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expiredak1077 posted Jul 09, 2025 01:44 AM

Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE Laptop: 16" 1600p 120Hz, Intel 5 120U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD

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Best Buy has Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE Laptop (Obsidian Black, CBG516-2H-59S4) on sale for $349. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member ak1077 for sharing this deal.Specs:
  • 16.0" 2560x1600 120Hz IPS Touchscreen Display, 100% sRGB
  • Intel Core 5 120U 10-Core Processor
  • Intel Integrated Graphics
  • 8GB LPDDR4X Dual Channel Memory
  • 256GB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe Solid State Drive
  • RGB Backlit Keyboard, FHD Webcam
  • Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3
  • Chrome OS
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB-A
    • 2x USB-C
    • 1x HDMI 2.0
    • 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo
    • 1x 2.5G Gigabit Ethernet

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  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $30.99 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $379.99.
  • Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.

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Best Buy has Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE Laptop (Obsidian Black, CBG516-2H-59S4) on sale for $349. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member ak1077 for sharing this deal.Specs:
  • 16.0" 2560x1600 120Hz IPS Touchscreen Display, 100% sRGB
  • Intel Core 5 120U 10-Core Processor
  • Intel Integrated Graphics
  • 8GB LPDDR4X Dual Channel Memory
  • 256GB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe Solid State Drive
  • RGB Backlit Keyboard, FHD Webcam
  • Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3
  • Chrome OS
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB-A
    • 2x USB-C
    • 1x HDMI 2.0
    • 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo
    • 1x 2.5G Gigabit Ethernet

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $30.99 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $379.99.
  • Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.

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Model: Acer - Chromebook Plus 516 GE-16.0" WQXGA Laptop- Intel Core 5-8GB LPDDR4X-256GB PCIe Gen4 SSD(Protective Sleeve) - Obsidian Black

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HayesCooper
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you're not getting a Windows laptop with these specs at this price unless you find a crazy ymmv deal on a refurb or open box. A laptop with a discreet GPU is even less likely, and even if you find that unicorn, it will certainly come with trade-offs like a lackluster screen (this has 100% sRGB).The 'expiration date" is 10 years from release (longer than most people will keep a laptop), and it's fairly easy to replace chrome os with Linux or Windows if you wish.

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Jul 09, 2025 07:21 PM
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SlimeyfaceJul 09, 2025 07:21 PM
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Quote from HayesCooper :
Yes, it has a 2560x1600 120Hz screen... which is useless with xCloud or Luna, which both cap at 1080p 60fps.Having a nice screen doesn't make it a gaming Chromebook. If anything, it makes it a "media consumption Chromebook", since Netflix, etc. can utilize that pixel density.

Not for me. I can get 4k with Luna. Maybe its simulated, but some games support it in the video settings.
Jul 09, 2025 09:06 PM
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HilariousMallard343Jul 09, 2025 09:06 PM
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Is ram expandable？
Jul 10, 2025 01:54 AM
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cscamp20Jul 10, 2025 01:54 AM
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Quote from adtruck :
Gaming chromebook, what a joke. For a little more ( one day of minimum salary), you can get a window book with way better specifications for games. One thing i dont like is that chrome os has an expiration date.
Stop hating. Ignorant post. Chromebooks have come a long way. Chrome OS nowadays are supported and receives updates as long as Windows. This laptop came out 2022. It is supported until 2032. That is 10 years. It is meant to be used for online gaming. Steam and Nvidia GE Force Now.
Last edited by cscamp20 July 9, 2025 at 07:57 PM.
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Jul 10, 2025 01:56 AM
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adtruckJul 10, 2025 01:56 AM
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Quote from cscamp20 :
Stop hating. Ignorant post. Chromebooks have come a long way. Chrome OS nowadays are supported and receives updates as long as Windows. This laptop came out 2022 years ago. It is supported until 2032. That is 10 years. It is meant to be used for online gaming. Steam and Nvidia GE Force Now.
Admit it, there is a limit that chrome cant do but it is ok if you want one.
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Jul 10, 2025 02:05 AM
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cscamp20Jul 10, 2025 02:05 AM
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Quote from Slimeyface :
Weren't you just mentioning the increased specs in your other post?


