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Acer Chromebook 11 N7 - 4.0 / 5

Acer Chromebook 11 N7 review: What’s different about Chromebook?

  • Chrome OS software (not Windows) Google apps installed, ideal for lightweight work tasks Google Play for Android apps incoming

Acer Chromebook 11 N7 review: Design

  • MIL-STD 810G military-grade ruggedisation All-plastic no-nonsense build Excellent build quality

Acer Chromebook 11 N7 review: Keyboard and trackpad

  • Excellent typing feel for the price No backlight to help late-night typing Plastic trackpad is decent, but not high-end

Acer Chromebook 11 N7 review: Connectivity

  • 2x USB 3, 1x HDMI (no USB-C) SD card slot, 3.5mm headphones

Acer Chromebook 11 N7 review: Screen

  • Low-resolution (1366 x 768) delivers so-so sharpness TN screen panel means undersaturated colour and limited viewing angles Matte screen is the best for versatility

Acer Chromebook 11 N7 review: Performance

  • Low-end, ageing CPU is not great for games Chrome still feels fast enough for the basics A fair amount of left-over storage

Acer Chromebook 11 N7 review: Battery life

  • 8.5 hours battery life with normal use Usable but not amazing speakers