<div id="readability-page-1"><figure>  <img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/257930_Acer_Chromebook_Plus_Spin_514_ADiBenedetto_0010_4a2d2b.jpg/query-Y3JvcD0wLDAsMTAwLDEwMCZxdWFsaXR5PTkwJnN0cmlwPWFsbA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="2040" height="1360" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/257930_Acer_Chromebook_Plus_Spin_514_ADiBenedetto_0010_4a2d2b.jpg/query-Y3JvcD0wLDAsMTAwLDEwMCZxdWFsaXR5PTkwJnN0cmlwPWFsbA"/>  <figcaption>  I took the Spin 514 for an early spin, and I’m looking forward to testing it further. </figcaption> </figure> <p>Acer's new Chromebook Plus Spin 514, announced at IFA 2025 in Berlin, is the company's first laptop to use the Arm-based MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 processor. That chip was used in the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 that launched earlier this summer, and it was key to delivering excellent performance and marathon battery life in that fanless laptop. I dubbed the Lenovo &#34;the new king of Chromebooks,&#34; and this $699.99 Acer, launching this month, seems poised to be a solid alternative - especially if you prefer a touchscreen convertible and don't mind hearing a fan on occasion.</p> <p>Acer sent me the new Chromebook Plus Spin 514 for early testing, and a …</p> <p>Read the full story at The Verge.</p></div>

<p>Acer's new Chromebook Plus Spin 514, announced at IFA 2025, features the Arm-based MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 processor. This model, priced at $699.99, is expected to deliver strong performance and battery life, similar to the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14. The Spin 514 is a touchscreen convertible, making it a solid alternative for users who prefer this format. Early testing shows promise, and it will be available later this month.</p>

My brief hands-on with Acer’s new convertible Chromebook has me cautiously optimistic