Unboxing the 2024 Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514-4H / CB514-4HT)

[@MergeDroid]

View at Amazon in your region: amzn.to/3AEdFYD (my affiliate link). Ensure spec matches this new model, including the Intel Core i3-N305 processor. Want to see more Chromebook Plus models? Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLNSLoCmFMc8qm1a5XOh5p3JMh4S2qPm6U UPDATE - Review is now posted, so check it out after this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppvHeIljfbeIeaM UPDATE (DECEMBER 2024) - It appears that ChromeOS updates will now last until June 2033 - kzbin.infoFjqUpV7w-pI UPDATE (SEPTEMBER 2024) - Google have extended the date up until which this Chromebook will receive ChromeOS updates from June 2033 (that I mention in the video) by 2 years to June 2035(!) Good news! ✨ Find/follow/support the channel: linktr.ee/mergedroid ✨

[@Tactical_Nightwach]

Looks like a compact version of the 516 ge

[@MergeDroid]

Hi, lots of similar design but quite different under the hood and with the display. I'm yet to be hands on though. I did unbox the Lenovo gaming Chromebook the other week, that's here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6upk2Sql6h0mpY and if you want the full review of this Chromebook Plus 514 it's here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppvHeIljfbeIeaM

[@PFL44]

When is the new Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 (CP714-1H) coming to the UK?

[@MergeDroid]

Soon I hope. Very have a listing but shown as "out of stock" so can't be searched. Hopefully once stock is in it'll go live there and at other places. You can view it going direct to this page: www.very.co.uk/acer-cp714-1hn-14in-2383-intel-core-ultra-5-processor-115u-8gb-ram-512gb-ssd-iron/1601057294.prd

[@PFL44]

@@MergeDroid thank you for the reply and link. I've been searching everywhere thinking something strange is going on but concluded it's not available here yet. Hopefully we have it available soon. 👍

[@MergeDroid]

@@PFL44 No problem, fingers crossed! I feel like all the new models have been taking a bit longer to become available here in the UK. I'll share more on the channel here and on X/Twitter when I have news.

[@killiankiid]

3h is out now with Amd ryzen 5 7000 series

[@MergeDroid]

@@killiankiid Are you talking about the older (2023) regular non-convertible (e.g. NOT Spin) version of this 514, 0:10 ?

[@ferdipoldi]

Hi, could anyone explain to me what the codes actually mean? e. g. what does the H in CP714-1H mean? I bought my first chromebook 10 years ago and have been using chromebooks since then. The reason for me to buy was they were all fanless and had an SSD. I haven’t been into chromebooks the last 2 or 3 years and now decided to search for a high-end device without a fan. All across the net, whether specific devices are fanless or not isn’t even mentioned, which in my experience is something new. Even the manufacturers themselves are including every single screw in their specs list, but passive cooling or not is treated as not relevant, which is really bothering me. I'm searching for a high end chromebook without a fan and there seem to be fanless models even in the Spin 714 line of the newest generation. Could anyone help?

[@MergeDroid]

