However, if you're looking for a Chromebook that lets you easily connect up to an external monitor and other peripherals at home, school or in the office, the Spin 514 has you covered. The display doesn't get terribly bright, though, and that makes it tough to see past reflections when working outdoors or next to a sunny window. But, the touchscreen does support USI pens so putting this down on a desk or on your lap in tablet mode to draw or write on the screen is certainly doable. The 14-inch widescreen combined with this Chromebook's 3.6-pound weight makes it awkward and heavy to use handheld as a tablet. The Chromebook Spin 514 is a two-in-one convertible, so you have the option to use this as a tablet or in tent or presentation modes. The wide screen is great for entertainment. Considering the Spin 514's auto-update expiration date is June 2029, newer, faster 802.11ax Wi-Fi support would've given this Chromebook a bit of future-proofing. But, I didn't run into hiccups or lag.įor me, it's the older 802.11ac wireless (Wi-Fi 5) that's more disappointing at its price. The eMMC flash storage is slower compared to the PCIe NVMe solid-state drives typically found in premium Chromebooks and could slow down its performance some. Battery life is respectable at 9 hours, 48 minutes on our streaming video test. On our Chromebook benchmarks, its performance is on par with 10th-gen Intel Core i5 Chromebooks and slightly behind 11th-gen Intel Core i3-based models with otherwise similar configurations. The Spin 514's port assortment means you can connect accessories without a dock. USB-C (x2, 3.1 Gen 1), USB-A, audio/mic jack, HDMI out, microSD card slot

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