While the ratio means there's a larger black bezel below the screen the sides have ultra-narrow bezels. This is a 14-inch Full HD, IPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 and a 16:10 aspect ratio – this is unusual for a 2-in-1 as they often come in a square format. The downside to featuring the older USB 2.0 ports is it does give the Acer Chromebook Spin 514 a chunkier profile than some more forward-facing Chromebooks, like the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i Chromebook or the HP Chromebook X2. This 2-in-1 is loaded with ports – two USB-C, USB 2.0, HDMI, a MicroSD slot and a 3.5mm audio jack – and makes it an ideal cheap laptop for students who need to transfer data easily. Read our guide to how we test and review on Creative Bloq and in particular how we test laptops, PCs and workstations for more details of my process.ĬPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U processor quad-core 3.7 GHzĭisplay 35.6 cm (14') Full HD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 Touchscreen To review this 2-in-1 laptop I used it over two months, on work and craft projects, as well as connecting it to a Xencelabs pen tablet (the USB-C port made this easier than on other Chromebooks). If you need more power this brand has the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 that comes with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor. There is a cheaper build with a dual-core AMD Ryzen 3 and 4GB. The model I'm reviewing here is the quad-core AMD Ryzen 5 processor and AMD Radeon GPU with 8GB RAM and 128GB eMMC flash memory. There are plenty of ports on the Acer Chromebook Spin 514 too, meaning you have HDMI, USB 1.0 and dual USB Type-C ports for charging and connecting to a second monitor or device.

This Chromebook can be folded and flexed in a number of ways with ease, and unlike cheaper 2-in-1 laptops the metal frame and sturdy hinges ensure durability. The size of the Acer Chromebook Spin 514 means it ideal for crafters looking for the best Chromebooks for Cricut as as well as a good tablet alternative, ensuring it's one of the best tablets for students – the Spin 514 is a 2-in-1 laptop that can be folded into a tablet.

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