Acer CB516-1H 16in i3 8GB 128GB Chromebook Plus - Grey
771/7932£399.00
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About this product
- This product does not support PD fast charging (harmonised fast charging).
- The required output of a suitable charging device is 65W minimum and 65W maximum.
This Chromebook Plus 516 is built for those times when you need a laptop that can keep up with photo editing, video calls, and getting through your to-do list whether you're online or off. It's got an Intel Core i3 processor and 8GB of RAM, which can handle more demanding tasks without slowing down, and the storage gives you room for your files and apps. The screen is roomy enough for side-by-side tabs or editing work, and it's portable enough to carry around. It runs Chrome OS, so everything's cloud-synced and straightforward.
Battery life gets you through a full day before needing to plug in. It's got USB 3.2 ports, USB-C ports, HDMI output for connecting to a monitor or TV, and a headphone jack. The anti-glare IPS screen has a wide viewing angle, so you can see it clearly from different positions. There's built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, plus a microphone for video calls and decent audio thanks to DTS sound. It also comes with a 12-month Google One AI Premium subscription, which gives you extra storage and AI features. What's in the box includes the Chromebook 516, power adapter, and quick start guide.
Model number: CB516-1H.
Part number: NX. JCMEK.003.
General features:
- Suitable for Studying.
- Size H1.89, W35.89, D25.31cm.
- Weight 1.7kg.
- Up to 10 hours battery life. Actual battery life will vary based on configuration, power settings, and software usage, amongst other factors.
- AI built in.
CPU, Memory and Operating System:
- Intel Core i3 1315U processor.
- Hex core processor.
- 1.2GHz processor speed with a burst speed of 4.5GHz.
- 8GB RAM LPDDR5.
- 128GB UFS storage.
- Operating System: Google Chrome OS (Pre-Installed).
Display features:
- 16 inch screen.
- High definition display.
- Full HD Display.
- Resolution 1920 x 1200 pixels.
- 30 ms response time.
- Refresh rate 60 Hz.
- 178 degree viewing angle.
- Screen Type: IPS.
- Brightness (Nits): 300.
- Anti-Glare Screen.
Graphics:
- Integrated graphics .
- Shared graphics card.
Interfaces and connectivity:
- 2 USB 3.2 ports.
- 2 USB Type-C ports.
- HDMI port.
- Headphones jack.
- Bluetooth.
- Wi-Fi enabled.
Multimedia features:
- Built-in mic.
- DTS sound system.
General information:
- Box Contents: Chromebook 516, Power adapter, Quick start guide.
- Manufacturer's 1 year guarantee.
- EAN: 4711474373267.
Returns
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4.8
12 reviews
92%
Recommended this product
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Acer 516 Chromebook
I boughtt this Acer Chromebook a few weeks ago, battery life is good,and around 10 hours for general surfing and emailing. keyboard needs to have the capitals lock reset in settings. Unable to use firefox web browser but can use Opera web browser. The chrome operating system works pretty much the same as Windows or my prefered Linux Mint. Not a deal breaker, but I would have liked a card reader included. I won't be giving up my Dell laptops with DVD drive any time soon as they are useful . The Acer Chromebook is fairly well made for the price point and it does have updates for 10 years The screen is bright and clear
Mac, 65 or over
Great value
Very pleased with this Chromebook. Performance, display and keyboard all good. Battery life and charging speed good. At the price if was an absolute bargain. Normally I buy. Dell, but no regrets with this Chromebook.
Happyshopper, 65 or over
16" acer chrome book
display picture quality excellent. inmproved since my last chrome book. love the extra large screen 16" would reccommend going for a larger screen.
soulgirl, 65 or over
Great Chromebook
Excellent Chromebook. Fast and easy to use. The screen is bright and vibrant and although the colours aren't as vivid as an Oled panel, they are much better than other devices. Connectivity is good. Overall, a very competent Chromebook for the price.
Wayne5459, 45 - 54
Chromebook
Battery last 6 hours,display is good enough for what I used it for, connectivity is good for what I used it for,
Wheezer, 45 - 54
Great Features, ideal laptop replacement
Bought for my wife and it's just great to replace her older laptop, didn't need any PC specific programs so this Chrome based system is just right. Great quality and very reliable.
mrgadget1961, 55 - 64
Better screen
I've had several chromebooks and always been happy with them. I was looking for a laptop with a better picture and this does the trick.
Trevisoo, 65 or over, South Coast
Great Price , Great laptop
One of the best laptops I have owned. Since buying this Chromebook I've become a huge fan of Google. The connectivity and speed knocks most windows laptops into a cocked hat. It's easy to use, a good robust design so it can take knocks without any issues. You haven't got to think out updating - new software releases are super quick to update. Given that this particular laptop has also got hot spot connectivity, you're unlikely to be without the internet. Even if you are you can still access your files. Battery life is as advertised around 10 hrs. Display is nice and crisp and its also light so easy to take anywhere. Unless you're an advanced macro user or an avid gamer I think for the price you would hard put to get a better machine.
Baz, 65 or over
brilliant for basic use at a geat price
I just needed an upgraded device to browse, do emails, online shopping and banking. I am delighted I got a chromebook which is very secure and does all I need at a reasonable price
Suzy, 65 or over, Belfast
Great Purchase
Compact, suitable and efficient, perfect present
OZ, 45 - 54
Hello there. The Acer CB516-1H 16in i3 8GB 128GB Chromebook Plus - Grey has the following connectivity
2 USB 3.2 ports.
2 USB Type-C ports.
HDMI port.
Headphones jack.
Bluetooth.
Wi-Fi enabled.
A mouse can be connected to the laptop using one of these types of connection. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Q and A
Hey :)
You can use Teams on this laptop and it would depend on what Iphone you have but most iPhones are able to be used to transfer data to a different device when connected to each other.
Thanks for using Q&A.
Hello there,
I can confirm the following for the Acer CB516-1H 16in i3 8GB 128GB Chromebook Plus - Grey:
Comes with optional backlit keyboard.
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