Acer Chromebook 15 315

Updated on June 23, 2026

The Acer Chromebook 15 315 (CB315-3H) is a 15.6-inch Chrome OS laptop built around a Full HD display, a fanless chassis, and a keyboard wide enough for a dedicated number pad. It runs a low-power Intel Celeron N4000 with 4GB of RAM and eMMC storage soldered to the board, so the configuration you buy is the one you keep. Plastic construction and an entry-level processor are what hold the price down.

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Acer Chromebook 15 315 Comparison Chart

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Price	List Price: $299.99 Amazon Prices: Loading prices...	List Price: $399.99 Amazon Prices: Loading prices...	List Price: $169.00 Amazon Prices: Loading prices...	List Price: $185.00 Amazon Prices: Loading prices...
Model number	CB315-3HT-C296 / NX.HKCAA.003	CB315-3HT-C3J0 / NX.HKCAA.004	CB315-3H-C4QE / NX.HKBAA.003	CB315-3H-C0VT / NX.ATDAA.008
Performance Rating	3.1	4.0	3.1	3.1
Chromebook Plus	No	No	No	No
Processor	Dual-core 1.10 Ghz (max 2.60 Ghz) Intel Celeron N4000 Processor	Quad-core 1.10 Ghz (max 2.60 Ghz) Intel Celeron Processor N4120	Dual-core 1.10 Ghz (max 2.60 Ghz) Intel Celeron N4000 Processor	Dual-core 1.10 Ghz (max 2.60 Ghz) Intel Celeron N4000 Processor
RAM	4 GB	4 GB	4 GB	4 GB
Internal Storage	32 GB eMMC	64 GB eMMC	64 GB eMMC	128 GB eMMC
Screen Size	15.6"	15.6"	15.6"	15.6"
Screen Resolution	1920x1080	1920x1080	1366x768	1366x768
Screen Type	ComfyView	ComfyView	ComfyView	ComfyView
Touch Screen	No	No	No	No
Stylus / Pen	No Stylus Support	No Stylus Support	No Stylus Support	No Stylus Support
Dimensions width x length x thickness	14.4 x 9.9 x 0.8 inches (365.76 x 251.46 x 20.32 mm)	14.4 x 9.9 x 0.8 inches (365.76 x 251.46 x 20.32 mm)	14.4 x 9.9 x 0.8 inches (365.76 x 251.46 x 20.32 mm)	14.4 x 9.9 x 0.8 inches (365.76 x 251.46 x 20.32 mm)
Weight	4.19 lbs (1.9 kg)	4.19 lbs (1.9 kg)	4.19 lbs (1.9 kg)	4.19 lbs (1.9 kg)
Backlit Keyboard	No	No	No	No
Webcam	1280x720	1280x720	1280x720	1280x720
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0	Bluetooth 5.0	Bluetooth 5.0	Bluetooth 5.0
Ethernet	No	No	No	No
Cellular Modem	No	No	No	No
HDMI	No HDMI	No HDMI	No HDMI	No HDMI
USB Ports	2 USB 3, 2 USB-C (with DisplayPort and charging)	2 USB 3, 2 USB-C (with DisplayPort and charging)	2 USB 3, 2 USB-C (with DisplayPort and charging)	2 USB 3, 2 USB-C (with DisplayPort and charging)
Thunderbolt Ports	No	No	No	No
Card Reader	microSD Card Reader	microSD Card Reader	microSD Card Reader	microSD Card Reader
Battery	3 cell, Lithium Ion	3 cell, Lithium Ion	3 cell, Lithium Ion	3 cell, Lithium Ion
Battery Life	12.5 hours	12.5 hours	12.5 hours	12.5 hours
Fanless	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Auto Update Expiration Date	June, 2029	June, 2029	June, 2029	June, 2029

A silent 15.6-inch machine with a number pad and a dim screen

The 15.6-inch display is a Full HD (1920x1080) IPS panel on the CB315-3HT builds, while the C4QE and C0VT CB315-3H builds ship a 1366x768 panel instead. The IPS versions have wide viewing angles and reasonably accurate colors out of the box. NotebookCheck measured color accuracy at ΔE 4.4 and contrast at 1470:1. Measured brightness across reviews lands between 229 and 261 nits, short of the 300+ nits that keeps a screen readable in a well-lit room or near a window. Indoors under controlled lighting that ceiling goes unnoticed.

The chassis is all plastic in a “pure silver” finish, with even panel gaps and no visible cost-cutting in the styling. NotebookCheck found the base can twist and warp under moderate pressure, so it is worth lifting the machine with two hands rather than by one corner. The fanless design means there is nothing to spin up during browsing or video, which suits a library desk or a quiet office. Passive cooling also means the Celeron N4000 throttles under sustained load because heat can only leave through the shell.

