Big AI power. Simple to use. The MediaTek Kompanio Ultra’s 50 TOPS NPU boosts productivity and creativity with Smart Grouping, on-device image generation in the Gallery app, and more. The OLED display delivers crisp, vibrant visuals-perfect for photo editing and streaming-while quad Dolby Atmos speakers bring immersive audio. Thin, light, and built for self-starters, it lasts up to 17 hours.
Q: How long does it take for this laptop to start up?
A: This laptop starts up in under 10 seconds.
Q: Does this laptop have a built-in webcam?
A: Yes, this laptop has a built-in HD webcam with microphone.
Q: Can I use a memory card with this laptop?
A: This laptop supports microSD memory card formats.
Q: Does this laptop have a touchscreen?
A: Yes, this laptop has a touchscreen.
Q: What is the maximum battery life of this laptop?
A: The battery life of this laptop is up to 17 hours.
Q: Are updates done automatically on this laptop?
A: Yes, updates happen automatically in the background on this laptop.
Q: What kind of audio technology does this laptop use?
A: This laptop uses High Definition Audio with Realtek ALC5682I codec.
A: Hi tony, The Chromebook Plus 14 does feature a touch-style fingerprint reader on the palm rest. Please feel free to reach out to us with any other questions!
Customers enjoy the Chromebook Plus 14" for its impressive screen quality, long battery life, and fast processor speed. Many users appreciate its overall performance, finding it fast and responsive for their daily tasks. The laptop's portability and comfortable weight are also frequently praised, along with its quiet operation. With no significant drawbacks mentioned, this Chromebook appears to be a well-received device.
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Pros: I'm glad we finally have an ARM-based Chromebook Plus. The MediaTek processor on this Chromebook is completely fanless, silent and power efficient while being faster and more powerful than previous MediaTek processors. You can easily go an entire work day without charging, since the battery life lasts over 10 hours with moderate use. The unit has a backlit keyboard and a 14-inch touchscreen that is a bright 400-nits. Another perk is the 16 GB of RAM which allows you to run as many tabs as possible and comfortably run Android apps and some Linux apps side by side without taxing the system. There is a fingerprint reader for extra security, a camera privacy shutter, two USB-C ports, a headphone port, and a USB-A port. The speakers are decent upfiring speakers. Like most Chromebooks, boot-up is almost instant and since I mostly use web apps (Google Docs, Zoom, Meet, Microsoft Office 365, Discord, Google Keep, and WhatsApp), it makes a fast productivity and office machine. The web apps feel like regular apps since they open in their own separate window as PWAs. Cons: Some web apps like Zoom unfortunately have less features than their desktop counterparts (but still work well), such as annotation during share mode. Another downside is that it doesn't run Steam (which runs on some Intel-based Chromebook Plus machines), but this is mostly due to the ARM processor. At the end of the day, as long as you know ChromeOS' strengths (lightweight, secure and speedy) and limitations (no heavy apps or gaming), it makes for a great machine that I find myself using more often than my PC or Mac.
ProfessorB Posted
I bought the Lenovo Chromebook Plus because I went into Microsoft Windows 30-day purgatory for inaccurate identification when installing Microsoft Windows on my newly purchased Lenovo yoga aura edition laptop. I am way older than the Chromebook -school era. I have been using dos and windows for 40 years but was forced out of Windows by Microsoft for 30 days. I decided to buy the Chromebook plus as an interim solution and maybe a permanent solution if Microsoft did not allow me back into Windows. I really enjoy using the Chrome OS after Windows, it does take some time to get used to but I think it is worth it. I finally made it back into Windows so I may buy a Windows laptop, but for now I want to learn more about the Chrome OS. I love the ability to use tactile touch on the screen as well as using the integral keyboard. It has great security measures. I think everything is encrypted on the device and when it goes to and is stored off device. I understand that If someone were to take the hard drive off the device and install it on an identical Chromebook, the encryption would still remain and data would be secure. My Chromebook has pin, password, and fingerprint security. I like that.
AlanL Posted
This laptop worked fine. It was fast and reliable which was exactly what I was looking for. The battery ran for a long time, and the screen looked crisp.
Will Posted