Acer - Chromebook Plus Spin 514 -14" WUXGA Touch Laptop with Google AI- MediaTek Kompanio Ultra-12GB RAM- UFS 256GB - Wi-Fi 7 - Platinum Silver
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Highlights
- Key Specs
- Screen Type: IPS
- Screen Size: 14 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Brightness: 300 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
- Processor Model: MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Series (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Storage Type: UFS
- Total Storage Capacity: 256 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM): 12 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Graphics: MediaTek Integrated Graphics (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Display Connector(s): Display connection via USB port (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Battery Life (up to): 17 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- General
- Brand: Acer
- Model Number: CP514-5HN-K6DY
- Product Name: Chromebook Plus Spin 514 -14" WUXGA Touch Laptop with Google AI- MediaTek Kompanio Ultra-12GB RAM- UFS 256GB - Wi-Fi 7
- Color: Platinum Silver
- Year of Release: 2025
- Display
- Display Type: LCD
- Screen Type: IPS
- Screen Size: 14 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Brightness: 300 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
- Color Gamut (Standard RGB): 100 percent
- Processor
- Processor Brand: MediaTek
- Processor Model: MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Series (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Processor Model Number: 910
- CPU Boost Clock Frequency: 3.62 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The maximum rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks, typically only used for a short period of time as needed. This rate may temporarily boost the processor's performance, but may result in overheating, shutdown, or damage to equipment if sustained.)
- Number of CPU Cores: 8-core (A core, or "brain" of a CPU, allows it to receive and execute instructions. Each core can work independently or together to perform parallel operations.)
- Neural Processing Unit (NPU): true (Whether the product comes with an integrated neural processing unit (NPU) that performs computations for AI (artificial intelligence) functions to increase proficiency of the CPU and reduce power consumption.)
- Maximum NPU Performance: 50 trillions operations per second (The maximum neural processing unit (NPU) computations performed. NPUs increase proficiency of the CPU and reduce power consumption for AI (artificial intelligence) functions.)
- Storage
- Storage Type: UFS
- Total Storage Capacity: 256 gigabytes
- Memory
- System Memory (RAM): 12 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Type of Memory (RAM): LPDDR5X (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- Graphics
- Graphics Type: Integrated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- GPU Brand: MediaTek
- Graphics: MediaTek Integrated Graphics (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Compatibility
- Operating System: Chrome OS (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Connectivity
- Display Connector(s): Display connection via USB port (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- USB Ports: 2 x USB-C 3.2, 2 x USB-A 3.2 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- Number of USB Ports (Total): 4
- Number of USB-C Charging Ports: 2
- Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
- Microphone Input: true (The device features an input for connecting an external microphone.)
- Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Power
- Battery Life (up to): 17 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Camera
- Front-Facing Camera: true
- Front Facing Camera Megapixels: 5 megapixels (The more megapixels, the more detail that the camera facing the user can capture.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Features
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- Audio Technology: DTS
- Security Features: Cable lock slot
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.61 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 12.32 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 9.13 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 3 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: true (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- EPEAT Level: Silver (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria. Products are rated Bronze, Silver or Gold based on how many of 28 optional criteria they meet (below 50%, 50%, 75%).)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Other
- UPC: 195133315661
Effortless multitasking meets AI-powered productivity with the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514. This Chromebook Plus laptop with Google AI is a 2-in-1 convertible laptop, powered by a MediaTek Kompanio Ultra processor with a built-in NPU. Its lightweight design, at 3.0 pounds, features a 14” WUXGA 1920 x 1200 touchscreen, fast Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and long battery life with fast charging, ensuring all-day productivity on the move. Runs ChromeOS, with Google AI, the fast, secure operating system built by Google. Write like a pro, design unique backgrounds, and reimagine photos with generative AI.
- Advanced Apps for Work and Play: play your favorite PC games on NVIDIA GeForce NOW from anywhere. Stay connected and never
- Never Had a Virus - No Need To Worry(4): and storage3
- 14” WUXGA Touch Display: Enjoy a 14” WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 16:10 touch IPS display with 300-nit brightness and anti-fingerprint coating—ensuring clear, smudge-free visuals even in bright settings. The Corning® Gorilla® Glass touchscreen offers a smooth, rugged and scratch resitant surface with effortless navigation to enhance your experience
- MediaTek Kompanio Ultra: The MediaTek Kompanio Ultra redefines Chromebook Plus laptops with groundbreaking computing performance, while also delivering all‑day battery life. The MediaTek Kompanio Ultra processor integrates 50 TOPS of AI processing power to enable on device generative AI experiences. With Generative AI inside, it delivers a new standard in on‑device intelligence — automating tasks, optimizing workflows, and enabling personalized, secure and efficient computing.
