[Specs, Info, and Prices] Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714-1WN) – Alder Lake Chromebooks, why not?
Chromebooks are becoming more interesting devices, as both Google and third-party software providers give them more agency. Steam is becoming available on many of these laptops, while cloud gaming is starting to get big, as GeForce Now, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and Amazon Luna get bigger and access the ChromeOS ecosystem.
The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is a premium-looking convertible, which means a higher price tag as well. For that, you’re getting the brand-new Alder Lake CPUs and a productivity-oriented 16:10 display.
Today we’re giving you a quick overview of the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714-1WN).
The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714-1WN) is available now with a starting price of $729.99.
Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714-1WN): Full Specs
Design
Acer gives no information about the build materials that are used but does advertise the MIL-STD-810H durability certification. What we know is that the display on the front has a Gorilla Glass cover, so scratch resistance is secured. As glass is more durable than regular plastic covers, lid durability will be better as well. Lastly, in terms of dimensions, the Chromebook measures light, weighing 1.40 kg and having a profile of 17.78 mm.
Display
Behind the glass slab, we find FHD+ IPS display. While brightness and contrast ratio are kept under wraps, the display has 100% sRGB coverage.
Specifications and features
The Chromebook is offered with both P-series and U-series Alder Lake CPUs. With that said, Acer should prioritize cooling, as many laptops that offer both these types of CPUs tune their cooling to do well with the 15W U-series chips, which leads to poor performance and throttling in configurations with the P-series CPUs. For graphics, you rely on the iGPU solution inside the CPU, which has been pretty good for design work and video rendering, as good as an iGPU can be.
The Chromebook Spin 714 comes with a fingerprint reader and a backlit keyboard. The base also has a large speaker grill, which houses two units. On top of the lid, you can see a webcam, which has FHD resolution.
Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714-1WN) series
- Display
- 14.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
- Dimensions
- 312.42 x 223.52 x 17.78 mm (12.30" x 8.80" x 0.70")
- Weight
- 1.40 kg (3.1 lbs)
- Price
- Starting at $502.00