The performance-driven Acer Chromebook Plus 514 launches today, and aims to raise the bar while bringing AI-ready features.

Acer has announced the launch of its new Chromebook Plus 514, expanding its range of Chromebook Plus laptops and adding more options for Chromebook users who want something more powerful but not necessarily more expensive.

Acer today announced the Chromebook Plus 514, an Intel-powered 14-inch Chromebook Plus laptop that costs just $399.

The performance-driven Acer Chromebook Plus 514 launches today, and aims to raise the bar while bringing AI-ready features.

Acer today expanded its line of Chromebook Plus laptops with the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514-4H/T), providing users with a performance-minded, compact and durable model that enables them to do more with the AI-powered capabilities of ChromeOS.

To make things confusing, Acer already sells a few Chromebook Plus 514 models; this one is the CB514-4HT and is priced at $399. Look for that SKU if you want to make sure you're getting the latest one.

Chromebooks have long been a popular choice with students and if you want to take your studies to the next level a Chromebook Plus is a great way to do so without doubling, tripling or even quadrupling the price of your laptop.