- 12GB LPDDR5X Memory: Smoothly run numerous programs and browser tabs at the same time.
- 256GB Universal Flash Onboard Storage: Load faster and play sooner! You can start fast, stay fast and quickly load apps with ease.
- On-Device AI: All Your Tabs and Apps, All in One Place: Smart grouping lets you organize your tabs, documents, and apps by category. Say you’re planning a trip. You can collect your itinerary, budget worksheet, and hotel options in one easy-to-find group. That way, you’re not searching between all your open files and websites.
- On-Device AI: Image Generation: Unleash your creativity in the Gallery app on Chromebook. Cut out the clutter from your images so your subject can be the focus of the photo with the background removal tool. You can even use it to make personalized stickers of your pets or faces.
- Crystal-Clear Calls and Audio: DTS Audio with dual speakers delivers immersive sound, while 5MP webcam with a privacy shutter minimizes background noise for crystal-clear calls, ensuring you’re heard loud and clear every time
- Quick Insert Key: Designed for productivity, this Chromebook Plus offers a Quick Insert Key. With the Quick Insert Key. you can now easily generate AI images or insert photos and emojis right where you need them to enhance documents and presentations, without interrupting your flow.
- Ready to Withstand the Journey: Engineered with military-grade MIL-STD-810H durability and aluminum top and rear covers, the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 is stylish, tough, and ready to withstand the demands of daily life, so you can take it wherever you go with confidence.
- Advanced Apps for Work and Play: play your favorite PC games on NVIDIA GeForce NOW from anywhere. Stay connected and never
- Never Had a Virus - No Need To Worry(4): and storage3
- 14” WUXGA Touch Display: Enjoy a 14” WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 16:10 touch IPS display with 300-nit brightness and anti-fingerprint coating—ensuring clear, smudge-free visuals even in bright settings. The Corning® Gorilla® Glass touchscreen offers a smooth, rugged and scratch resitant surface with effortless navigation to enhance your experience
- MediaTek Kompanio Ultra: The MediaTek Kompanio Ultra redefines Chromebook Plus laptops with groundbreaking computing performance, while also delivering all‑day battery life. The MediaTek Kompanio Ultra processor integrates 50 TOPS of AI processing power to enable on device generative AI experiences. With Generative AI inside, it delivers a new standard in on‑device intelligence — automating tasks, optimizing workflows, and enabling personalized, secure and efficient computing.
- 12GB LPDDR5X Memory: Smoothly run numerous programs and browser tabs at the same time.
- 256GB Universal Flash Onboard Storage: Load faster and play sooner! You can start fast, stay fast and quickly load apps with ease.
- On-Device AI: All Your Tabs and Apps, All in One Place: Smart grouping lets you organize your tabs, documents, and apps by category. Say you’re planning a trip. You can collect your itinerary, budget worksheet, and hotel options in one easy-to-find group. That way, you’re not searching between all your open files and websites.
- On-Device AI: Image Generation: Unleash your creativity in the Gallery app on Chromebook. Cut out the clutter from your images so your subject can be the focus of the photo with the background removal tool. You can even use it to make personalized stickers of your pets or faces.
- Crystal-Clear Calls and Audio: DTS Audio with dual speakers delivers immersive sound, while 5MP webcam with a privacy shutter minimizes background noise for crystal-clear calls, ensuring you’re heard loud and clear every time
- Quick Insert Key: Designed for productivity, this Chromebook Plus offers a Quick Insert Key. With the Quick Insert Key. you can now easily generate AI images or insert photos and emojis right where you need them to enhance documents and presentations, without interrupting your flow.
- Ready to Withstand the Journey: Engineered with military-grade MIL-STD-810H durability and aluminum top and rear covers, the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 is stylish, tough, and ready to withstand the demands of daily life, so you can take it wherever you go with confidence.
