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Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (2022) Laptop Review

Tested using Methodology v0.8.2
Reviewed Feb 24, 2023 at 12:12 pm
Latest change: Test bench update Dec 07, 2023 at 07:56 am
Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (2022) Picture
8.1
School
4.5
Gaming
8.0
Multimedia
6.7
Workstation
7.8
Business

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (2022) is a 2-in-1 convertible Chromebook. It replaces the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 from 2021. The Spin 714 has several changes over its predecessor. It has a 16:10 display instead of 3:2, and its webcam gets upgraded from 720p to 1080p. It's available with a FHD (1920 x 1200) or QHD (2560 x 1600) IPS screen and various Intel 12th Gen. CPUs, ranging from a Core i3-1215U to a Core i7-1260P. It supports pen input and comes with a USI (Universal Stylus Initiative) stylus that you can dock into its slot for transport or charging.

Our Verdict

8.1 School

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is great for school. It has a sturdy build, a thin and light design, and all-day battery life. The display looks sharp and gets bright enough for use in most indoor settings. The keyboard feels spacious and tactile but can be a little tiring to type on for a long time, and the touchpad is responsive but finicky with some gestures. Its Intel 12th Gen. CPU performs well and provides a smooth experience on Chrome OS; however, its integrated graphics can't handle anything demanding, and you can only use web apps and Android apps from the Google Play Store, so it isn't ideal for students in fields like 3D graphics that need specialized software.

Pros
  • Easy to carry around.
  • Sharp 16:10 display.
  • All-day battery life.
  • Fast CPU provides a smooth desktop experience on Chrome OS.
  • USB-C with Thunderbolt 4 support.
  • Outstanding 1080p webcam.
Cons
  • Keyboard feels slightly tiring to type on for extended periods.
  • Dragging and dropping on touchpad doesn't always work properly.
  • Can't install Windows applications.
4.5 Gaming

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is bad for gaming. Its integrated graphics can't handle graphically demanding games, and it's only available with 60Hz displays, which have a slow response time. Additionally, you can't install DirectX games on Chrome OS, so you can only play Android-based games from the Google Play Store. On the upside, its CPU and GPU have no problems running games from the Play Store.

Pros
  • CPU and GPU can handle most games from Google Play Store.
  • Doesn't get hot or loud under load.
Cons
  • Keyboard feels slightly tiring to type on for extended periods.
  • Can only run Android-based games from Google Play Store.
  • Integrated GPU can't handle demanding workloads.
  • 60Hz display with slow response time and no VRR.
  • Memory isn't user-upgradeable.
8.0 Multimedia

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is great for media consumption. It's very portable, and its battery lasts nearly 13 hours of video playback, enough time to get through multiple movies. Its FHD display looks sharp, and since it's a 2-in-1, you can set up the laptop in tent mode when viewing content and navigate using touch input. The only downside with the display is that it isn't very accurate as there's a slight green tint. The speakers get very loud but sound slightly boxy, with no bass at all.

Pros
  • Easy to carry around.
  • All-day battery life.
  • Sharp display with full sRGB coverage.
  • Speakers get very loud.
Cons
  • Blacks look gray in dim settings.
  • Poor display accuracy due to green tint.
  • Speakers sound boxy, with no bass.
6.7 Workstation

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 isn't suitable for use as a mobile workstation. It runs Chrome OS, so you're limited to web-based apps and Android apps from the Google Play Store. Also, its Intel 12th Gen. CPU and integrated graphics aren't powerful enough to handle demanding tasks, and you can only get up to 16GB of memory and 512GB of storage. On the bright side, it has Thunderbolt 4 ports, allowing you to transfer files quickly and connect multiple displays, and it doesn't get hot or loud under load.

