Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus: The NEW Chromebook King?

[@mikemcclure3376]

Really surprised no touch screen, no spen, expandable storage.that's crazy to me given Samsung has always had the better features of Chromebooks previously

[@NefariousTribe]

Exactly. My Acer Spin 714 is better than this.

[@MSayeed]

No biometric authentication,don't want to have to use my phone

[@ChristopherBernard88]

I picked up the Asus cm34 flip. That Chromebook is amazing. It's a plus version. Has AMD processor 8gb ram and 256gb SSD. Touchscreen, very good speakers and has military specs. Yes it lil heavy but it built to last. I think we are in a great era to own Chromebook. It's my secondary device but it gets good use.

[@Dons92]

Chrome OS can compete with macOS because Microsoft Windows isn’t optimized for ARM CPUs. All Google needs to do is get more developers to create software for Chrome OS, just like Apple does for macOS.

[@thomasraukamp]

I really like this device and know from experience that a Core i3 is enough for Chrome OS to fly on it. My only real complaint is that Samsung should have gone for a higher resolution on a 15 inch screen.

[@MrKhaki]

Have been holding off buying Chromebook, waiting for this. But, I would be happy to pay more for additional memory, storage, a touch screen and faster processor, even if were slightly larger. A great looking device... just needs to be more premium.

[@vin.k.k]

• Someone should put a Snapdragon X Plus in a Chromebook. • That webcam is awful.

[@Marcel-dd9ch]

I want a 13.3 inch version with a tochscreen and huge SSD

[@davidlane1248]

I wish makers would realize there's a market for decently powerful android laptops. We want to game and use peripherals without dongle

[@TheOfficialABHS]

I would like to know how the Chromebook integrates with the Samsung ecosystem. I am a premium Chromebook user. My daily driver is an Acer Spin 714. However, I don't use the pen much, so I can live without a touch screen. I am going to wait and see if an i5, 16 GB RAM model shows up in the US.

[@mjs28s]

What will almost certainly happen is that they will come out with a 16GB model but then only offer that in a 14" screen with no keyboard backlight or some other such stupid thing. I just wish that one of the CB makers would just make a backlit KB, 15.6" to 17" screen, 16gb ram, and an i5 or better. But they always seem to hotrod 1/2 the build and then throw garbage at the other half of the build. Then another model from another manufacturer announces their machine that has the screen you want, keyboard you want, ram you want and then a tiny screen. Or they give you 80% of the dream machine and then decide that the non-backlit kb is what all the people want. I wanted a large screen and had to buy a stupid almost bottom end CPU (2 cores) and only 4GB ram to get the 17" display. The CPUs and ram I wanted at the time had the micro-sized screens up to the 14" screens. So frustrating and makes me wonder what group of users are they talking to? Just make one model with all the goods! But ok, they don't want to sell me a machine so I'll just have to chrome flex some windows laptop.

[@mikemcclure3376]

@@TheOfficialABHS generally Chromebooks don't integrate with any Samsung features like the tab S10 ultra would . chrome is one of those os systems they keep uniform across all manufacturers from Google to keep devices from being the wild west of fragmentation. At best theres only differences in resolution ram , storage or an included stylus . And when they included the spen it basically was limited to features all stylus have on chrome os.

[@Andrewski8506]

Thanks for creating a thorough video. I get tired of other channels that hype things up when there are obvious downsides to the product. To Google and its partners: Why can't we just get a Chromebook with premium hardware and specs at a decent price. This is not an unreasonable request for what Chrome OS is. If manufacturers and resellers are going to charge me $700 for a Chromebook it needs to have some quality build to it. For $700, screen wobble is insufferable, especially on something glossy. It needs to have a screen resolution above 1080p. I've got a Lenovo Flex 3i Chromebook that I paid $180 new from Best Buy that has an amazing screen. Specs sound ok, although I'd like to see an i5 and 16gb of ram with 256gb or expandable storage. I don't care about thin and light. If i'm going to carry around a laptop. It needs to be durable with little to no flex or screen wobble. Screen needs to be bright and clear. Keyboard needs to be good to type on. Future proof hardware specs would be great, but not a deal breaker. I don't think that's too much to ask... but maybe it is...

[@Emvkazama]

Where can I buy it?

[@nickdr074]

Update: I purchased the i5 Model two weeks ago as It dropped in price in the UK by £150 . So I ended up paying £600 in the Black Friday sale. It really hurts me to pay so much but every time I pick it up and use it i'm very pleased. No regrets. By far the best Chromebook I've purchased as I've had a touch screen before etc etc and It really had no purpose for my needs. The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook i5 takes care of everything at ease.

