If you want the stylish looks of the Chromebook 514 but don’t need the power of a Core i3 model, there’s a less expensive model (the CB514-2H-K3E7) that uses a MediaTek Kompanio 828 processor that sells for $399.99. If you want to step up in processing power, Acer also offers the CB514-1W-5280 ($779.99) with a Core i5-1135G7 CPU and Intel Iris Xe graphics, but no touch screen. Our review unit of the Chromebook 514 is the CB51, which comes outfitted with a dual-core Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor, 8GB of memory, 128GB of SSD storage, and Intel UHD Graphics. Testing the Chromebook 514: Premium Core i3 Performance With major players like Microsoft and Adobe offering cloud-based versions of popular productivity tools, and Google’s robust and growing collection of Google Drive-connected tools, Chrome has grown to become a viable option for many users. It’s still a browser-first experience, but the assortment of apps and extensions now offered for Chrome can effectively replace most common pieces of Windows software, and the addition of Android app support greatly expands the availability of familiar tools and services from the mobile side of Planet Google. While Chrome was once designed to provide minimal support outside of the web browser, the latest version of Chrome has matured considerably. While Chrome OS doesn’t support our usual laptop display tests, it’s easy to see that the full HD panel is better than many of the lower-resolution screens that still show up on inexpensive models for students.

The IPS panel offers rich color and wide viewing angles, while also delivering good contrast and brightness.

The Acer Chromebook 514 includes touch-screen capability, which is not only a great addition for general use, but also an essential feature for using Android apps on the laptop.īut touch is just one facet of the display.

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