It's in this budget price bracket that Chrome OS's particular appeals shine through. Sure, the Spin 311 isn't incredibly slim and can't run proper Windows apps, but it's got a great keyboard, lasts for ample time, and delivers enough across the board for its asking price.

A good-looking and comfortable-to-use keyboard; Solid battery life; Its IPS screen may not be fancy - but still looks quite good; Well-made flexi hinge and rugged body

XL-size screen borders; Can’t handle some of Android’s most popular games; Flawed touchpad construction

The Acer Chromebook Spin 311's versatility makes it a great all rounder supported by good battery life and great interactivity.

Great design and build; Lovely size; Excellent touch screen and flip mechanism

Dim screen; Massive bezels drastically reduce actual screen size

Chromebooks have been a Windows alternative for a while and dependant on the tasks you want to carry out can be all you need. Certainly you would not get a Windows touch panel unit for anywhere near the price of this Chromebook offering.

Low-cost and versatile, Acer's Chromebook Spin 311 is a compact convertible laptop that is a good fit for grade-school students and light-browsing, light-duty shoppers.

2-in-1 versatility on the cheap; Responsive keyboard and touchpad; Both USB Type-A and USB Type-C ports

Small; low-resolution display with thick bezels; Meager 32GB of internal storage; Brief battery life

Acer Chromebook Spin 311 shows that a 2-in-1 laptop doesn't need to be expensive to be great

Solid construction, No-wiggle hinges for a 2-in-1 design, Bright, clear, and responsive antimicrobial touch display, Fast, jitter-free performance except in the most intensive tasks, Fast charging battery, Battery provided almost 7.5-hours of screen-on time, WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2 offer reliable,...

A bit too much screen flex, Standard HD resolution, Audio needs to be louder

The Acer Chromebook Spin 311's solid battery life and great keyboard help it stand out in a market overflowing with small, budget-friendly Chromebooks. The Acer Chromebook Spin 311 is another sub-$300 silver Chromebook in a market swimming with them.

Solid battery life, Exceptional keyboard, Tough Gorilla Glass screen

Dim, low-resolution screen, No USB 3.0 Type-A port