Acer Chromebook Vero 514 (CBV514) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook Vero 514 (CBV514) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

eco-friendly design

lightweight build

affordable price

decent battery life

fast boot-up

average display quality

limited storage capacity

modest performance

fewer ports options

ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA) 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

mediocre display resolution

fewer port options

not suitable for gaming

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook Vero 514 (CBV514) and ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
65 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Vero 514 (CBV514) vs. ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Vero 514 (CBV514) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.54 cm x 22.427 cm x 2.04 cm 32.22 cm x 20.49 cm x 1.6 cm
Weight 1.45 kg 1.05 kg
Case Material 30% post-consumer recycled plastic Magnesium-aluminium (bottom), magnesium-aluminium (keyboard cover), magnesium-aluminium (LCD cover)
Colour Cobblestone grey Star black (LCD cover), star black (top), star black (bottom) | Star black
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Vero 514 (CBV514) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, Wide-View (IPS), 30 ms response rate, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 92% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Vero 514 (CBV514) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) 1215U Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 10 MB 8 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Vero 514 (CBV514) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook Vero 514 (CBV514) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Vero 514 (CBV514) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Temporal Noise Reduction Privacy shutter
Sound Speakers Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS Sound -
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook Vero 514 (CBV514) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 1216 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook Vero 514 (CBV514) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook Vero 514 (CBV514) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A
INPUT Acer Chromebook Vero 514 (CBV514) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features OceanGlass touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook Vero 514 (CBV514) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB-C
USB
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook Vero 514 (CBV514) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Vero 514 (CBV514) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Sleeve, USB-C power adapter
Security - Titan-C Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H WEEE
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 1H KC0200
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