[@MajDroid]

I find it really strange that Chromebooks are still not ARM based. It makes a lot of sense to abandon X86 and take advantage of the cheaper hardware and better battery life.

[@Den4ikSeekers]

True

[@nickdr074]

I have been waiting for this device as I'm a big fan of Chromebooks and Samsung but it seems i will be waiting a little longer as i refuse to pay the current price

[@PeterHGiftos]

As a long-time Windows user since version 3.1, I switched from a Microsoft Surface Pro 7 to an Acer 515 Chromebook Plus-and I don't regret it! For personal use, the Chromebook is more than enough for using either Microsoft Office 365 or Google Productivity Apps.

[@mason8219ma]

14-inch 2k touchscreen with fingerprint sensor would have been the better way to go for Samsung, market has changed customers no longer want any mid range cheap Chromebook and if they do there are already plenty out there

[@lolemos]

No fingerprint sensor is a downer

[@HATCHETHAS]

Surely your Android phone has all the biometrics you need seeing as how phone hub allows it to unlock?

[@archangel115]

This looks like a fantastic computer. Unfortunately, until it is approved by schools for test taking, this is not a great option.

[@kartikpintu]

As long as Chromebooks feel like tablet with keyboard, you're never gonna sell enough to justify this product

[@williamclarke2020]

As a minimum, all CBs should have a 14" 2.8k oled screen. Many use them for media consumption and want the best possible pixel count. For viewing, even an oled 1080p doesn't cut the mustard. Why oh why oh why oh don they insist on making CBs the poor cousin to Windows based laptops where you can get a high res oled display, 120hz with 400 nits? Just add options in the que and people will consider and buy a turbo CB. Asus has a brilliant 14" oled in their que. Just make it a CB.

[@harryvlogs7833]

I hope it has a snapdragon plus chip

[@qooraf7]

It doesn't, has intel

[@SamanBimar]

if adobe photoshop cc and capcut pc, and autocad ... come to chrome os and a more powerful cpu and gpu chromebook comes even if its $2000 or more, im buying it!!

[@diegomarche]

Comparing to the MacBook Pro 14 inches doesn't make a lot of sense because of the price difference.

[@Snarkyafterthoughts]

That flex is worrisome. Samsung laptops already have a reputation for spontaneously cracking screens.

[@imSterling]

A Core 3, dated 19x9 screen, and no fingerprint reader; this is not the best premium Chromebook Plus device, not when the Asus CX54 is out there.

[@mikewalker355]

I just picked one up for $550 it's great but I wouldn't pay over $700 for it.

[@Hisenormity]

I've got a Chromebox. Never again. Android apps are no replacement for full programs.

[@PatricSjoeoe]

Why numpad, WHY WHY WHY? :(

[@adonaivictor4493]

The G spot 😂

[@garycaron4423]

Best Buy open box Sammy chromebook + ( this model) down to $450 from $699 01-2025

[@donavanboykin9489]

I'm still not a fan of Samsung's design of the device. It leaves much to be desired.

[@Raventerp01]

This thing is an absolute rip-off. Modestly discounted Zenbook 14 with Ultra 7/16GB/1TB SSD is $700 and the configuration with Ultra 5/8GB/512GB SSD is only $500. Even this lower tier Zenbook is superior to the chrommebook especially because it's a full OS (Windows 11) more and higher quality storage (NVME vs. UFS), biometrics, etc. If I'm being patient and price conscious, I can't see paying much more than $400 for this Chromebook.

[@Waldherz]

​@F肯尼You can install Linux on the S14 as well. The drivers are there.

[@phill8712]

This outperforms the zen book in benchmarks

[@nordlyssrlys6945]

It's better to get a Samsung Tablet instead

[@MDaDonLegacy]

Not even close

[@SzBenedek2006]

No

[@NotoriousRawDogger]

You can get a lot of real pc for that price tag

[@newfnshow031]

Not sold on anazon anyway the display kooks horrible in person, very jagged text. Its also pretty comical that there are literally nunbers allllllll over the entire comouter. Its insane. For $709 you can BUY a MAC or you dont buy this TRASH

[@UmbroKhan]

E-waste !

[@GD2X]

No laptop should come with a mandatory numpad.

[@Peterstarzynskitech]

Caps lock should have been THE standard on chromebooks.