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BApple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026)

General

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Series

Chromebook Plus Spin 5142Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-first-acer-chromebook-with-mediatek-kompanio-ultra-processorRead 15 October 2026Acer names the line Chromebook Plus Spin 514.

MacBook Neo1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/say-hello-to-macbook-neoRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

CP514-5HN-K38Y, NX.JRHEG.0071Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 2026Acer-generated data sheet for CP514-5HN-K38Y, article number NX.JRHEG.007, dated 2026-06-16, hosted by the Geizhals price comparison. It is the German SKU with a WQXGA+ display, 12 GB RAM and 256 GB UFS. The reference configuration of this product follows this sheet.

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GTIN / EAN

47114749782641Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 2026EAN 4711474978264 on the data sheet.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

3 September 20252Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-first-acer-chromebook-with-mediatek-kompanio-ultra-processorRead 15 October 2026Acer press release dated 2025-09-03.

4 March 20261Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/say-hello-to-macbook-neoRead 5 October 2026

Status

Available12Reviewcreativebloq.com/tech/laptops/the-acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-is-the-chromebook-ive-spent-the-last-5-years-waiting-forRead 15 October 2026Review of 29 August 2026 lists the laptop at Acer UK, Currys and other shops. The Acer data sheet for the exact SKU is dated 2026-06-16. The Acer Germany store listing of NX.JRHEG.007 could not be opened.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$5991Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/say-hello-to-macbook-neoRead 5 October 2026Pricing and Availability: US base 256 GB starting price, excluding sales tax. Education and later prices excluded.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

DE1Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 2026German article number and German QWERTZ keyboard. No other market is stated.

US1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/say-hello-to-macbook-neoRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Platinum Silver1Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Silver, Blush, Citrus, Indigo3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Segment

Mainstream2Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-first-acer-chromebook-with-mediatek-kompanio-ultra-processorRead 15 October 2026Mainstream. A 14 inch Chromebook Plus convertible for work and school.

Mainstream1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/say-hello-to-macbook-neoRead 5 October 2026

Form factor

360° convertible2Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-first-acer-chromebook-with-mediatek-kompanio-ultra-processorRead 15 October 2026360-degree hinge with laptop, tablet, display and tent modes.

Clamshell4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-ca/guide/macbook-neo/apd1628f4eb7/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour depicts clamshell notebook.

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width313Depth232Thickness (max)15.5mm(12.3 × 9.1 × 0.6 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 2026313 x 232 x 15.5 mm (W x D x H). A single height is stored as maximum thickness.

Width297.5Depth206.4Thickness (max)12.7mm(11.7 × 8.1 × 0.5 in)3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

1.36kg(3 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 20261.36 kg. The Acer press release says with the 3-cell battery pack.

1.23kg(2.7 lb)3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Lid material

Aluminium2Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-first-acer-chromebook-with-mediatek-kompanio-ultra-processorRead 15 October 2026Aluminum exterior. Chrome Unboxed names brushed aluminum on the lid and bottom. Creative Bloq names aluminium top and rear covers.10Reviewchromeunboxed.com/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-review-kompanio-ultra-power-in-a-convertibleRead 15 October 2026Review names brushed aluminum on the lid and bottom.

Aluminium3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026Materials: aluminium enclosure.

Bottom material

Aluminium2Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-first-acer-chromebook-with-mediatek-kompanio-ultra-processorRead 15 October 2026Same sources as the lid.10Reviewchromeunboxed.com/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-review-kompanio-ultra-power-in-a-convertibleRead 15 October 2026Same sentence.

Aluminium3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026Materials: aluminium enclosure.

Max hinge angle

360°2Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-first-acer-chromebook-with-mediatek-kompanio-ultra-processorRead 15 October 2026

135°5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Case section: maximum opening angle 135 degrees.

MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

Yes2Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-first-acer-chromebook-with-mediatek-kompanio-ultra-processorRead 15 October 2026MIL-STD 810H compliant, drops from 122 cm. This is a maker claim. The tested procedures are not listed.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

14in(35.6 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 2026

13in(33 cm)3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Native resolution

2880 × 1800px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 2026

2408 × 1506px3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

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Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 2026

IPS3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Backlight

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Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Glossy1Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 2026The sheet names an Acer ComfyView WQXGA+ IPS display (glare), so it is glossy. Reviews XDA and Android Police describe glare on the glossy panel. MyNextTablet says Acer's US page calls the display matte. The EU sheet for this SKU wins.

