Microsoft Surface Laptop 4vsAcer Chromebook 514

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Microsoft
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Surface Laptop 4

Quick Stats

The Surface Laptop 4 delivers solid, reliable, and efficient performance suitable for everyday tasks and light productivity work seamlessly.
The Surface Laptop 4's build quality is genuinely impressive with a solid aluminum body and premium feel overall.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 4's display is intuitive and natural to use, but lacks significant quality differences.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 4's key features include touchscreen display, facial recognition, and robust battery life.
Acer
Acer Chromebook 514
Chromebook 514

Quick Stats

The Acer Chromebook 514 offers impressive performance thanks to the Mediatek Companio 828 processor's effectiveness.
The Acer Chromebook 514's build is functional but unremarkable, serving as a solid foundation otherwise.
The Acer Chromebook 514's display is mediocre, failing to impress with brightness and vibrancy levels overall.
The Acer Chromebook 514 boasts impressive features including long battery life and seamless connectivity options available.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Winner
#749
Acer Chromebook 514
#752
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
#836
Acer Chromebook 514
#426
Winner
Display
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
#455
Winner
Acer Chromebook 514
#559
Performance
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
#712
Winner
Acer Chromebook 514
#797
Build
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
#334
Acer Chromebook 514
#120
Winner
Features
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
#793
Acer Chromebook 514
#176
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Microsoft Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Acer Acer Chromebook 514
up to 32GB
up to 8GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 256GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1185G7
Intel Core i5-1135G7
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48EU)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4

Strengths

The Microsoft Surface Laptop for a thousand pounds, a thousand dollars, however, are two things that you get if you're coming from the mac ecosystem which I think are definitely worthy of mention. One of them is the touchscreen so this is a touchscreen laptop and it's the first one I've used properly really.
I love facial recognition it all kind of sits under the banner of Windows Hello which is the kind of security layer that sits around windows... When you open your laptop this laptop in particular and it recognizes your face it logs you in and it's the best thing ever
This is just a solid laptop it's just a very solid laptop that doesn't really have any frills you know, it's good value for money, perfectly powerful lots of battery life looks good admittedly I don't have anything to compare it with at the moment
If you want a genuine complete bare bones Windows experience without any bloatware and rubbish put on top of it I highly recommend the Surface Laptop for now
It has some strange things you know I don't know why they use this proprietary charging thing but it's it's a small gripe really

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Acer Chromebook 514

Strengths

The superlatives like the keyboard, trackpad, and battery life all help to prop up all the less flashy elements.
The mediatek companio 828 processor is pretty great for daily workloads.
Battery life feels almost like eternal with easy 12 plus hours on a charge even with brighter screen settings.
The Acer Chromebook 514 serves as an affordable laptop option at $399.

Weaknesses

The screen is not a huge overall win for this chromebook, but it's not a detractor either.
It doesn't come with a USI pen and is not compatible with any stylus.
There are occasional hiccups in performance, but they're rare.
The plastic chassis may be considered less desirable than other materials.
Read Full Reviews

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4

I've been using the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 for a month now, and my initial impressions are overwhelmingly positive. The build quality is exceptional, with a sturdy and stylish design that's sure to turn heads. Powered by Windows, this laptop delivers plenty of battery life and more than enough processing power for everyday tasks. But what sets it apart from the rest? In this review, I'll dive into its strengths and weaknesses, including its touchscreen display, facial recognition feature, and value for money.

Acer Chromebook 514

The Acer Chromebook 514 may seem unassuming at first glance, but its understated design belies a surprising array of strengths. Powered by the new Mediatek Companio 828 processor, this Chromebook delivers solid performance for daily tasks and multitasking with ease. The keyboard and trackpad are standouts, providing a comfortable typing experience and precise cursor control. With long battery life and an affordable price tag of $399, the Acer Chromebook 514 is worth considering for those in search of a reliable and budget-friendly laptop.

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