Acer Chromebook 514 (2022, Kompanio 828)

The Acer Chromebook 514 with an ARM Kompanio processor offers stylish design and above-average battery life at an affordable price.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Acer Chromebook 514 (2022, Kompa 1

Product details

  • Chromebook runs on Chrome OS - An operating system by Google that is built for the way we live today. It comes with built-in virus protection, updates automatically, boots up in seconds and continues to stay fast over time. (Internet connection is required).
  • All the Google apps you know and love come standard on every Chromebook, which means you can edit, download, and convert Microsoft Office files in Google Docs, Sheets and Slides.
  • Get access to more than 2 million Android apps from Google Play to learn and do more.
  • Chromebooks come with built-in storage for offline access to your most important files and an additional 100GB of Google Drive space to ensure that all of your files are backed up automatically.
  • MediaTek Kompanio 828 Octa-Core ARM Cortex-A76/A55 Multi-Processor (Up to 2.6GHz) Integrated Mali-G57 MC5 Penta-Core Graphics
  • 14.0" Full HD Touch 1920 x 1080 Widescreen ComfyView LED-backlit IPS Display 8GB LPDDR4X On-Board Memory 64GB eMMC
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 Dual-Band 2.4GHz and 5GHz featuring 2x2 MU-MIMO RX technology Bluetooth 5.2

PROS

+ Solid construction
+ Better performance than most inexpensive Chromebooks
+ Great battery life
+ Padded carrying sleeve included

CONS

- Slower than Intel Core-based Chromebooks

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on April 26, 2022
The Acer Chromebook 514 with an ARM Kompanio processor offers stylish design and above-average battery life at an affordable price.
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