Whats Included
- Laptop
- USB Type-C AC Adapter
- Power Cord
- Protective Sleeve
- Laptop
- USB Type-C AC Adapter
- Power Cord
- Protective Sleeve
Disclaimers
- (1) $59.97 value, for a limited time only. The Google AI Pro trial offer is available to eligible users with the purchase and activation of an eligible Chromebook on or after May 28, 2024. This offer is limited to users in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom and United States.
- (1 Continued) Redeem the offer by January 31, 2026, at 11:59pm PT. Valid form of payment required at sign-up, but you will not be charged until the trial period expires. $19.99/month at offer end. Cancel anytime. Gemini in Google AI Pro & Gemini for Gmail, Docs, & more are only available for ages 18+. Gemini for Gmail, Docs & more is available in select languages. See g.co/chromebook/google-ai-pro-3-month-offer for full terms. Results for illustrative purposes. Internet connection required
- (1 Continued) Check responses for accuracy. Feature availability varies based on language.
- (2) Additional functionality available with a Microsoft 365 subscription. Microsoft, Excel, and PowerPoint are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. (3) Requires an Adobe Photoshop subscription. (4)As of Feb 2025 there has been no evidence of any documented, successful virus attack on ChromeOS. Data based on ChromeOS monitoring of various national and internal databases.
- (1) $59.97 value, for a limited time only. The Google AI Pro trial offer is available to eligible users with the purchase and activation of an eligible Chromebook on or after May 28, 2024. This offer is limited to users in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom and United States.
- (1 Continued) Redeem the offer by January 31, 2026, at 11:59pm PT. Valid form of payment required at sign-up, but you will not be charged until the trial period expires. $19.99/month at offer end. Cancel anytime. Gemini in Google AI Pro & Gemini for Gmail, Docs, & more are only available for ages 18+. Gemini for Gmail, Docs & more is available in select languages. See g.co/chromebook/google-ai-pro-3-month-offer for full terms. Results for illustrative purposes. Internet connection required
- (1 Continued) Check responses for accuracy. Feature availability varies based on language.
- (2) Additional functionality available with a Microsoft 365 subscription. Microsoft, Excel, and PowerPoint are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. (3) Requires an Adobe Photoshop subscription. (4)As of Feb 2025 there has been no evidence of any documented, successful virus attack on ChromeOS. Data based on ChromeOS monitoring of various national and internal databases.
Q: Does it have any sort of biometrics?
A: No, this Chromebook does not have a fingerprint reader.
Q: Is this the Kompanio Ultra 910? It doesn't state on the website.
A: Yes, the model number CP514-5HN-K6DY refers to an Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 that is powered by the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 processor.
Q: Are there ads in Chromebook as I see them often in Chrome Browser? Can I use Brave browser instead?
A: Yes, you can use Brave browser instead of Chrome on a Chromebook to block ads, and the browser comes with native ad-blocking features
Q: Is the RAM and SSD upgradeable? Is the SSD of the M.2 format? Thanks
A: Memory and storage are not upgradeable on this Chromebook.
A: The keyboard layout of this Chromebook is US English QWERTY.
Q: Can a SIM card be installed so this computer can be used with cell phone services like Verizon?
A: This Chromebook does not support a SIM card for cellular data connection.
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Effortless multitasking meets AI-powered productivity with the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514. This Chromebook Plus laptop with Google AI is a 2-in-1 convertible laptop, powered by a MediaTek Kompanio Ultra processor with a built-in NPU. Its lightweight design, at 3.0 pounds, features a 14” WUXGA 1920 x 1200 touchscreen, fast Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and long battery life with fast charging, ensuring all-day productivity on the move. Runs ChromeOS, with Google AI, the fast, secure operating system built by Google. Write like a pro, design unique backgrounds, and reimagine photos with generative AI.
