At the Next@Acer 2023 event, the Taiwanese PC maker announced its latest premium convertible ChromeOS-powered laptop. Officially called the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 2023 arrives with multiple upgrades over the 2022 model.

First and foremost, the notebook is powered by 13th Gen Intel U series processors. It can be availed in either Core i3, i5, or i7 variants.

The processors are paired with either 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB LPDDR4X RAM. Whereas, on the storage front, it uses a 128GB PCIe Gen3 NVMe SSD or 256GB / 512GB / 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD.

Further, the laptop comes with a QHD (2K) webcam, which is a first for an Acer Chromebook, The device also offers a fingerprint sensor that was not available on its predecessor.

The notebook sports a 14-inch IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels (WUXGA) and 340 nits peak brightness level. The 360° touch screen panel has a 16:10 aspect ratio and covers 100% of the sRGB color gamut. It also supports USI stylus input.

The product is MIL-STD 810H-certified for durability. It houses dual upward-firing stereo speakers and dual microphones. Its connectivity options include WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, 2 x USB Type-C Thunderbolt 4, 1 x USB Type-A, an HMDI, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Last but not least, the device weighs about 1.37kg and it is backed by a 56 Wh battery, which is rated to last for up to 10 hours.

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 2023 will be available in North America from May starting at $699. On the other hand, it will cost €999 in EMEA and will go on sale in this region in July.

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Acer has launched a bunch of new devices in the “Next At Acer” event held yesterday. These include their new premium Chromebook Spin 714 and the new ChromeOS-powered tablet dubbed the  Acer Chromebook Tab 510. So let’s take a closer look at their specs and features.

Acer Chromebook Spin 714

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is a premium 2-in-1 notebook from Acer with 360-degree hinges, an aluminum body, and military-grade MIL-STD 810H certification for toughness.

The 2-in-1 features a 14-inch touch display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and two resolution options –  WQXGA (2560×1600) and WUXGA (1920×1200). The display covers 100% of the sRGB color gamut.

The Chromebook Spin 714 is powered by 12th Gen Intel processors and is available in Core i5 and Core i7 configurations. It offers up to 16 GB of LPDDR4X SDRAM, and up to 512 GB of PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD. The keyboard is backlit, and you can add an optional fingerprint reader. The Acer USI stylus can be used with the laptop.

Other features on the 2-in-1 include Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, an HDMI port, and two Thunderbolt 4 ports. Acer claims a battery life of up to 10 hours on a single charge and a 30-minute charge refills enough juice to make the laptop provide 4 hours of battery backup.

Acer Chromebook Tab 510

Similar to the 2-in-1 Chromebook Spin 714, the Chromebook Tab 510 also comes with MIL-STD 810H certification for toughness and features shock-absorbing corner bumpers, and a reinforced design.

It has a 10.1-inch (1920 x 1200p) IPS LCD screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio. It comes powered by the Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 Compute Platform paired with an Adreno 618 GPU. It has 4 GB of LPDDR4X SDRAM and up to 64 GB of eMMC storage.

For optics, the tablet has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera and an 8-megapixel rear camera. Other than that, the tablet comes with Acer USI stylus support, a dual speakers setup, Bluetooth 5.0, and optional 4G LTE  connectivity.

Pricing and Availability

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 starts at $749.99 while the Chromebook Tab 510 will have a starting price of $399.

The Chromebook Tab 510 will be available in North America in July while the Chromebook Spin 714 will arrive in the month of August.

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