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Overview


Get ready for a new way to game with the Acer Chromebook 516 GE. Designed specifically for gaming on Chromebook and equipped with everything you need to get into cloud gaming, it’s now possible to fully enjoy high-FPS gameplay provided by NVIDIA GeForce NOW’s top tier1, 2.

A Chromebook Built for Gamers
Take on a new world of gaming with the power of up to a 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 P-series processor3, up to 16 GB of LPDDR4X RAM, up to 256 GB PCIe NVMe SSD, and the latest video decoding technology ideal for cloud gaming.

Optimized for NVIDIA GeForce Now’s Top Tier1, 2
Enjoy an incredibly fast refresh rate of up to 120Hz and high bandwidth with built-in RJ-45 2.5G Gigabit Ethernet (2.5GbE) LAN port and Wi-Fi 6E support. Take full advantage of crisp and clear frame rate support for gameplay on NVIDIA GeForce NOW’s top tier1, 2.

Crystal Clear Visuals
The 120Hz 16-inch WQXGA3 (2560 X 1600) IPS narrow-bezel display3 with 100% sRGB coverage gives you vibrant, highly accurate colors and a 16:10 aspect ratio that lets you use and see even more of your screen while you game.

Unparalleled Audio
DTS® Audio and Smart Amplifier provide higher-quality, distortion-free sound while also protecting the four speakers. Unwanted sound vibrations are also eliminated by having force-cancelling woofers fire in opposite directions and perfect unison.

RGB and Anti-ghosting Keyboard
Personalize the color of your keys with preset backlight modes that you can choose through ChromeOS4, making it easier to type and game in the dark. The keyboard’s anti-ghosting technology allows you to use more key combinations on your way to victory.

More Games to Explore
Play PC games through Steam6 on ChromeOS Alpha using this Chromebook. Featuring a fast SSD with ample storage space of up to 256 GB3 and up to a top-of-the-line 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 P-series processor3, this device is your best Chromebook for gaming.

The Power of Cloud Gaming on Chromebook
This Chromebook offers a premier cloud gaming experience with easy access to thousands of games – without worrying about your hardware going out of date. Its long battery life also gives you the flexibility to ditch the bulky power adapter when you’re on the go.

Stream With Ease
This gaming Chromebook has everything you need to start streaming. The FHD flare-reducing webcam with temporal noise reduction technology reduces noise and increases visual fidelity, while the quad upward speakers and a dual-microphone array gives you higher-quality audio output.

Fully Connected
Amplify your gameplay with features such as Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, an HDMI port, an RJ-45 2.5G Gigabit Ethernet (2.5GbE) LAN port, dual USB 3.2 Type-C ports, and a USB 3.2 Type-A port.

Experience Cloud Gaming Now
For a limited time with a purchase of an Acer Chromebook 516 GE, Google is giving everyone a chance to try out just how easy cloud gaming can be with a 3-month free trial.7, 8





At-a-glance


  • 40.6 cm (16") 2560 x 1600 IPS

  • 8GB LPDDR4x-SDRAM & 256GB SSD

  • Amplify your gameplay with features such as Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, an HDMI port, an RJ-45 2.5G Gigabit Ethernet (2.5GbE) LAN port, dual USB 3.2 Type-C ports, and a USB 3.2 Type-A port.

  • ChromeOS

  • DTS Audio and Smart Amplifier provide higher-quality, distortion-free sound while also protecting the four speakers. Unwanted sound vibrations are also eliminated by having force-cancelling woofers fire in opposite directions and perfect unison.

  • Enjoy an incredibly fast refresh rate of 120Hz and high bandwidth with built-in RJ-45 2.5G Gigabit Ethernet (2.5GbE) LAN port and Wi-Fi 6E support. Take full advantage of crisp and clear frame rate support for gameplay on NVIDIA GeForce NOW’s top tier.

  • Intel Core i5-1240P (12MB Cache)

  • Personalize the color of your keys with preset backlight modes that you can choose through ChromeOS, making it easier to type and game in the dark. The keyboard’s anti-ghosting technology allows you to use more key combinations on your way to victory.

  • Play PC games through Steam on ChromeOS Alpha using this Chromebook. Featuring a fast SSD with ample storage space of 256 GB and a top-of-the-line 12th Gen Intel Core i5 P-series processor, this device is your best Chromebook for gaming.

  • Take on a new world of gaming with the power of a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 P-series processor, 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM, 256 GB PCIe NVMe SSD, and the latest video decoding technology ideal for cloud gaming.

  • The 120Hz 16-inch WQXGA (2560 X 1600) IPS narrow-bezel display with 100% sRGB coverage gives you vibrant, highly accurate colors and a 16:10 aspect ratio that lets you use and see even more of your screen while you game.

  • This Chromebook offers a premier cloud gaming experience with easy access to thousands of games – without worrying about your hardware going out of date. Its long battery life also gives you the flexibility to ditch the bulky power adapter when you’re on the go.

