Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE vs Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook Plus

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 27 by Billy G.

Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE
Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook Plus
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook Plus
Verified Confidence: 85%

Verdict: The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook Plus edges out as the more versatile pick with its detachable design and lighter weight for mixed use, scoring higher in features and design. The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE provides a larger screen and better keyboard for stationary work but trails in portability. RTINGS and Notebookcheck reviews note the Duet 5's OLED panel option delivers better color accuracy than the Acer's IPS display.

Winner: Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook Plus

Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE: 7.2/10

Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook Plus: 7.8/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GELenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook Plus
Screen Size16 inches13.3 inches
ProcessorIntel Core i3-N200MediaTek Kompanio 838
RAM8 gigabytes8GB LPDDR4X
StorageUFS128GB UFS

Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE

What works

  • Large 16-inch 1080p display for productivity
  • Full-size keyboard with good travel
  • Strong battery life for all-day use

What doesn't

  • Heavier at 3.9 lbs than typical Chromebooks
  • Integrated graphics limit gaming or heavy media tasks

Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook Plus

What works

  • Detachable 2-in-1 design with included keyboard and kickstand
  • Lightweight tablet mode at 1.1 lbs for the display
  • OLED option available on some configs

What doesn't

  • Smaller screen limits multitasking compared to 16-inch models
  • Keyboard must be attached for full typing experience

Bottom line

Our pick: Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook Plus.

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