Acer Chromebook 516 GE, a Chromebook to play in the cloud

Talking about Chromebooks and gaming in the same sentence may sound contradictory, but in reality, devices like this Acer Chromebook 516 GE are palpable proof that both terms are not only not antonyms, but that they can actually be perfectly combined in unison. and that the result of doing so is a consonant rhyme, and that in view of the specifications, it can also be tremendously satisfactory. The trick, of course, is in the cloud, and the proposal is most promising.

But before starting to analyze the technical specifications of this Acer Chromebook 516 GE, I think it’s important (very important, actually) to establish a premise, and that is that gaming in the cloud, with platforms like GeForce NOW and Xbox Cloud, downloads to the the need to count the latest in components, but even so, it requires some features to take into account, whether in terms of connectivity, screen quality, speed and precision of input devices…

There is a widespread belief that by making use of cloud gaming services, the hardware needs practically vanish. Nothing is further from reality. They are reduced in a more than considerable way compared to the local game, but if we want to enjoy a truly satisfactory gaming experience, we must not neglect the components. And starting from this premise, it is how Acer has come to this Acer Chromebook 516 GE, a system optimized for GeForce NOW, Xbox Cloud and Amazon Luna.

Acer Chromebook 516 GE: technical specifications

As you can see by reviewing the specifications of this Acer Chromebook 516 GE, fits like a glove to the abovethat is, to provide, from the platform offered by Chrome OS, a system specifically designed to guarantee the necessary features to play in the cloud in the best possible conditions.

The first thing, the visible face of this Acer Chromebook 516 GE is, of course, its screen, built with a 16-inch IPS panel with WQXGA resolution (2,560 x 1,600 dots) in orthodox 16:10 aspect resolution, with a refresh rate of up to 120 hertz and capable of representing 100% of the sRGB space. The image is complemented by a Dolby DTS compatible sound system, composed of four speakers (two facing up and the other two facing down), accompanied by force cancellation technology for the subwoofer, which provides bass tones by eliminating the usual vibrations of them.

Already inside the Acer Chromebook 516 GE we find integrated Intel that can reach 12th generation Core i7 (Alder Lake) of the P series, which provide a more than optimal balance between performance and consumption, and which integrate Intel graphics. At your side we will find up to 16 gigabytes of LPDDR4X RAM Y up to 256 gigabytes of PCIe NVMe SSD storage. In other words, components that make it a high-performance system and, therefore, not only make it a more than optimal option for playing in the cloud, but also for many other day-to-day activities.

In terms of connectivity, another key aspect for gaming in the cloud, it has WiFi 6E and with a 2.5 Gbps ethernet port, which guarantees us that the Internet connection will always be up to the needs of these services. It is complemented, in the wireless section, with Bluetooth 5.2, and in terms of connectors with two USB C ports, two USB A ports, an HDMI port and an audio minijack (microphone and headphones). All this set is powered by a battery capable of providing a autonomy of up to nine hours.

A key element in gaming is the keyboard and, in this sense, that of the Acer Chromebook 516 GE incorporates anti-ghosting technology, to avoid one of the most unpleasant effects, and that can completely ruin the gaming experience. Plus… who said a Chromebook couldn’t have an LED backlight? With this team it is shown that this is not the case.

The Acer C laptophromebook 516 GE will go on sale in December, and its price will start from €999.

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