Pros
  • Fast CPU provides a smooth desktop experience on Chrome OS.
  • USB-C with Thunderbolt 4 support.
  • Doesn't get hot or loud under load.
Cons
  • Keyboard feels slightly tiring to type on for extended periods.
  • Integrated GPU can't handle demanding workloads.
  • Can't install Windows applications.
  • Memory isn't user-upgradeable.
7.8 Business

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is good for business use. It's a well-built laptop that's easy to carry around, and its battery easily lasts through a typical 8-hour day with plenty to spare. The display looks sharp and provides enough space for multitasking, and above it sits an outstanding 1080p webcam for your video calls. The keyboard feels spacious and tactile, albeit slightly tiring over time. Its Intel 12th Gen. CPU has no problem handling general productivity tasks; however, keep in mind that Chrome OS doesn't support Windows applications, so it might not be suitable if your work requires specialized programs that only runs on Windows or other things you can't access through a Chrome browser or Android app.

Pros
  • Easy to carry around.
  • Sharp 16:10 display.
  • All-day battery life.
  • Fast CPU provides a smooth desktop experience on Chrome OS.
  • USB-C with Thunderbolt 4 support.
  • Outstanding 1080p webcam.
Cons
  • Keyboard feels slightly tiring to type on for extended periods.
  • Dragging and dropping on touchpad doesn't always work properly.
  • Can't install Windows applications.
  • 8.1 School
  • 4.5 Gaming
  • 8.0 Multimedia
  • 6.7 Workstation
  • 7.8 Business
  1. Updated Dec 07, 2023: Converted to Test Bench 0.8.2.
  2. Updated Nov 03, 2023: Converted to Test Bench 0.8.1.
  3. Updated Jul 20, 2023: Added mention of the ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (2023) as an alternative with a brighter display in the Brightness section.
  4. Updated Jun 28, 2023: Added mention of the Acer Chromebook 516 GE as an alternative with a higher refresh rate in the Refresh Rate section.
  5. Updated Feb 24, 2023: Review published.
  6. Updated Feb 17, 2023: Early access published.
  7. Updated Feb 13, 2023: Our testers have started testing this product.
  8. Updated Feb 06, 2023: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
  9. Updated Jan 23, 2023: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

We tested the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (model CP714-1WN-53M9) with a FHD display, an Intel Core i5-1235U CPU, 8GB of memory, and 256GB of storage. The CPU, memory, and storage are configurable; you can see the options in the table below.

 Screen
  • 14" IPS 1920 x 1200 60Hz Touchscreen
  • 14" IPS 2560 x 1600 60Hz Touchscreen
 CPU
  • Intel Core i3-1215U (6 cores/8 threads, up to 4.4GHz, 10MB cache)
  • Intel Core i5-1235U (10 cores/12 threads, up to 4.4GHz, 12MB cache)
  • Intel Core i7-1265U (10 cores/12 threads, up to 4.8GHz, 12MB cache)
  • Intel Core i7-1260P (12 core/16 threads, up to 4.7GHz, 18MB cache)
 GPU
  • Intel UHD Graphics (integrated, Core i3)
  • Intel Iris Xe (integrated, Core i5 and i7)
 Memory
  • 8GB LP-DDR4x 2400MHz
  • 16GB LP-DDR4x 2400MHz
 Storage
  • 256GB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen. 3 x4 NVMe SSD
  • 512GB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen. 4 x4 NVMe SSD
 Color
  • Steel Gray
  • Slate Blue

Our display and performance results are only valid for the configuration we tested. If you come across a different configuration option not listed above, or you have a similar Acer Chromebook Spin 714 laptop that doesn't correspond to our review, let us know, and we'll update it. Some tests, like black uniformity and color accuracy, may vary between individual units.

You can see our unit's label here.

Compared To Other Laptops

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is among the best Chromebooks on the market. It stands out for its sturdy build, display quality, and excellent CPU performance.

For more options, check out our recommendations for the best laptops, the best Chromebooks, and the best laptops for college.

Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 (2024)

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.

