Overview

• The Chromebook Plus Spin 514 starts at $699.99 with an October release window and includes a 12‑month Google AI Pro trial, with Europe priced from €699.
• MediaTek’s Kompanio Ultra 910 brings an on‑device NPU rated up to about 50 TOPS to accelerate local AI tools like smart grouping and image editing.
• Key specs include a 14‑inch Gorilla Glass touchscreen (1920×1200 at up to 120Hz or 2880×1800), Wi‑Fi 7, up to 16GB LPDDR5X, up to 256GB UFS 4.0, a 70Wh battery rated up to 17 hours, and USI 2.0 stylus support.
• Early hands‑on reports cite promising battery life and robust port selection but note audible fan noise at times, thin‑sounding speakers, and the absence of a side power button.
• Acer’s Chromebox CXI6 arrives in December from $519.99 with Intel Core options up to Core 7 150U, HDMI 2.1, and 2.5G LAN, while the fanless Chromebox Mini CXM2 targets Q1 2026 at about $329.99 with Intel N‑series chips.