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Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (16-inch, 2024)
9 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 reviews of Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (16-inch, 2024). The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the battery and image quality are on the whole positive. The price and performance are also appreciated. The usability and sound get less positive views, and there are some mixed views about the portability and keyboard.
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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (16-inch, 2024) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.
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Expert review by : Mark Coppock (digitaltrends.com)
Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE review: for the gamers | Digital Trends
The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE leverages a surprisingly good display and good enough performance to make a budget gaming laptop that can work for some people.
Very good 16-inch display ; Surprisingly good audio ; RGB keyboard lighting ; Fast enough performance ; Very affordable
Plastic build quality ; Keyboard isn't the best
“The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE has a display and audio that makes Nvidia GeForce Now very affordable.”
Oct, 2024
Expert review by : Brian Westover (pcmag.com)
Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (2025) Review
Acer's potent-performing Chromebook Plus 516 GE has slick gaming features, including a high-resolution display and a customizable RGB keyboard, making it a tempting choice for cost-conscious cloud gaming.
Feb, 2025
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Expert review by : Daniel Thorp-Lancaster (wired.com)
Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE Review: A Game-Streaming Laptop
This iterative refresh has an excellent 16-inch screen, good performance (for a Chromebook), and great battery life.
Crisp, spacious screen. Excellent for cloud gaming. Impressive performance. Good battery life.
Speakers aren’t great. Steam Beta gaming is hit or miss.
Aug, 2024
Expert review by : Matthew S. Smith (pcworld.com)
Acer Chromebook 516 GE review: A cloud gaming powerhouse
Attractive and rigid design ; Excellent CPU performance ; Plenty of wired and wireless connectivity ; High resolution 1600p display
Mediocre keyboard and touchpad ; Disappointing speakers, microphone ; Display falls behind in contrast, color vibrancy
Fast, handsome, and affordably priced, the Chromebook 516 GE is a great do-it-all laptop that’s also ideal for cloud gaming.
Expert review by : Matthew S. Smith (pcworld.com)
Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE review: A bit weird, but still great
Handsome, durable design ; Large, crisp 16-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate ; Long battery life ; Plenty of connectivity
New Intel Core 5 120U isn’t an upgrade ; Display lacks contrast in dark scenes ; Webcam and microphone disappoint
The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE is a good option if you want a big-screen Chromebook.
Expert review by : Madeline Ricchiuto (laptopmag.com)
Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE review: Did the gaming Chromebook level up?
Can the 516 GE change our minds about cloud gaming?
Reliable general performance, Bright 120Hz display, Plenty of ports, Solid webcam
Battery life isn’t great, Mushy keyboard, Poor on-device gaming performance, Still no touchscreen, Tinny, distorted audio
The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE offers reliable productivity performance, a bright 120Hz display, plenty of ports, and a solid webcam. But it’s a better choice for your work device than a gaming machine with its poor on-device gaming, mushy keyboard,...
Dec, 2024
Expert review by : Andrew Grush (androidauthority.com)
Can you play games on a Chromebook Plus? I tested one to find out
In this Acer Chromebook Plus 516 review we take a look at whether or not this gaming Chromebook is worth picking up.
Good performance ; Steam support is a nice extra ; Eye-catching and sturdy ; Great display
Keyboard is a little mushy ; Steam remains in Beta
If you are interested in a Chromebook that can handle your business and casual needs, the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE is perfect as long as your apps and services of choice are either available directly through the web, as an Android app, or can be...
Jul, 2024
Expert review by (androidpolice.com)
Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (2024) review: Work and play done right
Local PC gaming on a Chromebook works much better than you'd think with Acer's new Chromebook Plus 516 GE
Anti-glare screen great for any environment ; Steam access works a treat ; Included ethernet port is welcome
Not especially portable ; Feels slightly hollow ; 16:10 screen ratio doesn't fit most games
Jun, 2024
Expert review by : Allisa James (techradar.com)
Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (2024) review: a great, if not mind-blowing, refresh
The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (2024) still games as well as ever
Excellent display ; Great performance ; Solid keyboard and touchpad ; A host of useful AI tools ; Pretty lightweight
Terrible sound quality ; Pricey for a Chromebook ; Limited availability
The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE is a refresh of the first gaming Chromebook, a title I thought to be functionally useless until I tried out the laptop for myself. The new version is a fine upgrade as the specs have all been improved (and doubled in...
Jun, 2024
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