The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 (2024) is a 2-in-1 convertible Chromebook. It replaces the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (model CP714-1WN/2WN) from 2023. It's available with Intel's Core Ultra 5 and 7 U-series processors, integrated graphics, up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 512GB of storage. It has an FHD+ IPS display with full sRGB coverage and touch input support, a 1440p webcam, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity. Port selection includes two USB-C with Thunderbolt 4 support, one USB-A with USB 3.2 Gen 1 data transfer speed (up to 5 Gbps), an HDMI 2.0 port, and a 3.5 mm mic/headphone combo jack.
See our unit's specifications and the available configuration options in the Differences Between Variants section.
Our Verdict
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 is not a gaming laptop. In addition to many games not being compatible with ChromeOS, this laptop lacks several features you'd want in a gaming laptop. For example, it's only available with low-power CPUs and integrated graphics, which aren't powerful enough to handle demanding games. You can play some Android-based games (they may not all run properly as they're primarily designed for Android devices) or light puzzle games, but that's it. Also, its IPS panel has a slow response time, causing noticeable ghosting, and there is no VRR to reduce screen tearing. It doesn't get hot or loud under load, though, and it has a wide port selection for your peripherals and external display.
- Spacious keyboard.
- Cool and quiet under load.
- Poor software compatibility with ChromeOS.
- Slow response time and no VRR support.
- Only available with integrated graphics.
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 is good for school and work. Its 14-inch chassis makes it easy to carry around to meetings and while you travel. It offers great performance for general productivity tasks, and some CPU options are powerful enough for multitasking. Its keyboard and touchpad are also easy to adapt to and comfortable to use, though the touchpad isn't perfect. Its battery life is great at over 10 hours of light use on a single charge. The webcam is also fantastic, offering a clear image. The microphone isn't great, though; it has a lot of static and is quiet. Additionally, the display's reflection handling isn't great, so you'll definitely notice direct light sources like lamps or fluorescent office lights.
- All-day battery life.
- Solid build quality.
- Spacious keyboard.
- Excellent webcam.
- Display has poor reflection handling.
- Poor microphone sound quality.
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 is good for media consumption under the right circumstances. The screen gets bright and looks vibrant, and its speakers are quite loud. Its battery life is also good, so you don't need to worry about keeping the laptop plugged in to enjoy your favorite shows. The laptop is very portable, making it convenient to use for media playback on a bus or plane. However, the display's reflection handling isn't great. As a result, it's not suitable for use in bright environments, as direct light sources like lamps or the sun will still be visible even with the screen at maximum brightness. Similarly, while the up-firing speakers get loud and have almost no distortion at maximum volume, they lack almost all bass and sound unnatural, which can be fatiguing to listen to for long periods.
- All-day battery life.
- Solid build quality.
- Spacious keyboard.
- Display has poor reflection handling.
- Speakers lack bass and sound unnatural.
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 isn't designed for heavy workloads. Its low-power Intel CPUs and integrated graphics are too slow for demanding work like 3D rendering or high-resolution video editing, and many professional apps don't run on ChromeOS. You can only get up to 16GB of RAM, and it's soldered, so you can't upgrade it later. The display covers the full sRGB color space, but it isn't color-accurate out of the box. On the bright side, the two Thunderbolt 4 ports let you connect fast external storage and up to two 4k monitors.
- Thunderbolt 4 support.
- Solid build quality.
- Cool and quiet under load.
- Poor software compatibility with ChromeOS.
- Can only get up to 16GB of soldered RAM.
- Display has poor reflection handling.
- Only available with integrated graphics.
CPU and GPU too slow for highly demanding tasks.
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 has excellent battery life. It lasts through a full day of light use, like web browsing and writing documents, and you can watch a couple of movies before you need to charge it. The battery is also replaceable.
- All-day battery life.
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 has great build quality. Its metal-and-plastic chassis feels sturdy and resists scratches and fingerprints, though the lid flexes noticeably and the keyboard deck flexes a little. The 360-degree hinge is outstanding: it's smooth and stable, and the screen barely wobbles when you type.
- Solid build quality.
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 has very bad graphics performance. Its integrated Intel Graphics handle video playback and the ChromeOS interface without issue, but they're too slow for demanding games or 3D work. Most PC games don't run on ChromeOS, either.
