Compare laptops with independent expert reviews, COR Scores and exact-model specifications. Find the best fit for your needs, explore the buying advice below and check available UK retailer offers.
Choosing the best laptops starts with how you will use them. Consider office and study, creative work, travel and university, then match the features and practical requirements to your shortlist.
Our UK laptop reviews comparison brings together published critics’ assessments and recorded product specifications. A COR Score converts eligible ratings to five points and gives each publisher equal weight. Read the original reviews for the reasoning, tested configuration and review date; an average becomes available after three distinct critics.
Use the available category filters to explore recorded features. Open each product to check its full manufacturer code, configuration and current review coverage. Compare retailer offers for that exact version, including condition, accessories and delivery.
Below the results, explore the buying guides, work through how to choose, or use the glossary to make sense of unfamiliar specifications.
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Acer
Shown option: 256 GB · 8 GB RAM · 120U · Wi-Fi · Grey · UK English keyboard. Scores shown apply to this option.
Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CBE594-2) - Intel Core 5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 14" WUXGA display, Chrome OS
Model code: NX.JBFEK.002
Specifications, review scores and prices belong to each exact model.
Acer
Acer Chromebook Enterprise 514 Plus 514 (CBE594-2) - Intel Core 5, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 14" WUXGA display, Chrome OS
Model code: NX.JNSEK.003
Acer
Acer Chromebook Enterprise 514 Plus 514 (CBE594-2) - Intel Core 7, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 14" WUXGA display, Chrome OS
Model code: NX.JNSEK.004
Acer
Acer Aspire Chromebook Plus 514 CBE574-1-R20E
Model code: NX.KREEK.00G
Acer
Acer Aspire Chromebook Plus 514 CBE574-1T-R7X5
Model code: NX.KRDEK.00A
Acer
Acer Chromebook Plus 514 CBE574-1T 14" WUXGA IPS Touchscreen R5 8GB 256GB
Model code: NX.KRDEK.002
Acer
Acer Aspire Chromebook Plus 514 CBE594-2T-521P
Model code: NX.JNTEK.001
Acer
Acer Chromebook Enterprise 514 Plus Spin 514 convertible (CPE594-1N) - Intel Core 5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 14" WUXGA touchscreen, Chrome OS
Model code: NX.KWFEK.003
Acer
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 convertible (CPE594-1N) - Intel Core 5, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 14" WUXGA touchscreen, Chrome OS
Model code: NX.KWFEK.004
Acer
Shown option: 256 GB · 12 GB RAM · Kompanio Ultra 910. Scores shown apply to this option.
Acer Chromebook Plus 514 Plus Spin 514 convertible (CPE594-2N) - MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910, 12GB RAM, 256GB, 14" 2.8K touchscreen, Chrome OS
Model code: NX.JEZEK.005
Specifications, review scores and prices belong to each exact model.
Acer
Shown option: 256 GB · 16 GB RAM · Kompanio Ultra 910 · Wi-Fi. Scores shown apply to this option.
Acer Chromebook Enterprise 514 Plus Spin 514 convertible (CPE594-2N) - MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910, 16GB RAM, 256GB, 14" 2.8K touchscreen, Chrome OS
Model code: NX.JEZEK.001
Specifications, review scores and prices belong to each exact model.
Acer
Acer Aspire Chromebook Plus Spin 514 CPE594-1N-39VE 2 in 1
Model code: NX.KWFEK.001
Select a product to check its exact model, reviewed version and available retailer offers. Matching model options are grouped together where supported; the displayed score belongs to the shown option. Individual critic reviews remain visible while a product builds towards three critics for a COR Score.
Your reading library
Understand the features and specifications you see in laptop reviews. Read the complete guide or explore a focused topic.
Read the complete buying guide →Back to the results ↑Screen diagonal is only one part of laptop size. Aspect ratio, bezel, resolution and chassis design change the usable workspace and footprint, while a larger battery can make two apparently similar machines carry…
Explore the guide →Size memory for concurrent work and storage for active files, then check whether either can be upgraded.
