Acer Chromebook Plus 514

Updated on May 23, 2026

The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is a 14-inch Chromebook Plus that Acer has shipped across three closely related board configurations, all built on the same steel gray plastic chassis with MIL-STD 810H durability. The original CB514-3H runs an AMD Ryzen 3 7320C with a 1080p webcam and WiFi 6. The CB514-4HT moved to an 8-core Intel Core i3-N305, added WiFi 6E and a microSD slot, and bumped storage to 512GB. The 2025 CB514-6H refresh swaps in the newer Intel Core 3 N355, a taller 16:10 display, Bluetooth 5.3, a full-size HDMI port, and ChromeOS updates that run through June 2035. All three carry the Chromebook Plus certification and its AI features, so the decision between them comes down to processor, ports, and how long you want updates to last. Browsing, documents, Android apps, and web-based DAWs for music production all sit inside what these boards handle comfortably.

Strong storage and durability, weak screen and speakers

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Acer Chromebook Plus 514 Comparison Chart

	Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514-6H)	Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514-4HT)	Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514-3H)
Price	List Price: $449.98 Amazon Prices: Loading prices...	List Price: Amazon Prices: Check Price on Amazon	List Price: $439.97 Amazon Prices: Loading prices...
Model number	CB514-6HT-368E	CB514-4HT-359X	NX.KP2AA.001
Performance Rating	9.4	7.1	3.5
Chromebook Plus	Yes	Yes	Yes
Processor	Octa-core 1.70 Ghz (max 3.80 Ghz) Intel Core 3 N355	Octa-core 1.80 Ghz (max 3.80 Ghz) Intel Core i3-N305	Quad-core 2.40 Ghz (max 4.10 Ghz) AMD Ryzen 3 7320C
RAM	8 GB	8 GB	8 GB
Internal Storage	512 GB NVMe SSD	512 GB NVMe SSD	128 GB NVMe SSD
Screen Size	14"	14"	14"
Screen Resolution	1920x1200	1920x1080	1920x1200
Screen Type	IPS	IPS	IPS
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes	No
Stylus / Pen	No Stylus Support	No Stylus Support	No Stylus Support
Dimensions width x length x thickness	12.4 x 8.8 x 0.73 inches (314.96 x 223.52 x 18.54 mm)	12.9 x 8.9 x 0.81 inches (327.66 x 226.06 x 20.57 mm)	12.56 x 8.94 x 0.78 inches (319.02 x 227.08 x 19.81 mm)
Weight	3.09 lbs (1.4 kg)	3.15 lbs (1.43 kg)	3.2 lbs (1.45 kg)
Backlit Keyboard	Yes	No	No
Webcam	1080p	1080p	1080p
WiFi	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	Bluetooth 5.1	Bluetooth 5.1
Ethernet	No	No	No
Cellular Modem	No	No	No
HDMI	Full-Size HDMI	No HDMI	Full-Size HDMI
USB Ports	2 USB 3, 2 USB-C 2x USB-C 3.2 with DisplayPort and Power Delivery (one per side), 2x USB-A 3.2	2 USB 3, 2 USB-C 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 with DisplayPort and Power Delivery, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1	1 USB 3, 2 USB-C 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C ports (both support Power Delivery and DisplayPort Alt Mode), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port
Thunderbolt Ports	No	No	No
Card Reader	No Card Reader	microSD Card Reader	No Card Reader
Battery	53Wh, Li-ion	53Wh, Li-ion	50Wh, Li-ion
Battery Life	11 hours	9.5 hours	12 hours
Fanless	No	No	No
Auto Update Expiration Date	June, 2035	June, 2033	June, 2033

Same chassis, three chip and port combinations

All three boards keep the same general shape: roughly 12.4 to 12.9 inches wide, around 8.8 to 8.9 inches deep, and just over three pounds, which leaves room for a 50Wh to 53Wh battery and a 14-inch panel in something that still slides into a backpack. The chassis is steel gray plastic with a brushed-metal texture on the lid, subtle Chromebook Plus branding, and a MIL-STD 810H rating that covers drops, vibration, and temperature extremes. Port selection also differs between the boards. The CB514-3H gives you one USB-C on each side plus a single USB-A and a full-size HDMI. The CB514-4HT drops HDMI but adds a second USB-A and a microSD reader. The 2025 CB514-6H splits one USB-C and one USB-A per side, puts a full-size HDMI on the right, keeps a 3.5mm combo jack, and gives up the microSD slot to make room for the HDMI port. Either USB-C port on any of the three handles Power Delivery, so you can charge from whichever side your outlet happens to be on.

Chip choice separates the three boards more than anything else does. The CB514-3H uses the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, a 4-core, 8-thread Mendocino chip that boosts to 4.1GHz and scores around 8,614 on PassMark, which is plenty for browsing, documents, and streaming. The CB514-4HT steps up to the Intel Core i3-N305, an 8-core part that lands near 9,577 and pairs with 8GB of LPDDR5X. The 2025 CB514-6H ships the Intel Core 3 N355, an 8-core, 8-thread efficiency-core processor that boosts to 3.9GHz and reaches roughly 10,476 on PassMark’s multi-thread benchmark. In daily ChromeOS use, all three handle a dozen Chrome tabs, a few Android apps, a Linux container, and a video call, while the two Intel boards have more headroom for cloud gaming through GeForce NOW and light photo editing in web apps. None of them is built for sustained 4K video editing or heavy Linux compilation, and the 8GB of RAM is soldered on every board.

