- The Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 714 uses Core Ultra 5 processors with Intel Graphics
- The 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, both business laptops designed for cloud-first workplaces.
The devices incorporate Google’s Gemini AI tools as a priority and are built to handle demanding, AI-supported workflows.
Both run ChromeOS with Chrome Enterprise Upgrade unlocked from the start, giving administrators built-in management tools and enterprise-grade security.
Balances 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 solid-state storage.
Acer clearly wants these machines to challenge traditional mobile workstations in performance, although ChromeOS remains a limiting factor for heavy software users.
The Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 714 has a slim, lightweight aluminum chassis built to military standards that measures around 17mm thick and weighs around 1.32kg.
This device features a 14-inch WUXGA display with optional touch support and a rugged aluminum body weighing under three pounds that also carries MIL-STD 810H certification for shock resistance and reinforced hinges designed for long-lasting use.
Its QHD webcam with “Temporal Noise Reduction” and triple-microphone array aims to improve clarity during virtual meetings.
The Chromebook Plus Enterprise 514 variant retains the same 14-inch form factor, includes anti-glare coating and supports Full HD or QHD webcams.
It measures slightly thicker at around 19mm, but has the same focus on durability and portability.
Battery endurance is a highlight, 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 more USB ports, HDMI and Ethernet on the higher-end model.
Acer’s Earthion mission influences the building with EPEAT Gold certification, Energy Star compliance and an OceanGlass touchpad made from ocean-bound plastic.
Management via ChromeOS enables centralized deployment, while Cameyo integration lets users run Windows and Linux applications virtually.
Fingerprint readers and webcam shutters enhance privacy, and the ChromeOS environment provides 24/7 administrative control.
These are among the most powerful Chromebooks Acer has produced, but persuading IT teams to adopt them can prove difficult because many companies remain tied to Windows-based ecosystems that support a wider range of legacy software.
IT decision makers are likely to see them as secondary devices rather than replacements for full workstations.
Acer’s new hardware delivers impressive polish, but its success depends on whether companies truly embrace ChromeOS beyond lightweight, web-centric roles.
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