This one has the enhanced screen that most chromebooks do not have.
Newer Chromebook Plus laptops are just as capable as this. This is a 3 year old laptop with a nicer screen and an RGB keyboard. I believe this is the first labeled gaming chromebook. It is really for online gaming.

I bought this last year but returned it because I wanted something lighter. It is a chunky and heavy Chromebook. Don't expect the RGB keyboard to feel as good as a mechanical keyboard.
Last edited by cscamp20 July 9, 2025 at 08:08 PM.
Jul 10, 2025 02:19 AM
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cscamp20Jul 10, 2025 02:19 AM
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Quote from hrg0891 :
What would it take to install Windows 11 on this? Price point is great but looking for a Windows laptop.
Nope! Firmware will only work for Chromebooks. If you want Windows then buy a Windows laptop. If you have older laptops or desktops, you can install Chrome OS flex. It's pretty easy to do. Look up Chrome OS Flex
Jul 10, 2025 03:26 AM
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nesman90Jul 10, 2025 03:26 AM
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Quote from hrg0891 :
What would it take to install Windows 11 on this? Price point is great but looking for a Windows laptop.
It looks like you can put Windows 11 on this if you're tech savvy enough. https://coolstar.org/chromebook/windows.html --- This is showing one of the verified tested devices.
No idea how well it may run though compared to a similar spec'ed native Windows laptop.
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Jul 10, 2025 03:31 AM
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nesman90Jul 10, 2025 03:31 AM
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Quote from HilariousMallard343 :
Is ram expandable？
No, soldered ram.
Jul 10, 2025 04:38 AM
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jewishdaveJul 10, 2025 04:38 AM
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So crazy I was just searching for and having trouble finding a deal specifically on a 16" or bigger Chromebook with an Intel processor tonight. Then all the sudden this pops up. Perfect.
Jul 10, 2025 05:47 AM
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LaughinGassJul 10, 2025 05:47 AM
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Quote from adtruck :
Come on. We are slickdealer. The same day there are $399 acer windows book from costco. if no costco membership, there are a few $550 windows laptops list here same day (Hp with no discrete gpu and Lenovo with 3050). All have way better cpu and 16gb ram and larger ssd. For $649, you can even get a msi laptop with discrete 4060 gpu from walmart. It does not need to look hard for $500 price point. Why limit yourself to chrome os with low power cpu for games. Work one more shift and buy a regular window laptop.
Now let's compare battery life, thermals, power consumption, and portability (lol). These things are literally in different orbits.
Jul 10, 2025 07:19 AM
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pdincJul 10, 2025 07:19 AM
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Acer's ebay store has had this for as little as $200 before.

Also remember this gives a year of Gemini + 2TB Google storage
Jul 10, 2025 07:43 AM
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adtruckJul 10, 2025 07:43 AM
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Quote from LaughinGass :
Now let's compare battery life, thermals, power consumption, and portability (lol). These things are literally in different orbits.
Ok. You guys like chrome book so much than get one for yourself. The hardware spec is there for you to compare. It is not a gaming laptop. You can use it for streaming but it is not a typical definition of gaming and i am pretty sure you know the difference based on your arguments.
Jul 10, 2025 07:55 AM
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dxxviJul 10, 2025 07:55 AM
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I wish there were a memory slot for another memory stick and there were a way to install Linux on it. I like its cpu and esp. screen.
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I have the older non plus version of this. It works great for my needs (mainly web browsing with a lot of tabs).

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Jul 10, 2025 04:43 PM
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LaughinGassJul 10, 2025 04:43 PM
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Quote from adtruck :
Ok. You guys like chrome book so much than get one for yourself. The hardware spec is there for you to compare. It is not a gaming laptop. You can use it for streaming but it is not a typical definition of gaming and i am pretty sure you know the difference based on your arguments.
As pointed out, it doesn't claim to be a regular gaming laptop. The title (in the Best Buy ad) is literally *CLOUD* GAMING LAPTOP.

*CLOUD*. As in, you pay for some server running a fancy GPU for you to stream it to this [relatively high] refresh rate and resolution, power-saving and cost-saving device. So, if this use-case works for you, you can do hi-end gaming on relatively low-end [but efficient] processing hardware, with a nice display and much better battery life.

This isn't for me, as I personally broadly loathe anything "cloud" based, including the dependency on Google/Chrome OS, for so many reasons I've lost count.

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