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13 reviews
Jan, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 reviews of Acer Chromebook Spin 5 (14-inch, 2020). The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the battery and design. The durability and screen also get good feedback. There are some mixed reviews about the usability. There are some less positive comments about the portability.
performance, screen, durability, design, battery
portability
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Acer Chromebook Spin 5 (14-inch, 2020) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.
See all Acer LaptopsExpert review by : Eric Grevstad (pcmag.com)
Bright, colorful 2.5K touch screen ; Onboard stylus ; Good array of ports ; Nice webcam
Costs more than some attractive competitors ; Awkward keyboard layout ; No LTE mobile broadband ; Some bloatware
The 14-inch Acer Spin 5 is a handsome, trim convertible with solid performance and a remarkably good screen that will do nicely, if you can't afford a deluxe OLED model.
Expert review by : Eric Grevstad (pcmag.com)
Perky quad-core Ryzen performance ; HDMI port ; Plenty of memory and storage ; Pleasing display and keyboard
Heavy in tablet mode ; Wi-Fi 5, not 6 ; Flash instead of SSD storage
Except for being a few ounces overweight, it's hard to knock Acer's 14-inch, AMD Ryzen-based Chromebook Spin 514 as a versatile, affordable 2-in-1 laptop.
Expert review by : Sean Riley (laptopmag.com)
The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 is worse than the sum of its parts
Solid performance ; Extensive port options ; Versatile 2-in-1 design ; Durable ; Fantastic keyboard
Dull display ; Lacks Wi-Fi 6 support ; Poor ergonomics for tablet use ; Flash storage instead of an SSD
The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 manages to come up short in too many areas to justify its premium price tag.
Expert review by : Jason Bouwmeester (techaeris.com)
Our Acer Chromebook Spin 514 review looks at one of the latest convertible 2-in-1 laptops running Google's Chrome OS with plenty of ports for most users.
Quality build and construction ; Two USB-C and two USB-A ports ; Can be used in four different modes ; Decent performance ; Great battery life ; FHD resolution ; Touchscreen display ; Great integration with Android smartphones ; Reasonably priced
Display could be brighter ; Display could be a bit crisper ; Not a 1080p camera ; Only 64GB of storage
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Expert review by : Ben Schoon (9to5google.com)
The rise of AMD-powered Chromebooks has arrived, with Acer's new Chromebook Spin 514 being one of the first big launches. After a brief spin with it last year, I've been using the Spin 514 with its AMD Ryzen 5 5000 series processor for the past few...
Expert review by : Ian Dean (creativebloq.com)
The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 may just change your mind about ChromeOS.
Fast and reliable performance ; Large 14-inch FHD touchscreen ; Sturdy aluminium frame
Flash memory rather than SSD
The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 features a large 14-inch Full HD touchscreen, a deft keyboard, solid metal chassis and quad-core AMD powered performance that can handle all tasks ChromeOS is capable of; it's a smart 2-in-1 that could drag you away from...
Expert review by : Ara Wagoner (androidcentral.com)
Acer has updated just about every Chromebook in its substantial line-up over the course of 2021, and now they're circling back again. This season's refresh of the Spin 514 is more business-minded than the consumer-friendly model we saw eight months ago.
Fanless i5 that doesn't overheat ; Long battery life ; Simple, bright design
Expensive ; Speakers are good, not great ; Not available until 2022
: Acer's stepping up its business-class offerings with a beefier Acer Chromebook Spin 514, with fanless Intel Core processors and up-facing speakers for better audio when watching videos or participating in a video call without headphones. The added...
Expert review by : Ryan Jones (trustedreviews.com)
The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 is a new ChomeOS laptop featuring new chips from AMD. Is it powerful enough to be a Windows substitute?
Expert review by : Ural Garrett (techradar.com)
The Acer Spin 5 (2022) is a value packed 2-in-1, balancing efficiency and feature set.
Outstanding audio/visual package ; Clever touch stylus pen usage and storage ; Good performance
Design is fairly basic ; Noisy fan ; No webcam privacy shutter
If potential buyers can get past the high cost of entry, the Acer Spin 5 (2022) may be the most logically designed 2-in-1 laptop available between its respectable performance, beautiful touch display, and quality speakers. What’s more, the built-in...
Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)
Acer brings AMD innards to its Chromebook line for this first time, with this mid-range model sporting a strong feature set.
360-degree hinge for versatility
Chrome OS has some limitations
If you're looking for a mid-range Chromebook with certainty that it'll last the duration then the Acer Chromebook Spin 514 - as the first one with an AMD Ryzen processor on board - is a good bet. It's well made, fairly priced, has ample ports and...