With Chromebooks Plus, Google is pushing Chromebooks hard. The Chromebook Plus 515 and Chromebook Plus 514 are among the new laptops announced by Acer.
Acer Chromebook Plus 515
Acer Chromebook Plus 515 is the larger model. It features a 15.6-inch IPS display with a Full HD resolution. You can choose between a touch-enabled or regular panel with anti-glare support. Intel’s 13th Gen and 12th Gen Core processors are offered, up to a Core i7. You may choose from 16GB LPDDR4X RAM and 512GB SSD storage. It even supports fast charging and promises a battery life of around 10 hours.
The laptop features military-grade durability thanks to its MIL-STD 810H compliance. Furthermore, it is made from eco-friendly materials and packaged sustainably. Acer Chromebook Plus 515 offers WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1, HDMI, USB 3.2 Type-A, and dual USB 3.2 Type-C ports for connectivity. Additionally, it has a 1080p webcam, DTS audio, and AI-powered Google and Adobe features.
Acer Chromebook Plus 514
The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 features the same military-grade durability, environmentally friendly materials, and sustainable packaging as the Plus 515. Additionally, it boasts a 14-inch display with Full HD resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio, anti-glare coating, and a touchscreen option. The device is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7520 C-Series processor and AMD RDNA 2 graphics. Up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of SSD storage are available with this chipset.
The device has WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1, HDMI, USB 3.2 Type-A, and dual USB 3.2 Type-C ports for connectivity. On the front, it has a 1080p webcam, and the body is military-grade MIL-STD-810H7. There are also AI-powered Google and Adobe features, DTS Audio, and a minimalistic design that is energy-efficient. Moreover, this model supports fast charging and has a battery life of up to 12 hours.
Pricing:
In October, Acer Chromebook Plus 515 (CB515-2H/T) will be available in North America and EMEA. In the US, the laptop starts at 399 dollars, while in EMEA, it starts at 499 euros. A Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514-3H/T) costs 399 US Dollars and 479 Euros in the US and EMEA, respectively. In both markets, the new Chromebooks will be available in October.
