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Acer Chromebook Plus 514 Series

Acer Chromebook Plus 514-4HTProcessor: AMD Mendocino (Zen 2, Ryzen 7020) R3 7320C, Intel Alder Lake-N i3-N305
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon 610M, Intel UHD Graphics 32EUs
Display: 14.00 inch
Weight: 1.4kg, 1.45kg
Average Score: 77.69% - good
Average of 16 scores (from 22 reviews)
price: 70%, performance: 80%, features: 80%, display: 75%, mobility: 88%, workmanship: 80%, ergonomy: 80%

 

Acer Chromebook Plus 514 CB514-3H

Specifications

Acer Chromebook Plus 514 CB514-3HNotebook: Acer Chromebook Plus 514 CB514-3H
Processor: AMD Mendocino (Zen 2, Ryzen 7020) R3 7320C
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon 610M
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 1.45kg
Links: Acer homepage
 Acer notebook section

Price comparison

Average Score: 78.25% - good

Average of 8 scores (from 13 reviews)

 

Reviews

75% Review of the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514-3HT)
Source: Mezha EN English
Chromebooks are still a niche device that can be very interesting due to their lightweight, unpretentious, and easy-to-use operating system. But this lightness comes at the cost of certain limitations that may be critical for some. First of all, because of the lack of some professional software. Chromebooks offer basic functionality. Speaking directly about the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514-3HT), it has a 14-inch 1920×1200 IPS touchscreen, can work almost full-time without an outlet, has a comfortable backlit keyboard, and is generally pleasant to use.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/13/2024
Rating: Total score: 75%
80% Acer Chromebook Plus 514 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English
The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 isn’t the definitive Chromebook to go out and buy tomorrow, but then again, that isn’t the point of a £399.99/$399.99 device. It is instead a laptop designed to offer what most people need for a price that most people would be happy to pay, and while it may not excel in any one area, it remains a respectable all-rounder choice. The quad-core Ryzen 3 7320C processor powers it to decent benchmark results and nippy real-world performance for the productivity tasks this laptop is designed for. What’s more, it’s a good-looking laptop with a sleek silver plastic chassis, while it also offers a plentiful port selection for a laptop at this price. The battery life on offer here is decent for a Chromebook, although we have seen better results with the likes of the Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 and the touchscreen Acer Chromebook Spin 514.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/01/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Acer Chromebook Plus 514 Review: solidly affordable [VIDEO]
Source: Chrome Unboxed English
But let’s face it: you won’t be too mad with any Chromebook Plus purchase at this point. And that’s the point, right? I can’t say the 514 does anything exceptionally better than the competition, so it really comes down to what’s available at the time of purchase, what the prices are, and where you shop. Being available only at Costco clearly makes this one a bit less popular, but as I’ve said with all these Chromebook Plus models; if you pick one up, I think you’ll like it.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/05/2024
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% Acer Chromebook Plus 514 review: A better class of budget Chromebook for business use
Source: It Pro English
The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is arguably the best Chromebook most of us should buy right now, thanks to its slimline body, practical 2-in-1 design, high-performance spec, and excellent 16:10 screen. But what if your Chromebook budget doesn't stretch to the £699 required per device? Enter the Acer Chromebook Plus 514. One of the first wave of premium Chromebooks bearing Google's new Plus designation, it gives you a screen of the same size with the same resolution, good working ergonomics, and a capable spec based on AMD's new Ryzen 3 7320C CPU, all for less than two-thirds of what you'd need to spend for the Spin 714. You'll have to abandon any hope of a sleek metallic chassis and a super-bright display, but if you're trying to cut your IT costs, you need to make some sacrifices somewhere. With the Acer Chromebook Plus 514, you're making them in mostly the right places.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/13/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Acer Chromebook Plus 514 review: going beyond the Chromebook basics
Source: T3 English
A solid, decent performer, with the Chromebook Plus label attached that ensures a certain level of quality. While it can't match the premium-level Chromebooks out there, the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 offers great value for money for office work and student use.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/05/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Acer Chromebook Plus 514 Review
Source: Techtesters English
Zoals gezegd waren de verwachtingen van een sub 500 euro laptop vooraf bescheiden, zeg maar gerust laag. Na een maand gebruik ben ik echter positief verrast door de totale ervaring met de Chromebook Plus 514. Als ik hem pak lijkt hij altijd nog genoeg accuduur over te hebben om mijn werk mee te doen, je krijgt wat extra pixels wat (school)werk heel duidelijk ten goede komt, plus je kan er comfortabel uren op tikken. De voornaamste nadelen zijn de beperkingen van het scherm op gebied van kleur en helderheid en het relatief basic touchpad. Twee zaken die je op dit prijspunt eigenlijk niet beter kan verwachten en ook niet beter zal vinden, maar wel twee hele duidelijke argumenten waarom je, indien je het budget hebt, meer uit zou willen geven als het even kan. Wil of kan je niet honderden euros meer uitgeven en kan jij met ChromeOS uit de voeten dan denk ik dat Acer met de Chromebook Plus 514 een hele leuke laptop neerzet.
Positive: Decent autonomy; good price; beautiful design. Negative: Poor display; mediocre touchpad.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/23/2024

