Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11-Inch (2024) Hands-On and First Impressions

[@zapdosmtr4961]

Chrome OS for CB looks better on tablets than mobile OS, or is it just me?

[@leonnundel2443]

It does. It's also more versatile than the regular tablet android os

[@iagomorandi6543]

i didn't understand why tablets like galaxy tab S10 or Redmagic gaming tablet does'nt use chrome OS instead os android, anyway, android has a desktop mode now, so probably chromeOS will be discontinued =(, maybe because android is dependent from play store and chromeOS let you free to install linux apps

[@franciscopina5881]

It looks better because it's a desktop os, but it also kills the android apps performance by keeping it on a "virtual machine" and even some apps are incompatible with chrome os.

[@iagomorandi6543]

@@franciscopina5881 but it also give you the opportunity to run Linux desktop apps and it give you a lot of resources like an IDE, Virtual machine, CAD, Da vinci resolve, GIMP, etc.... until the chrome works better since the android app has limited resources

[@matteventu]

100% agree. I had Nexus 7 and Pixel C, and I hated Android. I really wish we'd get a Pixel Slate with ChromeOS :(

[@blossomcherrypink]

I just ordered the 8 GB memory version for around $370 after some weekend coupons and an education discount a couple days ago. I've always wanted the Duet ever since the first one came out so I am excited for the ergonomic dream that I know this will be. I started off my Chromebook experience with the Lenovo C330 back when that came out and fell in love with the super-smooth user-experience of ChromeOS especially when paired with the 2-in-1 form factor. I genuinely believe nothing beats the ergonomics of a small / lightweight 2-in-1 Chromebook.

[@mi2-c035]

Really hope they bring this one to Europe, I love my original Chromebook Duet, most comfortable device ever and the price was sweet.

[@Kwendawapi]

Brilliant, I just hope that it becomes available in the UK...!!

[@Unan1mouz]

OMG loving the all magnetic design!!

[@ZeroGravitas]

Finally, it exists!

[@lyteedge]

Disappointed that this isn't a Chromebook Plus model. I have both the original Duet and the Duet 3 and around the two-year mark had issues with both that forced me to upgrade. This time around however, I decided not to wait for this new model and decided to try a Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 instead. It's much pricier, but also much faster and DeX works great as a desktop OS replacement. I'm hoping that a faster, more powerful tablet will come along because I'd still prefer to use Chrome OS. I really wish there were more 10" and 11" options available.

[@FAT8893]

Chromebook Plus isn't open for ARM chip yet. But then again, ARM chip always has the advantage in battery life compared to x86 chip, even when running Windows, so I don't worry about it.

[@mattdavenport533]

still love my hp x2 11" with snapdragon 7 gen 1 and 8gb ram

[@NaturalHalfling]

Still gets the 10 years of updates at least, I'm glad that hasn't seemed to have been limited to just Plus models.

[@lyteedge]

@@NaturalHalfling Doesn't really matter when these things start becoming too slow or flat-out unuseable after a few years.

[@FAT8893]

@@lyteedge This isn't some kind of low-end x86 CPU we're talking about.

[@ch4.hayabusa]

2:50 im with you... It's the most bizarre and perplexing kickstand I've ever seen

[@Cotytheboy]

I was just about to order a new Duet since mine got crushed. glad they are coming out with a new one! the Duets are fantastic!!

[@AndroidDigest]

I've been enjoying it so far! I put up my first impressions too. But I'm curious about the pricing. I see it at Best Buy right now for $380 but only the 4GB of RAM version, which is odd considering all of the prices we've been told. Hopefully we see the 8GB of model pop up soon!

[@bradavon]

Google REALLY needs to update the Files app for ChromeOS it's just terrible

[@ericyoung3183]

Kompanio 838 really elevates performance! Excited to see how this Chromebook handles online classes and multimedia learning.