Explore the guide →Translate controlled battery figures into screen brightness, workload, calls and standby behaviour that resemble your day.
Explore the guide →Verify data, video and charging capabilities of the exact laptop port, dock and cable.
Explore the guide →Your six-step checklist
Find the best fit for your priorities, your setup and your budget.
Turn expert laptop reviews into a shortlist with these six practical checks.
Write down required apps, external displays and accessories.
Your decision Defined work requirements.
Check operating-system support and upgrade policy for the planned ownership period.
Your decision Checked support options.
Compare keyboard, webcam, screen finish and ports in person where possible.
Your decision Compared everyday handling.
Verify each USB-C port for charging, display and data functions.
Your decision Verified port functions.
Read independent battery, fan-noise and repairability observations.
Your decision Read ownership evidence.
Price a replacement charger, battery and extended storage if relevant.
Your decision Costed future replacements.
Ready to build your shortlist? Use these checks to narrow the results, then read the evidence for each exact model.
Make it work for you
Turn your everyday needs into a practical setup. Record these details before comparing your final shortlist.
| Requirement | What to record or check |
|---|---|
| Workload | Applications, displays, accessories and operating-system requirements |
| Support | Updates, upgrade options, repair route and ownership period |
| Everyday fit | Keyboard, webcam, screen finish, weight and charger |
| Desk expansion | USB-C charging, display and data functions, dock and cables |
Use the exact model’s manual and manufacturer specifications to confirm measurements, connections and supported features.
Keep your priorities together. A short set of notes makes it easier to compare complete offers and discuss your requirements with a retailer or installer.
Use a strong account password and available multi-factor authentication, set up backups and keep updates enabled. Decide whether you need fingerprint or facial sign-in, removable storage controls or business management before buying.
Practical check Treat bundled security software and “AI” labels as secondary to the machine meeting your practical needs. An organised recovery plan and supported software reduce disruption more reliably than a feature badge.
Explore this in the buying guide →Check whether memory and storage are soldered, slotted or partly upgradeable in the exact configuration. Browser tabs, video calls and creative tools compete for memory; a low starting specification can be the practical limit before the processor is.
Practical check Read reviews for sustained performance, fan noise and surface temperature under the workload you use. A short benchmark does not show how a thin computer behaves during a long export or meeting.
Explore this in the buying guide →Check display count, resolution, refresh and charging through the actual port, dock and cable combination. USB-C docks can share bandwidth and power, so a single-cable desk may work differently from the product photograph.
Practical check Verify whether the laptop needs its supplied charger for sustained performance. Some docks charge slowly enough for light work but discharge a computer during a demanding task.
Explore this in the buying guide →Compare with a purpose
Choose your main priority, then compare the evidence that matters most for your setup.
| Your main use | What to look for | What to weigh up |
|---|---|---|
| Office and study | Keyboard, webcam, quiet operation, battery and ports | A very thin machine may offer fewer upgrade or repair options. |
| Creative work | App requirements, display, storage, memory and external displays | A fast processor cannot compensate for too little memory or unsuitable software. |
| Travel and university | Weight, charger size, robustness and account recovery | Long claimed battery life may not match demanding apps. |
Include the product, delivery, required accessories and any setup or installation. Check relevant consumables, subscriptions and replacement parts over the period you expect to own it.
Use your planning notes to identify essential functions and connections. Confirm them for the exact model and configuration, then weigh optional features against the difference in price.
Read the original critics’ findings for your priorities. Check the date and tested version, then compare the evidence alongside the COR Score and number of distinct critics.
Check the manufacturer code, generation, configuration, condition and included items. Confirm stock, delivered price, returns and warranty terms with the retailer before ordering.
Open the specifications glossary · Compare expert reviews · Check the model and offer
Independent reviews, made comparable
One consistent scale makes different publishers’ ratings easier to compare. The original review explains why a critic reached that verdict.
Read our scoring methodology →Scale conversion · example
An illustration of conversion, not a rating for a listed product.