Foreign Reviews

Acer Chromebook Plus 514 im Praxis-Test: Wie versprochen?
Source: Computerbild German DE→EN
Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; fast SSD storage. Negative: Dark display; small storage; relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/19/2023
80% Análisis: Acer Chromebook Plus 514 review en español
Source: Geektopia Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/08/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Mi Experiencia Con El Portátil Acer Chromebook Plus 514 Tras Un Mes De Uso
Source: Tuexperto Spanish ES→EN
Positive: Decent performance; affordable price; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/22/2023
80% Test de l’Acer Chromebook Plus 514 : la nouvelle vague de Chrome OS
Source: Frandroid French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/25/2023
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Acer Chromebook Plus 514 – laptop z ChromeOS i rocznym pakietem Google One AI Premium o wartości prawie 1200 zł!
Source: Benchmark.pl Turkish PL→EN
Positive: High performance; great ergonomics; attractive price. Negative: Poor display; mediocre design.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/18/2024
81% Обзор Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514-3HT): ноутбук здорового человека
Source: ITC UA RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/16/2024
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 70% performance: 80% display: 75% mobility: 95% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Обзор хромбука Acer Chromebook Plus 514 на базе процессора AMD Ryzen 5 7520C
Source: Overclockers RU RU→EN
Positive: Nice touch screen; backlit keys; good cooling and silent system; decent performance; long battery life. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/21/2024

 

Acer Chromebook Plus 514-4HT

Specifications

Acer Chromebook Plus 514-4HTNotebook: Acer Chromebook Plus 514-4HT
Processor: Intel Alder Lake-N i3-N305
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics 32EUs
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.4kg
Links: Acer homepage
 Acer notebook section

Price comparison

Average Score: 77.13% - good

Average of 8 scores (from 9 reviews)

 