  • This gaming Chromebook has everything you need to start streaming. The FHD flare-reducing webcam with temporal noise reduction technology reduces noise and increases visual fidelity, while the quad upward speakers and a dual-microphone array gives you higher-quality audio output.




Reasons to buy

  • 40.6 cm (16") 2560 x 1600 IPS
  • 8GB LPDDR4x-SDRAM & 256GB SSD
  • Amplify your gameplay with features such as Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, an HDMI port, an RJ-45 2.5G Gigabit Ethernet (2.5GbE) LAN port, dual USB 3.2 Type-C ports, and a USB 3.2 Type-A port.
  • ChromeOS
  • DTS Audio and Smart Amplifier provide higher-quality, distortion-free sound while also protecting the four speakers. Unwanted sound vibrations are also eliminated by having force-cancelling woofers fire in opposite directions and perfect unison.
  • Enjoy an incredibly fast refresh rate of 120Hz and high bandwidth with built-in RJ-45 2.5G Gigabit Ethernet (2.5GbE) LAN port and Wi-Fi 6E support. Take full advantage of crisp and clear frame rate support for gameplay on NVIDIA GeForce NOW’s top tier.
  • Intel Core i5-1240P (12MB Cache)
  • Personalize the color of your keys with preset backlight modes that you can choose through ChromeOS, making it easier to type and game in the dark. The keyboard’s anti-ghosting technology allows you to use more key combinations on your way to victory.
  • Play PC games through Steam on ChromeOS Alpha using this Chromebook. Featuring a fast SSD with ample storage space of 256 GB and a top-of-the-line 12th Gen Intel Core i5 P-series processor, this device is your best Chromebook for gaming.
  • Take on a new world of gaming with the power of a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 P-series processor, 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM, 256 GB PCIe NVMe SSD, and the latest video decoding technology ideal for cloud gaming.
  • The 120Hz 16-inch WQXGA (2560 X 1600) IPS narrow-bezel display with 100% sRGB coverage gives you vibrant, highly accurate colors and a 16:10 aspect ratio that lets you use and see even more of your screen while you game.
  • This Chromebook offers a premier cloud gaming experience with easy access to thousands of games – without worrying about your hardware going out of date. Its long battery life also gives you the flexibility to ditch the bulky power adapter when you’re on the go.
  • This gaming Chromebook has everything you need to start streaming. The FHD flare-reducing webcam with temporal noise reduction technology reduces noise and increases visual fidelity, while the quad upward speakers and a dual-microphone array gives you higher-quality audio output.

Specification

Technical Description:

Audio
Built-in microphone:Microphone that is found inside the product.
Yes
Number of microphones:
2
Number of built-in speakers:
4

Battery
Battery life (max):Maximum battery life. Mobile Mark™ (2002) is the standard often used to benchmark battery life time.
9 h
Battery capacity:A measure of the charge stored by the battery. Determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery.
65 Wh
Number of battery cells:
3
Battery technology:The type of battery in the device, e.g. nickel–cadmium (NiCd).
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Camera
Front camera HD type:
Full HD
Front camera resolution:
1920 x 1080 pixels
Front camera resolution (numeric):
1080 MP
Front camera:Camera at the front of the product.
Yes

Design
Form factor:The shape or design of the product.
Clamshell
Colour name:
Iron
Product colour:
Grey
Product type:The sub-category of the product.
Chromebook

Display
Maximum refresh rate:
120 Hz
Display surface:
Matt
LED backlight:A backlight is a form of illumination used in liquid crystal displays (LCDs). One type of backlight is made by LEDs, which can be either white or RGB (red green blue). White LEDs are used most often in notebooks and desktop screens, and in virtually all mobile LCD screens. RGB LEDs for backlighting are found in high-end color proofing displays such as HP DreamColor LP2480zx monitor or selected HP EliteBook notebooks, as well as newer consumer grade displays such as Dell's Studio series laptops which have an optional RGB LED display.
Yes
Panel type:
IPS
HD type:Type of supported High Definition (e.g. Full HD, 4K Ultra HD).
WQXGA
Touchscreen:A screen of a laptop, smartphone, etc., that responds to touch so you can control the interface using your fingers.
No
Display resolution:The number of distinct pixels in each dimension that can be displayed. It is usually quoted as width × height, with the units in pixels: for example, "1024 × 768" means the width is 1024 pixels and the height is 768 pixels. The higher the number of pixels, the sharper the image.
2560 x 1600 pixels
Display diagonal:Size of the display for this product, measured diagonally, usually in inches.
40.6 cm (16")

Graphics
On-board graphics card model:
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
On-board GPU manufacturer:
Intel
Discrete graphics card model:
Not available
Discrete graphics card:
No
On-board graphics card:
Yes

Keyboard
Keyboard backlit:
Yes
Numeric keypad:Small, palm-sized, seventeen key section of a computer keyboard, usually on the very far right. The numeric keypad features digits 0 to 9, addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (*) and division (/) symbols, a decimal point (.) and Num Lock and Enter keys. Laptop keyboards often do not have a numpad, but may provide numpad input by holding a modifier key (typically labelled "Fn") and operating keys on the standard keyboard.
No
Pointing device:
Touchpad

