Acer Chromebook Spin 514vsAsus ROG Strix G15

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Acer
Acer Chromebook Spin 514
Chromebook Spin 514

Quick Stats

The Acer Chromebook Spin 514's performance is impressive, handling tasks with ease and smooth multimedia consumption.
The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 boasts a premium, sturdy, and durable build quality despite its under $300 price tag.
The display is crisp, clear, and premium-quality, making it perfect for everyday tasks and streaming videos.
The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 boasts an impressive feature set with a large touchscreen display prominently featured.
Asus
ASUS ROG Strix G15
ROG Strix G15

Quick Stats

The ASUS ROG Strix G15 delivers impressive performance with its Ryzen 9 chip and RTX 3050 card.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15's build quality is respectable and designed to last with a premium feel.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15's display is a letdown due to inadequate brightness and mediocre overall performance.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 stands out for its powerful specs and high-quality keyboard and trackpad features.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Chromebook Spin 514
Winner
#784
Asus ROG Strix G15
#785
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Chromebook Spin 514
#844
Asus ROG Strix G15
#640
Winner
Display
Acer Chromebook Spin 514
#558
Winner
Asus ROG Strix G15
#624
Performance
Acer Chromebook Spin 514
#663
Asus ROG Strix G15
#494
Winner
Build
Acer Chromebook Spin 514
#118
Winner
Asus ROG Strix G15
#479
Features
Acer Chromebook Spin 514
#658
Winner
Asus ROG Strix G15
#844

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Chromebook Spin 514
Asus ASUS ROG Strix G15
up to 16GB
up to 64GB
up to 512GB SSD
up to 24000GB SSD + up to 1000GB HDD
AMD Ryzen 7 3700C
Intel Core i5-10300H
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (R2000/3000, 15W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (Laptop, 115W)
N/A
3x 2280 M.2 NVMe slot See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Acer Chromebook Spin 514

Strengths

The first impressions are good.
It feels like you're getting a lot for essentially $300.
It definitely feels nice and premium.
For most people out there if all you're going to do is just get on the internet and watch videos that's there's nothing wrong with this.
It can play 4k video without any issues.
The screen is responsive and easy to use, similar to a laptop but with Chrome OS.
It's great for getting on the internet, watching videos, and browsing the web.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Asus ROG Strix G15

Strengths

The machine has a respectable build quality it's designed to last
It doesn't feel cheap or finicky like the Asus Nitro does for example
I really appreciate the fact that Asus includes a high-quality trackpad and keyboard which also makes this versatile for doing non-gaming activities
The Ryzen 9 chip definitely blew me away, the performance is fantastic it can breeze through both gaming and non-gaming intensive tasks
It's relatively quiet with fan noise staying around 21 decibels under idle loads

Weaknesses

Unfortunately the display on this base configuration does leave a lot to be desired particularly in the brightness department
The four gigabytes of vram with the rtx 3050 card here can be a little underwhelming for some games and may restrict you from hitting that 144 hertz
Battery life is poor, dropping to around 1.5 hours on average when gaming
Stereo speaker setup is underwhelming in terms of volume levels and clarity
Display brightness could be better
Read Full Reviews

Acer Chromebook Spin 514

My first impressions of this new Chromebook are undeniably positive. The device's premium feel and crisp display have left me impressed, making it easy to get lost in 4K content without any lagging issues. Despite its affordability, the Acer Chromebook Spin 514 feels like a laptop on par with more expensive options from competitors like Apple. I'll be diving deeper into this device's features and capabilities in future reviews, but for now, my initial thoughts are that it's definitely worth considering for those looking for an affordable yet powerful ChromeOS experience.

Asus ROG Strix G15

The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a formidable gaming laptop that packs a punch in terms of performance and features. Equipped with the powerful Ryzen 9 processor, 16GB of RAM, and NVIDIA RTX 3050 graphics card, it's designed to deliver silky-smooth gameplay at high refresh rates. But beyond its impressive specs, the G15 also boasts a robust build quality, high-quality keyboard and trackpad, and a sleek design that's sure to turn heads. Can this laptop live up to its promise?

Need help choosing?

Read our detailed reviews to understand which device is better for your specific needs and budget.

Read Acer Chromebook Spin 514 ReviewRead Asus ROG Strix G15 Review

Compare other laptops

Explore comparisons between any other laptops

Compare laptops
VS

Choose two different items to see a detailed comparison of their specifications, performance, and features