Glossy5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Touchscreen

Yes2Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-first-acer-chromebook-with-mediatek-kompanio-ultra-processorRead 15 October 2026

No6Reviewtechradar.com/computing/macbooks/apple-macbook-neoRead 5 October 2026Display section explicitly states no touchscreen. Same 2026 13-inch A18 Pro model.

Stylus

Supported2Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-first-acer-chromebook-with-mediatek-kompanio-ultra-processorRead 15 October 2026USI 2.0 stylus support, stylus sold separately.

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Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AAcer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 CP514-5HN

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2880	1800	60

Source2Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-first-acer-chromebook-with-mediatek-kompanio-ultra-processorRead 15 October 2026Specification table, WQXGA+ (2880 x 1800) column: 60 Hz.

BApple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2408	1506	60

Source5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

340nits2Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-first-acer-chromebook-with-mediatek-kompanio-ultra-processorRead 15 October 2026Table lists 340 nits for the WQXGA+ column without a qualifier. Reviewers call it peak brightness. No HDR claim exists. Stored as the maker's SDR brightness.

500nits3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

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sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

100%2Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-first-acer-chromebook-with-mediatek-kompanio-ultra-processorRead 15 October 2026Table lists sRGB 100% without saying coverage or volume.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 9101Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 2026MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 Octa-Core.

Apple A18 Pro3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Processor brand

MediaTek1Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Apple3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AAcer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 CP514-5HN

Core type	Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
Big	1	Arm Cortex-X925	3.62
Big	3	Arm Cortex-X4	Not available
Big	4	Arm Cortex-A720	Not available

Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)mediatek.com/hubfs/MediaTek%20Kompanio%20Ultra_Infographic_Main%200325.pdfRead 15 October 2026Chip maker: 1x Arm Cortex-X925 up to 3.62 GHz, 3x Cortex-X4 and 4x Cortex-A720. All three groups are the maker's all-big-core CPU. Clock speeds of the X4 and A720 cores are not stored, because Acer and MediaTek publish none and secondary figures differ. No clocks are copied from Lenovo's configuration.

BApple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026)

Core type	Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	2	Performance	4
Efficiency	4	Efficiency	2.4

Source3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026Chip section: 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores. Clock maxima come from matching base review.5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications and Processor: six cores and six threads, performance cores up to 4.0 GHz and efficiency cores up to 2.4 GHz. Maker sheet supplies core classification and count.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

84Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026Lenovo PSREF processor table lists 8 threads for the eight-core Kompanio Ultra 910. This is a chip-level fact. No Lenovo laptop value is used elsewhere.

65Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max boost clock

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L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

12MB3Maker spec sheet (PDF)mediatek.com/hubfs/MediaTek%20Kompanio%20Ultra_Infographic_Main%200325.pdfRead 15 October 202612 MB L3 cache, separate from the 10 MB system-level cache.

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ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

3nm3Maker spec sheet (PDF)mediatek.com/hubfs/MediaTek%20Kompanio%20Ultra_Infographic_Main%200325.pdfRead 15 October 2026Maker states the 2nd generation TSMC 3nm process.

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Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

50TOPS2Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-first-acer-chromebook-with-mediatek-kompanio-ultra-processorRead 15 October 2026MediaTek Kompanio Ultra processor with an NPU of up to 50 TOPS. Precision is not stated.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)mediatek.com/hubfs/MediaTek%20Kompanio%20Ultra_Infographic_Main%200325.pdfRead 15 October 2026Up to 50 TOPS AI performance, NPU only.

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Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No2Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-first-acer-chromebook-with-mediatek-kompanio-ultra-processorRead 15 October 2026Only the integrated GPU of the processor is named. The data sheet lists no separate graphics card.

No3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Arm Immortalis-G925 MC112Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-first-acer-chromebook-with-mediatek-kompanio-ultra-processorRead 15 October 2026Text names the integrated Arm Immortalis-G925 MC11 GPU.

Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

12GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 2026

8GB3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR5X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 2026

LPDDR55Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications: 8 GB LPDDR5-6400 onboard, same 8 GB / 256 GB base as this reference.

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

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6,400MT/s5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications: 8 GB LPDDR5-6400 onboard.

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

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RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered1Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sheet: onboard RAM, not replaceable or expandable.

