Talking about Chromebooks and gaming in the same sentence may sound contradictory, but in fact, devices like this Acer Chromebook 516 GE are tangible proof that the two terms are not only not antonyms, but that they can actually be perfectly combined in unison. the result of this is a consonant rhyme, and that, given the specifications, it can also be extremely satisfying. The trick, of course, is in the cloud, and the proposal is the most promising.

However, before I start analyzing the technical specifications of this Acer Chromebook 516 GE, I think it is important (in fact very important) to make a premise, that cloud gaming with platforms like GeForce NOW and Xbox Cloud comes down to having to count the latest components, but even so, it requires some features to consider, be it connectivity, screen quality, speed and accuracy of input devices…

There is a widespread belief that using cloud gaming services will virtually eliminate the need for hardware. Nothing is further from reality. These are reduced in a more than significant way compared to the game here, but if we want to enjoy a truly satisfying gaming experience, we must not neglect the components. And from this premise, Acer came up with 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 checking the specs 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 specially designed to guarantee the necessary functions for gaming in the cloud under the best possible conditions.

The first thing, the visible face of this Acer Chromebook 516 GE is of course its screen with 16-inch IPS panel with WQXGA resolution (2560 x 1600 pixels) in orthodox 16:10 aspect ratio with refresh rate up to 120 hertz and capable of representing 100% of the sRGB space. The picture is completed by a sound system compatible with Dolby DTS, composed of four speakers (two pointing upwards and the other two downwards), accompanied by force suppression technology for the subwoofer, which ensures bass notes by eliminating their usual vibrations.

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

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

A key element when playing games is the keyboard, and in this sense the Acer C keyboardChromebook 516 GE includes anti-ghosting technology, to avoid one of the most unpleasant effects that can completely ruin the gaming experience. Plus… who said Chromebooks can’t have LED backlighting? That’s not the case with this team.

Acer C laptopThe hromebook 516 GE will go on sale in December and will be priced from €999.

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