Acer Chromebook Spin 511 (R756TN) vs. Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Chromebook Spin 511 (R756TN) and Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Chromebook Spin 511 (R756TN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook Spin 511 (R756TN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable 360 hinge

responsive touchscreen

affordable price

compact design

good battery life

limited storage capacity

mediocre performance

low-resolution display

fewer ports

Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

efficient battery life

solid build quality

fast boot times

limited storage capacity

average display resolution

no backlit keyboard

mediocre processor performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook Spin 511 (R756TN) and Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
50 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 511 (R756TN) vs. Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 511 (R756TN) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.6 cm x 20.83 cm x 2.11 cm 31.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.45 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Shale black Steel grey
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 511 (R756TN) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (WXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 50% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Glare, Corning Gorilla glass 3, 25 ms response rate Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Spin 511 (R756TN) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
CPU Intel N-series N100 AMD Ryzen 3 7320C / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 6 MB L3 - 4 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Spin 511 (R756TN) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook Spin 511 (R756TN) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - Kingston 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 511 (R756TN) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon 610M
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Resolution 5 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction, wide field of view 75° Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS Sound
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 511 (R756TN) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 1216 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook Spin 511 (R756TN) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 53 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook Spin 511 (R756TN) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Acer Chromebook Spin 511 (R756TN) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, multi-gesture touch pad, mechanically anchored keys, OceanGlass touchpad, serviceable keyboard design Multi-gesture touch pad, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 511 (R756TN) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook Spin 511 (R756TN) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 511 (R756TN) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, USI stylus USB-C power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810H tested MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards TCO Certified 9.0 -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) 0.862 W/kg (head)
0.862 W/kg (body)
1.664 W/kg (limb)
2 W/kg (head)
2 W/kg (body)
2 W/kg (limb)
Carbon Footprint 228 kg carbon emissions -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number TCO 3H
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