This display difference is perhaps the part that makes us consider spending £200 extra the most. The Spin 713's display is also much brighter, a killer benefit if you want a Chromebook to use outdoors or on the train, where you haven real control over the ambient light level. While the Chromebook 514's 1080p panel is reasonably sharp, the Spin 713's 2256 x 1504 panel is extremely sharp given its cost.

The Spin 713's higher screen resolution is something you can appreciate whatever the situation. However, they both have touchscreens, so have a think about whether you'll actually appreciate the Acer Chromebook Spin 713's hybrid style. You can prop it up, tent-style, which we like for Netflix in bed or when using your Chromebook as a kitchen recipe book, to avoid splashes of stock getting between its keys. It's 1.45kg for the Acer Chromebook Spin 713, 1.5kg for the Chromebook 514 Touch. Why such a small difference? It's likely because the Chromebook Spin 713's screen can twist all the way round, and that demands a more involved hinge mechanism.

That said, the Spin 713 is only 50g lighter. A smaller footprint is a bonus if you want a laptop to carry around with you most days.

There's not much in it. However, the Spin 713 is significantly less wide, because it has a 3:2 aspect screen rather than a 16:9 shaped one. The Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is 16.80mm thick, the cheaper Chromebook 514 16.95mm thick.

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