HP Chromebook x360 14 (2021)

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (2022) is much better than the HP Chromebook x360 14 (2021). The Acer is available with nicer, brighter displays, as well as significantly faster Intel 12th Gen. CPUs. It also has longer battery life, a faster storage drive, a much better webcam, and a wider port selection, including two USB-C/Thunderbolt 4 ports and an HDMI.

ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (2023)

The ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (2023) and the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (2022) are both 2-in-1 convertible Chromebooks with stylus support. The main difference is that the Spin 714 is designed for productivity, while the CX34 is designed for cloud gaming. The Spin 714 is a better device overall; it has a much better webcam, Thunderbolt 4 support, longer battery life, and better CPU performance. As for the CX34, it has a better display with a higher refresh rate of 144Hz and a faster response time, resulting in smoother motion and better responsiveness. It also gets much brighter to combat glare.

ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 14 (2021)

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (2022) is much better than the ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 14 (2021). The Acer is available with Intel 12th Gen CPUs, which perform much better than the ASUS' Intel 11th Gen, and its battery life is significantly longer at nearly 14 hours of light use. The Acer also has a more tactile keyboard, a wider port selection, and a much better 1080p webcam.

Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2023)

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (2022) is much better than the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2023). The Spin 714 is a higher-end device with a sturdier build and significantly more processing power. It's more versatile since it's a 2-in-1 convertible with pen input support. Overall, it provides a better user experience with a nicer, brighter display, a more tactile keyboard, a better webcam, and longer battery life.

Acer Chromebook Spin 713 (2020)

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (2022) is a newer version of the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 (2020). They're very similar overall. The Spin 714 has a few upgrades over its predecessor, like faster Intel 12th Gen. CPUs, a significantly better webcam, and Thunderbolt 4 support. However, the Spin 713 has a brighter display and a larger touchpad. Battery life is better on the Spin 714, although both last easily through a typical work or school day.

Acer Chromebook 516 GE (2022)

The Acer Chromebook 516 GE (2022) and the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (2022) are very different. The Spin 714 is more portable since it's a smaller device, and its battery lasts much longer. It's also a 2-in-1 convertible, whereas the 516 GE is a more traditional clamshell model. The 516 GE has a better display; it's sharper and slightly brighter and has a 120Hz refresh rate with a much faster response time. Port selection is fairly similar. The 516GE has an Ethernet port to ensure a better internet connection for cloud gaming; however, the Spin 714 supports Thunderbolt 4, allowing you to transfer files quickly and connect up to two 4k displays at 60Hz with a single cable.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Chromebook 14 (2023)

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (2022) is much better than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Chromebook 14 (2023). The Acer has a sturdier build, a more tactile keyboard, and a more responsive touchpad. It also has a better webcam and supports Thunderbolt 4, allowing you to transfer files quickly and connect two 4k displays with a single cable. The Acer is available with faster CPUs, so it can handle heavier multitasking and more intensive applications. Additionally, it's a 2-in-1 with stylus support, while the Lenovo is a more traditional clamshell model with touch input.

ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 (2023)

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (2022) is much better than the ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 (2023). The Acer is more versatile since it's a 2-in-1 convertible that you can use as a tablet. Additionally, it supports pen input and comes with a stylus. You can get the ASUS with a touch-sensitive display, but its limited hinge range makes it impossible to flip the screen into tablet mode. The Acer also has a brighter display, a better keyboard and webcam, and significantly longer battery life.

Lenovo Chromebook C340 15 (2020)

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (2022) is better than the Lenovo Chromebook C340 15 (2020) for most uses. The Acer is more portable, and its battery lasts longer. It has a better port selection, which includes a full-size HDMI and two USB-C/Thunderbolt 4 ports, and it's available with significantly faster Intel 12th Gen. CPUs. However, the Lenovo's keyboard provides a better typing experience, and the touchpad is larger and more responsive. The Acer's screen looks sharper, but the Lenovo's is larger.