[@liamness]

2 usb ports instead of 1 is a huge benefit. The vertical capability of the stand is really nice too! I could see myself using it that way in the kitchen if there's not a lot of countertop space. Might upgrade from the 1st gen Duet to this.

[@luckycatdad8369]

Does it have video input to be used as a second screen like some other Lenovo tablets?

[@jeskli11]

Watching this on my original Chromebook Duet. Maybe time for upgrade?

[@oofradio-michaeliafrato-kd5691]

I really wish someone would make a Chromebook plus/pro (whatever they are called) in a tablet form. Unless there is one and I'm missing it.

[@justinmitchell1445]

Definitely interested in this device. Currently have an original duet

[@atharvshah2269]

The mediatek processor in Lenovo's Chromebook Duet is a game-changer! Smooth multitasking and perfect for work or entertainment.

[@kenny5701]

Does anyone know when this model arrives in the UK? I've tried searching but can't find any retailers listing this version. Thanks

[@caerolleclaudel1768]

I hope they drop an updated 5! I love mine in most ways but is so slow I rarely use it. If it had a faster processor it would see a lot of use. Crossing my fingers!

[@whereweregoingwedontneedey4374]

We need a "pro" Duet 11". Though saying that, for the tablet form factor i dont know know what the most premium chip they could use is etc

[@ShellymanStudios]

I'm getting a feeling this might be our last Duet. The chrome-OS tablets phase sizzled out.

[@liamness]

We're also not getting many Snapdragon-powered Windows tablets (Surface aside, and personally I find the price of the too high and many of the quirkier design decisions are not to my taste) so yeah, unfortunately there's not a ton of choice out there, for thin and light tablets that you can do actual computing on.

[@skywalkerjedi95]

I agree but I hope its not true. I just picked up an open box Duet 5 from Best Buy and I'd totally buy a more powerful version if I could.

[@fhwolthuis]

​@@skywalkerjedi95mee too, after having had the Duet 5 4/64 for 2 years, I bought a new 8/128 Duet 5 because I like it so much and want to be more future proof. Only thing which I don't really like is the tinny sound, so when watching content I use a Soundcore 3 as a little 'soundbar' with it. Would love to be able to buy a high end version though.

[@mi2-c035]

I hope not, I prefer Chrome OS on tablets

[@nickthaskater]

@@adaml.5355 Because they should just commit to Android. Chrome OS is basically becoming Android at this point, anyway.

[@benjaminlee3669]

As a teacher, I appreciate how durable the Lenovo Chromebook Duet EDU G2 is, thanks to its rugged design and the efficient Mediatek Kompanio 838!

[@lakshayagarwal8344]

Impressed by the Lenovo Chromebook Duet's specs - that Mediatek chipset should handle everything smoothly.

[@veryscousemike7822]

Any idea if it will come to the UK?

[@Hero4lyfe]

I would really like to see a comparison between the duet 5 and this new 2024 model. Especially the size of the tablet. I do love the privacy shutter this year.

[@Kyniel]

Shame about the lack of keyboard backlight - one of the few things I miss on the current model

[@PatVachon]

Anyone know if there will be a Duet 13 inch?

[@leonnundel2443]

There is, the duet 5 from 2022. Comes with 13.3" display

[@FAT8893]

At the moment, there's no news about 2024 Duet 13. I do wish Lenovo made one because I prefer to have a larger screen.

[@FAT8893]

At long last, the third gen successor of the most popular ARM Chromebook tablet. I do hope Lenovo have a change of heart and make a larger 13" version like before. For a real desktop productivity machine like this, I'd be happy to have a larger screen.

[@MarkoMarkolovic]

Have the bezels gotten smaller?

[@sirkelvinton3693]

I'm excited for the new Duet. It sucks that it's not a plus model. To the guys Chrome unboxed can you make a video comparing Chromebook plus to regular Chromebook mostly from the software size. I was really hoping the duet would be a plus but I wonder if I even need a plus.

