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