Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 CP514-5HN
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The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 CP514-5HN is a 14-inch convertible Chromebook positioned as a powerful ChromeOS option in the $699.99 range. It uses a MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 processor with ARM Immortalis graphics, backed by 12 GB of DDR5 memory and 256 GB of UFS storage. The device features a sharp 2880x1800 IPS touchscreen in a 16:10 aspect ratio and supports active pen input for note-taking. Reviews highlight excellent performance and lengthy battery life, plus a sturdy build in a thin, 1.36 kg design. Connectivity includes multiple USB ports, USB-C power delivery, SD card reader, and Wi‑Fi 7, but lacks premium extras like Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI found on some competitors. Overall ratings cluster in the mid-to-high 80s/90s, with value and versatility praised despite feature trade-offs at its price.
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Average of 6 scores (from 7 reviews)
Reviews for the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 CP514-5HN
Source: PC Mag
You'll find a lot to like about the Chromebook Plus Spin 514. Judging it simply as a clamshell Chromebook, it delivers excellent performance from its Kompanio Ultra CPU, features lengthy battery life, and sits within a sturdy frame. The keyboard and touchpad are satisfactory, and the device is reasonably thin and light. At $699.99, it’s an excellent option for anyone who wants a potent ChromeOS machine. Of course, it’s also a 360-degree convertible with active pen support, even if the pen functionality isn't field-leading. A student who wants a "sometimes" tablet for taking notes in class will love this laptop. On the flip side, this Spin 514 model costs the same as Acer's Spin 714 model, which has some better features, like a superior solid-state drive and more ports, such as Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/06/2026
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Chrome Unboxed
When the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 arrived, I quickly and confidently called it the best Chromebook I had ever used. It’s a device that gets so many things right; but in my review, I noted that it was a traditional clamshell, and for those who love the flexibility of a 2-in-1, it might not be the perfect fit. Well, for those of you who have been waiting for a device with all the power and battery life of the Lenovo but in a convertible form factor, your wait is over.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/24/2025
Rating: Total score: 90%
Foreign Reviews
Source: WinFuture
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/03/2026
Source: Tablet Blog
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/18/2026
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Welt
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/21/2026
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: PC Welt
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/15/2026
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Frandroid
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/18/2026
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% display: 60% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
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ARM Immortalis-G925 MC11: High-end graphics chip for smartphones with 11 of the 24 possible cores. Based on the "5th Gen" architecture (successor to Valhall) including Variable Rate Shading (VRS) and Ray Racing.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Kompanio Ultra 910: High-end ARM based SoC for Chromebooks from 2025 with 8 cores. In this case, there is one ARM Cortex-X925 with up to 3.62 GHz, three Cortex-X4 with up to 3.25 GHz and four Cortex-A720 with up to 2 GHz.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
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