Soldered5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Cons: RAM soldered. No 512 GB Touch ID model is inherited.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

16GB2Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-first-acer-chromebook-with-mediatek-kompanio-ultra-processorRead 15 October 2026Table: up to 16 GB LPDDR5X SDRAM.

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Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

256GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 2026

256GB3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026256 GB reference configuration. 512 GB Touch ID model excluded because fingerprint field cannot vary.

Storage type

UFS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 2026256 GB UFS. The Acer press release gives UFS 4.0 for up to 256 GB.

SSD (interface unspecified)3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

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Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

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M.2 slots

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Free storage slots

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AAcer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 CP514-5HN

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	Left	10	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	2	Right	5	Not available

Source7Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-2026Read 15 October 2026Left side: two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports, a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a battery status LED. Right side: two USB-A ports and a Kensington Nano lock. MyNextTablet gives the same sides. Acer gives USB-C as USB 3.2 Gen 2 with DisplayPort and Power Delivery, and USB-A as USB 3.2 Gen 1. No accepted charging input is published.9Reviewmynexttablet.com/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review of the 2880x1800 model. Right side: two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 and a Kensington lock. Left side: two USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports that output video, next to the 3.5 mm jack.

BApple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB 3	1	Left	10	Yes
USB-C	USB 2	1	Left	0.48	No
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026Charging and Expansion drawings: both USB-C connectors physically on left, audio jack on right. USB 3 supports DisplayPort at 10 Gbps. USB 2 at 480 Mbps has charging but no video output. Launch footnote left/right refers to position within the left-side pair. Audio-jack side is omitted: product-page image text says right, but tour image text groups it on the left. Both agree on physical connector count.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-ca/guide/macbook-neo/apd1628f4eb7/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour confirms two USB-C connectors on the left. USB 3 supports displays, USB 2 does not. Audio-jack side is omitted because tour image text groups it on the left while product-page image text says right. Both agree on physical count.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

No=CalculatedFrom Ports

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Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Wi-Fi 6E3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

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Wi-Fi module

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BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

5.42Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-first-acer-chromebook-with-mediatek-kompanio-ultra-processorRead 15 October 2026Table: Bluetooth 5.4 or above. The lower bound 5.4 is stored.

6.03Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026Apple writes Bluetooth 6, stored as 6.0.

Cellular

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Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

German QWERTZ1Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 2026German (QWERTZ), Acer FineTip keyboard.

ANSI, ISO3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Key switches

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

Single colour7Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-2026Read 15 October 2026Review unit has 12 GB, 256 GB UFS and the 2880x1800 60 Hz display, the same hardware as this SKU. The review names white backlighting. This is a single colour.

None5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Cons and Input Devices explicitly say no keyboard backlight.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

No7Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-2026Read 15 October 2026The review describes a smaller 65 percent keyboard layout. MyNextTablet also notes no numpad.

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Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

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Touchpad size

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Width115Height72mm(4.5 × 2.8 in)5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Input Devices: mechanical trackpad 11.5 x 7.2 cm, converted exactly to mm.

Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

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Mechanical5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Input Devices: mechanical centre-button mechanism, replaces the haptic Air trackpad.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

5 MP1Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 20265 MP camera.

1080p FaceTime HD3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

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Webcam privacy

Physical shutter2Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-first-acer-chromebook-with-mediatek-kompanio-ultra-processorRead 15 October 2026Built-in camera shutter.

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 2026Two built-in stereo speakers.

23Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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Audio features

DTS Audio1Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dual built-in microphones.

23Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

70Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 2026

36.5Wh3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

AAcer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 CP514-5HN

Use case	Hours (h)
Web browsing	15.5

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 2026Up to 15.5 hours based on web browsing test results for this SKU. The press release gives up to 17 hours for the WUXGA models, tested with Power Qualification Test v2 for ChromeOS.

BApple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	16
Web browsing	11

Source3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026Maker test: A18 Pro, 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, 8 GB / 256 GB. Wireless web 25 sites or 1080p streaming in Safari, display eight clicks from bottom.

Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

100W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 2026Not included. The sheet recommends a USB-C power supply of 100 W or more. ENERGY STAR lists a 100 W external power supply for the model. The 100 W value is the recommended adapter, not a supplied one.

20W3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026US Battery and Power / In the Box: supplied 20 W USB-C adapter. This is not the laptop maximum charging input.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

USB-C2Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-first-acer-chromebook-with-mediatek-kompanio-ultra-processorRead 15 October 2026The USB-C ports charge the laptop. The press release lists 65 W and 100 W USB Type-C PD adapters.

