Price: $599.99 - $499.99
(as of Nov 30, 2024 15:09:16 UTC - Details)

Get ready for a new way to game with the Acer Chromebook 516 GE. Fire it up and let the fun begin! This cool machine is equipped with everything you need to get into cloud gaming—on a Chromebook! Take command of the battlefield and immerse yourself into hours of excitement and vivid entertainment in high-FPS gameplay that’s provided by NVIDIA GeForce NOW's top tier* (*GeForce NOW's top tier is a paid subscription service from NVIDIA). Take it anywhere and enjoy smooth animations on its impressive 16-inch WQXGA narrow bezel display, which features a sweet 120Hz refresh rate to showcase highly accurate colors and crisp imagery while you game—anytime, anywhere! (NX.KCWAA.003).
Runs ChromeOS: The fast, secure operating system from Google with built-in Google apps like Gmail, Gemini, Docs, Photos, YouTube, and more, so you can go from deadlines to downtime straight out of the box.
Get Gemini Advanced, 2TB of Storage, and More for 3 Months at No Cost*: With the Google One AI Premium Plan, you get Gemini Advanced, 2TB of cloud storage, and Gemini in Gmail, Docs, and more - all on us when you purchase a Chromebook. (*Limit 1 redemption per eligible Chromebook device activated after on or after 10/1/24. Must be ages 18+ to be eligible. Redeem offer until 1/31/25. Cancel anytime. See g.co/chromebook/ai-premium-offer for full terms)
A Chromebook Built for Gamers: Take on a new world of gaming with the power of a 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1240P processor, 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM, 256GB PCIe Gen 4 SSD, and the latest video decoding technology ideal for cloud gaming.
Optimized for NVIDIA GeForce NOW's Top Tier: Enjoy an incredibly fast 120Hz refresh rate and high bandwidth with built-in RJ-45 2.5G Gigabit Ethernet LAN port and Wi-Fi 6E support. Take full advantage of crisp and clear frame rate support for NVIDIA GeForce NOW's top tier*. (*GeForce NOW's top tier is a paid subscription service from NVIDIA.)
Crystal Clear Visuals: The 120Hz 16-inch WQXGA (2560 X 1600) IPS narrow-bezel display with 100% sRGB coverage gives you vibrant, highly accurate colors and a 16:10 aspect ratio that lets you use and see even more of your screen.
The Power of Cloud Gaming on Chromebook: This Chromebook offers a premier cloud gaming experience with easy access to thousands of games – without worrying about your hardware going out of date. Its long battery life also gives you the flexibility to ditch the bulky power adapter when you’re on the go.
Multi-Zone RGB and Anti-Ghosting Keyboard: Personalize the color of your keys with preset backlight modes that you can choose through Chrome OS, making it easier to type and game in the dark. The keyboard’s anti-ghosting technology allows you to use more key combinations on your way to victory.
Stream With Ease: This gaming Chromebook has everything you need to start streaming. The FHD flare-reducing webcam with temporal noise reduction technology reduces noise and increases visual fidelity, while the quad upward speakers and a dual-microphone array gives you higher-quality audio output.
Fully Connected: Amplify your gameplay with features such as Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, a HDMI 2.1 port, a RJ-45 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (2.5GbE) LAN port, dual USB 3.2 Type-C ports, and a USB 3.2 Type-A port.
Designed to Handle Any Task: Chromebooks are designed to help you get things done quickly, securely, and easily. Go from working hard to winding down with instant access to your files and favorite apps. And with built-in virus protection and automatic software updates, your Chromebook is safe and secure - no extra packages required.
Reviewer: KR
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fantastic CB+ device!
Review: I didn't buy this for gaming, I needed a Chromebook Plus for myself. I did buy it because it has great specs at a great price, & it didn't disappoint! Good build quality & a nice Keyboard. Screen is very sharp & good for my eyes, though I EXPECTED it to be Touch based on its original price. Battery life is very long with just web based tasks. Overall a very good purchase in the $500 price range. Included Controller is nice because at the the end of the day, this is my personal device 🙂

Reviewer: Singlemalt
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Blows Away Anything Else at this Price Point
Review: We've owned 5 Chromebooks, including my daily driver, a Pixelbook Go. We've also owned several Macbooks over the years. Out of all the Chromebooks in our home, this one blows away anything made by Asus or Lenovo. We've had two Lenovos and both had QC issues. We've had 3 Asus machines: two were low-end and did the job, minimally. The third Asus we had was mid-range and mediocre in every way. But this Acer, at a slightly higher price point than our most recent Asus purchase, completely blows it away. Great keyboard, fantastic screen (not a touch screen), bright, great color pop. The extra RAM is great. Fast processor. No complaints about this device at all.The standard of comparison, in my view, is the Pixelbook Go. Even though it's 5 years old, it's still better than most available Chromebooks. However, this Acer with its newer i5 processor and 16 GB of RAM smokes the Pixelbook Go speedwise, and in almost every other way. So finally one of the manufacturers got the Chromebook right for a change, far below a grand. Seems that the only way to get a decent Chromebook is to spend a thousand buck, but this Acer does a great job at a decent price.No touchscreen, but who cares.If my Pixelbook Go died tomorrow, I wouldn't hesitate to pick up another Acer 516 GE.

Reviewer: James R Vanzant JR
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Google
Review: If you have a Google phone, a Google one account, and like to game this laptop is great! GeForce now can be a pain occasionally but when it's working this laptops performanece is flawless. I've also been in a pinch on the road and my kid has to use this for his homeschooling and he was able to punch in his account information and get right to it with no confusion or unnecessary steps

Reviewer: Katrinna Alexandros
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: For mobile gamers
Review: Moble gamers are gamers, and if you want to play your mobile games on a laptop it is for you. If you want to run PC games like you can find on steam this is not for you.

Reviewer: W Leeds
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great laptop
Review: Currently using this for my job. With Chrome OS there is not any blotware from the manufacture. Everything with the OS is straight and simple. Takes a little getting used to but overall it was money well spent. The graphics and the monitor display are top notch even when attaching a 2k monitor to it.

Reviewer: Ian Firth
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Bad battery life.
Review: This is a really nice Chromebook. Vibrant, colorful screen, with tons of performance. But that comes at a cost. I get 4 hours or less on a charge, far less than what Acer claims (though they claim it with the screen brightness all the way down, which isn't even useful in a dark room). If you're a gamer, you'll love this if you actually want to stream games to a Chromebook, or play Android games. I do neither, but still needed a powerful Chromebook Plus, and nothing new was on the horizon. Another drawback is the "WASD GaMeR kEyS", which are different and actually very hard to see if you aren't a touch typer. It has also crashed twice for unknown reasons.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: LOVE IT!
Review: I love it. I can open 20 windows and zipping tru from one to another without any wait..

Reviewer: JUNIOR T
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Shuts down randomly too high price
Review: The battery life is great. It’s pretty fast, especially when used by multiple users, but the computer does shut down randomly completely signing everyone out, I don’t believe this computer goes above full HD the controller that came with it went straight into the garbage It’s really bad It’s like a $15 controller. I am somewhat upset about the price I paid for it. It was not worth it.