Acer Chromebook Plus 516 review: Not pretty, but pretty fast
Reviews Acer Chromebook Plus 516 review: Not pretty, but pretty fast It's not flashy, but this affordable Chromebook gets the basics right By Matthew S. Acer’s Chromebook Plus 516 seems to think so. Though it’s relatively affordable at $399.99, it packs a 16-inch 1920×1200 display with a 16:10 aspect ratio.
- ▪Reviews Acer Chromebook Plus 516 review: Not pretty, but pretty fast It's not flashy, but this affordable Chromebook gets the basics right By Matthew S.
- ▪Acer’s Chromebook Plus 516 seems to think so.
- ▪Though it’s relatively affordable at $399.99, it packs a 16-inch 1920×1200 display with a 16:10 aspect ratio.
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| Publication time | Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000 |
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Reviews Acer Chromebook Plus 516 review: Not pretty, but pretty fast It's not flashy, but this affordable Chromebook gets the basics right By Matthew S. Smith Contributor, PCWorld Jul 27, 2026 4:00 am PDT Image: Foundry / Matthew Smith At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Spacious keyboard with respectable key feel for the price Large 1920×1200 display with 16:10 aspect ratio Good selection of USB-C and USB-A connectivity Solid ChromeOS performance from Core i3 chip Cons Design is as dull as can be Display could be brighter and lacks contrast Modest battery life Our Verdict The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 isn’t much to look at, but it benefits from an Intel Core i3 chip with solid performance and, at times, low sale pricing.
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