Our quick take
Acer Chromebook 516 GE - 4.0 / 5
Price And Options
- 16.0-inch display, 2560 x 1600 resolution @ 120Hz CPU: Intel i5-1240P; 4 performance cores (4.4GHz); 8 efficiency cores (3.3GHz) GPU: Intel Iris Xe (integrated, 1.3GHz) Memory: 8GB LPDDR4X Storage: 256GB PCIe NVMe solid-state
Design And Display
- 21.3mm thick, 1.7kg weight Ports: 2 x USB-C (3.2), 1x USB-A (3.2), 1 x 3.5mm audio in/out, 1 x HDMI Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, 1x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.2 16-inch display, 2560 x 1600 resolution, 120Hz refresh, 100% sRGB
Performance And Battery
- i5 processor provides good performance Integrated Iris Xe graphics 6 hours’ battery life
To recap
Taken on its own terms the Chromebook 516 GE proves to be surprisingly successful at bringing gaming to the Chromebook market. Its reliance on subscription-based streaming services for gaming won’t suit everyone - after all, you’re paying a monthly subscription in order to play games that you’ve already paid for. But, if you do have a library of games that you can use with GeForce Now - and a fast enough broadband connection - then the affordable Chromebook 516 GE could provide a genuine alternative to an expensive PC gaming rig.
