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Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) Information

Discontinued Device

The Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) is currently discontinued and will no longer receive operating system updates from Google or the Manufacturer. This could potentially leave your device vulnerable to newly discovered security threats that may go unpatched if discovered after June 30 of 2022. Your device will still continue to function for several years past the EOL date but may not support newer web standards that were released after June 30 of 2022. To uderstand your options when it comes to the use of discontinued devices, including options to repurpose or install a third party operating system, please consult the Discontinued and End of Life Device Chapter of this guide

The Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) is a discontinued Chromebook manufacturered by Acer to target the consumer market. The Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) was released on March 29 of 2016 and will receive operating system security and feature updates until June 30 of 2022.

System Specifications

The Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) is an x86_64 based Chromebook powered by a Intel Celeron N3160 clocked at 1.6 GHz with 4 GB of RAM. As far as built-in storage, the Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) has 16 GB eMMC of local disk space. The Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) runs code built for the x86_64 architecture.

  • Hardware Information

    Feature
    Product Status Active
    Manufacturer Acer
    Device Form Factor Chromebook
    Processor Intel Celeron N3160
    (Clocked at 1.6 GHz)
    Architecture x86_64
    RAM 4 GB
    Storage 16 GB eMMC
    Target Market Consumer
    Release Date March 29 of 2016
    Board Codename edgar (edgar)
    Baseboard edgar(edgar)

    Displays

    Feature
    Screen Resolution 14 inch 1366x768
    Touchscreen No

    Hardware Ports

    Panel Port List
    Left I/O
    • Kensington Lock
    • 2x USB 3.0 Ports
    • HDMI Video Output
    Right I/O
    • Headphone/Microphone Combonation Jack
    • DC Power Input
    Power Button Location Keyboard
    USB Power Delivery Support Yes

  • Software Information

    Feature
    ChromeOS Operating System Integrity True
    ChromeOS EUA Date June 30 of 2022
    Linux Support Yes
    Linux GPU Support Yes
    Parallels Support No

Pricing and Availability

Amazon

The Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) currently on sale on Amazon.com for $165.21

eBay

eBay is one of the largest marketplaces for both new and used ChromeOS. You can check to see if this Chromebook is available for sale on eBay by clicking here and searching for the "Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431)".

Accessories

Replacement Type-C Chargers

The Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) can be charged with a USB Type-C charger using the USB Power Delivery Standard (USB-PD). You can purchase a compatible charger at most electronic retailers. We have created a list of chargers that we have tested to ensure they will work with your device. You may view this list via our Accessories Page, along with links to the product page if you wish to purchase the charger.

USB Battery Banks

The Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) can be powered via an external USB Type-C Battery Bank if you need to use your device for extended periods of time when not near a reliable power source. USB Battery Banks are also ideal for those who use their ChromeOS Device while traveling or even in an emergency situation such as a severe storm, which may have power outages. Not all USB Battery Banks are capable of providing enough power to charge your Chromebook. We have compiled a list USB Battery Banks that can run your Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) on our USB Battery Bank Accessories Page along with links to purchase the USB Battery Banks if you wish to obtain one.