Dell Chromebook 11

Updated on June 24, 2026

Note: The Dell Chromebook 11 (3120) is no longer available for purchase and reached its Auto Update Expiration in September 2021.

Dell built the Chromebook 11-3120 for school districts, favoring durability and portability over premium materials. Released in 2015, the 11.6-inch clamshell became a fixture in K-12 classrooms across North America on the strength of its rugged construction, manageable weight, and long battery life. The Intel Celeron N2840 processor handled basic web browsing and educational applications, and the sealed, impact-resistant body absorbed the daily wear of student use. At 2.74 pounds a student could carry it between classes, and the claimed 10-hour battery covered a full school day without a charger.

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Dell Chromebook 11 Comparison Chart

	Dell Chromebook 11	Dell Chromebook 11	Dell Chromebook 11	Dell Chromebook 11
Price	List Price: $312.85 Amazon Prices: Check Price on Amazon	List Price: $341.00 Amazon Prices: Check Price on Amazon	List Price: $355.71 Amazon Prices: Check Price on Amazon	List Price: $427.14 Amazon Prices: Check Price on Amazon
Model number	3120-1667	XDGJH	DNCWYUE02S	DNCWY03TS
Performance Rating	1.9	2.4	2.4	2.4
Chromebook Plus	No	No	No	No
Processor	Dual-core 2.16 Ghz (max 2.58 Ghz) Intel Celeron N2840	Dual-core 2.16 Ghz (max 2.58 Ghz) Intel Celeron N2840	Dual-core 2.16 Ghz (max 2.58 Ghz) Intel Celeron N2840	Dual-core 2.16 Ghz (max 2.58 Ghz) Intel Celeron N2840
RAM	2 GB	4 GB	4 GB	4 GB
Internal Storage	16 GB eMMC	16 GB eMMC	16 GB eMMC	16 GB eMMC
Screen Size	11.6"	11.6"	11.6"	11.6"
Screen Resolution	1366x768	1366x768	1366x768	1366x768
Screen Type	TN LCD	TN LCD	TN LCD	TN LCD
Touch Screen	No	No	No	Yes
Stylus / Pen	No Stylus Support	No Stylus Support	No Stylus Support	No Stylus Support
Dimensions width x length x thickness	11.69 x 8.57 x 0.83 inches (296.93 x 217.68 x 21.08 mm)	11.69 x 8.57 x 0.83 inches (296.93 x 217.68 x 21.08 mm)	11.69 x 8.57 x 0.83 inches (296.93 x 217.68 x 21.08 mm)	11.69 x 8.57 x 0.83 inches (296.93 x 217.68 x 21.08 mm)
Weight	2.74 lbs (1.25 kg)	2.74 lbs (1.25 kg)	2.74 lbs (1.25 kg)	2.74 lbs (1.25 kg)
Backlit Keyboard	No	No	No	No
Webcam	No Webcam	No Webcam	No Webcam	No Webcam
WiFi	Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260	Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260	Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260	Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260
Bluetooth	4.0 LE	4.0 LE	4.0 LE	4.0 LE
Ethernet	No	No	No	No
Cellular Modem	No	No	No	No
HDMI	Full-Size HDMI	Full-Size HDMI	Full-Size HDMI	Full-Size HDMI
USB Ports	1 USB 2.0, 1 USB 3	1 USB 2.0, 1 USB 3	1 USB 2.0, 1 USB 3	1 USB 2.0, 1 USB 3
Thunderbolt Ports	No	No	No	No
Card Reader	SD	SD	SD	SD
Battery	3 cell, 43 WHr, Lithium-ion	3 cell, 43 WHr, Lithium-ion	3 cell, 43 WHr, Lithium-ion	3 cell, 43 WHr, Lithium-ion
Battery Life	10.0 hours	10.0 hours	10.0 hours	10.0 hours
Fanless	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Auto Update Expiration Date	September, 2021	September, 2021	September, 2021	September, 2021

A sealed chassis around a dual-core Celeron and a matte TN panel

Rubberized edges and reinforced corners protect the 3120 against drops and bumps, and a sealed keyboard keeps spills away from the internals. Dell aimed that design at school districts running one-to-one device programs. The body measures 0.83 inches thick and 11.69 inches wide, and the edges carry HDMI, one USB 3.0 port, one USB 2.0 port, an SD card reader, and a combo headphone jack.

Inside is an Intel Celeron N2840 Bay Trail processor running at 2.16GHz base with turbo up to 2.58GHz. This dual-core chip was modest even by 2015 standards, but it proved adequate for Chrome OS workloads, and the integrated Intel HD Graphics handled basic graphics tasks without issue. Configurations shipped with either 2GB or 4GB of DDR3L RAM, and the 4GB option multitasks more comfortably. The 16GB eMMC storage was typical for Chromebooks of this era, though users received only about 9GB of usable space after Chrome OS installation.

The 11.6-inch display uses a TN LCD panel at 1366x768, the standard for budget Chromebooks at the time. Its matte finish suppresses the reflections that glossy screens throw back under fluorescent lighting. NotebookCheck’s testing measured the display at 258 cd/m² brightness and a contrast ratio of 364:1, both below average for the category. Viewing angles were limited, as expected from a TN panel, though single-student, straight-on viewing rarely exposes that.

NotebookCheck scored it 81% with the screen as the one complaint

NotebookCheck’s comprehensive review by Sascha Mölck awarded the device an 81% score, praising its reliability and battery performance while acknowledging the mediocre display. Their testing measured excellent thermals with a maximum surface temperature of just 33.9°C under load, and the Chromebook remained comfortable to use on a lap even during extended sessions. Power consumption ranged from 3-4.6W at idle to 9.6-10.2W under load, contributing to the battery endurance.

The NotebookCheck review praised the keyboard, noting that “the roughened keys have a short drop and pleasant resistance” and that “the keyboard does not yield while typing on it,” concluding it “conveys a pleasing typing experience and is suitable for prolonged typing sessions.” Wired networking required a USB Ethernet adapter. The reviewer’s overall verdict was that “apart from the screen, the laptop does not have any real points of criticism. Therefore, it can be said that Dell’s Chromebook is overall successful.”

NotebookCheck recorded 9 hours and 26 minutes of continuous Wi-Fi web browsing, approaching Dell’s 10-hour claim. Browser performance benchmarks showed the Celeron N2840 scoring 8,229 points on Octane V2. That is enough for Google Docs, educational web apps, and research browsing, and short of anything that leans on the processor.

Durability and quiet operation kept it in service

The build is where the budget went. Reinforced corners and rubberized edges take the drops, and the spill-resistant keyboard keeps liquid off the board, so devices came back from students dented and scratched and still working.

Silence was the other practical benefit. With no fan noise, a room full of these machines stayed quiet, and the low surface temperatures meant students could work with one on a desk or a lap without discomfort.

School IT departments got straightforward fleet deployment and policy enforcement through the Google Admin Console. The standard Chrome OS update schedule kept the machines patched for as long as Google supported the board.

Chromebooks took over K-12 while this model was on sale

Low upfront costs, centralized management, automatic updates, and built-in security moved Chromebooks from a curiosity to a common sight in American K-12 schools between 2014 and 2016, and the 3120 arrived in the middle of that shift as Dell’s education entry.

Chrome OS support ended in September 2021. Many education devices stayed in classroom use past that date, running fine but no longer receiving security patches, which is the state any surviving unit is in today.

If you are considering a replacement, our Chromebook Comparison Chart lets you filter and compare current models by specs, price, and features.

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