Identify the exact product and the version reviewed. Check model codes, configuration and the included package.
Convert eligible ratings to five points, count each publisher once and give every critic equal weight.
Show the average to two decimal places after three distinct critics. Otherwise show tbd while keeping individual reviews visible.
Read the score alongside the critic count, review dates, tested version and strengths that matter to you. Linked reviews of related hardware remain separate from the selected product’s score.
Explore the catalogue
Compare the recorded models, explore different configurations and follow the available expert reviews. Use each product page for its latest evidence and retailer links.
Return to the results ↑Explore your options
Follow a manufacturer or a selection based on recorded product features.
Your questions, answered
Ten answers to help you make an informed choice.
It depends on apps and multitasking. Check software requirements and buy enough headroom because many laptops do not allow later memory upgrades.
Sometimes, but capabilities vary. Confirm charging, display and data support for the laptop, dock, cable and monitor.
Yes. They can affect security, compatibility and the usable life of a computer. Check manufacturer and operating-system support information.
Start with your main use, practical setup and total budget. The comparison table above identifies useful features for different priorities. Use the category filters, then check exact-model specifications and the original reviews for your shortlist.
It summarises eligible independent critic ratings on a five-point scale, with one equally weighted rating per publisher. The displayed average has two decimal places. Open the original reviews to see how the findings relate to your priorities.
A public COR Score becomes available after three distinct critics. Until then, tbd indicates that review coverage is still building; available individual reviews remain visible. It is different from a zero rating.
Check the version actually reviewed. Confirmed equivalent colour, storage or accessory variants can share model-level reviews with a tested-version label. Related hardware, different generations and other distinct editions are shown separately and do not contribute to the selected product’s score.
Filters use the recorded specifications for each model or option. Choose a brand or feature, then apply your filters to narrow the results. Missing information is not treated as confirmed feature support. Open the product page to check the full specification.
Match the complete manufacturer code, configuration, condition and included items. Add delivery and necessary accessories to compare the total cost, and confirm stock, warranty and returns details with the retailer.
Check the review date, tested version and current manufacturer support. Compare the features you need, replacement parts or consumables where relevant, and the complete offer. A useful older review can still explain a model well, while availability and services may have changed.
Related categories
Compare complementary products and other ways to meet your needs.
Specifications, explained
Understand the terms, then use the buying checks to compare exact models.
12 terms
The component that executes general computing tasks.
Buying check Compare the exact processor generation and independent results for your applications.
Hardware that processes graphics and some specialised computing tasks.
Buying check Check application requirements, display outputs and the exact GPU configuration.
Working memory used by the operating system and active applications.
Buying check Compare capacity with application needs and check whether it can be upgraded.
A reduction in operating speed used to keep hardware within temperature or power limits.
Buying check Read sustained workload tests rather than judging performance from brief peaks.
The number of picture elements used to form a display, image or video frame, usually expressed as horizontal and vertical pixel counts.
Buying check Check the resolution supported in the mode you will use; compare real detail and clarity in independent tests.
The concentration of screen pixels, expressed as pixels per inch.
Buying check Consider text size and operating-system scaling at your usual viewing distance.
Solid-state storage used to hold software and files.
Buying check Check usable capacity, interface and whether replacement is supported.
Space used by the operating system, applications and saved files.
Buying check Allow for system files and check whether expansion or external storage is supported.
A reversible connector shape used for several different data, display and power capabilities.
Buying check Read the port specification; the connector shape alone does not confirm supported functions.
A charging protocol that lets compatible equipment negotiate supported power settings.
Buying check Check source, device and cable compatibility at the required power level.
An accessory that combines connections such as displays, USB devices and power.
Buying check Match the dock to the computer, displays and charging requirements.
An estimate of battery use over repeated charge-and-discharge cycles under stated conditions.
Buying check Compare the maker’s conditions, service options and warranty terms.
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Technical sources and further reading · Check the exact model’s manufacturer documentation for supported features.
