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Acer Debuts Rugged, Repairable Education Chromebooks With MediaTek Kompanio 540

Acer targets K‑12 rollouts with rugged, repairable designs that cut downtime.

Acer Chromebook Spin 311 on a table with a student and a teacher looking upon it
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Overview

  • The Chromebook 311 (C725) and convertible Chromebook Spin 311 (R725T) are Acer’s first education models built on MediaTek’s Kompanio 540.
  • Acer claims up to 15 hours of battery life on a charge and a silent, fanless design enabled by the new chipset.
  • Classroom durability includes MIL‑STD 810H testing, drop protection up to 48 inches (122 cm), reinforced ports, bumpers, and a keyboard drainage system rated for 11 ounces (330 ml).
  • Modular serviceability features a keyboard that removes with two screws and replaceable USB‑C port modules to simplify repairs.
  • Both models offer Wi‑Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3, ship in North America in March 2026, and start at $500 for the 311 and $580 for the Spin 311, with the 311 listed at €329 in EMEA.