Reviews

75% Acer Chromebook Plus 514 review: everyday budget computing
Source: Creative Bloq English
Chromebooks have a reputation as low-power devices tied to online services, and to an extent that’s still true, in that you’ll get the best from one if you sign into Google’s cloud offerings and use web apps. However, the new range of Chromebook Plus machines offers more, including Android compatibility and AI in the form of the Gemini chatbot, and Acer’s Chromebook Plus 514 brings all this in a chunky plastic shell with a keyboard that’s great to use and isn’t going to goad you into typing ripe language. Overall, it’s a successful budget laptop, but not one that’s going to appeal to power users.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/21/2024
Rating: Total score: 75%
70% Acer Chromebook Plus 514 Review
Source: PC Mag English
The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 straddles the line between ultra-budget models (there are still a few with, shudder, 1,366-by-768 screens) and more premium Chromebooks, offering the latest AI enhancements but cutting back on the niceties in the name of savings. This Costco model provides impressive battery life and plenty of storage, making it a capable platform for Google's latest Gemini AI tools. However, it's held back by tepid performance, consistently trailing in productivity benchmarks. While it presents a fine bargain for a low-cost machine, it doesn't reach the heights of the best Chromebooks we've seen, like the Editors' Choice-award-winning Asus Chromebook Plus CX34. For those prioritizing affordability and new features, it's worth a trip to Costco, but power users will want to look elsewhere.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/23/2024
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (Intel) Review [VIDEO]
Source: Chrome Unboxed English
Now we come to the internals, and things get very interesting. The processor is the very capable Intel Core i3-N305 that gets a decent 8-10 hours of battery life and is paired with 8GB of RAM and a whopping 512GB of SSD storage. Yes…for $249 you are getting a capable Chromebook with a half a Terabyte of storage! And though I have no use for this amount of space on my Chromebook, I’m always happy to have it. And that surprising inclusion along with the solid keyboard and screen highlight what is so great about this device. Acer has delivered the core things you need to in order to build a great Chromebook experience and they’ve done it on a wildly-low budget while throwing in a few unexpected upgrades along the way.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/21/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
78% Acer Chromebook Plus 514 review: It doesn’t skimp on storage
Source: PC World English
Acer’s Chromebook Plus 514 is a solid entry-level Chromebook that manages to avoid most, though not all, of the problems that typically come with a sub-$500 laptop. It has a good keyboard, plenty of RAM, far more than enough storage, and a mix of USB-C and USB-A connectivity. On the downside, the display is dim, the touchpad is too small, and processor performance is so-so. Still, shoppers looking for a budget Chromebook could do much worse, and the Chromebook Plus 514 offers a lot of bang for the buck.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/12/2024
Rating: Total score: 78%
78% Acer Chromebook Plus 514 Review: Getting Work Done for Less
Source: CNet English
Just about all the Acer Chromebooks -- from basic to premium -- I've tested over the years are recommendable, and the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514-4H/T) is no different. It meets all the requirements to be stamped as a Chromebook Plus model, and it delivers good performance and even better battery life. It has a respectably bright display with a matte finish to limit glare. And it has more storage than you'd typically find at its $350 starting price. It's a simple, sturdy Chromebook for school, work or home. And, once again, it's easy to recommend.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/19/2024
Rating: Total score: 78%

Foreign Reviews

81% Handliches Office-Chromebook mit guter Laufzeit
Source: Basic Tutorials German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/06/2024
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 80% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
80% Análisis: Acer Chromebook Plus 514 CB514-4HT review en español
Source: Geektopia Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/17/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
75% El Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2024) es tu portátil si buscas un portátil básico con ChromeOS y a buen precio
Source: Computerhoy Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/02/2024
Rating: Total score: 75%
La recensione di Acer Chromebook Plus 514
Source: Techprincess IT Italian IT→EN
Positive: Good price; nice performance. Negative: Heavy; no backlit keys.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/12/2024

 

Comment

Acer: In 1976, the company was founded in Taiwan under the name Multitech and was renamed Acer or Acer Group in 1987. The product range includes, for example, laptops, tablets, smartphones, desktops, monitors, TVs and computer peripherals. Since 2007, the group has merged with Gateway Inc. and Packard Bell, which also market their own laptop product lines.

Acer computers are designed for a variety of purposes, including ultrabooks for mobile use, gaming laptops for gamers, affordable options for everyday tasks, and 2-in-1 convertible laptops for versatility. Acer's product portfolio also includes tablets that offer portable computing and multimedia capabilities.


Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

AMD Radeon 610M: A pretty basic integrated graphics adapter sporting 2 RDNA 2 CUs (128 unified shaders) running at a clock speed of up to 2.2 GHz. Its performance is close to what the Vega 6 and the 32 EU Iris Xe deliver.

Intel UHD Graphics 32EUs:

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


AMD Mendocino (Zen 2, Ryzen 7020):

R3 7320C: Mobile Quad-Core APU using four Zen 2 cores clocked at 2.4 to 4.1 GHz and SMT (8 threads). Chromebook version of the Ryzen 5 7320U with identical specifications.

Intel Alder Lake-N:

i3-N305: Alder Lake-N based mobile CPU with 8 efficient cores (Gracemont) with up to 3.8 GHz. The TDP is specified at 15 Watt.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


14.00:

14 inch display size represents a middle ground between the small subnotebook formats and the screens of the standard 15 inch laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, provides good resolutions with usable detail sizes, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact. 

In the past, 14-inch devices were very rare, but now they are the standard for laptops after the 15-inchers. 

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


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77.69%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

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Acer Chromebook Plus 514 CB514-3H
Acer Chromebook Plus 514 CB514-3H
Stefan Hinum, 2024-06-23 (Update: 2024-06-23)