- Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 714 uses Core Ultra 5 processors with Intel Graphics
- Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 514 offers Intel Core 7 options and PCIe Gen4 SSDs
- Both Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise models support up to 16GB of LPDDR5X memory
Acer has unveiled the Chromebook Plus Enterprise 714 and Chromebook Plus Enterprise 514, two professional laptops designed for cloud-first workplaces.
The devices primarily integrate Google’s Gemini AI tools and are designed to handle demanding AI-assisted workflows.
Both run ChromeOS with Chrome Enterprise Upgrade unlocked out of the box, giving administrators built-in management tools and enterprise-grade security.
Balancing portability, performance and durability
The Chromebook Plus Enterprise 714 is powered by Intel Core Ultra 5 processors, while the 514 offers configurations up to the Intel Core 7 series.
Both systems use Intel Graphics, support up to 16GB of LPDDR5X memory, and include PCIe Gen4 SSD storage.
Acer clearly wants these machines to challenge the performance of traditional mobile workstations, even if ChromeOS remains a limiting factor for heavy software users.
The Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 714 features a thin and lightweight aluminum chassis built to military-grade standards, measuring approximately 17mm thick and weighing approximately 1.32kg.
This device features a 14-inch WUXGA display with optional touch support and a sturdy aluminum body weighing less than three pounds that also carries MIL-STD 810H certification for impact resistance and reinforced hinges designed for extended use.
Its QHD webcam with “temporal noise reduction” and a three-microphone array aim to improve clarity during virtual meetings.
The Chromebook Plus Enterprise 514 variant maintains the same 14-inch form factor, includes anti-glare coating, and supports Full HD or QHD webcams.
It measures slightly thicker (around 19mm), but maintains the same focus on durability and portability.
Battery endurance is a strong point, with Acer quoting up to 20.5 hours for the 714 and up to 17 hours for the 514.
Both use Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 for connectivity and include multiple USB, HDMI, and Ethernet ports on the higher-end model.
Acer’s Earthion mission influences construction, with EPEAT Gold certification, Energy Star compliance, and an OceanGlass touchpad made from ocean plastic.
Management via ChromeOS allows for centralized deployment, while Cameyo integration allows users to run Windows and Linux applications virtually.
Fingerprint readers and webcam shutters improve privacy, and the ChromeOS environment provides 24-hour administrative control.
These are among the most powerful Chromebooks produced by Acer, but persuading IT teams to adopt them may prove difficult as many companies remain tied to Windows-based ecosystems that support a wider range of existing software.
IT decision-makers will likely view them as secondary devices rather than complete desktop replacements.
Acer’s new hardware packs an impressive finish, but its success will depend on whether businesses truly adopt ChromeOS beyond lightweight, web-centric roles.
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