At a glance
Display
14-inch Full HD 1920 x 1080 matte ComfyView panel at 60Hz
Processor
Dual-core Intel Celeron N4500 with Intel UHD graphics
Memory and storage
4GB on-board LPDDR4X with 64GB eMMC flash storage
Battery
Quoted at up to 10.5 hours, charged by a 45W adapter
Security
Discrete H1 Trusted Platform Module with ChromeOS verified start-up
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LaptopAcer Chromebook 314 (CBOA314-1H-C6CH) 14" Chromebook - Celeron 4GB 64GB eMMC Black
€369.97
At a glance
Display
14-inch Full HD 1920 x 1080 matte ComfyView panel at 60Hz
Processor
Dual-core Intel Celeron N4500 with Intel UHD graphics
Memory and storage
4GB on-board LPDDR4X with 64GB eMMC flash storage
Battery
Quoted at up to 10.5 hours, charged by a 45W adapter
Security
Discrete H1 Trusted Platform Module with ChromeOS verified start-up
Acer Chromebook 314 (CBOA314-1H-C6CH)
A 14-inch ChromeOS laptop with a Full HD matte screen, up to 10.5 hours of battery and a 1.5kg body built for study and everyday use.
The Chromebook 314 is the 14-inch step up in Acer's ChromeOS range, with a Full HD matte display in a black clamshell body. It is aimed at students and anyone who wants a straightforward laptop for browsing, documents, video calls and streaming without the upkeep a full desktop operating system brings.
An Intel Celeron N4500 with 4GB of on-board memory and 64GB of eMMC flash storage keeps things light and quiet. Acer quotes up to 10.5 hours of battery life, and the machine weighs 1.50kg with a microSD reader on board and a discrete H1 security chip inside.
Ideal For
A 14-inch Full HD matte screen, up to 10.5 hours of battery and a 1.50kg body cover lectures, library sessions and evening essays without needing a socket nearby.
ChromeOS starts in seconds and updates itself in the background, so email, banking, catch-up television and video calls are ready almost immediately, with very little left for you to manage.
Light enough to move between rooms and simple enough for anyone in the house to pick up, with a microSD slot for extra offline files.
Key Features
The 1920 x 1080 ComfyView panel gives noticeably more working space than a 1366 x 768 screen, and its matte finish keeps reflections down in bright rooms.
Acer quotes up to 10.5 hours of battery life, enough for a day of lectures or a long working session away from the 45W charger.
At 326.5 x 228.6 x 18.8mm and 1.50kg, the 314 travels comfortably in a bag while still offering a full 14-inch keyboard deck.
The dual-core Intel Celeron N4500 and Intel UHD graphics are matched to browsing, documents, video calls and streaming rather than editing or heavy multitasking.
A microSD slot expands the 64GB of internal flash cheaply, which is useful for photos, coursework or offline video kept on the machine itself.
A discrete H1 Trusted Platform Module sits inside, part of the hardware security ChromeOS builds on for verified start-up and encrypted local storage.
Full HD at fourteen inches
Many Chromebooks in this class stop at 1366 x 768, which quickly feels tight once you have a document and a browser open together. The 314 fits a full 1920 x 1080 panel into its 14-inch lid, so web pages show more at once and text looks cleaner. The ComfyView matte coating is the other half of the story, scattering reflections from a window or a ceiling light so the screen remains readable where a glossy panel would mirror the room back at you.
A day away from the charger
Acer quotes up to 10.5 hours for this model, which is the figure that matters most to a student. It means a morning of lectures, an afternoon in the library and an evening of writing can happen on one charge, with the compact 45W adapter left in a bag. ChromeOS helps here too, since it runs a light software load and does not spend the day servicing background tasks the way a heavier operating system can.
Knowing what the 314 is for
This is a machine defined by its 4GB of on-board memory and 64GB of eMMC flash. Within those limits it does its job calmly: browsing, email, documents in Google's apps, video calls and streaming, all starting quickly and needing almost no maintenance. What it is not is a machine for large local media libraries, photo editing or a dozen heavy tabs at once. Bought with that understanding, it is a dependable everyday laptop rather than an underpowered one.
