Chromebooks From Acer ASUS and Lenovo (Ideapad Gaming) Have All Been Released

The first batch of Chromebooks created by Acer, ASUS, and Lenovo specifically for cloud gaming have been released by Google. According to the business, these new Chromebooks include gaming hardware, cloud access to the newest games with cutting-edge graphics, and software designed to make gaming quick and easy.

More than 1500 PC and console games are readily available.

Three well-known cloud gaming services will now be supported by Chromebooks: Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta), NVIDIA GeForce NOW, and Amazon Luna. Additionally, cloud gaming Chromebooks make finding and playing games simpler than ever. Recent updates to Chromebooks’ productivity and video editing software.

A selection of Chromebooks with cloud-based gaming capabilities
The three newest gaming Chromebooks are the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook, Acer Chromebook 516 GE, and ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip. These laptops offer screens that refresh at 120 Hz or higher for sharp visuals, RGB gaming keyboards (on some models), anti-ghosting, Wi-Fi 6 or 6E for quick connections, and immersive audio to immerse you in the action. According to independent testing and validation by GameBench, all Chromebooks for cloud gaming consistently deliver 120 frames per second and have 85ms of console-class input latency.

Acer Chromebook 516 GE

The Chromebook 516 GE from Acer is appropriate for cloud gaming. Customers can play top-tier PC and console games that are powered by the cloud. With 12th Gen Intel Core CPUs, a quick 120Hz display, an RGB keyboard with anti-ghosting technology, cutting-edge DTS audio, and support for popular cloud gaming services like NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW, Xbox Cloud Gaming (beta), and Amazon Luna, the new Acer Chromebook 516 GE has a lot to offer. Let’s give people access to the most recent full PC and platform games, such as Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Cyberpunk 2077, and others.

A reliable, quick connection for cloud gaming is ensured by the RJ-45 2.5G Gigabit Ethernet LAN connector on the Acer Chromebook 516 GE. It is a capable mobile device for playing cloud games thanks to Wi-Fi 6E. The Chromebook supports wire-free peripheral connections thanks to dual USB Type C, USB Type A, HDMI, and Bluetooth 5.2. The 9-hour battery life of the Chromebook 516 GE allows for nonstop gaming.

Specifications: Acer Chromebook 516 GE

• Display and Screen Size: 16″, LCD, 2560 x 1600 resolution, 120Hz RGB anti-ghosting keyboard
• OS: Chrome OS
• 12th-gen Intel Core i5 or i7 processor
• Intel Iris Xe graphics
• Up to 16GB of RAM (LPDDR4X)
• Up to 256GB of solid state drive storage
• 65Wh battery with up to 9 hours of battery life
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.2
• 1080p webcam that captures video at up to 60FPS
• Audio: 4 speakers, Microphone, Stereo
• Ports: HDMI x 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Ports x 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Ports x 2, Modem (RJ-11)
• Color: Titanium Gray
• Dimensions: Height 0.84″ x Width 14″ x Depth 9.8″
• Weight: 3.75 lb

ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip

An anti-ghosting keyboard, a 144 Hz FHD display, and Wi-Fi 6 are all features of the ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip. The Chromebook’s Wi-Fi 6 technology offers 2.4 GBPS for quick movie and game streaming. The ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip has an all-black interior and an exterior made of mineral grey aluminium alloy. The screen is held in place in any position by the Flip’s 360° ErgoLift hinge. The keyboard is raised and tilted into laptop mode via the hinge.

The ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip boasts Harman Kardon-powered music that is crystal clear, expressive, and immersive. It also offers an HDMI 2.0 port allowing an external 4K display to be connected for the most cutting-edge cloud gaming graphics. It contains a 16 GB of memory and an Intel Core i7 processor from the 11th generation for fast, responsive, lag-free gaming and entertainment. A vast selection of entertainment tools and games are available on Google Play, along with quick access to Google Workspace and other business apps. A quick 512 GB PCI Express SSD boosts performance and allows for more playtime while storing apps and data. On a single charge, the ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip runs for ten hours.

Specifications: ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55

• Display: Touch screen, 15.6-inch, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, Wide view, Glossy display, LED Backlit, 250nits, NTSC: 45%, Screen-to-body ratio:81％
• OS: Chrome OS
• Up to an 11th-gen Intel Core i7 CPU
• Intel Iris Xᵉ Graphics
• Up to 16GB LPDDR4X; Up to 512GB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 3.0 SSD
• Ports: I/O Ports 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support display / power delivery, 1x HDMI 2.0a, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack and Micro SD card reader
• Keyboard & Touchpad: Backlit Chiclet Keyboard with Num-key, 1.4mm Key-travel
• Camera: 720p HD camera
• Audio: Smart Amp Technology, Built-in speaker, Built-in array microphone, harman/kardon (Premium) with Google Assistant voice-recognition support
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth 5.0
• Battery: 57WHrs, TYPE-C, 45W AC Adapter,
• Color: Mineral Grey
• Dimensions: 35.76 x 24.08 x 1.85 ~ 1.85 cm
• Weight: 1.95 kg

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook

The first cloud gaming laptop from Lenovo is the 16-inch IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook. AAA and MOBA games that require intensive graphics can be played on this strong gaming laptop. On a taller 16:10 panel, the 120Hz WQXGA display offers precise colour and brightness. The games will be crisp and responsive thanks to a quick refresh rate, an Intel Core processor, and Wi-Fi 6E2 connectivity.

The IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook includes four zones of coloured illumination, but when speed is required, not a single keystroke is overlooked. This device is perfect for work, study, and play because it has up to 11 hours of battery life, 8GB of RAM, a PCIe SSD card, and an FHD webcam with a privacy shutter. Reduces eye strain and fatigue; also TÜV Rheinland certified. It functions with or fulfils the prerequisites for a few well-known cloud gaming platforms, such NVIDIA GeForce NOW, which streams more than 1,400 PC games at 1600p, 120 frames per second, and extremely low latency.

Specifications: Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook

• Display: 16″ WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS, 16:10, 120 Hz refresh rate, 100% sRGB, 350 nits, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) Certification
• OS: ChromeOS
• 12th-gen Intel Core i3 or i5 CPU
• Memory: 4266 MHz LPDDR4x: 8 GB
• Storage: SSD (M.2 PCIE 2242): 256GB / 512GB
• eMMC: 128GB
• Audio: 4 x 2W Speaker with Waves Audio
• Camera: 1080p FHD
• Battery: 71Whr; Up to 11 hours
• Connectivity: 2×2 Intel Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 ax)2 and Bluetooth v5
• Ports: 1x MicroSD card slot, 2x USB Type-C® (USB 3.2+PD+DP), 2x USB Type A (USB 3.2) and 1x Combo Audio Jack
• Dimensions: 356.5 x 253.0 x 19.95mm; Weight: 1.82 Kg
• Colors: Storm Grey; Stone Blue with Pattern in select markets

Price and accessibility
All three Chrome devices will be on sale in October from their own e-retailers and partner physical stores.