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Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 CP514-5HN

Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 CP514-5HN
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 CP514-5HN is a 14-inch 2-in-1 ChromeOS laptop that pairs MediaTek’s Kompanio Ultra 910 with a high-resolution 2880x1800 touchscreen and a lightweight chassis. Reviews praise its strong performance and battery life for the price, while noting its pen experience and port selection trail similarly priced alternatives like Acer’s Spin 714.

Pros

+ Strong Kompanio Ultra performance
+ Long battery life
+ Sturdy, thin, light design
+ High-resolution 14-inch touchscreen
+ 360-degree convertible flexibility

Cons

- Price matches better-equipped rivals
- Pen support not best-in-class
- No Thunderbolt 4
- No HDMI port
- UFS storage less premium

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.

Specifications

Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 CP514-5HN (Chromebook Plus Spin 514 Series)
Processor
Mediatek Kompanio Ultra 910 8c/8t, 1 x 3.6 GHz ARM Cortex-X925, 3 x 3.3 GHz ARM Cortex-X4, 4 x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A720, Cortex-X925, X4, A720
Graphics adapter
Memory
12 GB 
, DDR5
Display
14.00 inch 16:10, 2880 x 1800 pixel 243 PPI, Capacitive touchscreen, IPS, 60 Hz
Storage
256GB UFS Flash Memory
Connections
2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 USB 3.1 Gen2, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), Audio Connections: 3.5 mm, Card Reader: SD
Networking
802.11 a/​b/​g/​n/​ac/​ax/​be (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 5
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 15.5 x 313 x 232 ( = 0.61 x 12.32 x 9.13 in)
Battery
65 Wh
Operating System
Google Chrome OS
Additional features
Keyboard: Chiclet
Weight
1.36 kg ( = 47.97 oz / 3 pounds)

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 85% - good
Average of 6 scores (from 7 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 70%, features: - %, display: 60% mobility: 80%, workmanship: 90%, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 CP514-5HN

80% Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 Review: MediaTek Brings the Muscle
Source: PC Mag English
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%
90% Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 Review: Kompanio Ultra power in a convertible
Source: Chrome Unboxed English
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

Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 entwickelt sich zum Windows-Killer
Source: WinFuture German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/03/2026
80% Der Windows-Killer? Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 im Test
Source: Tablet Blog German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/18/2026
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 im Test: Der ARM-Prozessor bringt sattes Tempo
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/21/2026
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 im Test: Der ARM-Prozessor bringt sattes Tempo
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/15/2026
Rating: Total score: 90%
80% Test du Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 (CP514-5HN) : clé-en-main, sans embûches ni abus
Source: Frandroid French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/18/2026
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% display: 60% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%

Comment

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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DeepL / Ninh Duy, 2026-02-28 (Update: 2026-03- 4)