Acer Chromebook Plus 514vsAcer Chromebook Plus Spin 714

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Acer
Acer Chromebook Plus 514
Chromebook Plus 514

Quick Stats

The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 delivers impressive performance despite its affordable price point. Most important takeaway: The device provides seamless browsing and multitasking experiences with decent battery life.
The Acer Chromebook Plus 514's sturdy plastic build is a reliable option for daily use and holds well.
The Acer Chromebook Plus 514's display is surprisingly crisp and vibrant at an affordable price point of $249.
The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 offers a solid keyboard, touchscreen display, and decent speakers at a low price.
Acer
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714
Chromebook Plus Spin 714

Quick Stats

The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 delivers high-performance capabilities with its Intel Core Ultra 5 processor seamlessly.
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 boasts a premium aluminum build with sleek design and sophisticated finish overall.
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 features a bright and vibrant display with excellent color coverage.
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 features a powerful Intel Core i5 processor with advanced specifications overall.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Chromebook Plus 514
Winner
#673
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714
#674
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Chromebook Plus 514
#248
Winner
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714
#624
Display
Acer Chromebook Plus 514
#473
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714
#340
Winner
Performance
Acer Chromebook Plus 514
#775
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714
#664
Winner
Build
Acer Chromebook Plus 514
#109
Winner
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714
#124
Features
Acer Chromebook Plus 514
#168
Winner
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714
#660

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Chromebook Plus 514
Acer Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714
up to 8GB
up to 16GB
up to 2048GB SSD
up to 512GB SSD
Intel Core i3-N305
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750 (32EU)
Intel Graphics (4-Cores)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Acer Chromebook Plus 514

Strengths

The new Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is a device that makes a very deep impression on what can be delivered on a shoestring budget.
It has a solid experience with all the stuff that makes for it: clam shell, touchscreen, keyboard, and trackpad.
The build is surprisingly sturdy and doesn't feel like it's bending or creaking under its own weight.
The screen is great for this price range: 16x9 aspect ratio, 300 nits of brightness, anti-glare coating, and touch input.
The keyboard is surprisingly good with no backlight but still usable for daily routines.
It has a decent selection of I/O ports, including USB Type-A and Type-C, headphone jack, microphone jack, Kensington lock, and micro SD card slot.
It comes with 8GB of RAM and a whopping 512GB of SSD storage, which is impressive for the price.

Weaknesses

The build quality feels a bit cheap, although it's sturdy and doesn't bend or creak.
The click mechanism on the trackpad can be a bit finicky, especially above halfway point.
The camera above the screen has colors that aren't great, but you get all the new camera tricks like background blur and noise cancellation.
There's no HDMI port, which might be a drawback for some users.
The speakers are decent but not exceptional for video calls or YouTube watching.
The trackpad can feel cheapened by the click mechanism, especially above halfway point.
Although the keyboard is good, it's not the best keyframe I've typed on.

Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714

Strengths

The full aluminium outer chassis has felt great every time I've picked it up. The rounded corners make it easy to hold, and its reasonable weight (1.45 kg) makes it portable.
Performance is no issue at all with the Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, making browsing and gaming a breeze. Battery life is also impressive, with close to 8 hours of mixed use (Acer claims up to 10 hours).
The device has plenty of connectivity options, including a HDMI port version 2.0, two Thunderbolt ports, and a quad HD webcam at the top of the screen.
The garaged active stylus works well and is a definite benefit for convertible use.

Weaknesses

The Intel Core Ultra 5 processor may not be powerful enough to handle demanding tasks like gaming, as seen with Call of Duty mobile season 10 crashing issues.
The fan and heat are still relatively minimal, but this may not be sufficient when pushing the device's capabilities.
The SSD in the device was slower than expected for transferring larger files, and it would have been ideal to have a USBC port on the right-hand side or another Thunderbolt Port for easier charging and data transfer.
There were occasional issues with the stylus tools prompt popping up when not in use, which seemed to be related to the device's firmware.
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Acer Chromebook Plus 514

The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is a device that defies expectations on a shoestring budget. Despite its affordable price point of $249, this Chromebook delivers a solid experience with a sturdy build, impressive screen, and capable Intel Core i3 processor. With 8GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage, it's hard to find flaws in this offering. My month-long usage has revealed the value proposition that Acer has managed to achieve, making this Chromebook worth serious consideration for those on a budget.

Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714

The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 is a high-end convertible Chromebook that promises a premium experience. With its sleek aluminum chassis, Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, and impressive specs, it's designed to deliver seamless performance for everyday use and more demanding tasks like gaming. My hands-on time with this device has been positive, with excellent battery life, decent connectivity options, and a standout display that excels in brightness and color accuracy.

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