- Only available with integrated graphics.
CPU and GPU too slow for highly demanding tasks.
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 has poor processing performance. Its low-power Intel Core Ultra 5 115U runs ChromeOS smoothly and handles web browsing, documents, and video calls well, but CPU-heavy apps and games either run slowly or aren't available on ChromeOS. The Core Ultra 7 options are better for heavy multitasking, but none of the CPUs are made for demanding work.
- Can only get up to 16GB of soldered RAM.
CPU and GPU too slow for highly demanding tasks.
Performance Usages
Changelog
- Updated Nov 03, 2026: We've updated this review to Test Bench 1.0.1. This is a minor update that fixes scoring discrepancies on laptops that don't support all the games we benchmark. Read the changelog for more details.
- Updated Oct 30, 2026: We've updated this review to Test Bench 1.0! This update adds several new verdict scores to the review, so it's easier to make a buying decision. Read the changelog for a full list of changes.
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Updated Apr 10, 2026:
We've added a link to the newly-reviewed Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026) in the Build Quality section of the review.
- Updated Apr 09, 2026: We've updated this review to Test Bench 0.9.1! This update changes the way we score the 'Out-Of-The-Box Color Accuracy' box. Read the changelog for more info.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We reviewed the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 (2024) (model CP714-1H-54UB). There's also a lineup of enterprise models under the model numbers CPE794-1 and CPE794-1N. There are enough differences in features that we consider it a distinct model. Our model has an Intel Core Ultra 5 115U, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. The CPU, memory, and storage are configurable; you can see the options in the table below:
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The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 is a fantastic 2-in-1 Chromebook. The Spin 714 lineup continues to be among the best Chromebooks on the market. It offers a wide range of hardware configurations that provide excellent performance. The user experience is also great; the keyboard is spacious and easy to use, the touchpad works well, and the 1440p webcam provides an exceptionally clear image. The speakers don't sound very pleasant, however. Also, while the display is bright, it has terrible reflection handling, which can make it hard to see in well-lit settings.
For more options, check out our recommendations for the best Chromebooks, the best laptops for college, and the best budget and cheap laptops for students.
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 (2024) is generally a better laptop than the Acer Aspire 3 15 (2023). However, there's an important limitation: ChromeOS is far more limited in its software compatibility. If you need a Windows device, go for the budget-oriented Aspire 3. Otherwise, the Spin 714 is a more premium device featuring higher-quality materials, better build quality, and a significantly better IPS display. It also comes with Intel's new Meteor Lake processors with an NPU (Neural Processing Unit), which accelerates AI-based tasks like blurring backgrounds during video calls. Its user experience is also generally better, with a better-feeling keyboard and touchpad, and a much better webcam.
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 (2024) is a newer generation of the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (2022). Both are great laptops for general productivity tasks, but the newer model comes with a few improvements and is the better device overall. It features Intel's new Meteor Lake CPUs with an NPU (Neural Processing Unit) that accelerates AI-based tasks. It also has a brighter display and a much better webcam. However, there is one drawback. The newer model no longer comes with a stylus, and there's no pen garage to store the stylus during transport.
While the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 (2024) and the Acer Chromebook Plus 515 (2023) have different form factors, they both target general productivity users. The 714 is a 14-inch 2-in-1 convertible featuring Intel's newest Meteor Lake CPUs. These CPUs feature an NPU (Neural Processing Unit), which accelerates AI-based tasks like blurring backgrounds during video calls. It generally performs better than the 515 and offers a better user experience overall. By contrast, the 515 is a budget offering in a 15.6-inch clamshell form factor. It's a good choice for anyone who wants a larger screen for browsing the internet. However, be aware that the display isn't as good as the one on the 714.
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 (2024) is a better laptop overall than the Acer Aspire 5 15 (2023). However, there's an important limitation: ChromeOS doesn't have the best software compatibility. If you need a Windows device, go for the budget-oriented Aspire 5 instead. The Aspire 5 offers a larger screen, which can be useful depending on your use case. However, the Spin 714 is a more premium 2-in-1 convertible with better build quality and a significantly better IPS display. Its user experience is also generally better, with a better-feeling keyboard and touchpad, and a much better webcam.
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