A Chromebook for gamers, yes it exists, and the proposal comes from the renowned manufacturer Acer. This laptop PC combines excellent screen quality, WiFi and ultra-fast Ethernet connectivity, RGB backlit keyboard as well as access to games and cloud gaming services from the Play Store to invite users to a true gaming experience on Chrome OS.
Leader in the Chromebook market, Acer announces the availability of its new Chromebook 516 GE specially designed for gamers. This laptop, powered by the Chrome OS system, is designed for the practice of video games, in particular thanks to its screen of very good quality. Despite everything, it retains one of the main advantages of Chromebooks: easy, efficient use and portability, which allows it to be transported anywhere without difficulty.
A smooth, high-resolution IPS display
The big attraction of this Chromebook model is its stunning 16-inch matte display based on IPS technology and featuring Acer’s BluelightShield feature, which is dedicated to reducing blue light emissions. The slab is surrounded by very discreet borders reinforcing immersion when viewing multimedia content.
The laptop has a WQXGA 2560 x 1600 pixel quality display, a rare definition on this type of device. And Acer does not stop there since its latest Chromebook also benefits from a refresh rate of 120 Hz, which is used, among other things, to offer better fluidity in the game.
The audio part is entrusted to two stereo speakers. The Chromebook Gamer 516 GE is also equipped with a 3.5mm jack to connect headphones or headphones. It has an integrated microphone for video calls, as well as a webcam with Full HD definition 1920 x 1080 pixels of good quality. The 4-zone RGB backlit keyboard gives the computer an understated gaming aesthetic.
Between its aluminum chassis, its thinness and its weight, the design of the PC has been designed for nomadic use. It slips easily into a backpack or a satchel to be transported daily between home, university, work… Its 65 Wh battery offers an autonomy of up to 10 hours and is recharged through a power supply based on a 65W USB Type-C adapter.
The performance of Intel’s 12th generation CPU
The Chromebook Gamer 516 GE features an Intel Core Alder Lake i5-1240P 12-core processor. It takes advantage of the architecture introduced by the manufacturer’s twelfth generation of CPUs, combining energy-efficient cores for processes that do not require too much power and performance-focused cores for more demanding tasks. The clock frequency at 1.70 GHz can be increased if necessary up to 4.40 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0.
As for memory, the computer counts on 8 GB of DDR4X RAM and 256 GB of PCIe NVMe SSD storage. The Iris Xe Graphics GPU is directly integrated into the chipset of the device.
The connection consists of two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, an HDMI socket for streaming to another screen and a 2.5 Gbps RJ45 Ethernet port to have the most reliable internet connection possible, an important feature for online gaming or streaming sessions.
In order to connect peripherals to the computer wirelessly, such as a mouse, a joystick or an audio headset, we have access to the Bluetooth 5.2 standard. For wireless internet connectivity, the laptop supports WiFi 6E, the latest standard for faster speeds and reduced latency. With WiFi 6E support, the Chromebook Gamer 516 GE can deliver a quality cloud gaming experience without the need for a wired connection.
With services like NVIDIA’s GeForce Now or Game Pass’ Xbox Cloud Streaming, you can run big recent games in good quality on the machine, and make the most of its superb screen performance. For the past few weeks, GeForce Now has even been specially optimized for Chromebooks. It is available there natively and allows you to play more than 1,400 PC titles with a definition of up to 1600p and up to 120 frames per second. With GeForce Now, you get access to over 100 free-to-stream titles, including Fortnite, Genshin Impact, and League of Legends, plus NVIDIA’s RTX technology on compatible games, like Cyberpunk 2077 and Control.
In addition to providing users with a smooth experience and an easy-to-use interface, Chrome OS is distinguished by access to the Play Store and all its applications, including games and cloud gaming platforms.
Price and availability
The Chromebook Gamer 516 GE is available on Acer’s official website at a price of 999 euros, with the possibility of paying in three or four installments free of charge. At this price, you get a versatile machine that can be used for working, studying, gaming or viewing multimedia content, all in good conditions and on a magnificent screen.
This article was written in partnership with Acer.
