Acer Chromebook 516 GEvsAcer Aspire 5 Spin 14

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Acer
Acer Chromebook 516 GE
Chromebook 516 GE

Quick Stats

The Acer Chromebook 516 GE offers exceptional performance, ideal for cloud gaming and everyday tasks seamlessly.
The Acer Chromebook 516 GE boasts an impressive, rigid yet lightweight aluminum chassis for its size.
The Acer Chromebook 516 GE's stunning Quad HD display is a standout feature with excellent brightness and refresh rate.
The Acer Chromebook 516 GE has impressive features for gaming and productivity with a fast processor and display.
Acer
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Aspire 5 Spin 14

Quick Stats

The Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14's performance is a mixed bag with strong productivity, but weak gaming capabilities.
The Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14's sturdy build quality is its most impressive and standout feature overall.
The Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14's display provides decent visuals, but limited brightness hampers usability.
The Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 boasts a robust feature set including touchscreen and stylus capabilities.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Chromebook 516 GE
#436
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Winner
#433
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Chromebook 516 GE
#259
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
#140
Winner
Display
Acer Chromebook 516 GE
#166
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
#160
Winner
Performance
Acer Chromebook 516 GE
#485
Winner
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
#548
Build
Acer Chromebook 516 GE
#399
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
#373
Winner
Features
Acer Chromebook 516 GE
#195
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
#181
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Chromebook 516 GE
Acer Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
up to 16GB
up to 32GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 1000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1260P
Intel Core i7-1355U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
Intel UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Acer Chromebook 516 GE

Strengths

This Chromebook gets so much right and it's such an absolute Delight to use that even if you've not been into bigger Chromebooks before or you don't consider yourself a gamer, this device still has a whole lot to offer.
The internal display held up pretty well getting me through a full day of work with around seven to eight hours of screen on use
It's no surprise that I've not had any issues from a performance standpoint in this processor and GPU should fare quite well when Steam games do show up in the next few months as well
I'm satisfied with the battery life and can confidently get these numbers even with the brightness of the screen pushed up to like 65-70 percent now
This isn't just another Chromebook and to see it arrive at this sort of price point is a little crazy, I'm sure there are going to be sales on it down the road or whatever but I don't need to see it reduced one bit to recommend it right now

Weaknesses

For one, I'd love to see one more USB type A port as a gaming focused device
I really like having touch input on the screen and the lack of it has been a little bit of a bummer
The backlighting on the keyboard is a bit too dim for my liking
I'd really like to see a fingerprint scanner on this Chromebook once we get over 600 bucks I think this should be just a standard option

Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14

Strengths

The Acer Aspire 5 spin 14 is a good-look PC that hits all the sweet spots without being too much...it's sizable without being too big to fit in a bag and I catching without being too gy or too superficial.
The display provides a decent service with a certain glossiness to it images are crisp and colors are vibrant
The machine performs well in business applications like typing on the keyboard, surfing the web, and pouring over spreadsheet, with no noticeable lag or stuttering.
The Aspire 5 spin 14's battery life is capable and reliable, reaching up to 10 hours of usage before reaching critical levels from 100%.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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Acer Chromebook 516 GE

The Acer Chromebook 516 GE is a powerhouse of a device that surpasses expectations. While marketed as a cloud gaming Chromebook, it excels in every area, making it an ideal work and entertainment companion. Equipped with a 12th gen Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, and a stunning 120Hz Quad HD display, this Chromebook delivers lightning-fast performance and silky-smooth visuals. Its impressive feature set and attractive design make it hard to resist, especially at its affordable price point of $649.

Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14

The Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 is a foldable notebook that attempts to bridge the gap between a traditional laptop and a tablet. With its sleek design and generous screen space, it's a good-looking PC that hits all the sweet spots without being too flashy. But does its impressive foldability and affordability make up for the limitations in performance and battery life? We dive into the details of this mixed bag to help you decide if it's worth considering as your next business notebook.

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