Chromebooks should be simple and practical devices. Acer’s new Chromebook 314 honours these values and delivers a refreshing, affordable laptop for the rest of us.
Acer has updated its Chromebook lineup, with the new range including the CB314, a cheap and cheerful model that could be ideal for students, younger users or simply someone who needs an inexpensive laptop that can still handle a range of apps and tasks. We put it through its paces in our full review to see if this would be money well spent.
Design & Build Quality
Acer has opted for a steely blue livery for the Chromebook 314’s plastic chassis, and we have to say that it does make this a very handsome device.
The top cover is a plain, matt finish adorned with the Acer and Chrome logos. Twin, downward-facing speakers are located on the bottom panel, along with the rubber feet that prevent the CB314 from slipping around when used on a desk.
Opening the lid reveals the 14in TN panel that runs at a basic resolution of 1366 x 768, which is pretty standard fare for entry-level Chromebooks around this price.
There’s no touch option on this model and the hinges are classic laptop style rather than some of the 360-degree wraparound ones that are found on more expensive models like the Asus Chromebook C433TA.
Keyboard & Trackpad
Chromebooks are surprisingly consistent with their keyboards, in that most are decently built and comfortable to type upon. The one on this device fits the bill nicely, coming replete with the specialist keys that give you quick access to Search, recent apps, and fullscreen mode.
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