Not significantly less expensive than Windows notebooks
Sudden crashes

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Last revision on January 9, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Excellent 1080p display
Great performance
All-day battery life

Reviewers Didn't Like

Not significantly less expensive than Windows notebooks
Sudden crashes

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Expert reviews and ratings

By Computer Shopper on November 14, 2016 80

The 2016 Acer Chromebook 15 isn't perfect. But if you need an ultra-affordable Internet-access device with a big screen, this $199 Walmart model is as perfect as it's likely to get. Read...

By NotebookCheck on May 02, 2016 78

The installed Core i3 processor ensures that websites open faster. The plus on computing power is noticed especially on very stuffed websites. Despite the relatively strong processor, the laptop always runs quietly and barely heats up. The installed...

By IT PRO on December 22, 2015 80

It's not any faster, longer-lasting or cheaper, but if you value screen size above all else then this is the Chromebook for...

By Notebook Review on May 30, 2015 79

The Acer Chromebook 15 is a big beefy monster, and it's beautiful. Most Chromebooks bank on being lean, lightweight travel devices, but the 15.6-inch Acer Chromebook 15 is big enough to be a desktop replacement notebook. Aimed at home users this laptop...

By TechRadar on May 17, 2015 90

Don't be fooled by this fatso. The Acer Chromebook 15 C910 is a durable workhorse that will reward you for looking past its size in favor of its performance.

By PC Mag on March 20, 2015 70

Acer's Chromebook 15 is the largest Chromebook yet, but this 15-inch, Web-connected laptop doesn't offer much else to distinguish it from the...

By TechRadar AU on March 18, 2015 80

The Acer Chromebook 15 asks if you need a big machine to just run a Chrome browser. and I say 'oh,...

By The Verge on March 18, 2015 78

More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the...

By LaptopMag on March 17, 2015 70

Supersizing the Chrome OS experience, the Chromebook 15 offers a large 15-inch screen, a zippy fifth-generation Intel CPU and long battery...

By Digital Trends on March 17, 2015 80

When Chromebooks first hit stores, they were designed to make excuses for their shortcomings. Chrome OS demands constant connectivity, of course, and manufacturers were timid about bundling it with a full-size system. Instead they picked what were...

By cnet on March 17, 2015 70

If your one gripe about Chromebooks is the small screen sizes, the Acer Chromebook 15 is the solution and it's a very nice solution at...

By talkandroid.com on October 30, 2015

The Chromebook 11 C740 is perfect for students on a budget or anyone needing a small and light machine they could take with them anywhere. But Acer has a much more powerful Chromebook in its lineup this year. Enter Acer's Chromebook 15, a true...

By channelpronetwork.com on August 28, 2015

Chromebooks, filled with Google-derived software and relying on ubiquitous Wi-Fi, continue to sell, especially in educational markets (Android and iOS tablets help fill students' hands as well). Until now, Chromebooks have been small, using 11- and...

By Computer Shopper on July 24, 2015 70

With its 15.6-inch display, the Acer Chromebook 15 looks and feels more like a traditional Windows laptop than a Chromebook. But if its extra size might be a blessing, its $449 price tag might be a curse. Read...

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Acer Chromebook 15

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