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| Pros for Acer - Chromebook Plus Spin 514 -14" WUXGA Touch Laptop with Google AI- MediaTek Kompanio Ultra-12GB RAM- UFS 256GB - Wi-Fi 7 - Platinum Silver | |||
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| Build Quality, Portability, Processor Speed, Battery Life, Performance | Processor Speed, Build Quality, Battery Life, Portability, Touch Screen | Build Quality, Portability, Battery Life, Processor Speed, Weight | Battery Life, Processor Speed, Portability, Screen Quality, Overall Performance |
| Cons for Acer - Chromebook Plus Spin 514 -14" WUXGA Touch Laptop with Google AI- MediaTek Kompanio Ultra-12GB RAM- UFS 256GB - Wi-Fi 7 - Platinum Silver | |||
| Keyboard Backlight | Weight | Keyboard Layout | There were no cons for this product— |
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Slim, Fast, Cool, Powerful
TLDR: This Chromebook is a Plus series model. That defines computers that use the Chrome OS Operating System with higher specifications as defined by Google. A Chromebook Plus must have at least a 12th-gen Intel i3 or 7000-series Ryzen 3 processor or identical processor power, 8 GB RAM, a minimum of 128 GB of storage, an LED illuminated full HD 1920 X 1080 IPS screen, and a full HD webcam with noise reduction. Some Plus models also have touchscreens, illuminated keyboards, 256GB of SSD storage, and USB-C ports that contain both High Speed and Display Port protocols for video output to large monitors. In addition, many Plus models also are “2 in 1” in that their display screens will rotate completely backward to form a large tablet configuration for convenience. This ACER Spin 514 model Chromebook has all of the above higher specs, with 12 GB of RAM, and the 256GB of internal UFS storage. It has standard Google AI Artificial Intelligence features. This model uses a fast and efficient Media-Tek Kompanio Ultra 910 processor and a 14” 1920 x 1200 (known as WUXGA) High Definition) IPS Gorilla Glass touchscreen LED display. The CPU is an 8 core and runs at 3.62 Ghz speed with 12 Megabytes of Level 3 cache. Onboard RAM is 12GB and is LPDDR5X. It supports 2 external 4K monitors from the USB-C with Display Port output. Being a 14” model, it does not have a dedicated number keypad; the keyboard is illuminated. The weight is 3 pounds; dimensions are 12.3 inches left to right, 9.1 inches front to back and about .6 inch high when closed. Battery life is touted at 17 hours.. It is supplied with 2 USB-C ports, 2 USB-A ports, volume controls, a headphone/microphone jack and a 65 watt AC power adapter/charger. There is a gray, padded, protective sleeve/carry case supplied in the box with a separate compartment for the AC charger and a mouse. The WiFi is 7 protocol for fast speeds. Bluetooth is 6.0 I used a USB-C multi-port docking station and the USB-C ports wonderfully put out video allowing me to use 2 large 23” monitors and also charge the Chromebook when I plugged the included Acer AC adapter into the PD Power Delivery port of the docking station. Google provides 15 Gigaytes of free online storage room for all apps combined per Gmail account. (Create more Gmail accounts to get more storage for free). Sign into a Chromebook with your gmail account and you are ready to utilize everything Chromebooks offer. All Chromebooks power up fast, are virus protected because everything goes through Google servers where viruses and hacks are screened out, and run cool and last long on a battery charge. All also have free access to Google Docs word processing, Google Sheets for spreadsheets, Google Photos to store and edit images, a free Google Voice telephone number for making calls from Android devices, Windows devices, and Chromebooks, YouTube, and other applications available free of charge. All documents created save automatically into your Google Drive offline “cloud” storage and are accessible from any computer once signed into a user's Gmail account. Google AI is built in and it is called Gemini. There is a Gemini icon on the Chromebook shelf to activate Gemini and use it verbally or by typing commands to enable services such as summarizing articles, searching anything, collect data from internet searches, generate images based on descriptions, and other functions that are yet to be created. With Gemini, a “Magic Editor” is available in Google Photos to change, edit, or manipulate photos. This is started by circling a photo section and performing changes, movements, deletions or copying to that section. Gemini is also a writing machine in that the user may type in a writing task and Gemini searches, summarizes and writes what is requested. Gemini is also a chat engine in that it will reply to questions and rebuttals to what it produces. It is able to summarize web pages quickly. Gemini Live Translate, enables Google AI translated captions for audio and video. Chromebooks also have the ability to use Microsoft apps such as Word, Excel and others with Chrome OS versions. I use the Google Docs, Sheets, Voice, Drive and YouTube on all my computers be they Chrome OS or Windows. Sign in with a Gmail account and all the files are there. Start creating on one computer, pick up on another to add or edit, sign in to another to print or continue working on documents. I also open Microsoft files into Google Docs or Sheets and then revise and update them. Anyone who has a Microsoft OneDrive for file storage can easily use the Chromebook Settings menu, download the OneDrive app, go to the Files section and integrate Microsoft OneDrive files into a Chromebook by signing into the Microsoft account. Re the Acer Spin 514: I experienced long battery life, fast WiFi response using my WiFi 6 router in my home, decent sound via BlueTooth to some JVC, Sony, and Philips headphones and quite respectable sound using the built-in speakers which fire up on both sides of the keyboard. It is very slim and lightweight; it is fast; it runs silently and cool. Battery life is very long. This Acer CB+ Spin 514 is very fast indeed, it runs cool, and allows using web browsing, word processing and playing music simultaneously with no hiccups. The video camera is 5 MegaPixels with a privacy shutter with good images when I tested it with another user using Google Meet. The single slight negative is that the keyboard keys are a light silvery white color and the white LED illumination is not very contrasty with that key color. But an illuminated keyboard is always a plus. It runs cool but has cooling slots on the bottom panel so be careful and don't place it onto sheets, blankets or a sofa while in use since a fabric surface will block the upward flow of cooling air into the bottom which is exited from the back edge below the display screen. Dust is the nemesis of good performance on any computer. Highly recommended.