Google Pixelbook Go (2019)

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (2022) is marginally better than the Google Pixelbook Go (2019). The Spin 714 is a newer device, so it's available with faster Intel 12th Gen. CPUs, whereas the Pixelbook Go uses much older Intel 8th Gen. processors. There's also a difference in the form factor; the Spin 714 is a 2-in-1 convertible, meaning you can use it as a tablet, whereas the Pixelbook Go is a clamshell laptop that doesn't support touch input. The Spin 714 has a wider port selection, as it includes a USB-A and HDMI port, and its USB-Cs support Thunderbolt 4. On the other hand, the Pixelbook Go has a much larger and more responsive touchpad, and it's more portable because it's smaller and lighter.

Acer Chromebook Plus 515 (2023)

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (2022) is much better than the Acer Chromebook Plus 515 (2023) for most uses. The Spin 714 has a sharper, brighter, and more colorful display, a better webcam, and a wider port selection with Thunderbolt 4 support. It's more versatile because it's a 2-in-1 convertible with stylus support, and its battery lasts almost five hours longer than the Plus 515.

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Test Results

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Design
Design
Style
Form Factor
2 in 1

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 has a simple, professional-looking design. It's very similar to its predecessor, the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 (2020), but with thinner bezels. It looks a little wider because it now has a 16:10 aspect ratio instead of 3:2. The speakers fire downwards from the bottom front of the device; the grills above the keyboard are air vents. There are also air vents on the bottom and back of the laptop. There's an 'Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass' branding at the top left of the display, which is slightly distracting, and unfortunately, it isn't removable. This laptop is available in two color schemes: Steel Gray and Slate Blue.

7.5
Design
Build Quality

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 feels well-built. The construction is a mix of metal and plastic (metal on top, plastic on the bottom). It feels very sturdy; there's a little bit of flex in the display but none on the keyboard deck. The whole device feels hefty, with evenly distributed weight. The finish doesn't scratch or pick up fingerprints easily, and the feet are solid and adhere firmly to the bottom.

10
Design
Hinge
Range
360°
Stability
Good
One Finger Lift
Yes

The hinges are superb. They feel very smooth when opening and closing the lid, and they're stable, with almost no play at all. There's a lot of resistance, but you can still open the laptop with one hand. There's little to no screen wobble when typing aggressively.

8.5
Design
Portability
Size
14"
Thickness
0.8" (2.0 cm)
Width
12.4" (31.4 cm)
Depth
8.9" (22.5 cm)
Volume
86.2 in³ (1,413.0 cm³)
Weight
3.1 lbs (1.4 kg)
Charger Size
8.2 in³ (135.0 cm³)
Charger Weight
0.4 lbs (0.2 kg)

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 and its power adapter are both compact and lightweight.

5.8
Design
Serviceability
Ease Of Access
7.5
RAM Slots
0
Storage Slots
1
Replaceable Battery
Yes
Replaceable Wireless Adapter
No

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714's serviceability is sub-par, as only the SSD and battery are user-replaceable. It's easy to access the internals, though. You only need to remove nine Philips screws and pry open the bottom panel with a pick or prying tool. The only thing to look out for is the stylus, as there's nothing holding it in place aside from the bottom panel, so it can slide out easily.

Design
In The Box

  • Acer Chromebook Spin 714 laptop
  • 65W USB-C power adapter and cord
  • USI Stylus
  • Mouse (with optical sensor)
  • AA battery (for mouse)
  • User guide for laptop and mouse

Display
Display
Screen Specs
Resolution
1920 x 1200
Aspect Ratio
16:10
Pixel Density
161 PPI
Panel Type
IPS
Touch Screen
Yes
Screen-To-Body Ratio
81%

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is available with the following displays:

  • 14" IPS 1920 x 1200 60Hz
  • 14" IPS 2560 x 1600 60Hz

The FHD (1920 x 1200) display looks sharp and provides enough space for multitasking. The most notable change from its predecessor, the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 from 2021, is that it now has a 16:10 aspect ratio rather than 3:2. It isn't as tall as 3:2; however, you still get a little more vertical space than a standard 16:9 display, so you can see more information when reading a document or website and won't have to scroll as much. If you want a sharper image, you can go with the QHD (2560 x 1600) display; just remember that the increased resolution will drain the battery faster. The QHD display has a pixel density of 216 PPI.

