Acer Chromebook 514: Review

The premium 14-inch Chromebook 514 from Acer costs $349, or $499 as tested. It’s more expensive than the Acer Chromebook 14, but it has better portability, a sleek aluminum frame, and touch-input tech. A lighted keyboard and good battery life make it an appealing budget notebook PC choice. Google’s minimalist Chrome OS makes this Acer fast enough for most tasks, despite its Intel Pentium processor. The Chromebook 514 is a great budget option if the OS matches your needs. Consumer Chromebooks’ Editors’ Choice from the 14 is going on the 514.

Acer Chromebook 514 Specification

PROS

• This laptop has wonderful battery life with a backlit keyboard.
• The touchscreen is totally matte and the performance is everyday good.
• This laptop has an inbuilt padded laptop sleeve.

CONS

• In this laptop multiple features are cut from higher higher-end intel version.
• It has a poor webcam and a shallow display.

Display

The display of Acer Chromebook 514 is 14 inch, 1920 x 1080- pixel display which is good enough. The outside display has FHD crispness which provides an apparatus that is affordable, and has discerning eye for the quality of display which is not impressive. The display has a black screen layer when the full brightness is on. The depth of the color in the display is not cool and bright. After testing Acer Chromebook 514 the colorimeter shows that the display color brightness is entirely lacking and covers only 46.2% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. This makes the Chromebook standard absolute down in the market of average 70% and is considered slightly worse than the Lenovo Flex 5 (47%). However, it did a bit great in comparison to the Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (42.8%). After the brightness test, it hits a very low average up to 224 nits. So it is very low in comparison to other laptops like Chromebook and Flex 5.

Also Read- Acer Chromebook Spin 513: Review

Ports

The integral port system in this laptop is wonderfully designed. The left side of this laptop has featured ports like a USB Gen 1 Type-A port, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port, and a headphone jack. On the right side of this laptop, it is very simple, with only one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port. This laptop has been designed to upload data from a microSD card and for the protection of the laptop from thieves, So the Kensington lock is used which is very important and helpful.

Keyboard and touchpad

The Acer Chromebook 514 has a very attractive keyboard with a smaller black keyboard. In this laptop, the keyboard fixture is perfect and compact for office users. This keyboard pattern is very manageable and familiar to hit 107 wpm. The only Placement of the Caps lock key should be in replace of the search key. So, the size of the keyboard is perfect for this laptop and the buttons are very smooth and have enough depth to be satisfying.

The Acer Chromebook 514’s touchpad provision is not good for use. In this laptop, user have to suffer with traction and fight against the surface to move the cursor. The touchpad cursor in this laptop is very depressing as it is not flexible so, the user will find it difficult or have problems in the flow of work. So for flexible use, users have to use an actual mouse and connect it to the laptop during their work otherwise the flow of work will be very slow.

Audio

The speakers of Acer Chromebook 514 are fantastic because it has clear sound, suggest crisp and the base is also good. The speaker of this laptop delivers high-quality sound and the speakers can be any great wireless headphones or computer speakers. The Acer Chromebook 514 is lovely at translating the voice very clearly with not no disturbance or breaking sound. This speaker adds many beats of instruments into the weave with nit of having any problem. This speaker hits every beat of guitar strum, vocal cord, and synth note together into the lovely translation of a great song.

Performance

The performance is good on this laptop but sometimes user have to struggle when multiple videos on YouTube has been opened. The performance of this laptop becomes slow when several browsers are opened like another website on the internet, or text which stucks and besides some images which grip additional following to fully come into view. The Acer Chromebook 514 runs well with a Mali- G57 MC5 integrated graphics, Media Tek Kompanio 828 ARM Cortex A76 CPU, 8 GB of LPDDR4X, and 64 GB of flash storage of memory running the Chrome operating system at this price

FAQs

What is the Acer Chromebook 514?

The Acer Chromebook 514 is a laptop computer that runs on Google’s Chrome OS. It’s designed for lightweight and web-centric computing tasks, including web browsing, word processing, and streaming media.

What are the key specifications of the Acer Chromebook 514?

The specifications can vary by model and release date, but typical specifications for the Acer Chromebook 514 might include an Intel or AMD processor, 4GB or 8GB of RAM, a 14-inch display, and a 32GB or 64GB eMMC storage.

Is the Acer Chromebook 514 good for multitasking?

The Acer Chromebook 514 is designed for basic multitasking and web-based applications. It may not be the best choice for heavy multitasking or resource-intensive tasks, but it’s suitable for everyday use.

How long is the battery life on the Acer Chromebook 514?

Battery life can vary by usage and specific model, but Acer Chromebooks are known for their good battery life. It’s not uncommon to get 8-12 hours of usage on a single charge.

Can I install Windows or other operating systems on the Acer Chromebook 514?

By default, Chromebooks run Chrome OS, but it is possible to install a Linux distribution alongside Chrome OS if you’re comfortable with developer mode and potential limitations.

Does the Acer Chromebook 514 support Android apps?

Yes, most Acer Chromebooks, including the 514, support Android apps from the Google Play Store. This extends the functionality of the Chromebook by allowing you to use a wide range of Android apps.

Is the Acer Chromebook 514 good for students?

Yes, the Acer Chromebook 514 is often considered a good option for students due to its portability, affordable price, and compatibility with Google Workspace for Education and other educational software.

Does the Acer Chromebook 514 have a touchscreen?

Some models of the Acer Chromebook 514 come with a touchscreen, while others do not. Be sure to check the specific model’s features to determine if it has a touchscreen.

How does storage work on a Chromebook?

Chromebooks typically come with relatively small amounts of built-in storage, but they rely on cloud storage for most of your files and data. You can also use external storage devices or microSD cards to expand storage if needed.

Is the Acer Chromebook 514 good for gaming?

Chromebooks are not typically known for gaming performance. While you can play some Android games and browser-based games, they are not suitable for running demanding PC games.

How do I update Chrome OS on the Acer Chromebook 514?

Chrome OS updates are generally automatic. When a new update is available, your Chromebook will download and install it in the background, and you’ll be prompted to restart to apply the update.

Can I use Microsoft Office on the Acer Chromebook 514?

Yes, you can use Microsoft Office apps on the Acer Chromebook 514. You can use the web-based version (Office Online) or Android versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.