Posted by AtrixNY
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Best Chromebook I've Used So Far
I wanted to give a Chromebook another try. I had one a few years ago and it was my daily driver for a while, but then I picked up a Macbook, then a Windows 11 laptop, so I sold the Chromebook since these others met my needs. The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 grabbed my interest because of the integration with Android. I have an Android tablet that I use everyday, mainly to play games. Could this laptop, with its touchscreen, 360 degree hinge, and Android integration might be able to replace both laptops and my Samsung tab?? Design and Build Quality: The Spin 514 boasts a relatively sleek aluminum chassis, giving it a premium feel that is much nicer than most Chromebooks. The convertible design allows it to be used in various modes: laptop, tablet, tent, and stand, making it versatile for different tasks, from typing documents, browsing the web, watching TV & movies, and playing games. The hinges feel sturdy, and stay in place in whatever position you leave it. The premium feel continues with the backlit keyboard and a great looking screen. I am also usually able to open the lid with one hand without the bottom lifting up from the desk, a feature I love in Apple laptops. It’s not 100% but I don’t find myself using both hands and prying it open. Performance: A Chromebook finally gets a great processor! So many Chromebooks have old, power hungry processors like the older Pentium chips. Even the more recent ones with newer i3 and i7 Intel chips have terrible battery life because of the high draw these chips require. The new MediaTek Kompanio 910 is a game changer. It is fast, snappy, and I don’t think I’ve heard the fans turn on yet. It also comes with 12GB of RAM, which is nice. I would live to have 16GB in it but at the same time I haven’t had any issues. As far as my games go, and the potential of replacing my Tab for the casual games I play, I am undecided at this point. Both of the games I play work fine on here. They are not quite as snappy as they are on the Tab S10+ though. Gaming is not a primary function of this Chromebook but it is possible. It links up with Google Play Games and all my game progress loads. I think if I was traveling I could bring this laptop instead of one of my others plus my tab. Display and Audio: The 14-inch (1920 x 1200) touchscreen display is perfectly fine for most any occasion. The display's brightness is sufficient for most indoor environments, and the touch response is accurate and fluid. It’s certainly not a “retina” display but those displays are not touchscreen either, eh-hem… Apple. For audio, the upward-firing speakers deliver clear sound, although certainly not as punchy or loud as my other laptops, but it’s good. Keyboard and Touchpad: The backlit keyboard is a nice addition. I have some mixed feelings about the keyboard and trackpad though. The keyboard is fine. Just okay. The keys are a little mushy feeling, good travel but not premium. They don’t really bother me as I type this review on the 514, but it doesn’t wow me at all either. The touchpad is not my favorite. You need to press in the center to get the right feel. The top left and right does not click down at all. The entire touchpad is functional for tapping or scrolling but not clicking down. It just feels a bit cheap at times. It’s also not a deal breaker. Battery Life: The battery life on the 514 has been great so far. I am easily getting over 10 hours with mixed usage - gaming, web browsing, and video consumption. The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 has the best battery life of any Chromebook I’ve used. The ultra efficient MediaTek chip has everything to do with that. Connectivity and Ports: The Spin 514 has a good selection of ports, including two USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, an HDMI port, and a headphone jack. I use the USB-C ports to connect to my external monitor, which is where I have an issue. I have a 49” OLED ultrawide monitor with a 5120x1440 resolution. The best resolution I could get with this Chromebook was 3440x1440. This is very disappointing to me because it leaves ⅓ of my monitor black and unused. I know this is a Chromebook and not some Windows or Apple powerhouse, but even a lot of Windows laptops that are under $500 can handle the full resolution. Conclusion: Overall I would say that I really like this laptop. Can it replace my Mac or Windows laptop, probably not, but it is a great option to grab and go. I can save space on a trip by bringing this instead of my Tab and other laptop. I’ve also been keeping it on the table where I usually sit in the evenings and it has become my go-to for simple tasks or watching a video, that sort of thing. I love the versatility. It can do things Mac and Windows can’t (or don’t do well) which is play Google Play Store games. This is a great option for casual gaming, web browsing, watching videos, movies, and tv shows. It’s a multimedia center that is a highly compatible laptop. I’d recommend it to anyone who is not a “power user” or needs a specific OS for a specific application. It is a quality laptop.
