Acer launches Chromebook Plus 14 and 15 laptops with built-in AI features
Taiwanese electronics brand Acer announced the launch of its Chromebook Plus 14 and Chromebook Plus 15 laptops in India on August 14. The laptops come with the latest built-in Google Gemini AI capabilities and are powered by Intel and AMD processors.
Acer Chromebook Plus 14 and Chromebook Plus 15: Pricing and Availability
Acer Chromebook Plus 14: Starting at Rs 35,990
Acer Chromebook Plus 15: Starting at Rs 35,990
Color: Steel Gray
The Chromebook Plus series laptops are available for purchase across exclusive Acer stores, Acer Online Store, Croma, Vijay Sales, Amazon, Flipkart and other multi-brand outlets.
Acer Chromebook Plus 14 and Chromebook Plus 15: Details
The Chromebook Plus 14 comes in two variants, one with an Intel Core i3-N305 processor, the other with an AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processor. The Chromebook Plus 15 is powered by the Intel 13th Gen Core i7-1355U processor. All variants support up to 16GB of LPDDR5X SDRAM and up to 512GB of PCIe NVMe SSD storage.
The devices are equipped with a 53Wh 3-cell Li-ion battery with support for fast charging. Acer claims a battery life of 11 hours for the Chromebook Plus 14 and 10 hours for the Chromebook Plus 15 on a single charge.
Additionally, the laptops feature Google AI-powered writing support, generative wallpapers, and AI wallpapers for video calling. The Chromebook Plus laptops also come with Dual DTS speakers, optimized bass and treble response, dual built-in microphones, and an FHD webcam with features like Temporal Noise Reduction, High Dynamic Range, and support for 1080p video at 60 fps.
In terms of connectivity, the Chromebook Plus 14 and 15 support Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, and Acer says all models come equipped with a discrete H1 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution, camera shutters for privacy, and Kensington locks for physical security.
The Chromebook Plus 14 has a 14-inch FHD IPS display, while the Chromebook Plus 15 has a 15.6-inch FHD IPS display. The laptops offer built-in Google apps and AI capabilities, including Google Photos Magic Eraser, File Syncing, and Adobe Photoshop on the web.
Acer Chromebook Plus 14: Specifications
Processor: Intel Core i3-N305 or AMD Ryzen 7000 series
RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5X SDRAM
Storage: 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD
Display: 14-inch FHD IPS
Audio: Dual DTS speakers
Battery: 53Wh, up to 11 hours of video playback
Camera: FHD webcam
Microphones: Two built-in microphones
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Acer Chromebook Plus 15: Specifications
Processor: Intel 13th generation Core i7-1355U
RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5X SDRAM
Storage: 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD
Display: 15.6-inch FHD IPS
Audio: Dual DTS speakers
Battery: 53Wh, up to 10 hours of video playback
Camera: FHD webcam
Microphones: Two built-in microphones
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
First publication: Aug 14, 2024 | 2:05 PM IST