Acer Chromebook Plus 514vsMSI GE76 Raider

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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.
MSI
MSI GE76 Raider
GE76 Raider

Quick Stats

The MSI GE76 Raider delivers exceptional and unbeatable performance, making it the top choice for demanding gaming needs.
The MSI GE76 Raider boasts a sturdy build with metallic finish, providing stability and durability overall.
The MSI GE76 Raider's display offers decent color representation but limited brightness.
The MSI GE76 Raider boasts impressive features, delivering exceptional gaming performance with its powerful processor and graphics.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Chromebook Plus 514
#673
MSI GE76 Raider
Winner
#669
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Chromebook Plus 514
#248
MSI GE76 Raider
#244
Winner
Display
Acer Chromebook Plus 514
#473
Winner
MSI GE76 Raider
#781
Performance
Acer Chromebook Plus 514
#775
MSI GE76 Raider
#165
Winner
Build
Acer Chromebook Plus 514
#109
Winner
MSI GE76 Raider
#838
Features
Acer Chromebook Plus 514
#168
Winner
MSI GE76 Raider
#863

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Chromebook Plus 514
MSI MSI GE76 Raider
up to 8GB
up to 64GB
up to 2048GB SSD
up to 16000GB SSD
Intel Core i3-N305
Intel Core i9-10980HK
Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750 (32EU)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Laptop, 140W)

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.

MSI GE76 Raider

Strengths

Performance: This is the fastest most powerful gaming laptop that I've ever tested and if you're looking for the highest fps in gaming you found it.
Thermals: Despite this machine pushing so much power and such high performance and it being a 12th gen i9 it still wasn't hitting those 100 degree temperatures that that alienware x17 r2 did
Price: Although the alienware x17 r2 is $120 cheaper with the closest specs, the fact that this machine is not only faster but has much lower temps actually makes it a better deal for your money
Thermal performance despite high power consumption
Additional features like number pad and secondary key illumination and speakers aren't complete junk

Weaknesses

Availability: It is a little frustrating how in and out of stock every higher end configuration of this computer seems to be.
Portability: This computer is one of the larger heavier machines that I've tested as well as one of the bulkiest
Fan noise: That cooler boost function with the fans maxed out did keep thermals in check but it was kinda loud
No option for charging with USBC port
Availability and size make it difficult to carry around
Read Full Reviews

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.

MSI GE76 Raider

The MSI GE76 Raider is a powerhouse gaming laptop that promises top-notch performance, impressive thermals, and sleek features. With its 12th gen i9 CPU and NVIDIA graphics, this machine is built for the most demanding gamers. But does it live up to its potential? Our review delves into the laptop's performance, thermals, display quality, and portability, weighing the pros and cons of this behemoth gaming PC in a portable package. Is it worth the investment?

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