Chromebook Plus 516

Name: Acer Chromebook Plus 516
Brand: Acer
Rating: 76 (4 reviews)

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

Acer Chromebook Plus 516 Intel Core offers above-average performance, a large sharp display, long battery life, and solid build quality. The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 scores 76/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the laptops category. Coverage includes reviews from Rtings, Techradar, Cnet, and Itpro.

Critic Score

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based on 4 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 4 reviews

Where to buy

amazon$299.99

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Pros

Above-average chromebook performance(2)

Cons

Middling battery life(3)

4 Expert Reviews

Established publication03/2024

Established publicationMar 15, 2024

The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE offers impressive gaming performance in a Chromebook form factor, though it comes with some limitations.

Major publication06/2025

Major publicationJun 30, 2025

The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 is a large Chromebook with a vibrant and sharp display and great performance.

Major publication04/2025

Major publicationApr 25, 2025

The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 is a fine overall Chromebook with a roomy 16-inch display and strong performance, but its shortcomings include a plastic chassis with flex, no keyboard backlighting, weak ...

Independent publication06/2025

Independent publicationJun 20, 2025

The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 is a solid but unexciting budget Chromebook with a larger-than-average display that makes a decent desktop replacement, though it doesn't have the screen or performance to...