Acer Chromebook Vero 514 review: an eco-friendly and very stylish laptop

The Acer Chromebook Vero 514 is made from recycled material looks like no other ChromeOS laptop.

Acer Chromebook Vero 514 review; a close up of a Chromebook made from recycled plastic
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Our Verdict

The Acer Chromebook Vero 514 is the most stylish and interestingly designed Chromebook I've used, and it matches its looks with solid eco-friendly credentials. Thankfully the speed and performance doesn't take a hit but you will need to pay more for a better graphics solution. The display could be a little brighter but the IPS screen is viewable from many angles and reduces reflection. The dual-speaker lacks power. Overall, if you're after a good Chromebook for daily tasks and one that looks like no other laptop, the Acer Chromebook Vero 514 is highly recommended.

For

  • You're saving the planet
  • A very stylish Chromebook
  • Speedy performance

Against

  • Speakers are a little weak

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The Acer Chromebook Vero 514 looks and feels like no other ChromeOS laptop around at the moment. Made from PCR (post-consumer recycled) and embedded with flecks of bright yellow and a tactile canvas-like textured finish this is a Chromebook that catches the eye and demands to be handled; everyone I showed this to in the Creative Bloq office ran their palms over it and cooed. 

Behind the eco-friendly style is a robust ChromeOS laptop that can handle most tasks you'll need from a laptop day-to-day. The Acer Chromebook Vero 514 features a 14-inch Full HD display and inside is a 12th generation Intel Core i3-1235U, 8GB RAM and 128GB SSD storage. It's a solid build with zippy performance but there are some drawbacks that I'll go into later.

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The Verdict
9

out of 10

Acer Chromebook Vero 514

The Acer Chromebook Vero 514 is the most stylish and interestingly designed Chromebook I've used, and it matches its looks with solid eco-friendly credentials. Thankfully the speed and performance doesn't take a hit but you will need to pay more for a better graphics solution. The display could be a little brighter but the IPS screen is viewable from many angles and reduces reflection. The dual-speaker lacks power. Overall, if you're after a good Chromebook for daily tasks and one that looks like no other laptop, the Acer Chromebook Vero 514 is highly recommended.

Editor, Digital Arts & 3D

Ian Dean is Editor, Digital Arts & 3D at Creative Bloq, and the former editor of many leading magazines. These titles included ImagineFX, 3D World and video game titles Play and Official PlayStation Magazine. Ian launched Xbox magazine X360 and edited PlayStation World. For Creative Bloq, Ian combines his experiences to bring the latest news on digital art, VFX and video games and tech, and in his spare time he doodles in Procreate, ArtRage, and Rebelle while finding time to play Xbox and PS5.