ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) vs Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2025): Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) scores 8.4 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 Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) leads overall, while the Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) (Geekbench multi 11,200 vs 6,000).
- Longer battery: Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) (16.2h vs 15.6h web).
- Lighter: ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) (1.2 kg vs 1.35 kg).
- Display: OLED (ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025)) vs IPS (Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2025)).
- Cheaper: Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) (saves about $1,050 CAD).
Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) vs Chromebook Plus 514 (2025): Full Breakdown
Performance: the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 11,200 against 6,000 for the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) — roughly 87% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) averaged 32 FPS versus 12 FPS. The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) 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 15.6 hours. The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) is also easier to carry at 1.2 kg versus 1.35 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.
Display: the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) 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 ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) measured brighter at 396 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 $1,050 less than the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025). Weighed against our test scores (8.4 vs 7.5 overall), the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) offers the better value for the money, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.
For the complete testing data, read our full ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) review and Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) and the Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) | Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.4 ✓ | 7.5 |
| Price (CAD) | $1,499 | $449 ✓ |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 |
| GPU | Intel Arc 140V (integrated) | Arm Mali (integrated) |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5x ✓ | 8GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 1000GB ✓ | 128GB |
| Display | 14" OLED | 14" IPS |
| Brightness | 396 nits ✓ | 316 nits |
| Battery (web) | 15.6 h | 16.2 h ✓ |
| Weight | 1.2 kg ✓ | 1.35 kg |
| Geekbench multi | 11,200 ✓ | 6,000 |
| Gaming (1080p) | 32 fps ✓ | 12 fps |
| OS | Windows 11 | ChromeOS |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) scores 8.4 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 Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) leads overall, while the Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) or the Chromebook Plus 514 (2025)?
The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) scores 8.4 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 Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) leads overall, while the Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) is the better choice for business.
Which is better for gaming?
The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) is the better choice for gaming.
Which is better for multimedia?
The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) is the better choice for travel.
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