Acer Chromebook Plus 514 Review for Cloud-First Work
Worth it if ChromeOS fits
Worth it or skip it?
Worth it if
- Your essential work is ChromeOS-based studying, documents, spreadsheets, calls, research, and cloud collaboration.
Skip it if
- You require a non-ChromeOS desktop application that has not been confirmed to work in ChromeOS.
Key facts
Display size and resolutionThe taller-than-FHD workspace suits documents, spreadsheets, and web research; brightness is listed at 300 nits.
A Clear ChromeOS Fit
Choose it for ChromeOS-based study, documents, spreadsheets, research, calls, and cloud collaboration in a relatively portable touchscreen format. First verify your essential apps and meeting service work in ChromeOS, and note the listed weight discrepancy.
Buy on AmazonBetween Classes and Meetings
A 14-inch touchscreen, a document queue, and a laptop light enough to move between class, meetings, and the next table.
A Cloud-First Workload
ChromeOS pairs with an 8-core Intel Core i3-N355, 8GB RAM, and a listed 512GB SSD for the seller-described study, productivity, collaboration, and entertainment workload. The 1920x1200 touchscreen adds vertical workspace, while the seller-listed 3.09-pound weight and 12.4 x 8.8 x 0.73-inch dimensions keep portability in view.
The choice is less about laptop theatrics and more about whether your daily tools live comfortably in ChromeOS.
Before you choose
What operating system does it use?
ChromeOS. The seller lists Auto Update Expiration as June 2035.
How large and bright is the display?
It is a 14-inch 1920×1200 IPS touchscreen with listed maximum brightness of 300 nits.
How much storage does it have?
The listed storage is a 512GB SSD.
Full spec sheet
| Color | 14" |
|---|---|
| Hard-Drive Size | 512 GB |
| Operating System | Chrome OS |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Backlit Keyboard, HD Audio, Lightweight, Touch Screen |
| Graphics Description | Integrated |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| Hard Disk Description | SSD |
| Item Weight | 3.3 pounds |
| Video Processor | Intel |
| Specific Uses For Product | Business, Entertainment, Student |
| Form Factor | Laptop |
| Hard Disk Interface | Solid State |
| Camera Description | Front |
| Graphics Ram Type | Shared |
| Compatible Devices | External displays, mice, keyboards, storage devices, printers, and other accessories with USB, HDMI, or wireless connectivity options |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 12.4"L x 8.8"W x 0.73"Th |
| Video Output | USB-C with DisplayPort, HDMI |
| Operating System Family | ChromeOS |
| Screen Size | 14 inches |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 |
| Native Resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 1920x1200 pixels |
| Display Technology | LCD |
| Display Refresh Rate in Hertz | 60 |
| Maximum Display Brightness | 300 nit |
| Touch Screen Type | Adaptive |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 1920x1200 pixels |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11ax, Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Wi-Fi Generation | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Total Usb Ports | 4 |
| Hardware Interface | Bluetooth 5, HDMI, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB Type C |
| Number of Ports | 4 |
| Total Number of HDMI Ports | 1 |
| Audio Output Type | Speakers |
| Audio features | DTS Audio |
| Processor Series | Core i3 |
| Processor Speed | 1.9 GHz |
| Processor Count | 8 |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| CPU Model Number | Intel Core 3 N355 |
| CPU Model Generation | 12th Gen |
| CPU Model Speed Maximum | 3.9 GHz |
| CPU L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Brand | ist computers |
| Model Name | Chromebook Plus 514 |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Model Number | Chromebook Plus 514 |
| Built-In Media | AC Adapter with Power Cord, Acer Chromebook Plus 514 Laptop, User Manual |
| Item Highlight | FHD+, 8-Core, for Education, K12, Students & Business, 1080p Webcam, Backlit, Lightweight, Long Battery Life, HDMI, Chrome OS |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| RAM Memory Installed | 8 GB |
| RAM Memory Technology | LPDDR5 |
| Memory Clock Speed | 4800 MHz |
| Ram Memory Maximum Size | 8 GB |
| Memory Speed | 4800 MHz |
| RAM Type | DDR5 RAM |
| RAM Memory Slot Total Count | 1 |
| RAM Size | 8 GB |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 512 GB |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | SD |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Lithium-Battery Energy Content | 50 watt-hours |
| Human-Interface Input | Touchscreen |
| Keyboard Description | Backlit |
| Hard Disk Size | 512 GB |
| CPU Model | Core i3 |
| Ram Memory Installed Size | 8 GB |
| Special Feature | Backlit Keyboard, HD Audio, Lightweight, Touch Screen |
| Graphics Card Description | Integrated |
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