Chromebook Plus 514

Name: Acer Chromebook Plus 514
Brand: Acer
Rating: 78 (4 reviews)

Released Apr 1, 2024 · Analysis updated Mar 5, 2026

Acer Chromebook Plus 514 offers long battery life, a capable touch display, excellent webcam performance, and durable build. The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 scores 78/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the laptops category. Coverage includes reviews from Itpro, Wired, Cnet, and Pcmag.

Critic Score

What's this?

based on 4 expert reviews

ItproWiredCnetPcmag

Low confidence · only 4 reviews

Where to buy

amazon$199.99

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Pros

Long battery life(3)
Capable touch display(2)
Excellent webcam performance(2)

Cons

No backlit keyboard(2)

4 Expert Reviews

Independent publication06/2025

Independent publicationJun 18, 2025

The upgrades here aren't massive, but they're the kind that make this Chromebook Plus even easier to work on

Major publication05/2024

Major publicationMay 9, 2024

This Chromebook costs less than $400, and you couldn’t ask for a more capable workhorse.

Major publication04/2024

Major publicationApr 19, 2024

The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is a simple, sturdy Chromebook for school, work or home that delivers good performance and even better battery life.

Major publication07/2024

Major publicationJul 23, 2024

As budget Chromebooks go, the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is an appealing 'Now with AI' contender, but its lagging performance and minimal feature set offset the low price.