New Acer Chromebook Spin 513 delivers 2K display, better webcam and 10 hours of battery life

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There'due south a new Acer Chromebook Spin 513 in town, revealed at CES 2022 this week alongside refreshed models of two other Acer Chromebooks.

These laptops are designed for users who need secure, affordable, and easy-to-employ devices for both piece of work and play. They look to be promising devices, and could exist contenders for a identify among the best Chromebooks you can buy.

Each of these Acer Chromebooks packs some upgraded internals and uses the latest Chrome OS. They also support web-based apps and apps from Google Play. This gives users access to all the apps they'll need for productivity, schoolhouse, piece of work, creativity and more. Here'south what nosotros know so far well-nigh all all 3 Acer Chromebooks getting a refresh this calendar week.

Acer Chromebook Spin 513

The Acer Chromebook Spin 513 is a graceful device housed in an aluminum chassis with a swivel that lets you transform it into a tablet, and it looks ideal for school, work and various other projects.

The 2022 edition of the Spin 513 is packing a power upgrade in the class of an octa-core MediaTek Kompanio 1380 processor, which should assistance this model deliver solid performance and a battery life of (according to Acer) up to 10 hours. The 2022 Spin 513's VertiVew xiii.5-inch display is nearly 20% larger than last year'south 1080p model (according to Acer) and delivers 2K resolution (ii,256 x one,504 pixels, to exist precise) in a iii:2 aspect ratio.

Acer Chromebook Spin 513 lifestyle — (Prototype credit: Acer)

The Spin 513 is especially intriguing because the screen can be rotated all the way around to lay flat against the dorsum of the Chromebook, turning it into an oversized tablet. You can also put it into tent mode, which is good for tight spaces in trains or airplanes. Plus, its Wi-Fi six connectivity will ensure yous take reliable connections to networks and hotspots, and its port array includes both USB-A and USB-C ports for maximum compatibility with your favorite accessories.

The Acer Chromebook Spin 513 will be bachelor in Northward America in June 2022 starting at USD $599.

Acer Chromebook 315

If you're looking for a Chromebook with a large screen then consider the Acer Chromebook 315, which Acer is updating in 2022 with some upgraded internals. This Chromebook stands out cheers to its 15.six-inch anti-glare display, which can be configured equally a touchscreen for easier navigation.

To complement the large screen, the Acer Chromebook 315 includes technology for articulate and reliable video conferences, which is particularly valuable in today'due south work-from-home world. Acer claims the Chromebook 315'south HDR webcam has a broad field of view and a pair of integrated microphones ensures you'll exist seen and heard. Thanks to DTS Audio, the laptop should deliver rich audio quality, which should make video calls and streamed content audio quite good.

Like the Spin 513, Acer says this Chromebook volition likewise final for 10 hours on a unmarried battery charge — though to see how true that is we'll of course accept to test 1 for ourselves. Other features include Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, a pair of USB Gen ii Type-C ports (one on each side), and a MicroSD menu reader. Plus, the Acer Chromebook 315 has a unique eco-friendly OceanGlass touchpad fabricated entirely of ocean-bound plastic waste product that has been recycled into a drinking glass-like texture.

The Acer Chromebook 315 will be available in North America in January 2022 starting at USD $299.

Acer Chromebook 314

Last simply non to the lowest degree, Acer today unveiled a revamped version of its Acer Chromebook 314, a budget laptop designed for students and families with young children. The 2022 model volition transport with the latest 12th Gen Intel CPUs, which should provide solid performance for everyday usage.

Acer claims it volition concluding for up to 10 hours on a single accuse, which should be more than than enough to go through a typical school 24-hour interval. Two built-in microphones and a flare-reducing webcam should too aid this model shine as a device for remote learning. Every bit with the two Chromebooks in a higher place, this device has been updated with a pair of USB-C ports, which should requite you lot some options for plugging in an external keyboard or display.

The 2022 Acer Chromebook 314 volition be available in Due north America in June 2022 starting at USD $299.

Tony is a computing writer at Tom'south Guide covering laptops, tablets, Windows, and iOS. During his off-hours, Tony enjoys reading comic books, playing video games, reading speculative fiction novels, and spending likewise much time on Twitter. His non-nerdy pursuits involve attending Hard Rock/Heavy Metallic concerts and going to NYC bars with friends and colleagues. His work has appeared in publications such as Laptop Mag, PC Mag, and diverse independent gaming sites.