That solid feel is backed by MIL-STD-810H certification, meaning the laptop has been certified against shocks, drops and temperature shifts. The hinge mechanism feels quite robust and prevents any wobble when typing or using the convertible in tent or presentation mode. The Chromebook Spin 514 is a 2-in-1, which is apparent by the large hinges on the back of the laptop. And while it doesn’t have the bold statement color of the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2, that slight hint of green and the raised, reflective Acer logo help it to stand out against some of the bland Chromebooks on the market. The beveled edges on the lid add a more refined finish and give the laptop a bit of a glint as it rests closed on a desk or table.

The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 won’t necessarily blow you away with its design, but it has several nice details that help it stand out from the endless sea of similar-looking Chromebooks. 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.(Image credit: Laptop Mag) Acer Chromebook Spin 514 design 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.

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