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Acer Chromebook R13 (CB5-312T) Information

The Acer Chromebook R13 (CB5-312T) is a budget Convertible manufacturered by Acer to target the consumer market. The Acer Chromebook R13 (CB5-312T) was released on September 06 of 2015 and will receive operating system security and feature updates until August 01 of 2026.

System Specifications

The Acer Chromebook R13 (CB5-312T) is an arm based Convertible powered by a MediaTek MTK8173C clocked at 2.1 GHz with 4 GB of RAM. As far as built-in storage, the Acer Chromebook R13 (CB5-312T) has 16 GB eMMC, 32 GB eMMC or 64 GB eMMC of local disk space. The Acer Chromebook R13 (CB5-312T) runs code built for the arm architecture.

  • Hardware Information

    Feature
    Product Status Active
    Manufacturer Acer
    Device Form Factor Convertible
    Processor MediaTek MTK8173C
    (Clocked at 2.1 GHz)
    Architecture arm
    RAM 4 GB
    Storage 16 GB eMMC, 32 GB eMMC or 64 GB eMMC
    Target Market Consumer
    Release Date September 06 of 2015
    Board Codename elm (elm)
    Baseboard elm(elm)

    Displays

    Feature
    Screen Resolution 13.3 Inch 1920x1080
    Touchscreen Yes

    Hardware Ports

    Panel Port List
    Left I/O
    • USB Type-C 3.1 Port (with Video Output Support)
    • HDMI Video Output
    • USB A 3.0 Port
    • MicroSD Card Slot
    Right I/O
    • Headphone/Microphone Combonation Jack
    • Kensington Lock
    Power Button Location Keyboard
    USB Power Delivery Support Yes

  • Software Information

    Feature
    ChromeOS Operating System Integrity True
    ChromeOS EUA Date August 01 of 2026
    ChromeOS Version 126.0.6478.178
    Android Runtime Version Android 11
    ChromeOS Plus false
    Linux Support Yes
    Linux GPU Support No
    Parallels Support No

Pricing and Availability

Amazon

The Acer Chromebook R13 (CB5-312T) currently on sale on Amazon.com for $365

eBay

eBay is one of the largest marketplaces for both new and used ChromeOS. You can check to see if this Convertible is available for sale on eBay by clicking here and searching for the "Acer Chromebook R13 (CB5-312T)".

Accessories

Replacement Type-C Chargers

The Acer Chromebook R13 (CB5-312T) 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 R13 (CB5-312T) 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 Convertible. We have compiled a list USB Battery Banks that can run your Acer Chromebook R13 (CB5-312T) on our USB Battery Bank Accessories Page along with links to purchase the USB Battery Banks if you wish to obtain one.