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When it comes to reasonably priced consumer Chromebooks with tons of features, Acer has pretty much nailed it with the Spin 713/714 family that sells from Best Buy. You’ll always get a powerful Core i5 processor, plenty of RAM and storage, and numerous extra features you’d expect from flagship devices. Along with all that, you get an aluminum chassis, bright 16:10 display, and even a garaged USI stylus that recharges when it’s stowed.
Without a doubt, the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is one of the most well-rounded consumer Chromebooks on the market for those wanting a premium device that doesn’t break the bank. At its retail price of $729, it may toe the line of being a tad too pricey for comfort but when you can grab one on sale, forget about it. Today, you can do exactly that. Before I reveal the deal, take a look at the Spin 714’s impressive spec sheet.
Acer Chromebook Spin 714 Key Specs
- 12th gen Intel Core i5-1235U w/Iris Xe GPU
- 8GB RAM
- 256GB SSD
- 1920×1200 14-inch IPS touchscreen @ 340 nits
- 100% SRGB
- 10+ hour battery
- USI pen included (internally stowed)
- 1080p webcam
- Aluminum chassis
- Upward firing speakers
- Wi-Fi 6e
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Full-size HDMI port
- 2x USB Type C w/Thunderbolt
- 1x USB Type A (3.2)
- MIL-STD 810H Certified
- Backlit keyboard
- Gorilla Glass trackpad
- 0.71″ x 12.3″ x 8.8″
- 3.09 lbs
- AUE: June 2030
- Android and Linux app support
- Supports Steam gaming
Okay, here’s the dealio. Best Buy has knocked $150 off of the Spin 714 which brings it down to a very tasty price of only $579. It’s not the lowest price we’ve seen on this premium Chromebook but it’s darn close. In my humble opinion, the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is well worth every bit of this price and more. You can check it out over on Best Buy or head to your local store to see if they have one in stock.
