Is the Celeron N4500 fast enough for schoolwork?

Yes for browser-based work: docs, email, video calls and streaming. It struggles with heavy web apps, video editing or many demanding tabs at once.

Can it run Windows apps?

No. It runs ChromeOS, so you use web apps and Android apps from Google Play. Windows software needs a different laptop.

Is 8GB of RAM worth it over a 4GB Chromebook?

Yes. 8GB keeps more tabs and a video call open without stutter, which is the main weakness of cheaper 4GB Chromebooks.

How does it compare with an 11-inch Chromebook?

It has a much larger 15.6-inch screen and more memory, but it is heavier and less portable. Pick it for desk use, not for carrying all day.

Does it have a backlit keyboard or touchscreen?

This model has a standard non-backlit keyboard and a non-touch display. Check the exact configuration if you need either.

What comes in the box?

The laptop and its power adapter. No mouse or sleeve is included.

Where is the CB 3 15IJL6 cheapest?

At MAVROLERT, for $772.00, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the CB 3 15IJL6?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 58,953 ratings.

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CB 3 15IJL6

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CB 3 15IJL6

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Last seen at $772.00 at MAVROLERT on Nov 12.

Our take on the CB 3 15IJL6

The Acer Chromebook 3 15IJL6 is a 15.6-inch budget laptop running ChromeOS on an Intel Celeron N4500 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of eMMC storage. The extra memory over the usual 4GB entry models keeps a dozen browser tabs and a video call running without stutter, and the 15.6-inch screen suits desk work better than the 11-inch Chromebooks it competes with. It is not fast: the N4500 is a two-core chip, so heavy web apps and photo editing drag. Buyers rate it highly as a cheap second machine for browsing, schoolwork and streaming, not as a primary computer.

Best forStudents who mostly work in a browserA cheap second laptop for the kitchen or sofaStreaming, email and video callsBuyers who want a big screen on a small budget

Pros

8GB of RAM handles many tabs better than 4GB rivals
Large 15.6-inch screen for the class
ChromeOS boots fast and needs little maintenance
128GB of storage is double the usual 64GB entry tier
Quiet, low-power Celeron N4500 runs cool

Cons

Two-core N4500 slows under heavy web apps
eMMC storage is slower than an SSD
Bulky and heavy for carrying daily
Limited use offline and outside the Chrome ecosystem
Display and speakers are basic

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What reviewers say

5 / 558,953 ratings

Owners rate it very highly, mostly for value and the smooth experience of 8GB of RAM in a budget Chromebook. Complaints center on the slow processor and the plastic build.

What people mention

PerformanceMixedFine for browsing and video, but the dual-core N4500 stutters with heavy web apps.
MemoryPraised8GB of RAM lets owners keep many tabs open without the slowdown of 4GB models.
BuildCriticisedOwners call the plastic body bulky and not very sturdy.
StorageMixed128GB is generous for the class, but eMMC is slower than an SSD.
BatteryPraisedThe low-power chip gives long unplugged sessions for classes and streaming.

About the CB 3 15IJL6

CB 3 15IJL6 N4500 8 128 CHROME

Questions and answers

Is the Celeron N4500 fast enough for schoolwork?: Yes for browser-based work: docs, email, video calls and streaming. It struggles with heavy web apps, video editing or many demanding tabs at once.
Can it run Windows apps?: No. It runs ChromeOS, so you use web apps and Android apps from Google Play. Windows software needs a different laptop.
Is 8GB of RAM worth it over a 4GB Chromebook?: Yes. 8GB keeps more tabs and a video call open without stutter, which is the main weakness of cheaper 4GB Chromebooks.
How does it compare with an 11-inch Chromebook?: It has a much larger 15.6-inch screen and more memory, but it is heavier and less portable. Pick it for desk use, not for carrying all day.
Does it have a backlit keyboard or touchscreen?: This model has a standard non-backlit keyboard and a non-touch display. Check the exact configuration if you need either.
What comes in the box?: The laptop and its power adapter. No mouse or sleeve is included.
Where is the CB 3 15IJL6 cheapest?: At MAVROLERT, for $772.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the CB 3 15IJL6?: Rated 5 out of 5 from 58,953 ratings.