Hi, thanks for checking this video and the channel out. For Acer Chromebooks my understanding if they end in "H" it'll be a non-touch screen option and if they end in "HT" it'll be a touch screen option. I'm similar to you, started out with fanless Chromebooks, never wanted the heat and noise of a fan. I would say times have changed though, processors like the Intel Core i3-N305 inside this Acer Chromebook Plus 514 and a few other Chromebook Plus models requires very little cooling and the fans generally don't run often and when they do (when you're pushing things a little more) are not too loud at all and the heat again in this case is pretty minimal. If you can, try and see one instore somewhere and if it's possible for a demo get an Android game running to get the fans to kick in and see. On the flip slide see with 'normal use' the fan won't even be active. BTW if you do like this Acer I've published my review now: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppvHeIljfbeIeaM I hope some more of my reviews and unboxings will help you, as I always cover if there's ventilation and/or a fan on the Chromebook. The Intel N200 processor is also pretty capable (you can compare it to this Core i3-N305 and see benchmark scores). More mid-range, but I recently unboxed this Chromebook with it - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqiroJRsorFgnq8 Whilst you'll see there's a grill for ventilation, there's no fan as it's not needed on the N200. You could also look at MediaTek based Chromebooks, maybe a wildcard but did you see my video on the new Chromebook Duet 11" ? It's here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6XSgqOgmKuMd8k As for high end and no fan, it's difficult as high dictates powers and power generally still needs a fan. However, some of the latest models with processors like the ‎Intel Core 5 processor 120U or Intel Core 3 processor 100U can be fanless with passive cooling. The new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus 15.6 inch Chromebook is, I haven't been hands on yet, but you can see me cover in in my recent video from the recent Chromebook Showcase event: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpS2m6yeobxrsJo It has a grill on the bottom for cooling but no fan. You can check Amazon in your region to see if they stock it - amzn.to/3AjajKY (my affiliate link). In the UK we have both a Intel Core 5 and Intel Core 3 version, whereas elsewhere like the US there looks just to be a Intel Core 3 version currently. Also I'd watch and see what happens with SnapDragon next and Chromebooks.

[@ferdipoldi]

@MergeDroid Thanks a lot! Definitely the most clarifying information on the new Chromebooks I've read so far.

[@MergeDroid]

@@ferdipoldi No problem, glad to help. I hope some more of the channel's content will be helpful in finding your next Chromebook. Please do consider a sub if it's looking good and drop any thoughts or questions on other videos and I'll do my best to respond 👍

[@DakshChahal-kt3xd]

How can I save my mobile phone data in it?

[@MergeDroid]

What sort of data? Do you have your contacts, photos, docs etc in Google's cloud services? Best way to access things.

[@artieboy24]

Battery life? Excellent, Good, Decent, Barney Rubble?

[@MergeDroid]

Hi, check out the linked review video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppvHeIljfbeIeaM

[@_ruggi_]

waiting for that review

[@MergeDroid]

Cool. Should be within the next two weeks, I'm using it at the moment.

[@_ruggi_]

@@MergeDroid I wanna buy it today, do you think it's a good device?

[@MergeDroid]

@@_ruggi_ I'm liking it so far, a lot of similarities to the Acer Chromebook Plus 515, keyboard and trackpad feel very similar - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKaslZqffc5pY9k Also the similarities I mention compared to the current Gen 'regular' Acer Chromebook 314 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3mpoKGid8-Gd9k If you're keen on this model's setup you'll really want to at least compare it to the other 14 inch Chromebook Plus models with the Intel Core i3-N305 processors, e.g. Lenvo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus - kzbin.info/www/bejne/en-benqJoM2AjJY and the new HP Chromebook Plus 14. A lot may come down to the spec options on the exact models you're looking at, such as the optional back lit keyboards and touch displays....and of course the price.

[@MergeDroid]

Glad you got to pick your Acer Chromebook Plus 514 up. Hopefully the review will be out over the weekend or Monday. Has yours received the ChromeOS 128 update yet? I'm manually checking but it's not finding it yet.

[@_ruggi_]

@@MergeDroid Hey, thanks for remembering me lol. I'll check today, I live in Italy tho, so it could arrive here later.

[@MergeDroid]

*** REVIEW NOW POSTED: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppvHeIljfbeIeaM ***

[@yashwasnik3932]

can we upgrade ssd ?

[@MergeDroid]

Are you looking at one of the model options that comes with an SSD? Remember the 128GB is eMMC. You can get up to 512GB SSD and seems quite common in the US at least. Where are you based?

[@yashwasnik3932]

@@MergeDroid in india we have 8 gb ram and 256gb ssd (m.2 size 2280) i want to upgrade it to maybe 1tb , it will arrive with in 2/3 days purchased for study purpose so i need more storage

[@MergeDroid]

@yashwasnik3932 nice. I am not sure you'll be able to upgrade it. You could do something like this though - kzbin.info60Ngcm87ju4