![]() The Spin 714 further establishes its hardware chops in the JetStream 2 test, which we use to gauge web app performance and browsing speed. So as far as Chromebooks go, the Spin 714 has got plenty of power. The older 713 in comparison scored only 3,253, Samsung's Galaxy Chromebook 2 scored 2,171, and the Lenovo Duet 3 with its Snapdragon SoC netted just 1,732. Our Geekbench 5 CPU testing reveals that tempering your expectations accordingly is completely unnecessary, as the Spin 714 speeds past the competition with a score of 4,415. Keep in mind that while Intel's 12th Gen CPU does have some raw performance gains over the 10th Gen CPU we saw in the older 713, most of the improvements come in the form of power efficiency. With the updated internal hardware over previous Acer Chromebooks, one would expect the new Spin 714 to outshine most alternatives. ![]() The new Spin 714 shines when browsing the web - which is exactly what you want from a Chromebook." The Spin 714 boots and shuts down quickly, applications and system windows open in a snap, video playback is smooth, and even the most complicated websites aren’t a problem to render. Our review unit may be the “low-end” model on Acer's 714 stack, but its hardware specs are still higher than many Chromebooks, and it acts like it. You get 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM for system memory, while long-term storage is handled by a 256 GB PCIe-based solid-state drive. An Intel Xe integrated GPU provides graphical power. ![]() It uses two performance cores, each capable of two execution threads and a 4.4 GHz max boost, along with ten efficiency cores that can reach 3.3 GHz, for a total of 12 threads. The CPU in our Spin 714 review unit is an Intel 12th Generation i5-1235U chip. A volume rocker switch is on the opposite side, right next to the USB-A port. This keeps it well away from more frequently used connections, like USB ports, so accidental presses are unlikely. A four-pole 3.5mm audio jack for headphones and headsets is also on the left side, right next to the HDMI port.Īlongside the audio jack on the left side is the power button. Unfortunately, the SD card slot from previous Spin versions has been removed from the 714, so you'll need to buy an external card reader if you want to quickly pull photos and other files off an SD card.Īcer wisely retained the full-size HDMI port, allowing the Spin to be easily connected to a TV, projector, or other external display. You get two USB-C/Thunderbolt 4 ports, one on each side, both of which can be used to charge the Chromebook or charge external devices.Ī single USB-A port remains on the right side of the notebook, so you can still plug in your favorite old mouse, keyboard or other peripheral. The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 offers a slim complement of ports, but there's enough here to be productive. ![]() If the keyboard is rotated back farther than 180 degrees, it's automatically disabled and the Spin switches to tablet mode. The hinge rotates a full 360 degrees, allowing you to use the Spin in a traditional laptop position, with the keyboard folded underneath in a presentation mode, pitched in "tent" mode, or completely folded back as a large, heavy tablet. Some may call the aesthetics boring or unimaginative, but the simplicity also means no surprise edges or sharp corners when gripping the Spin or carrying it around. The Chromebook and Acer brand logos on the back of the lid are the lone decorations. The exterior is a uniform shade of grey with a subtle blue undertone, which Acer calls Slate Blue. Our review unit measures 12.3 x 8.8 x 0.7 inches and tips the scales a few ounces over that magical 3 pound limit. The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 doesn't look drastically different from most Chromebooks design-wise, and that's fine by me. ![]()
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