Google is banking on artificial intelligence with the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 and other Chromebook Plus devices

Google has updated the features of Chromebook and Chromebook Plus laptops to include more AI features using Google Gemini. Along with the new version of Chromebook Plus announced by Google, a group of six new laptops with Chrome OS will also be released.

The new version of Chromebook Plus available on these devices includes features such as local and cloud versions of the Google Gemini platform, generative AI wallpapers and video chat backgrounds, Google Magic Editor, Help Me Write, and built-in Google Task View.

The six new Chromebooks are the Acer Chromebook Spin 714, Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE, Asus ExpertBook CX34, Asus Chromebook CM30, HP Chromebook Plus x360 and HP Chromebook 14. Will they be featured on our best Chromebooks page?

Here’s everything we know about the new era of Chromebooks.

Chromebook Plus now with AI features

Google has packed a ton of AI features into these new Chromebook Plus laptops, including built-in AI features and cloud-based AI systems. From Help Me Write – a generative AI tool that makes it easy to create emails and documents – to Google Magic Editor, several new AI features are coming to Chromebook Plus.

Help Me Write is a new Google AI system built into the Chromebook Plus operating system that helps you write on the web, in PDF files, or through web apps installed on your Chromebook. Help Me Write can generate text from scratch with hints or re-write existing text.

Chromebook Plus will also use generative AI to create AI wallpapers and video call backgrounds across all video conferencing apps.

Chromebook Plus will come with the Magic Editor for Google Photos, which will let you reposition and size images, improve lighting, and change backgrounds.

Google Gemini also joins the Chromebook Plus AI lineup with Gemini integration on the Chromebook Plus home screen. You can chat with Gemini and start planning, writing, learning and generating images on your device.

All new Chromebook Plus laptops will receive Google One AI Premium for free for a year. The plan gives you Gemini Advanced, 2TB of storage, Gemini on Docs, Sheets, Slides and Gmail.

Other AI features will be available on all Chromebooks, including simple setup on Android phones, one-click access to Google Tasks, and seamless GIF screen recording. Game Dashboard will also launch on all Chromebooks, allowing you to customize your gaming experience with custom game control mapping.

All new AI Chromebooks

Acer Spin 714 Chromebook

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The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra processor, a durable aluminum chassis, a touchscreen and a 360-degree hinge. This convertible laptop also features a QHD 1440p webcam with AI audio and video enhancements for improved clarity, lighting and sound.

Prices for the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 at Best Buy start at $699.

HP Chromebook Plus x360

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The HP Chromebook Plus x360 has a 14-inch clamshell design, 360-degree hinge, Full HD micro-edge touchscreen, and HP Fast Charge. Chromebook Plus x360 is also EPEAT Gold certified and has Climate+ and Energy Star ratings for using ocean-based and recycled plastic.

HP Chromebook Plus x360 prices start at $429 at Walmart.

Asus Chromebook Plus CX34

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Asus has updated the Chromebook Plus CX34 with a 13th Gen Intel Core i5 processor for improved performance. The CX34 also has a 14-inch clamshell case, a 180-degree tilt-flat hinge, Wi-Fi 6E, and an optional touchscreen.

Prices for the Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 at Best Buy start at $499.

Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE

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For those looking to take full advantage of cloud gaming on their Chromebook, Acer has updated the Acer Chromebook 516 GE for the Chromebook Plus platform. The Chromebook Plus 516 GE has a 16-inch 120Hz WQXGA display, Wi-Fi 6E, an RGB keyboard, high-quality speakers, and a three-month trial of Nvidia GeForce Now.

The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE starts at $649 at Best Buy.

HP Chromebook 14

HP Plus 14 Chromebook

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The HP Chromebook 14 is available as a basic Chromebook and a Chromebook Plus laptop. Both versions include an Intel Pentium processor and 128 GB of storage space.

The HP Chromebook 14 is available in four colors; Lilac lavender, sky blue, glacier silver and blackboard gray. Prices start at $249 at Walmart.

Meanwhile, the HP Chromebook Plus 14 is available in Meteor Silver and can be purchased for $449 at Costco.

Asus CM30 Chromebook

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The Asus Chromebook CM30 may be a new addition to Chrome hardware, but unlike the rest, it’s not a Chromebook Plus device. Instead, this 10.5-inch detachable laptop is now available at Best Buy and Walmart.

Fully functional as both a tablet and a laptop with a detachable keyboard, the CM30 has a 10.5-inch touchscreen, 8GB of memory, 128GB of storage and up to 13 hours of battery life. The tablet also has high-resolution 5-megapixel cameras on the front and back.

Asus Chromebook CM30 prices start at $299 at Best Buy and Walmart.

Chromebooks are better than ever

I’ve never been a huge fan of Chromebooks myself, as I often need access to full x86 Windows programs. However, if you only need web apps, the new AI features favor Chromebooks and Chromebook Plus laptops. With Google One AI, Chromebooks will offer as many generative AI features as Windows computers.

And they start at just $249.