Connectivity improved with each revision. The CB514-3H ships WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1, the CB514-4HT moves to WiFi 6E (adding the 6GHz band) while keeping Bluetooth 5.1, and the CB514-6H carries WiFi 6E with Bluetooth 5.3 and LE Audio support for newer earbuds. No board includes Ethernet or cellular, which is normal for this class. Storage runs from a 128GB NVMe SSD on the entry CB514-3H up to 512GB on both the CB514-4HT and CB514-6H, and on every board the storage is soldered and not user-replaceable. A 512GB SSD leaves room for local files without leaning on cloud storage.

Reviewer Insights

Chrome Unboxed praised the panel and speakers and missed a backlight

Chrome Unboxed lived with the Intel Plus 514 for nearly a month and concluded it punches well above its price point, particularly at the $249 sale price commonly seen at Costco. The reviewer praised the 300-nit anti-glare touchscreen, the comfortable keyboard, and the upward-firing speakers, while flagging the lack of keyboard backlighting and the stiff trackpad click as drawbacks. Their take: “What Acer has built in this ridiculously affordable Chromebook is pretty insane.” In a separate unboxing of the 2025 CB514-6H, the same outlet zeroed in on the value play of a $399 list price paired with “wild” 512GB of storage, with the blunt verdict that “it’s not going to blow your mind in any facet, but just like its predecessor, it just gets a lot of the stuff right.”

MergeDroid on the symmetrical ports and the 2035 support window

MergeDroid’s hands-on unboxing of the 2025 CB514-6H frames it as the natural successor to the popular Intel board, with the Core 3 N355 replacing the older Core i3-N305 and WiFi 6E on most regional configurations. The reviewer praised the symmetrical port layout, calling it “great to have them on either side for charging from either side of your desk,” and singled out the long support window: “you’re going to get Chrome OS updates all the way through to June 2035.” A second MergeDroid video puts the CB514-6H head-to-head against the ASUS Chromebook Plus CX1405 on identical Core 3 N355 internals, and the Acer pulls ahead on the things that matter for productivity: a taller 16:10 panel, dual USB-C split one per side, two USB-A ports, and a larger 53Wh battery that lasted “6 hours and 15 minutes” of continuous mixed use.

Techtesters and The Tech Nerd measured seven hours of 4K playback

Techtesters reviewed the Intel board in depth, praising build quality that “feels like an aluminum chassis until you touch it and remember it’s just plastic,” and measured over seven hours of continuous 4K YouTube playback. The Tech Nerd focused on the CB514-4HT across two weeks of testing and highlighted fast charging that recovered “over 50% in just half an hour,” the smooth OceanGlass touchpad, and the FHD webcam with privacy shutter, while noting the display is “lower end on the brightness but fine for indoor use.”

PCWorld found more RAM and storage than rivals, and a weaker display

According to PCWorld, the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 “is a decent budget Chromebook that beats competitors on RAM and storage.” The review praised the attractive design and enjoyable keyboard while criticizing a display that “is often too dim” along with weak speakers and a small touchpad.

Customer Reviews

Across 25 ratings on Amazon, the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 averages 4.4 stars, with 70 percent of buyers leaving five stars and a small cluster (6 percent) at one star. The recurring theme among the positive reviews is speed paired with light, solid build quality. A verified buyer named journey13164 wrote “This is a wonderful Chromebook! It’s fast and has a beautiful non glaring screen.” A verified reviewer using the name TMPhares summed up the value bluntly: “Excellent quality for a machine of its class.” Several owners also called out the touchscreen and backlit keyboard as strong points.

Blanche, a verified buyer who rated it four stars, liked the speed and keyboard but flagged the audio: “Can’t say that for the speakers.Very tinny.” One verified buyer (journey13164) reported that advertised extras were missing from the box, though they noted the seller apologized and shipped the items, so that reads as a shipment issue more than a hardware fault. Carl Sattler, who landed at three stars, said the machine itself is “so quick” but that ChromeOS “takes some getting used to” if you are juggling multiple Google profiles.

Read more owner reviews on Amazon.

The 2025 board buys two more years of updates

The line gives you three ways into the same durable, well-connected 14-inch chassis. The 2025 CB514-6H suits most buyers: the Intel Core 3 N355, 8GB of LPDDR5, a 512GB SSD, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, a full-size HDMI port, and a 16:10 touchscreen, all backed by ChromeOS updates through June 2035. If you specifically want a microSD slot, the CB514-4HT pairs the Intel Core i3-N305 with the same 512GB storage and an AUE date of June 2033. The CB514-3H is the entry point for buyers who prefer the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C platform, though its 128GB storage and June 2033 AUE date make it the least long-lasting of the three.

The touchscreen on the CB514-4HT and CB514-6H adds room for note-taking and Android apps, and 65W USB-C charging refills any of the three quickly, which covers students and remote workers sharing one machine at home. Buyers who need a brighter outdoor display or guaranteed keyboard backlighting should confirm the specific SKU before ordering, since backlight availability varies by board and region.

Compare these boards against the rest of the catalog in the Chromebook Comparison Chart.

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