Acer Chromebook 514 (C937) - Intel N150, 4GB RAM, 128GB, 14" WUXGA display, Chrome OS
Expert score 79% from 8 professional reviews£491.99
What the experts say
- 100%expertreviews.co.uk
Up to a point, the Chromebook CB514-1W rewrites the rules for mid-range Chromebooks. It's cheap, it looks good, it has excellent connectivity and it's more than fast enough for most purposes and the screen is one of the best I've seen for under £500, too...
- Good:
- Fast Pentium Gold processor, Decent screen, Comfortable, lightweight design
- Not so good:
- Loud but tinny audio, Sub-par battery life
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- 80%techradar.comRead the full review on techradar.com (opens in a new tab)
- 80%trustedreviews.comRead the full review on trustedreviews.com (opens in a new tab)
- 80%expertreviews.co.uk
Image 9 of 9I have a lot of time for the Acer Chromebook 514, and – for me – it makes a solid case for ChromeOS. The keyboard and trackpad are wonderful, it looks the part and it has plenty of ports.But you can't overlook its drawbacks: its screen is dist...
- Good:
- Wonderful TouchPad and keyboard, Good looks, Premium feel
- Not so good:
- Weak screen, A processor that was budget in 2016
- 80%trustedreviews.com
A nicely priced laptop in a metal case that'll do the basics (and only the basics).Trusted ScoreUnlike other sites, we thoroughly test every product we review. We use industry standard tests in order to compare features properly. We'll always tell you wha...
- Good:
- Good value for money, Slim and light, Metal chassis
- Not so good:
- Display quality is not great, Performance can grind to a halt, Some apps like Spotify won't work
- 71%goodhousekeeping.com
Are you looking for an inexpensive laptop ideal for kids and teens? At just under £400 the Acer Chromebook 514 is a great choice. It runs Chrome OS which means apps and files are stored in a secure area online, which keeps the price down as there's no nee...
- Good:
- It's lightweight and portable, The battery can charge from empty to 100 in less than an hour and a half, The laptop has four USB ports which will be really useful, It's got a touchscreen,
- Not so good:
- You'll have less choice in apps as you would on other operating systems, for instance you won't be able to get Photoshop or iTunes, The laptop's casing doesn't feel as premium as other options for th…
- 60%t3.com
If you're on a tight budget then the Acer Chromebook 514 is ridiculously cheap, but that's not all it has going for it. This laptop is lightweight with a big screen and a sleek silver design. You don't get many different features and it's not very powerfu...
- Good:
- 14inch HD screen, Lightweight and portable, Decent battery life,
- Not so good:
- Disappointing performance, No fingerprint sensor, Poor quality webcam,
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The Acer Chromebook 514 (C937) - Intel N150, 4GB RAM, 128GB, 14" WUXGA display, Chrome OS is a chromebook. The highlights are below, with the full specifications further down.
- Display: 35.6 cm (14"), 1920 x 1200 pixels, WUXGA, IPS
- Processor: Intel® N N150
- Memory: 4 GB LPDDR5x-SDRAM
- Storage: 128 GB eMMC
- Graphics: Not available, Intel® Graphics
- Operating system: ChromeOS
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.3
- Manufacturer: Acer
- Part number: NX.JF1EK.004
Specifications
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Number of microphones | 3 |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Battery capacity | 53 Wh |
| Number of battery cells | 3 |
| Battery life (max) | 15 h |
| Front camera | Yes |
| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Front camera HD type | HD |
| Privacy type | Privacy shutter |
| Privacy camera | Yes |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| Product type | Chromebook |
| Certified refurbished | No |
| Display diagonal | 35.6 cm (14") |
| Panel type | IPS |
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| HD type | WUXGA |
| Display technology marketing name | ComfyView |
| Product colour | Black |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card | No |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® Graphics |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® Graphics |
| Numeric keypad | No |
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard language | English |
| MIMO | Yes |
| Internal memory | 4 GB |
| Internal memory type | LPDDR5x-SDRAM |
| Mobile network connection | No |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| MIMO type | Multi User MIMO |
| Copilot+ PC | No |
| AC adapter included | No |
| Maximum internal memory | 4 GB |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 2 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 1.4 |
| Charging port type | USB Type-C |
| AC adapter power | 65 W |
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
| USB Type-C required charging power (max) | 65 W |
| USB Type-C required charging power (min) | 65 W |
| Processor family | Intel® N |
| Processor model | N150 |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington, Nano |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Operating system installed | ChromeOS |
| Storage media | eMMC |
| Total storage capacity | 128 GB |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR, TCO |
| Width | 317 mm |
| Depth | 228.6 mm |
| Height | 19.9 mm |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
Specifications provided by the manufacturer via Icecat.
