You'd think they'd be more common, but Chromebooks running ARM chips are a relatively rare sight. When we do get one, it's noteworthy. On that same vein, we have a new ARM Chromebook, and it's pretty nice.

The Chromebook Plus 14 weighs in at a mere 2.58 pounds and measures just over half an inch thick. It features a 14-inch OLED display that offers a 1,920 x 1,200 resolution and is available with an optional touchscreen. Internally, the device is well-equipped with either 12GB or 16GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage, specifications that position it firmly in the upper tier of the Chromebook market.

Other specs include a Dolby Atmos quad-speaker system and a 5-megapixel webcam, a notable upgrade from the lower-resolution cameras typically found on Chromebooks. It also includes a fingerprint reader, which will allow for biometric identification and authentication on your Chromebook.

Close up of the Acer Chromebook Plus 516's screen and keyboard.
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This is not groundbreaking stuff that has never been seen before on a Chromebook. What's noteworthy here is the fact that we have all of this in an ARM model. ARM computers are an increasingly common sight on Windows, with Snapdragon computers making the rounds and making for pretty nice options if you're willing to put up with ARM Windows 11. But Chromebooks are an option that can benefit from high-end ARM systems as well. They have a lightweight operating system that also runs an Android subsystem, so theoretically, you can run Android apps as well as a phone or tablet can. And with increased support for actual apps thanks to not only that Android subsystem but also Linux support, they actually make for decently versatile laptops these days.

This laptop starts at $649 and can now be bought from Lenovo's website, so make sure to check it out.

Source: Lenovo via Engadget