- Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 714 uses Core Ultra 5 processors with Intel graphics
- Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 514 offers Intel Core 7 and PCIe Gen4 SSD options
- Both Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise models support up to 16GB of LPDDR5X memory
Acer has introduced 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 designed to handle demanding AI-assisted workflows.
Both run ChromeOS with Chrome Enterprise Upgrade unlocked from the start, giving administrators built-in management tools and enterprise-grade security.
Balancing 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 the performance of traditional mobile workstations, although ChromeOS remains a limiting factor for heavy software users.
The Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 714 has a slim and lightweight aluminum chassis built to military-grade standards, measuring about 17mm thick and weighing about 1.32kg.
This device features a 14-inch WUXGA display with optional touch support and a rugged aluminum body that weighs less than three pounds and is also MIL-STD 810H certified for shock resistance and reinforced hinges designed for long-lasting use.
Its QHD webcam with “temporal noise reduction” and three-microphone array aims to improve clarity during virtual meetings.
The Chromebook Plus Enterprise 514 variant maintains the same 14-inch form factor, includes anti-glare coating, and supports Full HD or QHD webcams.
It measures a little thicker, about 19mm, but maintains the same focus on durability and portability.
Battery life is the highlight: Acer quotes 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 multiple USB, HDMI, and Ethernet ports on the top-end model.
Acer’s Earthion mission influences the build, with EPEAT Gold certification, Energy Star compliance, and an OceanGlass touch panel made from ocean-sourced plastic.
Management through ChromeOS allows for centralized deployment, while Cameyo integration allows users to run Windows and Linux applications virtually.
Fingerprint readers and webcam shutters improve privacy, and the ChromeOS environment provides 24-hour administrative control.
These are among the most powerful Chromebooks Acer has ever produced; However, persuading IT teams to adopt them can be difficult because many companies remain tied to Windows-based ecosystems that support a broader range of legacy software.
IT decision makers will likely view them as secondary devices rather than full workstation replacements.
Acer’s new hardware offers an impressive finish, but its success will depend on whether companies truly embrace ChromeOS beyond lightweight, web-centric features.
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