What to check before buying
- ChromeOS cannot install the desktop Windows or macOS versions of many applications. Check specialist software, peripherals and games before ordering.
- The listing specifies a QWERTY keyboard and UK plug, but UK-specific key legends and keyboard backlighting have not been independently established. Confirm the physical keyboard before buying.
- The exact automatic-update end date has not been established. Check Google’s support list for CB514-5H before ordering.
- 8GB RAM limits heavy multitasking. Do not assume memory or storage is upgradeable.
- Some manufacturer descriptions cover optional features across the series. No touchscreen, fingerprint reader, mobile broadband, Wi-Fi 7 or backlit-keyboard promise is included in this recommendation.
- Confirm ASIN B0B8H4B2QJ, part NX.JKAEK.005, Core 5 120U / 8GB / 512GB, new condition and Amazon as seller before paying.
Why it is worth considering
Useful value for buyers who want faster local storage and more processor headroom than entry-level Chromebooks, without paying for an OLED screen.
- A new, public £349.99 offer shipped and sold by Amazon, with no membership or voucher condition.
- Core 5 120U and 8GB RAM suit web-based office work, study and everyday multitasking.
- The 512GB SSD gives substantially more local storage than typical budget eMMC Chromebooks; the exact listing includes an AC adapter and UK plug.
Full specifications
| Brand | Acer |
|---|---|
| Model | Chromebook Plus 514 CB514-5H / NX.JKAEK.005 / Amazon B0B8H4B2QJ |
| Processor brand | Intel |
| Processor | Core 5 120U |
| Processor family | Intel Core 5 |
| Memory (GB) | 8 |
| Storage (GB) | 512 |
| Storage type | SSD |
| Graphics | Intel integrated graphics |
| Gpu type | integrated |
| GPU power (W) | Not confirmed |
| Graphics memory (GB) | Not confirmed |
| Screen size (inches) | 14 |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 |
| Screen type | LCD |
| Brightness (nits) | Not confirmed |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | Not confirmed |
| Weight (kg) | 1.55 |
| Operating system | ChromeOS |
| Keyboard layout | QWERTY; UK-specific key legends not independently confirmed |
| Charger included | Yes |
Condition, warranty and price evidence
- Condition
- New
- Warranty
- Exact Amazon listing specifies a one-year manufacturer warranty.
- Eligibility
- Public £349.99 price; no voucher, membership, finance or trade-in required.
- Recorded availability
- Checked 2026-09-13: exact ASIN B0B8H4B2QJ showed £349.99, new condition, Amazon as shipper and seller and an enabled purchase route. In stock; delivery timing depends on postcode.
- Price check
These notes describe retailer listings and recorded checks. They are not a hands-on review or a guarantee of stock. How we check deals.
ChromeOS support varies by exact model. Check Google’s update schedule and ask the retailer to confirm the matching model before ordering.
