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  • Acer launched a trio of new Chromebooks at CES 2022, with updated CPU options from Mediatek and Intel.
  • The highest-end model is a premium 13.5-inch convertible, powered by Mediatek’s Kompanio 1380 compute chip.
  • Pricing for the new Chromebooks starts from $299.

Acer unveiled three new Chromebooks at CES 2022, refreshing its existing mid-range and premium portfolio with the latest chips from Intel and Mediatek. Notably, the most powerful model of the trio is powered by Mediatek’s Kompanio 1380 processor.

While we’ve seen several Chromebooks feature Mediatek processors so far, they’ve all traded performance for a lower price point — typically targeting the sub-$400 market. The updated Acer Chromebook Spin 513 looks to be an exception and is among the first to adopt Mediatek’s performance-oriented processors.