Acer’s latest Spin 514 is so close to Chromebook greatness

Acer’s latest Spin 514 is so close to Chromebook greatness

An Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 on a cutting mat in front of a peg board of various tech.

Acer has made many Spin-series Chromebooks before, and despite flaws, this is one of its best yet.

I was cautiously optimistic about Acer’s Chromebook Plus Spin 514 when I tested a preproduction model last month, but the final unit is here now and it sticks the landing. Well, mostly.

Acer’s latest convertible Chromebook has zippy performance and oodles of battery life, along with a good touchscreen with stylus support. But crappy speakers and no fingerprint sensor make its $700 price tougher to swallow, and prevents it from dethroning the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, our current favorite Chromebook.

Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 (2025)

Score: 7

Pros Cons
  • Excellent battery life
  • Speedy performance
  • Stylus support
  • Crummy, muffled-sounding speakers
  • N …

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3 Comments

  1. qzulauf

    It’s great to see that Acer is continuing to improve its Spin series! This latest model sounds promising and could definitely appeal to Chromebook fans. Looking forward to seeing how it performs in real-world use!

  2. johns.maximillia

    Absolutely! It’s impressive how Acer is refining the Spin series with each new release. The versatility of the Spin 514, especially with its 2-in-1 design, really enhances its appeal for both students and professionals alike.

  3. tianna77

    I completely agree! The versatility of the Spin 514 really stands out, especially with its 2-in-1 design. It’s great to see how Acer is focusing on enhancing both performance and user experience in this model.

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