Acer’s new Chromebook Plus laptops boast premium designs, enhanced performance, and Google AI integration

Acer's new Chromebook Plus laptops, the Spin 714 and Plus 516 GE, are designed to provide users with an exceptional computing experience. These premium devices feature enhanced performance, versatility, and the integration of Google's generative AI features. Powered by cutting-edge hardware, the Spin 714 and Plus 516 GE offer users a seamless and elevated experience for work, creativity, and entertainment.

The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 (CP714-1H) is a compact and durable convertible laptop designed for seamless multitasking and AI-powered creativity. With up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processors, it effortlessly handles Google and Adobe apps, including Google AI for writing assistance and background design, Adobe Photoshop for photo editing, and LumaFusion for video editing. Its responsive mobile performance and efficient multitasking capabilities make it an ideal choice for students, professionals, and creatives alike.

The Chromebook Plus Spin 714 features a versatile 2-in-1 convertible design with 360-degree hinges, allowing users to effortlessly switch between laptop and tablet modes. Its 14-inch touchscreen display boasts WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution and 100% sRGB color range, providing an immersive visual experience for AI-powered features like generative wallpapers and Google Photos Magic Editor. The display is protected by Antimicrobial Corning® Gorilla® Glass, ensuring resistance to scratches, stains, and odor-causing bacteria.

The Chromebook Plus Spin 714 is equipped for seamless video conferencing with its 1440p QHD webcam and AI-powered audio and video enhancements. The webcam employs temporal noise reduction technology and a physical shutter for privacy, while the optional fingerprint reader safeguards device access. Dual microphones, dual upward-facing speakers, and DTS® Audio provide distortion-free sound, enhancing the overall conferencing experience.

The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (CBG516-2H) caters to cloud gaming enthusiasts, delivering an immersive gaming experience through NVIDIA® GeForce® NOW and cutting-edge gaming hardware. With an Ultimate membership, users can stream and play AAA games at up to 1600p resolution and 120 fps, powered by next-gen GeForce RTX™ 4080 servers in the cloud.

The Chromebook Plus 516 GE boasts a stunning WQXGA (2560×1600) IPS display with a rapid 120 Hz refresh rate, providing smooth and lifelike visuals. Its 100% sRGB color gamut ensures vibrant and accurate images, further enhanced by high-quality DTS audio from two upward-firing and two downward-firing speakers with force-canceling woofers.

Connectivity is paramount for seamless cloud gaming, and the Chromebook Plus 516 GE excels in this aspect. It features an RJ-45 2.5G Gigabit Ethernet LAN port for wired stability and fast, secure Wi-Fi 6E for on-the-go gaming. The gaming keyboard is designed for precision and responsiveness, with vibrant 4-zone preset backlight color modes and anti-ghosting technology to ensure accurate key inputs and combinations.

Beyond gaming, the Chromebook Plus 516 GE seamlessly transitions to productivity tasks for work and school. It leverages generative AI creation and collaboration features in ChromeOS and Adobe apps. The 1080p webcam, equipped with AI-powered video call tools, optimizes clarity, lighting, and sound for effective streaming. The device is well-equipped with up to 2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD storage, up to 16 GB of fast LPDDR4X memory, and supports up to 10 hours of battery life, ensuring efficient multitasking and extended usage.