The keyboard spans the full width of the chassis, which leaves room for a dedicated number pad on the right side. Key travel is moderate and the layout is non-chiclet, so it takes a day or two to adjust coming from a standard laptop keyboard. The trackpad uses ocean-bound recycled plastic that Acer calls “ocean glass” and tracks gestures reliably. Making room for the number pad pushes it left of center, which puts it under the left palm rather than in the middle of the wrist rest. Ports run to two USB-C with Power Delivery and DisplayPort output, two USB-A 3.1 (usable with a USB ethernet adapter for wired networking), a microSD slot that NotebookCheck clocked at 34 MB/s, and a combo headphone and microphone jack.

Reviewer Insights

MergeDroid: the 8GB refurbished build is the sweet spot

MergeDroid tested a 2023 variant with the Pentium Silver N6000 processor, 8GB RAM, and 128GB storage, purchased as a certified refurbished unit for just £144 (approximately $183). He considers this configuration the “sweet spot” among the various model options, offering enough RAM for comfortable multitasking while keeping costs minimal. “The trackpad feels really nice for an entry level Chromebook; it feels solid, responds well, it’s not too loose or clunky like some can be,” he observed. Performance was described as “nice and snappy” for general tasks including light gaming and web browsing, though he noted that pushing multiple demanding tasks simultaneously causes noticeable slowdowns. The Chromebook 315’s long-term Chrome OS update support received particular praise for value, though note that MergeDroid tested a newer CB315 variant with a later AUE date than the CB315-3H model covered on this page (June 2029).

Lon.TV: check the model number before you buy the panel

Lon.TV reviewed an older AMD-powered variant and emphasized the importance of choosing the right configuration: “Make sure you get the right one because they have some other ones that come in with a similar look and price point but don’t have the nice display.” This warning remains relevant as Acer offers various CB315 models with different screen resolutions. His hands-on testing found the Full HD display to be “a nice display to look at” with the IPS panel delivering good viewing angles. The fanless design earned praise for silent operation, while battery life testing showed 7-8 hours of real-world use versus Acer’s 10-hour claim. He found the speakers “nice and loud” with “good stereo separation” but lacking bass and overall audio fidelity, typical of budget laptops.

NotebookCheck: 80.7 percent, with brightness the main complaint

According to NotebookCheck’s comprehensive review, the Chromebook 315 CB315-3HT earned an 80.7% rating, with the review summing up its strengths as the “FHD, IPS” touchscreen, “silent operation, and very good battery life.” Their testing unit with a Pentium Silver N5030 processor achieved Geekbench 5 scores of 532 (single-core) and 1529 (multi-core). The review praised the IPS touchscreen’s wide viewing angles and reasonably accurate colors but criticized the insufficient brightness at 228.9 nits. The display also exhibits PWM flickering at 250 Hz at brightness levels below 100%, which may cause eye strain for sensitive users during extended sessions. Battery life testing showed over 10 hours in their WiFi web browsing test, aligning with Acer’s claims when used conservatively.

Customer Reviews

Across 811 ratings on Amazon, the Acer Chromebook 15 315 averages 4.4 stars, with 72 percent of reviewers leaving five stars and a smaller 6 percent leaving one. The praise clusters on the large 15.6-inch screen, the value at its price, and the battery life. Verified buyer Apollo wrote that “the 15.6” screen is perfect” and that “the battery life is an impressive 9-10 hours,” while noting the trade-off that “it is heavier than my previous Chromebook.” Verified buyer Juan Ramirez summed up the value plainly: “for ~$330, you really can’t go wrong.” Several owners also single out the full numeric keypad; verified buyer Valerie K. wrote, “This model comes with a 10 key that I use all the time!”

Juan Ramirez cautioned that the machine “doesn’t handle Zoom calls all that well,” and one notable one-star review reflects display confusion rather than a defect: verified buyer Craig Downs bought it expecting a touchscreen and titled his review “Does NOT have TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY!!!,” blaming the listing for advertising a touch panel this model does not include. (One five-star reviewer, by contrast, describes a touchscreen, so configurations and listings have varied; confirm the exact variant before buying if touch matters to you.)

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The screen size and the silence carry it, so pick storage at purchase

Buy this one for the 15.6-inch IPS panel, the fanless chassis, and the number pad. Chrome OS updates run through June 2029, so the software side stays current for years even on the cheapest configuration, and a machine with no fan stays usable in a room where noise matters.

Configuration deserves more thought than usual because the RAM and the eMMC are soldered to the board. Storage runs from 32GB to 128GB depending on the model number, and the microSD slot reads at 34 MB/s, which is fine for photos and documents but slow for anything you want to run from the card. Decide the capacity before you order, because nothing inside changes afterward.

To see how this model stacks up against the broader field, the Chromebook Comparison Chart lets you sort and filter every model by screen size, processor, and price.

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