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Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (16-inch, 2024)

Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (16-inch, 2024)
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alaScore 94

11 reviews

Jun, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 reviews of Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (16-inch, 2024). The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the battery and price. The durability and performance are also appreciated. There are some mixed reviews about the portability. There are some negative views about the usability and sound.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (16-inch, 2024) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Allisa James (techradar.com)

Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (2024) review: a great, if not mind-blowing, refresh

 

The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (2024) still games as well as ever

Excellent display ; Great performance ; Solid keyboard and touchpad ; A host of useful AI tools ; Pretty lightweight

Terrible sound quality ; Pricey for a Chromebook ; Limited availability

The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE is a refresh of the first gaming Chromebook, a title I thought to be functionally useless until I tried out the laptop for myself. The new version is a fine upgrade as the specs have all been improved (and doubled in...

Jun, 2024
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Expert review by : Mark Coppock (digitaltrends.com)

Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE review: for the gamers | Digital Trends

 

The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE leverages a surprisingly good display and good enough performance to make a budget gaming laptop that can work for some people.

Very good 16-inch display ; Surprisingly good audio ; RGB keyboard lighting ; Fast enough performance ; Very affordable

Plastic build quality ; Keyboard isn't the best

“The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE has a display and audio that makes Nvidia GeForce Now very affordable.”

Oct, 2024
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Expert review by : Brian Westover (pcmag.com)

Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (2025) Review

 

Acer's potent-performing Chromebook Plus 516 GE has slick gaming features, including a high-resolution display and a customizable RGB keyboard, making it a tempting choice for cost-conscious cloud gaming.

Feb, 2025
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Expert review by : Daniel Thorp-Lancaster (wired.com)

Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE Review: A Game-Streaming Laptop

 

This iterative refresh has an excellent 16-inch screen, good performance (for a Chromebook), and great battery life.

Crisp, spacious screen. Excellent for cloud gaming. Impressive performance. Good battery life.

Speakers aren’t great. Steam Beta gaming is hit or miss.

Aug, 2024
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Expert review by : Matthew S. Smith (pcworld.com)

Acer Chromebook 516 GE review: A cloud gaming powerhouse

 

Attractive and rigid design ; Excellent CPU performance ; Plenty of wired and wireless connectivity ; High resolution 1600p display

Mediocre keyboard and touchpad ; Disappointing speakers, microphone ; Display falls behind in contrast, color vibrancy

Fast, handsome, and affordably priced, the Chromebook 516 GE is a great do-it-all laptop that’s also ideal for cloud gaming.

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Expert review by : Matthew S. Smith (pcworld.com)

Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE review: A bit weird, but still great

 

Handsome, durable design ; Large, crisp 16-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate ; Long battery life ; Plenty of connectivity

New Intel Core 5 120U isn’t an upgrade ; Display lacks contrast in dark scenes ; Webcam and microphone disappoint

The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE is a good option if you want a big-screen Chromebook.

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Expert review by : Madeline Ricchiuto (laptopmag.com)

Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE review: Did the gaming Chromebook level up?

 

Can the 516 GE change our minds about cloud gaming?

Reliable general performance, Bright 120Hz display, Plenty of ports, Solid webcam

Battery life isn’t great, Mushy keyboard, Poor on-device gaming performance, Still no touchscreen, Tinny, distorted audio

The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE offers reliable productivity performance, a bright 120Hz display, plenty of ports, and a solid webcam. But it’s a better choice for your work device than a gaming machine with its poor on-device gaming, mushy keyboard,...

Dec, 2024
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Expert review by : Matt Elliott (cnet.com.au)

Acer Chromebook Plus 516 Review: Basic Chromebook With a Big Screen and Battery

 

The 16-inch display provides plenty of room to work but Acer has a similar model that offers more for less.

Roomy, 16-inch display ; Strong overall performance from Intel Core i3 ; Long battery life

Some flex to plastic chassis ; No keyboard backlighting ; Weak audio output ; Slow USB ports

Apr, 2025
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Expert review by : Andrew Grush (androidauthority.com)

Can you play games on a Chromebook Plus? I tested one to find out

 

In this Acer Chromebook Plus 516 review we take a look at whether or not this gaming Chromebook is worth picking up.

Good performance ; Steam support is a nice extra ; Eye-catching and sturdy ; Great display

Keyboard is a little mushy ; Steam remains in Beta

If you are interested in a Chromebook that can handle your business and casual needs, the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE is perfect as long as your apps and services of choice are either available directly through the web, as an Android app, or can be...

Jul, 2024
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Expert review by (androidpolice.com)

Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (2024) review: Work and play done right

 

Local PC gaming on a Chromebook works much better than you'd think with Acer's new Chromebook Plus 516 GE

Anti-glare screen great for any environment ; Steam access works a treat ; Included ethernet port is welcome

Not especially portable ; Feels slightly hollow ; 16:10 screen ratio doesn't fit most games

Jun, 2024
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