How It Compares
| What You Need | Technology | Practical Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| All-day lecture notes | Up to 10.5 hours battery | A full timetable of classes and an evening of writing on a single charge, charger left in the bag. |
| Reading and research | 14-inch Full HD panel | More of a web page or document is visible at once than on a 1366 x 768 screen. |
| Working near windows | Matte ComfyView finish | Reflections are scattered rather than mirrored, so the screen stays readable in bright rooms. |
| Carrying between classes | 1.50kg, 18.8mm thin | Light and slim enough to live in a bag with books through a full day on campus. |
| Keeping files offline | microSD card reader | A card adds inexpensive space for coursework, photos or downloaded video beyond the 64GB fitted. |
| Low-maintenance computing | ChromeOS with H1 chip | The system updates itself and verifies start-up in hardware, so there is very little to manage. |
Specifications
| Brand | Acer |
| Model | Chromebook 314 (CBOA314-1H-C6CH) |
| Part Number | NX.J37EK.001 |
| Product Type | Chromebook |
| Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 (dual-core, 1.10 GHz) |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (integrated) |
| Memory (RAM) | 4GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR4X, on-board (supports up to 8GB) |
| Storage | 64GB eMMC flash storage |
| Display | 14-inch (35.6 cm) Full HD with Acer ComfyView matte finish |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz |
| Panel Type | TN, matte anti-glare |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Operating System | ChromeOS |
| Webcam | HD 1280 x 720 webcam with microphone |
| Audio | Two built-in speakers |
| Keyboard | Full-size ChromeOS keyboard (non-backlit) with touchpad |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ports | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, microSD card reader |
| Battery | Up to 10.5 hours |
| Power Supply | 45W AC adapter |
| Dimensions (W x D x H mm) | 326.5 x 228.6 x 18.8 mm |
| Weight | 1.50 kg |
| Warranty | 1-Year |
The Verdict
Strengths
- 14-inch Full HD 1920 x 1080 matte display
- Quoted battery life of up to 10.5 hours
- Light 1.50kg body at 18.8mm thick
- microSD card reader for extra storage
- Discrete H1 Trusted Platform Module fitted
- ChromeOS starts quickly and updates itself
- USB Type-C and USB Type-A ports included
Considerations
- Memory is 4GB and soldered on board, so a large number of open browser tabs will reach the limit.
- Storage is 64GB of eMMC flash rather than an SSD, which favours cloud working over large local libraries.
- Acer lists two USB ports and no HDMI output for this model, and the Full HD screen is not a touchscreen.
What's in the Box
- Acer Chromebook 314 x1
- 45W AC adapter x1
- Quick start guide x1
Compare Similar Models
| Specification | Acer Chromebook 314 (CBOA314-1H-C6CH) 14" Chromebook - Celeron 4GB 64GB eMMC Black | Acer TravelMate i5 8GB 256GB SSD 15.6" Laptop | Acer Extensa 15 Core i5 Laptop | Acer Aspire 3 15.6" Core i3 Laptop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 15.6" | 15.6" | 15.6" |
| Memory (RAM) | 4GB | — | — | — |
| Storage | 64GB | — | — | — |
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LaptopAcer Chromebook 314 (CBOA314-1H-C6CH) 14" Chromebook - Celeron 4GB 64GB eMMC Black
€369.97
At a glance
Display
14-inch Full HD 1920 x 1080 matte ComfyView panel at 60Hz
Processor
Dual-core Intel Celeron N4500 with Intel UHD graphics
Memory and storage
4GB on-board LPDDR4X with 64GB eMMC flash storage
Battery
Quoted at up to 10.5 hours, charged by a 45W adapter
Security
Discrete H1 Trusted Platform Module with ChromeOS verified start-up
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Why you’ll love it
A 14-inch ChromeOS laptop with a Full HD matte screen, up to 10.5 hours of battery and a 1.5kg body built for study and everyday use.
- 14-inch Full HD 1920 x 1080 matte display
- Quoted battery life of up to 10.5 hours
- Light 1.50kg body at 18.8mm thick
- microSD card reader for extra storage
- Discrete H1 Trusted Platform Module fitted