USB-C3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

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Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

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01Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/say-hello-to-macbook-neoRead 5 October 2026Performance section describes a fanless design.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

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Security

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Fingerprint

Separate1Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sheet: fingerprint sensor Yes for this SKU. The press release calls the sensor optional. MyNextTablet places it on the right of the keyboard deck, and the Acer press photo shows a separate square sensor beside the touchpad, so it is a separate sensor.9Reviewmynexttablet.com/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-reviewRead 15 October 2026The fingerprint reader is on the right of the keyboard deck.

None3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026Side-by-side configuration table: 256 GB has no Touch ID. 512 GB does.5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Input Devices: purchased 256 GB base has a regular lock/power button without Touch ID.

TPM

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Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

Yes2Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-first-acer-chromebook-with-mediatek-kompanio-ultra-processorRead 15 October 2026Table lists a nano-type Kensington lock. The Acer data sheet for this SKU shows a dash in that row. Trusted Reviews and MyNextTablet confirm a Kensington Nano lock slot on the right side.7Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-2026Read 15 October 2026Kensington Nano lock on the right side.

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Software

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Operating system

ChromeOS2Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-first-acer-chromebook-with-mediatek-kompanio-ultra-processorRead 15 October 2026ChromeOS. The data sheet writes Google ChromeOS Core.

macOS Tahoe1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/say-hello-to-macbook-neoRead 5 October 2026Launch release names macOS Tahoe.

OS family

ChromeOS2Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-first-acer-chromebook-with-mediatek-kompanio-ultra-processorRead 15 October 2026

macOS3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

June 20355Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chrome/a/answer/6220366Read 15 October 2026Google Auto Update Expiration table row Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514-5HN, CPE594-2N, CPE584-1N): Jun 2035. The month is kept without a day.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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548nits5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display grid centre at maximum brightness, X-Rite i1Pro 3. 8 GB / 256 GB review unit.

Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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519.2nits5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display nine-point grid average, X-Rite i1Pro 3.

Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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1,142:15Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display: black 0.48 cd/m² and contrast 1142:1.

HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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97.9%5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Argyll 3D sRGB coverage. Display P3 and Adobe RGB are not the stored target.

DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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1.45Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026CalMAN ColorChecker dE 2000 before calibration. Calibrated 0.4 is not stored.

PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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No5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Screen Flickering section: PWM not detected. Separate temporal dithering is explicitly observed and is not PWM.

PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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14.6ms5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Response Times: rise 4.3 ms plus fall 10.3 ms, combined 14.6 ms.

Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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20.8ms5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Response Times: 50% gray to 80% gray, rise 9.2 plus fall 11.6 ms, combined 20.8 ms.

Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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147points5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Cinebench 2024, CPU Single Core. Native Apple silicon test of exact 8 GB / 256 GB base. Power profile is not named by the review.

Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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416points5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Cinebench 2024, CPU Multi Core. Power profile is not named by the review.

Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

2,526points8Measurementengadget.com/computing/laptops/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-review-the-new-chromeos-sweet-spot-090014823.htmlRead 15 October 2026Android version of Geekbench 6: 2526 single-core, 7687 multi-core. The unit was the Best Buy 1920x1200 120 Hz model with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB, so CPU, RAM and storage match this SKU and the display differs. The minor version and the power state are not stated. ChromeOS has no maker power-mode selector.

3,589points5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Geekbench 6.7 Single-Core. Power profile is not named by the review.

Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

7,687points8Measurementengadget.com/computing/laptops/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-review-the-new-chromeos-sweet-spot-090014823.htmlRead 15 October 2026Same Geekbench 6 run.

9,140points5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Geekbench 6.7 Multi-Core. Power profile is not named by the review.

3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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385points5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 20263DMark Steel Nomad Score 385. Steel Nomad Light 1786 is a different test and is excluded. Power profile is not named by the review.

SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

AAcer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 CP514-5HN

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BApple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Average FPS
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Low	FSR off	12.4
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Medium	FSR off	9.2
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	High	FSR off	7
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	FSR off	5.6
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Low, AA: SMAA	Not available	19.1
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Medium, AA: TAA	Not available	15.5
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	High, AA: TAA	Not available	13.9
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra, AA: TAA	Not available	13.6
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Low	Not available	54.9
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	36.4
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	High	Not available	19.9
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Ultra	Not available	14.9
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1280	720	Lowest	Not available	43
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	20
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	High, AA: SMAA	Not available	18
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Highest, AA: TAA	Not available	17

Source5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Gaming Performance final table for the matching 8 GB / 256 GB base. Published presets and resolution retained. Cyberpunk rows explicitly have FSR off. Baldur's Gate and Tomb Raider AA names are verbatim. Unpublished ray tracing, frame generation and 1% lows omitted. Power profile is not named by the review.

Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

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Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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40.8°C5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Max load surface grid, room 20.7 degrees Celsius. Fluke t3000FC and Voltcraft IR-900.

Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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38°C5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Max load bottom surface grid, room 20.7 degrees Celsius.

Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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30.3°C5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Max load palmrest and touchpad maximum 30.3 degrees Celsius.

CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

AAcer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 CP514-5HN

Test	Hours (h)
Video streaming	13.53

Source7Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-2026Read 15 October 20261080p YouTube loop with the brightness set to half. 13 hours 32 minutes, stored as 13.53 h. The brightness in nits and the power mode are not stated.

BApple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	12.85
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	4.82
Video playback	150	13.63
Max load	Not available	2.82

Source5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Battery Runtime: 12h 51min Wi-Fi at 150 nits, 4h 49min Wi-Fi at maximum brightness, 13h 38min Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p at 150 nits, 2h 49min maximum load at maximum brightness. Published hours and minutes converted to hours and rounded to two decimals. Maximum brightness is not replaced by an invented calibrated-nits value. Power profile is not named by the review.

Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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12.85h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

13.53h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

13.63h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

85min7Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-2026Read 15 October 2026With a 65 W USB-C charger: 40 minutes from empty to half and 85 minutes for a full charge. Only the full charge is stored. The adapter was not supplied by Acer.

120min5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Battery Life: exactly two hours to 100% with a 65 W test power adapter. This is separate from the supplied US 20 W adapter.

Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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9W5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Power Consumption: highest idle wall reading at maximum panel brightness. German test unit has no bundled US 20 W adapter. Test charger wattage is not specified for these wall measurements. Power profile is not named by the review.

Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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11.5W5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Cyberpunk 2077 FHD Ultra, no FSR, 150 nits, average wall power. German test unit has no bundled US 20 W adapter. Power profile is not named by the review.

Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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26.3W5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Power Consumption table: load maximum wall power 26.3 W. This is not CPU configured power. German test unit has no bundled US 20 W adapter. Power profile is not named by the review.

Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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1.235kg(2.7 lb)5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Case and Specifications: reviewer measured 1.235 kg for the 8 GB / 256 GB base, without adapter.

Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 2026ENERGY STAR: Yes.6Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 15 October 2026ENERGY STAR listing for model CP514-5HN lists 70.0 Wh total battery and a 100 W external power supply. The listing names the MT8196 processor, which is the Kompanio Ultra 910 chip code.

Yes3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

EPEAT

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Other certifications

TCO Certified, EPEAT registered2Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-first-acer-chromebook-with-mediatek-kompanio-ultra-processorRead 15 October 2026Compliance row lists EPEAT registered, TCO Certified, MIL-STD810H and ENERGY STAR. No EPEAT tier is stated, so the epeat field stays empty.

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In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

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MacBook Neo, 20W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C Charge Cable (1.5 m)3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026US bundle. European bundles omit adapter.

Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power adapter not included in this SKU. Other markets may include one.

Yes3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years1Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 20262-year mail-in/return service for this German SKU.

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Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

Mail-in1Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 2026Mail-in or return service.

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Links

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Product page

store.acer.com/de-de/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-touchscreen-cp514-5hn-silber-nx-jrheg-00713Maker product pagestore.acer.com/de-de/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-touchscreen-cp514-5hn-silber-nx-jrheg-007Read 15 October 2026Acer Germany store page for NX.JRHEG.007. The page could not be loaded because the site returned connection errors. The URL and title come from search results. No value in this file depends on it.

www.apple.com/macbook-neo/specs3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/c/8/f/22c209eec0a0dbddb425cc4fbb811b367a9f.pdfRead 15 October 2026The Acer data sheet for the exact SKU. The file is hosted on Geizhals, not on acer.com.

support.apple.com/en-us/1263223Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Manual

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support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/macbook-neo/apd1628f4eb7/2026/mac/274Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-ca/guide/macbook-neo/apd1628f4eb7/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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