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Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514

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Chromebook Plus Spin 514
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Chromebook Plus Spin 514
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A 14.0-inch convertible chromebook tested with Chrome OS 139.0, Intel Core i5-1334U 4.3GHz processor, 8GB of memory, Intel Iris Xe Graphics video adapter, a touchscreen, and a 512GB drive. This model will receive updates from Google up until March 2032.
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A 14.0-inch convertible chromebook tested with Chrome OS 139.0, Intel Core i5-1334U 4.3GHz processor, 8GB of memory, Intel Iris Xe Graphics video adapter, a touchscreen, and a 512GB drive. This model will receive updates from Google up until March 2032.
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Predicted Reliability
 /  5
Owner Satisfaction
 /  5
Performance
 /  5
Display
 /  5
Ease of use
 /  5
Versatility
 /  5
Battery
 /  5
Weight score
 /  5
Display size
Battery Life - web
Battery Life - video
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Touch screen
 /  5
2-in-1
 /  5

Detailed Test Results

Performance: Performance was excellent. Speed was tops for productivity and Web-based tasks such as word processing, Web browsing, and online game play. You'll have performance room to grow.

Battery Life and Weight: Battery life lasted 12 hours in a light load of web browsing tests, and 7 hours in a heavier load of 4K video playback tests. Results could get you through a typical workday, under a workload of mixed use. At 3.5 lbs, weight was typical for a Chromebook this size and light enough to carry.

Ergnomics: The keyboard and case were well-designed, making it comfortable and convenient to use. The keyboard has large keys and was comfortably sized. Its high contrast letters were easy to read, and the backlighting can be useful in dark rooms. The touchpad was among the largest of those tested, and provides ample space for different touch gestures. The keyboard can be folded away, allowing the screen to be used like a tablet. The touchscreen is smooth enough for fast swipes, and fingerprints clean off easily.

Display: The display quality was good overall. Colors were in the ballpark, though not completely accurate. The display was highly prone to glare making it difficult to see in a brightly lit room or outdoors. The display has a wide viewing angle, especially important if more than one person needs to see the screen at a time, say, for a video or presentation. Its display has better contrast than on most other tested Chromebooks.

Useful features and attributes on this model include: Chromebook converts to a touchscreen tablet to be used as either a computer or a tablet. Its storage space of 512GB is larger than most other Chromebooks, good for storing local backup files. This Chromebook has a full-size HDMI port and full-size DisplayPort for connecting to a TV or monitor. The power supply and chassis are lighter than the average weight of a chromebook and power supply.

Downsides: There is no memory-card reader, so you'll need to buy an external reader or connect your digital camera directly to this laptop to transfer photos.

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The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 is a 14.0-inch convertible Chromebook with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1200. It has 8GB of memory and a 512GB drive. It has an Intel Core i5-1334U 4.3GHz processor and a Intel Iris Xe Graphics video adapter. It was tested with Chrome OS 139.0. This model will receive updates from Google up until March 2032.

It has a touch screen, and 1 full-size and 2 type-C USB ports. As with most Chromebooks, it comes with a USB charger, but this means you'll lose a USB port to plug in the power cable when charging. Video outputs include: an HDMI full-size port supporting HDMI 1.4, supporting DisplayPort over USB-C. WiFi 6E is also supported with a compatible router, which can use the 6GHz band for better throughput, and can be helpful in dense apartment buildings. It has Bluetooth 5.2 built-in. It has a manual sliding cover to hide the webcam when not in use. Google Play is available for downloading Android apps and games.

The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 measures 12.6 inches wide by 9.1 inches deep by 0.9 inches high, and it weighs 3.5 lbs. A standard manufacturer's warranty for Chromebooks covers 1-year, with 1-year tech support, but some vendors may provide free additional duration.

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