![]() ![]() While my preferred screen aspect ratio is 3:2, I am liking the 16:10 display here. Since I mentioned the display, I’ll share thoughts on that next. (Sorry, Spin 13, but it’s true.) A good but not great display This laptop is thinner and nicer looking than my old workhorse. ![]() And compared to my 2018 Acer Chromebook Spin 13 that the Spin 714 is replacing, it’s a step up. I consider Acer’s high-end Chromebooks to be more utilitarian than fashion-forward. This doesn’t really bother me, to be honest. ![]() Other than that and a few changes to the device edges, there’s not much to say. The aspect ratio of the display is different from the 3:2 on the 713 as well the Spin 714 uses a 16:10 panel. Acer made slight modifications from its Spin 713 such as moving the speakers between the keyboard and display. In fact, there’s little new here in terms of design and materials. The same holds true for the HP Elite Dragonfly, which costs $400 more at full retail price. Put another way, the overall look and feel of this ChromeOS laptop are what you’d expect at this price. That’s not to say the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 isn’t designed well or is poorly built. So too is the overall build quality and materials used. Acer Chromebook Spin 714 design and buildįor starters, the HP hardware is certainly nicer. You can see the specs of all the 12th gen Intel Chromebooks here, for reference. While these two devices aren’t close in price, they are close in terms of what you get. Since I just reviewed another 12th gen Intel Chromebook, the HP Elite Dragonfly, I have some comparison thoughts sprinkled throughout my first impressions. How is it so far? Read on for my first impressions of the 2022 Acer Chromebook Spin 714. ![]() So I figured I’d take the plunge, knowing I could return the laptop within 14 days. Acer’s first 12th gen Intel Chromebook is typically priced at $729 but a current Best Buy sale drops that by $100. Well, I put my money where my mouth is and picked up the 2022 Acer Chromebook Spin 714 earlier this week. ![]()
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