Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 (CP514-4HN) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook
The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook has the edge: it is lighter, is more compact and has USB-A and an SD card reader. The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 still has a bigger screen and has a faster SSD, so it's worth a look if that matters more to you.
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Key differences
- Weight Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook wins
The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook is 0.3 kg lighter: 1.25 kg against 1.5 kg.
- Screen size Depends on you
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 has the bigger screen (14" against 12.2"), while the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook is more compact.
- Storage type Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 wins
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 uses a proper SSD, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook has slower eMMC-style flash storage, so apps open and update more slowly.
- Ports Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook wins
Only the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook has USB-A and an SD card reader.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 if…
- You want more room to work: its 14-inch screen fits two windows side by side.
- You want apps and updates to feel quick: it has a proper SSD.
- You want a Chromebook that stays supported: Google updates it until June 2032.
Choose the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook if…
- You'll carry it every day: at 1.25 kg it's easy to take everywhere.
- You want something compact for small bags and train tables: it has a 12.2-inch screen.
- You plug things in: it has USB-A (for older USB accessories) and an SD card reader (for camera cards).
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 leads on performance, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook leads on battery and weight and ports and wireless. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 is ahead on performance.
It has a faster SSD, and the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 (CP514-4HN) | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel N100 |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X-5200 | LPDDR5-4800 |
| Maximum memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | eMMC |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | eMMC 5.1 |
| Storage slots | — | 0 |
Screen
On the screen, it comes down to what you need.
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 has the bigger screen (14" against 12.2"), while the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook is more compact. The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 has a bigger screen, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook is more compact.
| Spec | Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 (CP514-4HN) | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 12.2" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | — |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits |
| Colour range | 45% NTSC | 50% NTSC |
| HDR | — | None |
| Finish | Matte | Glossy |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
Battery and size
The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook is ahead on battery and weight.
It is lighter and is slimmer, and the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 (CP514-4HN) | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 10 hours | Up to 12 hours |
| Battery capacity | 53 Wh | 47 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | 45 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.25 kg |
| Dimensions | 319.9 x 229.9 x 20.9 mm | 284 x 210 x 18.4 mm |
| Materials | — | PC-ABS (top), PC-ABS (bottom) |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810H | — |
| Hinge | 360-degree convertible | 360-degree convertible |
| Colour | Iron | Cloud Grey |
| Colours available | — | Abyss Blue, Cloud Grey |
Ports and wireless
The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has USB-A and an SD card reader, and the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 (CP514-4HN) | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C, 1x HDMI | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, charging via 45W USB-C adapter with PD 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x microSD, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | None |
| External displays (max) | — | 2 |
| Card reader | None | microSD |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi card | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 (CP514-4HN) | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | physical privacy shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | white-backlit ChromeOS keyboard | Chrome keyboard, 6-row, LED backlit, no numeric keypad |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | OceanGlass touchpad | Buttonless Mylar surface multi-touch, 61.5 x 105 mm |
| Speakers | 2x built-in speakers | 2x 2 W stereo, Waves MaxxAudio |
| Microphones | dual microphones | dual-microphone array, Wake-on-Voice, Google Assistant |
| Pen | Supported (sold separately) | No |
| Security | Kensington lock slot, TPM | Google Security Chip H1, Kensington Nano Security Slot, Camera privacy shutter |
Software and model
Both run ChromeOS.
So the same apps work on both, and they get the same kind of updates.
| Spec | Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 (CP514-4HN) | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | ChromeOS | ChromeOS |
| Updates until | June 2032 | — |
| Model number | NX.J27EK.003 | 82XH0013UK |
| Released | — | 2022 |