Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714
Exact average 90.0 · 2 printed, 2 estimated · printed scores only: 93
Image: Acer4 professional reviewers tested the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and battery life.
Reviewed by PCMag UK, WIRED, Laptop Mag and 1 more
The catch: The speakers sound tinny, and there is no fingerprint reader.
Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.
2 of these 4 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 4 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 95PCMag UK
Awarded a top rating and called the best Chromebook the reviewer has seen, thanks to on-device AI features, a great display, durable design and excellent battery life.
Read PCMag UK review - 90WIRED
A premium-feeling Chromebook with a vivid display, great keyboard and solid ports that handles ChromeOS AI features well.
Read WIRED review - 92est.Laptop Mag
An Editor's Choice AI-enabled refresh that combines smooth performance, a bright display, great typing and loud speakers.
Read Laptop Mag review - 83est.PCWorld
An excellent all-round 2-in-1 Chromebook with a great keyboard, nice display and strong battery life.
Read PCWorld review
"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
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No clear pattern.
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Common questions
Is the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 worth it?
Most critics think so: 4 of 4 recommend it. The speakers sound tinny, and there is no fingerprint reader.
Do critics agree about the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714?
Critics agree: scores range from 83 (PCWorld) to 95 (PCMag UK), a spread of 12 points across 4 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What is the best alternative to the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714?
The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 (critic score 88), most reviewed pick.