5.9
Display
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
No

This laptop is only available with 60Hz displays. The FHD panel has a slow response time causing noticeable ghosting, so it isn't ideal for viewing fast-moving content or gaming. The QHD panel will likely perform similarly. If you want a Chromebook with a higher refresh rate and faster response time, check out the Acer Chromebook 516 GE (2022).

8.2
Display
Contrast
Native Contrast
1,942 : 1

The FHD display's contrast ratio is great and better than most IPS panels, but blacks still look grayish in dim settings. The QHD display likely has a similar contrast ratio.

7.4
Display
Brightness
Maximum Brightness
336 cd/m²
Minimum Brightness
8 cd/m²

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 display gets decently bright. It's bright enough for use in most indoor settings but not in sunny environments or outdoors in broad daylight. It gets very dim at the lowest brightness setting, which is great for dark room viewing as it's easier on the eyes and causes less eye strain. There isn't an advertised brightness for the QHD display, so it's likely the same as the FHD panel. If you want a Chromebook with a brighter display, check out the ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (2023).

7.4
Display
Reflections
Screen Finish
Glossy
Total Reflections
4.21%
Indirect Reflections
0.91%
Calculated Direct Reflections
3.3%

The reflection handling is decent. Its glossy finish mainly struggles with direct, mirror-like reflections. It's best to avoid having bright light sources, like a lamp or window during the day, directly behind you, as the reflections are distracting and visible even with the screen at maximum brightness.

8.0
Display
Black Uniformity
Uniformity (Std. Dev.)
0.864%

The black uniformity is great. There's a tiny amount of backlight bleed at the corners; otherwise, the rest of the screen looks very uniform.

6.8
Display
Horizontal Viewing Angle
Color Washout From Left
25°
Color Washout From Right
26°
Color Shift From Left
43°
Color Shift From Right
46°
Brightness Loss From Left
26°
Brightness Loss From Right
28°
Black Level Raise From Left
60°
Black Level Raise From Right
60°
Gamma Shift From Left
33°
Gamma Shift From Right
33°

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 has an okay vertical viewing angle. The image starts getting dimmer and more washed out fairly early as you move to the side. It's still good enough for sharing text documents and casual content, but it's best to be directly in front if you need perfect accuracy.

6.5
Display
Vertical Viewing Angle
Color Washout From Below
26°
Color Washout From Above
24°
Color Shift From Below
34°
Color Shift From Above
37°
Brightness Loss From Below
29°
Brightness Loss From Above
27°
Black Level Raise From Below
45°
Black Level Raise From Above
45°
Gamma Shift From Below
25°
Gamma Shift From Above
25°

The vertical viewing angle is okay. Like the horizontal viewing angle, the image looks dimmer and more washed out from above and below. If accuracy is important to you, this limits the range at which you can tilt the screen, which might be a problem in tight spaces, like on an airplane or bus.

3.4
Display
Out-Of-The-Box Color Accuracy
Avg. White Balance dE
7.21
Avg. Gamma
2.15
Avg. Color dE
5
Avg. Color Temperature
6,140 K

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 has poor display accuracy out of the box. Most colors are inaccurate, and the white balance is visibly off, especially at higher brightness levels. There's a noticeable green tint, likely caused by the display's 'Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass'. The color temperature is only slightly warmer than the standard 6500K target, not enough to make a huge difference. The gamma doesn't quite follow the sRGB curve; most scenes are a little too bright, while dark scenes are too dark.