[@peterbreis5407]

If they had more perforations (not just the pen slot) in the folding back it would dramatically bring the weight down.

[@AyoBroliic]

Man hp needs to update their x2 11. I love mine

[@mattdavenport533]

it was a step above the og duet

[@blueciffer1653]

The Chime OS tablet market is dead lol not happening

[@J2k1980]

Is there a new Duet 5 coming out for 2024 i really like that particular size was thinking of getting the duet 5 thats been out for a while but if an updated 5 is coming ill wait ..

[@TheOutsider840]

Currently no evidence to suggest there will be. I've been monitoring it for the last ~3 or 4 months

[@J2k1980]

Hey thanks for responding Do you think it's still worth purchasing the Duet 5 that came out a couple years ago the - 8GB - 128GB was on sale at Best buy for $369 I kinda wish I snagged one because it's $499 again. Thinking maybe It will go back on sale for Black Friday. Think it's worth buying I really like that size it's the closest thing to my Pixel slate which has a totally dead battery won't hold a charge anymore can only use it when plugged in .

[@TheOutsider840]

​@@J2k1980probably a good idea to wait for Black Friday. If there's no updates from Lenovo on a successor by then if I were you I'd go for the Duet 5

[@akshatkumar3461]

The Lenovo Chromebook Duet seems perfect for students, especially with its Mediatek chipset inside.

[@merrymonarch]

Does it have any performance issues?

[@isthatxavier92]

12 inches Is the sweet point in 2024

[@GhoshAravind]

I can't connect my samsung phone to duet 3. My old phone is detected on that and no option to change. When I created new mail id through phone and tried, then no device detected.

[@oliversmith7354]

I’m looking forward to using Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11. its specs, particularly the Mediatek processor, make it sound like a solid choice!

[@dicktang44]

any HDMI video output via type-c port?

[@franciscopina5881]

Duets are great but why not a duet plus?

[@malcontent_1]

Robby - How is the key pitch (spacing) on this new model? Is it cramped to type on?

[@tbeeken1]

What's the price

[@ShellymanStudios]

$339 starting.

[@hasnibrahiti]

​@@ShellymanStudios Not bad at all!

[@nichtvermietbar]

@@ShellymanStudios only 4 GB - that's not enough nowadays

[@ShellymanStudios]

@@nichtvermietbar Ikr

[@trump2028-i6y]

Does chrome os support HEVC decode on this device?

[@Foquro]

I originally wanted to buy a Lenovo Duet, but I didnt want the old one and at the time there were no signs of a new one coming, so I settled with a Xiaomi

[@whereweregoingwedontneedey4374]

Get rid of the rear cam. Also the headphone port interesting addition

[@GanggsterR]

please tell me are chromebook worth buying for creator?

[@FAT8893]

Creator as in what? Artist? Video editor?

[@flickthebean2124]

No, stick with Mac.

[@sinafirooz]

It's disappointing that it has no fingerprint scanner.

[@Martinez.joe006]

Chrome OS is just not cut out for mainstream

[@itsbiju]

Not a "Plus"?

[@Newgen2023-ppp]

What’s the price????

[@thomasraukamp]

339$ starting

[@3fwealth]

Android apps can be downloaded?

[@FAT8893]

Yes, you definitely can. All new Chromebook has Play Store support. And since this one runs on ARM chip, you can literally install the same apps you installed on your Android phone.

[@henriquemiguel95]

This is what I expect from a Chromebook, a powerful cheap 11 or 13 inch machine

[@LOVER_LINK]

I’m watching this on my duet 3 😂

[@victorlazo238]

This is great, any new chromebok specially that can dub as a tablet is always welcome but I'm kinda dissapointed. The USB C in the top is just dumb IMO and should have come with backlight keys and thinner bezels but most of all I'm dissapointed they didn't announce a new Duet 5 alongside this. Really a missed opportunity.

