Acer Chromebook 514vsAcer Spin 7

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Acer
Acer Chromebook 514
Chromebook 514

Quick Stats

The Acer Chromebook 514 offers impressive performance thanks to the Mediatek Companio 828 processor's effectiveness.
The Acer Chromebook 514's build is functional but unremarkable, serving as a solid foundation otherwise.
The Acer Chromebook 514's display is mediocre, failing to impress with brightness and vibrancy levels overall.
The Acer Chromebook 514 boasts impressive features including long battery life and seamless connectivity options available.
Acer
Acer Spin 7
Spin 7

Quick Stats

The Acer Spin 7's performance is decent but hindered by subpar gaming and thermal management capabilities.
The Acer Spin 7's well-designed build features ease of access to internal components with minimal thickness.
The Acer Spin 7's display requires calibration to reach its full visual potential initially.
The Acer Spin 7 features two USB-C ports and a full HD screen with keyboard and touchpad capabilities.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Chromebook 514
Winner
#752
Acer Spin 7
#753
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Chromebook 514
#426
Winner
Acer Spin 7
#732
Display
Acer Chromebook 514
#559
Winner
Acer Spin 7
#561
Performance
Acer Chromebook 514
#797
Winner
Acer Spin 7
#824
Build
Acer Chromebook 514
#120
Winner
Acer Spin 7
#121
Features
Acer Chromebook 514
#176
Acer Spin 7
#6
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Chromebook 514
Acer Acer Spin 7
up to 8GB
up to 8GB
up to 256GB SSD
up to 512GB SSD
Intel Core i5-1135G7
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen2
Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48EU)
Qualcomm Adreno 680

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Acer Chromebook 514

Strengths

The superlatives like the keyboard, trackpad, and battery life all help to prop up all the less flashy elements.
The mediatek companio 828 processor is pretty great for daily workloads.
Battery life feels almost like eternal with easy 12 plus hours on a charge even with brighter screen settings.
The Acer Chromebook 514 serves as an affordable laptop option at $399.

Weaknesses

The screen is not a huge overall win for this chromebook, but it's not a detractor either.
It doesn't come with a USI pen and is not compatible with any stylus.
There are occasional hiccups in performance, but they're rare.
The plastic chassis may be considered less desirable than other materials.

Acer Spin 7

Strengths

The keyboard has a very good click point and the keys seem to be quite fast. It's a really good thing that it's completely silent, being fanless.
It has easy access to the battery, SSD, and Wi-Fi module, making upgrades and replacements possible.
The device has a nice format and the SSD is quite fast, making it suitable for office work, student tasks, and basic photo editing.
Despite some minor issues with keyboard depth and backlighting, overall the Spin 7 offers good productivity performance.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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Acer Chromebook 514

The Acer Chromebook 514 may seem unassuming at first glance, but its understated design belies a surprising array of strengths. Powered by the new Mediatek Companio 828 processor, this Chromebook delivers solid performance for daily tasks and multitasking with ease. The keyboard and trackpad are standouts, providing a comfortable typing experience and precise cursor control. With long battery life and an affordable price tag of $399, the Acer Chromebook 514 is worth considering for those in search of a reliable and budget-friendly laptop.

Acer Spin 7

The Acer Spin 7 is a 14-inch Core i5-based 2-in-1 device that boasts a fairly thin and light design. Scoring 82% in our full review, it has its strengths and weaknesses. The display is calibrated to perfection once tweaked, but initially struggles with color accuracy. The keyboard offers decent feedback, albeit with shallow travel. Battery life is reasonable at around 6 hours of Wi-Fi browsing time, although gaming and video rendering may see a drastic drop-off.

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