Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) vs Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2025): Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) scores 8.2 versus 7.5 for the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) is the cheaper option at $449. Choose based on the use cases below: the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) leads overall, while the Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) (Geekbench multi 11,600 vs 6,000).
- Longer battery: Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) (16.2h vs 14.2h web).
- Lighter: Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) (1.35 kg vs 1.36 kg).
- Display: OLED (Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10)) vs IPS (Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2025)).
- Cheaper: Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) (saves about $1,500 CAD).
Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) vs Chromebook Plus 514 (2025): Full Breakdown
Performance: the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 11,600 against 6,000 for the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) — roughly 93% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) averaged 31 FPS versus 12 FPS. The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) lasts longer away from a charger, running 16.2 hours in our web-browsing test versus 14.2 hours. The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) is also easier to carry at 1.35 kg versus 1.36 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.
Display: the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) uses a 14-inch OLED panel (2880 x 1800, 120Hz), while the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) has a 14-inch IPS panel (1920 x 1080, 60Hz). The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) measured brighter at 416 nits, and covered 99% of DCI-P3 — relevant for outdoor use and colour work.
Price and value: the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) is the cheaper option in Canada, about $1,500 less than the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10). Weighed against our test scores (8.2 vs 7.5 overall), the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) offers the better value for the money, while the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.
For the complete testing data, read our full Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) review and Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) and the Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) | Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.2 ✓ | 7.5 |
| Price (CAD) | $1,949 | $449 ✓ |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 |
| GPU | Intel Arc 140V (integrated) | Arm Mali (integrated) |
| RAM | 32GB LPDDR5x ✓ | 8GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 1000GB ✓ | 128GB |
| Display | 14" OLED | 14" IPS |
| Brightness | 416 nits ✓ | 316 nits |
| Battery (web) | 14.2 h | 16.2 h ✓ |
| Weight | 1.36 kg | 1.35 kg ✓ |
| Geekbench multi | 11,600 ✓ | 6,000 |
| Gaming (1080p) | 31 fps ✓ | 12 fps |
| OS | Windows 11 | ChromeOS |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) scores 8.2 versus 7.5 for the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) is the cheaper option at $449. Choose based on the use cases below: the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) leads overall, while the Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) or the Chromebook Plus 514 (2025)?
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) scores 8.2 versus 7.5 for the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) is the cheaper option at $449. Choose based on the use cases below: the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) leads overall, while the Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the better choice for business.
Which is better for gaming?
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the better choice for gaming.
Which is better for multimedia?
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the better choice for travel.
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