8.4
Display
Color Gamut
sRGB xy
98.24%
sRGB uv
96.93%
Adobe RGB xy
76.17%
Adobe RGB uv
84.42%
DCI P3 xy
78.68%
DCI P3 uv
83.54%
Rec. 2020 xy
56.77%
Rec. 2020 uv
62.3%

The FHD display has a great color gamut. It has near full sRGB coverage, the color space used in most content. It's only missing the deep, saturated blues. Its coverage of wider color spaces like Adobe RGB and DCI P3 is great but not enough for professional photo editing or for viewing and producing HDR content. The QHD display will likely perform similarly.

10
Display
Flicker
Flicker-Free
Yes
Flicker Frequency
No Flicker
Flicker Active Below
0%

The display is entirely flicker-free, which helps reduce eye strain.

Interface
7.8
Interface
Keyboard
Typing Quality
7.5
Numpad
No
Backlighting
Adjustable
Operating Force
64 gf
Actuation Force
32 gf
Pre-Travel
1.09 mm
Total Travel
1.73 mm

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 has a great keyboard. The layout feels spacious and is easy to get used to. The keys have a lot of travel, don't require much force to actuate, and provide satisfying tactile feedback. However, they're not the most stable keys, and the quality of the keycaps could be better. Overall, the keyboard feels good to type on but can be slightly tiring after an extended period. Typing noise is low and isn't bothersome in quiet settings. You can adjust between four backlight brightness levels or turn it off completely.

6.8
Interface
Touchpad
Tracking Quality
7.0
Size
10.6 in² (68.3 cm²)
Material
Plastic
Dedicated Buttons
No

The touchpad is okay. Although it's on the smaller side, it feels smooth, allowing the fingers to glide freely. The tracking is decent; it registers movements and gestures well; however, it's hard to drag and drop items over a long distance, and manipulating images, like zooming in and out, can feel a little janky. Tracking around the edges isn't a problem, and palm rejection works well. You can only click in the bottom half of the touchpad, and the click mechanism feels relatively satisfying.

8.7
Interface
Speakers
Max Volume
79 dB SPL
Standard Error @ Normal Vol. (65 dB)
4.6 dB
Slope @ Normal Vol. (65 dB)
-1.0
Bass Extension (Low-Frequency Ext.)
375 Hz
Treble Extension (High-Frequency Ext.)
14 kHz
Dynamic Range Compression @ Max Vol.
1.3 dB

This laptop has excellent speakers. They get very loud, with minimal dynamic compression at max volume. Vocals and speech come across clearly; however, musical instruments sound a little unnatural, and there's no bass whatsoever. The overall sound is also slightly boxy.

9.6
Interface
Webcam & Microphone
Video Quality
9.5
Resolution
1080p
Position
Top Center
Privacy Cover
Yes
Face Unlock
No

The webcam is outstanding. The image is clear and well-exposed, and the colors look natural, albeit slightly on the warmer side. There's a little bit of noise here and there, but it's very minor. Voices sound loud and clear over the microphone, with no background noise.

Connectivity
7.0
Connectivity
Ports
USB-A Ports
1
USB-C Ports
2
Thunderbolt
Thunderbolt 4
USB-C Charging
Yes
USB-C Display Out
Yes
HDMI
2.0
DisplayPort
No
3.5mm Jack
Combo mic/headphone
Card Reader
No
Ethernet
No
Proprietary Port
No
Security Lock
No

The port selection is decent. The USB-A port supports USB 3.2 Gen. 1 data transfer speed (up to 5Gbps). Both USB-Cs support Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gbps data transfer speed and video output two 4k 60Hz displays) and Power Delivery. Power Delivery lets you fast-charge mobile devices, up to a maximum of 15W.

Connectivity
Wireless Communication
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.0

The wireless adapter is an Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211.