Posted by RunJK
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A Serious Chromebook with Impressive Performance
I am very impressed with the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin Touch laptop for its build quality, performance, battery life, and flexibility. Unpacking, setup, and configuration went smoothly since I already had a Google account and had used a Chromebook before. The only drawback is that some of the applications I used before were old. I uninstalled many apps and installed newer versions from the Play Store. My primary intent for this laptop is for portable software development and the use of AI for development. The fact that this laptop comes with Google Gemini and the CPU directly supports neural processing is a big plus. And the included soft cover case is a nice touch for portability. Wi-Fi 7 also offers a significant advantage in throughput. The aluminum top and bottom chassis have a solid build and feel. The hinges for the flip-over display are smooth and tight enough to hold the display in place. There is venting along the bottom and the back. The left- and right-top-facing speakers alongside the keyboard are sufficient. However, I do recommend headphones for better sound quality. The keyboard is well-spaced for long-duration programming sessions, and the giant trackpad is well-positioned. While the keyboard backlighting was inconsistent, it made the keyboard hard to see unless in a totally dark environment. An actual test of any performance laptop is graphics-intensive gaming. I ran Eve Echoes, a multiplayer space-sandbox game, at maximum graphics settings without any issues. I also watched several streaming shows without any problems. In summary, I am happy with the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin as a portable software development computer. It is durable, has crazy-fast performance, weighs only 3 pounds, and has a comfortable keyboard. I'm not thrilled with the keyboard backlighting or the tinny speakers, but for all the other pluses at a reasonable price, this gets five stars from me. Features • CPU: MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Series, 8-core, 3.62 Ghz • Neural Processing Unit, 50 trillion ops per second • GPU: MediaTek Integrated Graphics • RAM: 12GB LPDDR5X • Storage: 256GB Universal Flash Storage • Display: 14” LCD, 1920x1200, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Touch Screen, 300 nits brightness • Titan C2 security chip • OS: Chrome OS with Google AI • 2 USB-C Charging ports • 2 USB-A ports • Headphone jack • Microphone input • Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth • Lithium-ion Battery Life: up to 17 hours • Front-Facing 5 megapixel camera w/mic • Backlit Keyboard • Energy Star Certified • Military-grade MIL-STD-810H aluminum top and bottom covers durability Benchmarks System Information - CPU: ARM ARMv8 - Model: Google rauru - Motherboard: hylia - OS: Android 13 - Topology: 1 processor, 8 cores - Id: ARM implementer 65 architecture 8 variant 0 part 3461 rev 1 - Base Frequency: 2.4 GHz Geekbench AI - CPU ○ Single Precision Score: 2494 ○ Half Precision Score: 2475 ○ Quantized Score: 3686 - GPU ○ Single Precision Score: 1315 ○ Half Precision Score: 1083 ○ Quantized Score: 1049 3DMart Wild Life Extreme - Score: 5175 - Avg FPS: 30.99 - Better than 93% of results from all other devices. Speedtest.net Wi-Fi - Ping: 18ms - Download: 106.34 Mbps - Upload: 131.03 Mbps
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