Acer Chromebook Plus 514vsAcer TravelMate Vero

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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 TravelMate Vero
TravelMate Vero

Quick Stats

The Acer TravelMate Vero delivers strong performance thanks to its 11th Gen Intel processor and efficient power management system.
The Acer TravelMate Vero boasts a durable and upgradeable build made from eco-friendly recycled materials throughout.
The Acer TravelMate Vero boasts a crisp and vibrant 15.6-inch HD LED display with stunning visuals always.
The Acer TravelMate Vero offers a 15.6-inch HD LED display, Intel processor, and 16GB memory seamlessly.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Chromebook Plus 514
Winner
#673
Acer TravelMate Vero
#678
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Chromebook Plus 514
#248
Acer TravelMate Vero
#142
Winner
Display
Acer Chromebook Plus 514
#473
Winner
Acer TravelMate Vero
#806
Performance
Acer Chromebook Plus 514
#775
Acer TravelMate Vero
#703
Winner
Build
Acer Chromebook Plus 514
#109
Winner
Acer TravelMate Vero
#390
Features
Acer Chromebook Plus 514
#168
Acer TravelMate Vero
#14
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Chromebook Plus 514
Acer Acer TravelMate Vero
up to 8GB
up to 16GB
up to 2048GB SSD
up to 1000GB SSD
Intel Core i3-N305
Intel Core i7-1195G7
Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750 (32EU)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)

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 TravelMate Vero

Strengths

The Acer TravelMate Vero is made up of a unique design with a chassis made up of 30% consumer recycled materials, and the key caps are made with 50%. In the end, over 99% of the panel is recycled.
The laptop features an 11th Gen Intel processor and 16 gigs of memory, And 1TB super responsive SSD, so you can tackle large projects and multitask with ease.
It comes equipped with VeroSense, a program that lets you adjust your performance levels based on your needs, from high performance to extremely economical.
The TravelMate Vero has a nine and a half hour battery life, and is Wi-Fi 6 enabled to give you reliable connectivity.
The laptop is designed with security in mind, featuring Acer ProShield Plus, a Trusted Platform Module, and Kensington lock to protect your device from physical threats.

Weaknesses

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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 TravelMate Vero

The Acer TravelMate Vero is an eco-friendly business laptop that boasts impressive features without sacrificing performance. Made from 85% recycled cardboard in its box, this laptop's commitment to sustainability starts from the very beginning. With over 99% of its panel made from recycled materials, and a design that showcases consumer-recycled materials and environmentally friendly key caps, the TravelMate Vero sets itself apart as a laptop that prioritizes both functionality and environmental responsibility.

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