Configuration
Configuration
CPU
Brand
Intel
Model
Core i5-1235U
Core Count
10
Thread Count
12

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is available with the following CPUs:

  • Intel Core i3-1215U (6 cores/8 threads, up to 4.4GHz, 10MB cache)
  • Intel Core i5-1235U (10 cores/12 threads, up to 4.4GHz, 12MB cache)
  • Intel Core i7-1265U (10 cores/12 threads, up to 4.8GHz, 12MB cache)
  • Intel Core i7-1260P (12 core/16 threads, up to 4.7GHz, 18MB cache)

All of the available CPUs are processors typically found in thin and light laptops, and they're all hybrid CPUs with a mix of performance and efficiency cores. The main differences between the U-series and the P-series CPUs are the number of performance cores and power draw. The U-series processors have two performance cores and run between 10W and 15W, while the Core i7-1260P has four performance cores and runs at 28W. All four CPUs can provide a smooth desktop experience on Chrome OS, even the Core i3. If you're a heavy multitasker, it's best to go with the Core i5-1235U or i7-1265U, as the increased core count will give you more headroom than the i3-1215U. The Core i7-1260P is significantly faster than the rest; however, the increased performance isn't really necessary because Chrome OS is a lightweight operating system that runs well on low-end hardware, and most tasks are done through the Chrome browser. That said, it might still be a good option if you plan on keeping the device for a long time.

Configuration
GPU
Brand
Intel
Model
Iris Xe Graphics G7
Dedicated/Integrated
Integrated
VRAM Size
N/A

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is only available with integrated graphics. The Core i3 has Intel UHD Graphics, while the Core i5 and i7s have Intel Iris Xe. These GPUs are designed for light tasks only; they can handle most games from the Google Play Store, but you may experience some stutters in very graphically-intensive titles, especially with the Core i3's UHD Graphics. The Intel Iris Xe is faster and will provide a much smoother experience.

Configuration
RAM
Capacity
8 GB
Modules
8 (Soldered)
Type
LP-DDR4
Speed
2,400 MHz

You can configure this laptop with 8GB or 16GB of memory.

Configuration
Storage
Advertised Capacity
256 GB
Usable Capacity
207 GB
Drive 1
Western Digital PC SN530
Drive 1 Type SSD
Drive 2
No 2nd Drive
Drive 2 Type No 2nd Drive

You can configure the laptop with 256GB or 512GB of storage. The 256GB drive is a PCIe Gen. 3 x4 SSD, while the 512GB is a faster PCIe Gen. 4 x4 SSD.

Performance
8.8
Performance
Geekbench 5 (Synthetics)
CPU Single-Thread
1,449 points
CPU Multi-Thread
5,349 points
GPU Compute
N/A

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 has an excellent overall score in Geekbench 5. The Intel Core i5-1235U can handle nearly everything that you can do on Chrome OS. The Core i3 will be slower, especially in multi-thread performance, while the Core i7s will be faster. As for the GPU, although the compute test doesn't work on Chrome OS, we know that it performs poorly and isn't suitable for any demanding computing tasks.

not tested
Performance
Cinebench R23 (CPU Rendering)
Single-Thread
N/A
Multi-Thread
N/A

Cinebench R23 doesn't support Chrome OS.

5.8
Performance
Blender (3D Rendering)
CPU Render Time
7.9 min
GPU Render Time
N/A
GPU Render Time (Optix)
N/A

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 performs poorly in Blender. The intel Core i5-1235U takes a long time to render the simple bmw27 scene, which isn't ideal for professionals with more complex material and strict deadlines. Blender doesn't support the integrated GPU, although it'll likely take even longer. The Intel Core i7-1260P will perform significantly better; however, it still won't beat laptops with a dedicated GPU, especially those supporting NVIDIA Optix hardware acceleration, like the MSI WS76 (2021).

4.8
Performance
Basemark GPU (Game Scene)
Overall Score
14,534

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 performs poorly in the Basemark GPU benchmark. None of the configurations are suitable for demanding AAA games; however, they can handle Android-based games from the Google Play Store. The Core i3 will be slower, so you might experience some stutters in graphically intensive titles.

