Acer Chromebook Plus 516vsAcer One 14

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Acer
Acer Chromebook Plus 516
Chromebook Plus 516

Quick Stats

Both models offer neck-and-neck performance, making it difficult to justify the upgrade cost due to minimal bump.
The Acer Chromebook Plus 516's build quality and design are solid, but not necessarily worth full price.
The display on the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 is impressive with vibrant colors and crisp visuals overall.
The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 boasts a sleek design and an upgraded processor with AI dedicated cores.
Acer
Acer One 14
One 14

Quick Stats

The Acer Aspire One 14's performance is decent but not impressive, especially on battery power.
The Acer Aspire One 14's build is decent but shows some signs of weakness and average overall quality.
The display on the Acer One 14 is decent, but not impressive in terms of picture quality.
The Acer One 14 laptop boasts a robust feature set with Full HD display and AMD processor integration.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Chromebook Plus 516
#827
Acer One 14
Winner
#826
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Chromebook Plus 516
#631
Winner
Acer One 14
#737
Display
Acer Chromebook Plus 516
#349
Winner
Acer One 14
#805
Performance
Acer Chromebook Plus 516
#779
Acer One 14
#778
Winner
Build
Acer Chromebook Plus 516
#392
Acer One 14
#132
Winner
Features
Acer Chromebook Plus 516
#838
Acer One 14
#668
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Chromebook Plus 516
Acer Acer One 14
up to 8GB
up to 8GB
up to 256GB SSD
up to 512GB SSD + up to 1000GB HDD
Intel Core i5-1334U
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
Intel UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU)
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (R2000/3000, 15W)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Acer Chromebook Plus 516

Strengths

I love the fact that you can see your back Lighting on the keys
The processor inside is a bit more efficient with AI tasks, but not a significant performance bump for basic Chromebook stuff
Both devices are fast and very performant, making it hard to choose between them
The price point of $649.99 is great, and they often go on sale even lower

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Acer One 14

Strengths

This thing runs games well after you plug it in, cuz runs games well after that
The display is pretty good with a 1366x768 resolution and 60Hz panel, colors are accurate and clear for gaming
It can game like at some games like old games like 2013-2015 games can do pretty well I medium to high graphics
This thing's performance on battery life gets very slow when you unplug it, but still impresses me how fast this thing is when you plug it in
The speaker test results are decent with a max FPS of 1849 and an average P of 234 at lowest settings possible
It can run low-end games at decent FPS with simple content quality

Weaknesses

This thing gets very slow when you unplug it, making gaming on battery life not recommended
The performance drop off is so insane that you can't even watch 1080p YouTube videos lagging a bit
Temperatures get high with an average temperature of about 73°C and max temperature of 94°C during multi-test
Fan speed gets too loud with a max fan speed of 95% making it audible
The GPU performance is mediocre, not the highest you can get, and doesn't like certain games or apps
It can get pretty hot in just 16 minutes for multi-C test
Read Full Reviews

Acer Chromebook Plus 516

The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 is a solid addition to the Chromebook family, offering impressive performance and features at an affordable price point. With its sleek design and ocean glass trackpad, this device is perfect for those seeking a hassle-free computing experience. Powered by the Core Ultra 5 120 processor, it delivers smooth multitasking and responsiveness, making it ideal for everyday tasks and basic productivity needs. But is it worth splurging on the new model, or can its predecessor still deliver the goods?

Acer One 14

Here's a rewritten version of the text in 82 words: The Acer Asa4 laptop - a machine that promises decent performance without breaking the bank. In this review, we'll delve into its capabilities and limitations, from its gaming prowess to battery life and display quality. We'll also examine its temperature management and fan noise, as well as its keyboard and speaker functionality. With an eye on its overall value for money, we'll see if it's a worthy investment for those seeking a budget-friendly laptop.

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