This is the first Chromebook in the manufacturer’s eco-friendly Vero line, which is exciting news for eco-conscious buyers. I’m something of a Chromebook stan, as I dig the barebones nature of them. When Acer announced the new Chromebook Vero 514, I was thrilled to bits. The touchscreen can only be operated with the fingers, since there's no stylus support.įor more information and many benchmark results, head over to our review of the Acer Chromebook 514 CB514-1WT-36DP.The Acer Chromebook Vero 514 is both affordable and sustainable, making it a great choice for the eco-conscious buyer. The matte (!) touchscreen display (Full HD, IPS, 14-inch) offers stable viewing angles and good contrast. Good: The included USB-C power adapter (45 watts) can be plugged into both Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB-C Power Delivery, DisplayPort). The Chromebook doesn't lack endurance: The 50 Wh battery is sufficient for a Wi-Fi battery runtime of almost 9 hours. A Wi-Fi 6 module (Intel AX201, 802.11ax) allows access to networks. Thanks to the integration of the Google Play Store, countless Android apps are available to use on the Chromebook. Chrome OS loads quickly, and applications open promptly. Both noise and heat development are very limited in the actively cooled laptop.

The Core i3-1115G4 dual-core processor (Tiger Lake), 8 GB of RAM (LPDDR4X, soldered, no memory slots), and a 256 GB SSD (PCIe 3, M.2 2280) equip the device for office and Internet use. The laptop has three video outputs, and it can be enhanced with extensive docking solutions via the two Thunderbolt 4 ports. A maximum opening angle of 180 degrees allows the display to be folded back all the way down to the surface. The company opts for a gray case that is made of plastic (base unit) and metal (lid back). With the Chromebook 514 CB514-1WT, Acer has a 14-inch laptop that's based on Chrome OS in its lineup.

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