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Forget Apple tree'due south Silicon MacBook — this ARM Chromebook boasts 14 hours of battery life

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The newly-announced Acer Chromebook Spin 513 looks to offering bombardment life that goes beyond the concept of "all day" with a little actress juice left over for the morning. Information technology's running on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c compute platform (a first for the company), which is designed for endurance and LTE capabilities, which could make the Spin 513 a winner for portability's sake.

As Apple readies its own Apple Silicon MacBook powered by an A series ARM processor, the $399 Spin could proved to be a dainty value-priced alternative for those with small-scale computing needs.

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The Spin 513 certainly looks like a winner, as there probably won't be much in the mode of the app compatibility issues that ARM-based Windows machines have faced. This Chromebook besides includes the Google Play store, then you get the total admission to Android apps.

Add information technology all upwards and yous have a likely contender for the all-time Chromebook crown. Here's everything to know about the Acer Chromebook Spin 513.

Acer Chromebook Spin 513 specs

Brandish: 13.iii-inch Full HD touchscreen
Processor: Snapdragon 7c compute platform with octa-core Qualcomm Kryo 468 CPU
Graphics: Qualcomm Adreno 618 (integrated)
Retentiveness: Up to 8GB
Storage: Up to 128GB
Weight: 2.6 pounds
Dimensions: 12.two x 8.2 ten 0.six inches
Connectivity: 802.11ac with 2x2 MIMO and optional 4G LTE
Ports: 2x USB-C ports, 1x USB-A port

Acer Chromebook Spin 513 release date and price

The Acer Chromebook Spin 513 is gear up to come out in the U.S. in February 2021, where it will have a starting price of $399. In Europe, the Middle East and Africa, it drops a month earlier (Jan. 2021) at 429 Euro.

Acer Chromebook Spin 513 pattern

The Chromebook Spin 513's got a aluminum height cover with a Gorilla Drinking glass brandish and touchpad, a look that should give the semblance of a MacBook Air competitor. But different any Mac nosotros've seen, its 360-degree hinges mean it can be rotated betwixt the standard ii-in-1 modes: laptop, tablet, display and tent.

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Weighing in at two.vi pounds and measuring 0.six inches thin, the Spin 513 is lighter than the 3.1-pound (0.6-inch thick) Asus Chromebook Flip C434, our favorite Chromebook overall.

Acer Chromebook Spin 513 brandish

The Chromebook Spin 513 features a 13.3-inch Total Hd touchscreen display, with a 78% screen-to-body ratio. That means you've got some bezels to tap effectually, as seen below. That's more than OK because the tablet mode, where you lot'll demand some space to grip without accidentally activating the screen.

Acer Chromebook Spin 513 performance

The Chromebook Spin 513'southward octa-core Qualcomm Kryo 468 CPU and integrated Qualcomm Adreno 618 should provide plenty speed for basic Chromebook tasks. The press release announcing the Spin 513 highlighted its uses for "work, schoolhouse and hobbies," and that the aforementioned processors would provide "enhanced multitasking and responsiveness."

Acer Chromebook Spin 513 battery life

Acer rates the Chromebook Spin 513 as lasting upward to 14 hours on a single accuse, which is huge (if true). That merits is tied to the power efficiency of the Snapdragon 7c compute platform, and this is the first Acer laptop to run on this technology.

Acer Chromebook Spin 513 outlook

If the Acer Chromebook Spin 513 lasts as long as Acer says it does, and gives you all the standard Chromebook bells and whistles — all for $399? Well, we can't wait to test it in our lab to find out if that'south the case, as we'll have a new top-ranked entry for our Best Chromebooks list.

Henry is a senior editor at Tom's Guide roofing streaming media, laptops and all things Apple tree, reviewing devices and services for the by six-plus years. Prior to joining Tom's Guide, he reviewed software and hardware for TechRadar Pro, and interviewed artists for Patek Philippe International Magazine. He's besides covered the wild world of professional wrestling for Cageside Seats, interviewing athletes and other industry veterans.

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