Acer Chromebase 24

Updated on January 26, 2026

The Acer Chromebase 24 was announced in January 2016 at CES and started shipping in the summer of 2016. It builds on the features of the original 21” Acer Chromebase with a bigger screen and overall better appearance. The Chromebase 24 uses Intel processors instead of the NVIDIA Tegra K1 found in earlier models.

This is an all-in-one desktop in the shape of an Apple iMac, at a list price starting at $429.99 compared to over $1000 for a bottom of the line iMac. It is not the high-end machine you would expect from Apple. It is enough machine for anyone who wants a second desk setup for surfing the Internet and doing basic tasks.

The 24” IPS display has received good reviews online, with the only complaint being a relatively large amount of glare. Built in speakers along the front edge provide decent sound. The back and side carry an HDMI out, Ethernet, headphone jack, SD card slot, and plenty of USB ports. Overall speed is decent even with the lower end Celeron processors.

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Acer Chromebase 24 Comparison Chart

	Acer Chromebase 24	Acer Chromebase 24
Price	List Price: $429.99 Amazon Prices: Check Price on Amazon	List Price: $499.99 Amazon Prices: Check Price on Amazon
Model number	CA24I-CN / DQ.Z0EAA.001	CA24I-CT / DQ.Z0DAA.001
Performance Rating	2.3	2.3
Chromebook Plus	No	No
Processor	Dual-core 1.70 Ghz Intel Celeron 3215U	Dual-core 1.70 Ghz Intel Celeron 3215U
RAM	4 GB	4 GB
Internal Storage	16 GB	16 GB
Screen Size	23.8"	23.8"
Screen Resolution	1920x1080	1920x1080
Screen Type	IPS	IPS
Touch Screen	No	Yes
Stylus / Pen	No Stylus Support	No Stylus Support
Dimensions width x length x thickness	22.9 x 15.8 x 1.4 inches (581.66 x 401.32 x 35.56 mm)	22.9 x 15.8 x 1.4 inches (581.66 x 401.32 x 35.56 mm)
Weight	unknown	unknown
Backlit Keyboard	No	No
Webcam	HD	HD
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.0	Bluetooth 4.0
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Cellular Modem	No	No
HDMI	Full-Size HDMI	Full-Size HDMI
USB Ports	1 USB 2.0, 3 USB 3	1 USB 2.0, 3 USB 3
Thunderbolt Ports	No	No
Card Reader	SD	SD
Battery	No Battery	No Battery
Battery Life	0.0 hours	0.0 hours
Fanless	No	No
Auto Update Expiration Date	June, 2021	June, 2021

A 1080p IPS panel, a Celeron, and a full spread of ports

Acer built this all-in-one in 2016 around a 23.8-inch Full HD IPS panel with 178-degree viewing angles, which works for one person at the desk or a few people gathered around it. Display brightness tops out at 250 nits, enough for indoor rooms, though the glossy panel picks up reflections and glare. The 1080p resolution was standard for the time and drew some criticism from users accustomed to higher pixel densities on smaller screens.

The Intel Celeron 3215U processor handles everyday Chrome OS work. Chrome Unboxed’s review noted consistent Octane benchmark scores just over 16,000, allowing the device to handle multiple tabs, Google Docs collaboration, and HD video streaming without noticeable slowdowns. Boot times were quick at under six seconds, and Chrome OS’s efficient RAM management meant the 4GB of memory rarely became a bottleneck during typical usage scenarios.

The aluminum stand holds the screen steady without wobbling, and its tilt adjusts from 5 to 30 degrees. The webcam can be positioned separately from the screen tilt angle. The bundled keyboard and mouse feel cheap and plasticky next to the main unit. Connectivity covers three USB 3.0 ports, one USB 2.0 port, a full-size SD card reader, HDMI output for external displays, Gigabit Ethernet, and 802.11ac Wi-Fi.

Audio hardware is what pushed the machine into educational environments. EdTech Magazine’s review highlighted the four-microphone array, which could clearly capture questions from 45 feet away for video conferencing and distance learning applications. VESA mount compatibility allowed for flexible installation options in classrooms and libraries, while the simple Chrome OS interface reduced IT support requirements compared to traditional Windows-based systems.

Reviewer Insights

A week of daily use ended in a recommendation

Robby Payne of Chrome Unboxed characterized the device as “an exercise in safety” noting that while it doesn’t take risks or offer groundbreaking innovation, it also has very few misses. After using the Chromebase exclusively for a week, he found it “really good” at the $429 price point, praising its consistent performance and solid construction. His closing line was “I highly recommend it. It’s been very good and I’ve enjoyed having it here in the office.” The review also noted the device can drive external QHD monitors through the HDMI output, which helps anyone who needs more screen real estate.

Four microphones made it a video conferencing tool for campuses

The four-microphone array drew the most attention from John Breeden II at EdTech Magazine, who reviewed the machine from a higher education standpoint. He wrote that Acer “optimized it for video, making this a high-performing, inexpensive video conferencing tool,” and treated the device as both an individual workstation and telelearning equipment. Breeden concluded that the Chromebase “would be a good choice for almost any institute of higher learning” given its affordable pricing and comprehensive features for educational settings.

A CES hands-on read it as a cloud-only machine

At CES 2016, Chris Burns of SlashGear called it “one of the biggest Chrome devices we’ve yet come across” and positioned it as the first Chromebase with an Intel Core processor. He put the appeal plainly: “the beauty in this device is in its simplicity. If you don’t need to do anything offline, this base is a fine place to do it.”

A dependable cloud desk machine that stopped getting updates in 2021

Production ran from 2016 to 2021 at a $429 starting price. The device did well in educational and small business environments, where its video conferencing capabilities, simple Chrome OS interface, and automatic security updates proved valuable, and at home it covered web browsing, email, and document editing. Updates stopped at its June 2021 end-of-life date, so anything it does today happens without security patches.

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