Acer Chromebook Plus 514vsAcer Nitro 7

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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 Nitro 7
Nitro 7

Quick Stats

The Acer Nitro 7 delivers strong performance without compromise, achieving high FPS scores consistently.
The Acer Nitro 7's surprisingly compact design belies its powerful gaming capabilities within a sturdy lightweight build.
The Acer Nitro 7's standout display boasts crisp visuals, good color accuracy, and a smooth 144Hz refresh rate.
The Acer Nitro 7 features an Intel Core i7-9750H chipset and Nvidia's GTX 1660 TI graphics.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Chromebook Plus 514
Winner
#673
Acer Nitro 7
#677
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Chromebook Plus 514
#248
Winner
Acer Nitro 7
#629
Display
Acer Chromebook Plus 514
#473
Winner
Acer Nitro 7
#573
Performance
Acer Chromebook Plus 514
#775
Acer Nitro 7
#277
Winner
Build
Acer Chromebook Plus 514
#109
Winner
Acer Nitro 7
#387
Features
Acer Chromebook Plus 514
#168
Winner
Acer Nitro 7
#671

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Chromebook Plus 514
Acer Acer Nitro 7
up to 8GB
up to 64GB
up to 2048GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core i3-N305
Intel Core i7-10750H
Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750 (32EU)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Laptop)

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 Nitro 7

Strengths

A relatively slim and light gaming laptop that packs a punch, weighing just 2.5 kilos and measuring only 23 millimeters at its thickest point.
Solid value for money, priced at £1,400.
Strong performance from Intel's Core i7 9750H chipset backed by 8GB of DDR4 RAM, with scores of 4718 in PC Mark 10 and 1903779 in Geekbench.
The GeForce GTX 1660 TI card provides no sweat on the graphics front, complete with 6GB of VRAM onboard.
Strong cooling system, with twin fan systems that keep CPU temperature below 95°C and GPU temperature around 80°C during intense gaming sessions.
Long battery life, despite being a gaming laptop, lasting just under an hour of gaming action on a single charge.
Good connectivity options, including three USB ports, one USB-C port, and an HDMI output.
Nice screen with Full HD resolution, perfectly crisp visuals, and 144Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming performance.

Weaknesses

Not the most portable laptop, despite its slim design, due to a weight of 2.5 kilos.
No DisplayPort available, only HDMI output, which may limit users' display options.
No Ethernet connection available, relying on Wi-Fi for connectivity.
Battery life is not spectacular, lasting just under an hour of gaming action on a single charge.
Limited control over fan speed and temperature through the Acer Nitro Sense app.
No one-touch overclock feature like some other Acer gaming laptops.
Stereo speakers are decent but may not provide the full audio experience for gamers.
The keyboard, while good, has a relatively compact design with a dedicated number pad that may feel cramped to some users.
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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 Nitro 7

The Acer Nitro 7 gaming laptop is often criticized for its bulkiness, but don't let that fool you - this powerhouse packs a punch in a relatively slim and light package. With Intel's Core i7 processor and Nvidia's GeForce GTX 1660 TI card, it can handle demanding games with ease. Measuring just 23mm at its thickest point and weighing 2.5kg, the Nitro 7 is an impressive compromise between portability and performance.

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