ACER CHROMEBOOK PLUS 515
Chromeward bound
This 15in Acer represents a leap into a new, more powerful Chromebook era. Is it finally time to admit you don’t need a Windows laptop any more?
[ Words Tom Morgan-Freelander ]
Tech specs
Screen 15.6in 1920x1080 IPS LCD CPU Intel Core i5-1235U RAM 8GB Storage 256GB SSD GPU Intel Iris Xe OS ChromeOS Connectivity Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1, 2x USB-C, USB 3, HDMI, 3.5mm Battery 65Wh Dimensions 361x238x19.9mm, 1.68kg
Chromebooks are some of the best budget laptops around, but they can also be a little lacking on the hardware front. That’s not the case under Google’s new Chromebook Plus initiative, which mandates minimum specs including an Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 7000-series CPU, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Acer’s 515 goes even better, with a Core i5 processor and 256GB SSD, but the asking price remains more than reasonable.