The plainer but wiser girl Acer Chromebook 715 review: Business in the front and the back This super-sized laptop may not be cutting-edge, but it's a good fit for budget-minded Chromebook shoppers. CNET gave the Chromebook 715 an 8/10 rating in a review, the review commended its premium design, large display, battery life and performance. Read our Acer Chromebook 715 Review. When it compared it to its pricey counterpart, it stated, “much more affordable version that dials back on the specs and extras but keeps the premium build quality, making it a fantastic choice for a home office or student Chromebook.” JUSTIFYING A NEAR FOUR-FIGURE PRICE TAG IS A TOUGH ASK WITH ANY CHROMEBOOK. It was an absolute dream, despite being only equipped with 4GB of RAM. This Acer Chromebook 715 review model is equipped with a powerful Intel Celeron 3867U processor. THE NEW ACER Chromebook 715’s near four-figure price tag seriously raises expectations for both build quality and […] The already excellent price of the Chromebook 715 fell by another $20 to $329.Thanks to reader Adrian for letting us know. AND WE’RE NOT CONVINCED ACER HAS ENTIRELY PULLED IT OFF. ACER’S POWERFUL, PREMIUM CHROMEBOOK COMES AT A SERIOUS PRICE. Acer’s Chromebook 715 boasts a durable all-aluminum chassis, along with an integrated fingerprint reader for added security and tremendous battery life to provide remote workers, varsity students, and users familiar with the benefits of cloud-based productivity tools with a laptop that will enable them to work more efficiently for extended periods. Be In the Know Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Acer Chromebook 714 and 715 – premium Chromebooks, with NumPad and finger-sensor By Andrei Girbea - @ andreigirbea , last updated on April 12, 2019 While Chromebooks were initially launched as inexpensive alternatives to Windows laptops, they’ve come a long way in recent years, both in terms of the OS’s capabilities, but also in terms of the overall hardware quality. Here is the Acer Chromebook 715 configuration sent to TechRadar for review: CPU: 1.9GHz Intel Core i7-8650U (quad-core, 8MB cache, up to 4.2GHz boost) Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 RAM: 16GB DDR4 Screen: 15.6-inch, 1920 x 1080, IPS Storage: 128GB SSD (eMMC) Ports: 2x USB-C, 1 x USB Connectivity: 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Cameras: HD webcam Weight: 4.3 pounds (1.95 kg) Update 1: 2020/11/09 4:21pm PST by Artem Russakovskii. Still, the Acer Chromebook 715 is a great choice for mobile professionals or students.