Great build quality ; USB-C charging ; Stacked specs for the price

Sluggish trackpad ; 60Hz non-touch display

The Acer Chromebook Plus 515 fixes many of the issues of not only the Chromebook space but the budget laptop space as a whole. It succeeds in the brand’s mission of simplifying the buying process for a great productivity machine and takes steps to...

Lightning-fast start-up and multitasks well ; Both native and stream-based gaming ; Tons of software options ; Lovely display ; Great sound

Okay battery life ; Limited by Google Play Store ; Specs around the same as previous models

The Acer Chromebook Plus 515 is both a solid productivity machine in its own right, with specs tailor-made for work, and a surprisingly balanced laptop that can handle light editing and even native gaming. Its main downfall is that its battery life...

Great performance-to-price ratio ; LPDDR5X and PCIe Gen4 memory ; Chromebook Plus features appreciated in a maturing ChromeOS ; Incredible value at the budget end of the spectrum

Could have come with a more modern power adapter ; 1080p webcam still just a webcam ; Okay spec lines stick with pricier configurations ; 6 hours of real-world use

Acer slides into the 15.6-inch space for an Intel-powered Chromebook Plus. Oddly enough, some SKUs of the Chromebook Plus 515 feature newer, faster PCIe storage than the AMD-toting Chromebook Plus 514.

Powerful and long-lasting ; Sharp, colourful display ; Right amount of connections

Styling could be snappier ; No touchscreen

A welcome hardware step up for Chrome OS. If Chromebooks were a familiar sight at school, the Acer Chromebook Plus 515 will make the ideal everyday upgrade.

Reliable Intel Core 3 100U performance, Plenty of ports, Solid webcam, Chrome Enterprise pre-installed

Dim, lifeless display, Mushy keyboard, Tinny, distorted audio

The Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 515 is a business Chromebook with reliable Intel Core 3 100U performance, plenty of ports, a solid webcam, and Chrome Enterprise pre-installed. However, it's held back by a flat, dim display, mushy keyboard, and...

Potent AI-infused performance ; Great keyboard ; Sturdy design ; Attractive ; Super affordable

Expected better battery life

This $399 Acer Chromebook Plus 515 is a steal thanks to Google leveraging AI. The specs may not impress you, but the performance will.

Powerful and long-lasting ; Sharp, colourful display ; Right amount of connections

Styling could be snappier ; No touchscreen

A welcome hardware step up for Chrome OS. If Chromebooks were a familiar sight at school, the Acer Chromebook Plus 515 will make the ideal everyday upgrade.