Memory
Maximum internal memory:The maximum internal memory which is available in the product.
16 GB
Internal memory type:The type of internal memory such as RAM, GDDR5.
LPDDR4x-SDRAM
Internal memory:A computer's memory which is directly accessible to the CPU.
8 GB

Network
Bluetooth version:The type of bluetooth technology in the product e.g. Bluetooth Smart (v4.0).
5.2
Ethernet LAN data rates:The different speed levels of the Ethernet LAN connection.
10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN:An Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) interface is present, for a wired conection via a cable.
Yes
Wi-Fi standards:The type of wireless local area network (LAN). It can be ad-hoc, where units in a network communicate peer-to-peer, or Infrastructure, where units communicate with each other via an access point A LAN interconnects computers in a small area e.g. home, school or office.
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Top Wi-Fi standard:
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Mobile network connection:
No

Networking
Bluetooth version:The type of bluetooth technology in the product e.g. Bluetooth Smart (v4.0).
5.2
Ethernet LAN data rates:The different speed levels of the Ethernet LAN connection.
10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN:An Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) interface is present, for a wired conection via a cable.
Yes
Wi-Fi standards:The type of wireless local area network (LAN). It can be ad-hoc, where units in a network communicate peer-to-peer, or Infrastructure, where units communicate with each other via an access point A LAN interconnects computers in a small area e.g. home, school or office.
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Top Wi-Fi standard:
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Mobile network connection:
No

Operating system/software
Operating system installed:Type of operating system on a device e.g. IOS on Apple devices, Android for mobile devices.
ChromeOS

Packaging content
Cables included:
AC

Ports & interfaces
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode:
Yes
Charging port type:
DC-in jack
Combo headphone/mic port:
Yes
HDMI ports quantity:The number of sockets (ports) for HDMI connections. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transferring uncompressed video data and compressed/uncompressed digital audio data from a HDMI-compliant device ("the source device") to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device. HDMI is a digital replacement for existing analog video standards.
1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports:Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports allow a computer to connect to the ethernet.
1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity:
2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity:
1

Power
USB charging current:
3 A
USB charging voltage:
5,9,15,20 V
AC adapter output voltage:
20 V
AC adapter power:
65 W

Processor
Configurable TDP-down:
20 W
Processor cache:
12 MB
Processor cores:The number of central processing units ('cores') in a processor. Some processors have 1 core, others have 2 (e.g. Intel Core Duo) or more (e.g. the Intel Xeon E7-2850 has 10 cores).
12
Processor boost frequency:The turbo boost is an automatic, managed accelleration of the processor when one of the cores is overloaded.
4.4 GHz
Processor model:The model number for the processor in a computer.
i5-1240P
Processor generation:
12th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor family:A family of processors is a group of processors produced by one company over a short period of time e.g. Intel Pentium processors.
Intel® Core™ i5
Processor manufacturer:The manufacturer that produced the processor.
Intel

Processor special features
CPU configuration (max):
1
Embedded options available:
No
Execute Disable Bit:
Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access:
Yes
Intel Trusted Execution Technology:
Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x):Simplify Virtualization and Reduce Overheads\nIntel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) helps make virtualization practical by eliminating performance overheads, reducing complexity, and improving security with hardware assistance. Virtualization allows multiple workloads to share a common set of resources so that a variety of workloads can co-locate while maintaining full isolation from each other.
Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d):Simplify Virtualization and Reduce Overheads\nIntel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) helps make virtualization practical by eliminating performance overheads, reducing complexity, and improving security with hardware assistance. Virtualization allows multiple workloads to share a common set of resources so that a variety of workloads can co-locate while maintaining full isolation from each other.
Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT):
Yes

Security
Trusted Platform Module (TPM):
Yes

Software
Operating system installed:Type of operating system on a device e.g. IOS on Apple devices, Android for mobile devices.
ChromeOS

Storage
Optical drive type:An optical drive uses laser to read optical discs such as CDs, DVDs and Blu-Ray. Some types of optical drive are: CD ROM drive, CR-RW (CD writer) drive, DVD-ROM.
No
NVMe:
Yes
SSD interface:
PCI Express
SSD capacity:
256 GB
Number of SSDs installed:
1
Total SSDs capacity:
256 GB
Storage media:Used for the storage of date e.g. HDD (hard disk drive), SSD (solid-state drive).
SSD
Total storage capacity:The total amount of data that can be stored on the device.
256 GB

Weight & dimensions
Height:The measurement of the product from head to foot or from base to top.
21.3 mm
Depth:The distance from the front to the back of something.
249.7 mm
Width:The measurement or extent of something from side to side.
356.6 mm
Weight:Weight of the product without packaging (net weight). If possible, the net weight is given including standard accessories and supplies. Please note that sometimes the manufacturer leaves out the weight of accessories and/or supplies.
1.7 kg

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NX.KCWEK.003 Acer

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SKU: NX.KCWEK.003