Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) vs Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714
The MacBook Air M4 is the better laptop for most people: faster M4 chip, a sharper 13.6-inch display, longer real battery life and a lighter build, and owners rate it highly. The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 is the pick only if you want a touchscreen 2-in-1 that folds into a tablet and you live in Chrome OS and Google apps. The Acer's 14-inch 1920x1200 touch panel and QHD webcam are real advantages, but its Intel Core Ultra 5 and Chrome OS limit heavy desktop software.
- Choose the MacBook Air if you want the fastest, lightest everyday laptop with the longest battery life and full macOS apps.
- Choose the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 if you want a touchscreen 2-in-1 for Chrome OS, Google apps and note-taking on a budget.
Prices
- Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4): $40.99 at Rent-A-Center (checked today)
- Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714: $492.26 at eBay (last seen Nov 9)
- Difference: the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) is $451.27 cheaper than the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 at the latest prices (Nov 9 and Nov 12)
