Acer · 2024
Acer Chromebook Plus 514
CB514-3H, 2024
A 1200p Chromebook with a Ryzen 7520C and 10-hour battery around 449 dollars, well built for the money.
from € 499 $449 RRP
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- Best for office and web work study basic everyday use
- Linux: gaps
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on battery and keyboard, with no category below average.
- Battery 7/10
- Display 6/10
- Build 6/10
- Keyboard 7/10
- Speed 5/10
- Value 7/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Long 10h real-world battery
Watch for
- Linux needs significant work on this hardware
- RAM is soldered, no upgrade later
Linux
Linux: significant gaps, expand for details
Not rated · Confidence: low · not enough verified data to score this honestly. · How we score
Specs
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 7520C |
|---|---|
| GPU | AMD Radeon 610M (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB (soldered, not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Screen | 14" 1920x1200 @ 60Hz, 300 nitsfine indoors, dim in direct sun |
| Weight | 1.36 kglight for daily carry |
| Battery | 50 Wh, around 10 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514-3H, 2024) work with Linux?
- Not cleanly: there are significant gaps, so we don't recommend it for Linux as-is. ChromeOS device.
- What does the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514-3H, 2024) cost?
- RRP is about 449 USD (499 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514-3H, 2024) good for office and web work?
- For office and web work we score it 7/10 on value and 5/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514-3H, 2024)?
- 1.36 kg (3.00 lb). That's light enough for daily commuting.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 50 Wh pack, around 10 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 7/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is soldered, so the 8 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 256 GB on this configuration.
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from € 499 $449 RRP
Check price on AmazonShown in EURUSD, switch with the currency toggle in the header. This is an indicative RRP, not a live price.
As an Amazon Associate (US, NL, DE, UK programs), qualifying purchases via this link may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-18.
