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Acer unveils Chromebook Plus Spin 514 with Kompanio Ultra 910 at IFA

Published 3 September 2025

Acer on Tuesday unveiled the Chromebook Plus Spin 514 at IFA 2025 in Berlin, introducing the companys first Chromebook powered by MediaTeks new Kompanio Ultra 910 chip and a suite of on‑device AI features. The 14-inch convertible runs ChromeOS, includes a 360-degree hinge and stylus support, and is aimed at buyers who want longer battery life and stronger performance from a Chromebook than typical Intel-based models deliver.

Acer said the Kompanio Ultra 910 brings substantial CPU and neural processing power to the Spin 514, pairing an eight-core Arm configuration with a dedicated NPU capable of up to 50 TOPS for AI tasks. The company highlighted native ChromeOS AI integrations such as smart tab grouping, image editing powered by on-device models and a Quick Insert key for rapid access to generative tools. Customers will receive a 12-month subscription to Googles AI Pro tier as part of some configurations, adding cloud storage and premium AI features.

Hardware options include either a 1920-by-1200 or a higher-resolution 2880-by-1800 touch display, both protected by Gorilla Glass and compatible with USI 2.0 styluses. Configurations listed by Acer start with 12 gigabytes of RAM and...

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