

For this reason, the Spin 514 comes branded with military-grade durability (MIL-STD 810H) and can take quite a beating. The same goes for Chrome OS’s sprawling success in the education sector and how kids can roughen these laptops up. Since this device is targeted at the consumer and enterprise market alike, people need devices that can truly hold up. Moving on to this Chromebook’s durability, the Spin 514 is as good as it gets. Comparing it again to the 713, the 514 is about a millimeter thicker, but it still doesn’t feel heavy nor bulky yet it’s just the right amount of weight that allows the device to be used on the go. It feels super rigid, and the feel is you get when you pick the Chromebook up is simply premium. First off, the device boasts a sandblasted and anodized aluminum chassis that really impresses right off the bat. From the overall build quality to its convertible form factor, the Spin 514 does resemble the 713, but there’s no surprise that it’s been made much better. This is a saying that we can perfectly relate to here since the Acer Chromebook Spin 514 shares many similarities from the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 design-wise. You get 2 x USB Type-C ports, 1 x USB Type-A port, 1 x HDMI port and a headphone jack.Īt $399, the Acer Chromebook 514 is a solid buy if you're looking for a versatile machine under $400.8.7 4.35 5 Chrome Ready Acer Chromebook Spin 514 In-depth Review For such a portable laptop, the Chromebook Spin 514 offers an ample array of ports. Secondly, it's military-grade durable which means it can withstand extreme conditions.Īt 3 pounds and 0.7 inches thin, the Spin 514 is lightweight enough to carry around. First of all, it's fanless which means it runs silent even during heavy tasks. In terms of design, the Chromebook 514 has a couple of things going for it.

Our reviewer heard a satisfying click with every actuation. During real-world use, the Chromebook Spin 514 was a joy to type on given its excellent key travel. Our reviewer's self portrait was sharp and had no visual noise despite being taken in a low-light environment.

Featuring temporal noise reduction technology and a blue glass filter, it produces clearer images and minimizes light flares. In our Acer Chromebook 514 Spin hands-on review, we were impressed by its military-grade durability and 1080p webcam. Acer rates the Spin 514's battery life at 10 hours. The laptop on sale features a 14-inch (1920 x 1080) touch display, 3.0-GHz AMD Ryzen 3 5125C dual-core CPU, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Conveniently present or share your screen for collaborative projects even when space is limited. The laptop's 360-degree convertible hinge configures into several modes. Acer's Chromebook Spin 514 packs AMD's Ryzen 5000 series processing power for multitasking.