[@TheOutsider840]

Yep I think a lot of people have been crying out for a Duet 5 successor, but unfortunately not aware of anything suggesting there will be one

[@blackstonesoftware7074]

Can I run Linux on this Chromebook?

[@nordlyssrlys6945]

I just love the concept of a tablet with ARM CPU running ChromeOS bringing a big screen with more capabilities than an Android tablet which is not expensive as those high end Samsung tablets. These chromebooks have a built-in runtime for Android and Linux applications as well, which makes them more versatile. It's just a few clicks away and u can run many PC software ok ur tablet, although Android tablets can do that as well but u need more tinkering. But sadly Lenovo never released any of their Chromebook Duets in my country (India) ever since the original Chromebook duet that sold under the name of Ideapad Duet here. I know back then it sucked due to the old chipset, many people complained about it so I guess Lenovo stopped selling it here all-together. Too bad for me, I would buy this any time if it's available here instead of a Samsung tablet coz I just love variety in my device collection.

[@mohd6537]

Still waiting for snapdragon x elite Chromebook

[@restonthewind]

I'm using my Duet now and still like it, but I won't buy another one for a few reasons. I practically never use it in tablet mode. I always have the keyboard attached, so the removable keyboard adds little value. If I wanted to use it, I'd be out of luck because the touch screen started misbehaving, creating spurious touch events, at some point, and the only solution I found involved disabling the touch screen altogether. Since I rarely used it, disabling the touch screen didn't inconvenience me, but again, a tablet is pointless without a touch screen. More recently, the attachment between the tablet and the keyboard has become flaky, so I must fiddle with it to switch the tablet into keyboard mode when attaching the keyboard, and I expect at some point that fiddling won't work, and it'll be stuck in tablet mode which is useless. I've used it for several years, so I've gotten my money's worth out of the Duet, but my next Chromebook will be a conventional clam shell that doesn't require an easel.

[@HP-in8pl]

i came to that same thought myself. I realized i rarely ever use it in tablet mode. I prefer a clam shell traditional laptop chromebook that can flip into a tablet if needed. It's just much more useful and practical

[@diwaalejandrogalvez796]

Same thought because I feel that, like Windows and of course MacOS, ChromeOS isn't really built for touch inputs. I generally find it useless for Windows tablets/notebooks and Chromebooks to have touch screens. I never used it on my old ThinkPad, and I really don't like what Apple did on the Mac with their app-like interface (I still struggle with some menus on my MBA that runs the awesome Apple Silicon. I feel that a Snapdragon X-powered Chromebook would be great, but I'm shuddering at how expensive that will be.

[@davidklement2201]

Hello, "spurious touch events" were fixed last month by updating some touchscreen firmware. For me, this update took place on August 24, and it's been OK since then. I saw "Touchscreen firmware updating..." during boot.

[@restonthewind]

@@davidklement2201 Thanks. I'll try it.

[@downsouthlouisiana]

I barely use mine in tablet mode also. But the portability compared to other similarly priced Chromebooks is amazing! I never had the phantom touch issue.

[@bradavon]

Lenovo better not ONLY release it in 4GB. Forcing you to buy 4Gb or waiting months for the 8Gb. In the UK it took 6 months to release it in 4Gb then 3 months to buy it 8Gb. The 4Gb just isn't fast enough but I'm not buying it again.

[@mattdavenport533]

Mediatek processors are third rate after intel and snapdragon and after the crappy Helios P90T in the og Duet, its a dealbreaker for me.

[@dogaydogan]

Super

[@Gwakari]

No 16GB RAM? 😐😐

[@nickthaskater]

Continuing to put the kickstand in the cover is just... Dumb, with the extra thickness, clunkiness and lack of security. Just integrate it already.

[@nathanielmalcho356]

Too little performance and features for the price.

[@thunderdemonlover]

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[@smog-097]

Handful of cases ... TATE MODE!