5.2
Performance
Storage Drive Performance
Sequential Write Speed
232.4 MB/s
Sequential Read Speed
539.1 MB/s
Random Write Speed
2.2 MB/s
Random Read Speed
13.6 MB/s

The 256GB PCIe Gen. 3 x4 SSD performs poorly. Its sequential read speed is decent, meaning it can launch locally-installed applications quickly, but everything else is slow, so it'll take a long time to retrieve random data or write data to the drive. That said, the system still feels very snappy and responsive because most tasks are done through the Chrome browser. If you need better performance, the 512GB drive is a faster PCIe Gen. 4 x4 SSD, and you can also put in a custom one since it's user-replaceable.

9.4
Performance
Battery
Capacity
56 Wh
Battery Life (Web Browsing)
13.6 hrs
Battery Life (Video Playback)
12.6 hrs
Battery Life (Gaming)
2.7 hrs
Charge Time
2.1 hrs

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714's battery life is outstanding. You can easily get through a full day of light use with plenty to spare. It also lasts very long for video playback, enough time to get through multiple full-length movies. The gaming battery life is excellent, though not quite as good as other Chromebooks because the Intel U-series CPUs draw more power than the Celeron, Pentium, and ARM-based processors found in most Chromebooks. Models with an Intel Core i7-1260P and/or QHD display will have shorter battery life.

0
Performance
Borderlands 3
Avg. FPS
N/A
1% Low
N/A
0.1% Low
N/A
1% Low Delta
N/A
0.1% Low Delta
N/A
Avg. FPS On Very Low
N/A

Borderlands 3 doesn't run on Chrome OS.

0
Performance
Civilization VI
Avg. FPS
N/A
1% Low
N/A
0.1% Low
N/A
1% Low Delta
N/A
0.1% Low Delta
N/A
Avg. FPS On Minimum
N/A
Avg. Turn Time
N/A

Civilization VI doesn't run on Chrome OS.

0
Performance
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Avg. FPS
N/A
1% Low
N/A
0.1% Low
N/A
1% Low Delta
N/A
0.1% Low Delta
N/A
Avg. FPS On Low
N/A

CS:GO doesn't run on Chrome OS.

0
Performance
Shadow Of The Tomb Raider
Avg. FPS
N/A
1% Low
N/A
0.1% Low
N/A
1% Low Delta
N/A
0.1% Low Delta
N/A
Avg. FPS On Lowest
N/A

Shadow of the Tomb Raider doesn't run on Chrome OS.

8.4
Performance
Thermals And Noise
Keyboard Temp While Idle
26 °C (80 °F)
Keyboard Temp Under Load
40 °C (103 °F)
Fan Noise While Idle
25.0 dBA
Fan Noise Under Load
40.0 dBA
Power & Fan Control App
No

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 has great thermal and noise handling. The keyboard is cool when idle, and the fans are completely silent. The keyboard only gets mild warm under load, and while the fan is audible, it's very quiet and not at all bothersome.

not tested
Performance
Performance Over Time
CPU Temp (Cinebench)
N/A
CPU Perf. Loss (Cinebench)
N/A
GPU Temp (Heaven)
N/A
GPU Perf. Loss (Heaven)
N/A

We can't test the performance over time because UNIGINE Heaven and Cinebench R23 aren't compatible with Chrome OS. Like most thin and light laptops, there's likely some CPU and GPU throttling. The performance loss isn't noticeable if you only perform light tasks like web browsing and video playback; it's only noticeable when you push the system to near maximum capacity, like when gaming.

Additional Features And Software
Additional Features And Software
Software
Operating System
Chrome OS
Additional Software
None

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 runs on the 64-bit version of Chrome OS. There aren't any pre-installed applications other than those that typically come with Chrome OS.

Every Chromebook has an 'expiration date' at which it stops receiving software updates, and according to Google's official document, the Spin 714's end-of-life is June 2030. Google may extend this date as they have in the past for other Chromebooks; it's best to check their official document for any changes.

Additional Features And Software
Extra Features
RGB Illumination
No
Touch Pen
Yes
Secondary Display
No
Biometrics
No

This laptop supports pen input and comes with a stylus. You can store the pen in its charging slot at the front right side of the device.