Is the Google Chromebook Worth the Wait? 2024 Edition Revealed

Everyone thinks the typical Google Chromebook is behind the times for batter life, build quality and performance. But the new Chromebook Plus series aims to break those assumptions and in many ways, the Acer 515 becomes all most of you will need from an everyday laptop.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Switching to a Chromebook in 2024?
2:09 - Unboxing and Setup
2:41 - Hardware Overview
3:20 - 1080p Display & a REALLY Good Webcam!?
4:24 - Ports
5:00 - Front-Facing Speakers!
5:24 - Basic Keyboard and Trackpad
5:34 - Let's talk ChromeOS
7:36 - How I use ChromeOS
10:09 - GAMING on a Chromebook?
11:48 - Performance is...good!?
12:23 - Conclusion
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[@evilleader1991]

All you need to know: sponsored by google

[@ccroy2001]

ChromeOS is a good home OS. I just pay bills, email, docs, collect music and watch YT. Being a nerd I have Windows, Linux, and ChromeOS machines. ChromeOS main advantages are fast boot, easy updates, runs well on lower end hardware so good battery life. My work I do on a company provided laptop so I am tempted just to go ChromeOS for a personal machine.

[@quincyquincy4764]

Do this again when it's not a sponsored add

[@efftee]

If your budget can only stretch to a Chromebook or a low end Windows laptop I would highly reccommend the used market, you will get a much faster machine for the same price.

[@keerthan7558]

problem is lack of reputed resellers , most listings are hit or miss and even if u get a decent one there's pretty much no after sales service like warranty or refunds.

[@dzzope]

So much of this.. 1 or 2 gen old comes with significant discounts, or even new. Especially if you watch the market after sales or x-mass when many get upgrades / unwanted presents. Just bagged a pixel 8pro for 30% off retail. Just beware the scammers. The number recently has sky-rocketed, especially on fb marketplace. If you can travel a few hrs away, there are so many not willing to ship and in less active areas for the used market that you can save a bunch / haggle a bit harder. If you have some time and money doesn't come easy.. buy used.

[@whitexeno]

Used thinkpads are incredibly cheap, very reliable, tons of spare parts and very easy to work on.

[@tempeleng]

@@whitexeno Agree with this. The value you get for less than $200 is amazing. I'm typing this comment on a 6 year old L380 Yoga myself.

[@mahmoud1737]

Chromebooks have good battery and some arm kompanio especially have excellent battery

[@Tux-YT]

Personally I love Chromebooks, I build and manage websites, graphics and ads using Canva, Google suite, blogger, social medias, anything online, etc. Not a gamer so using chromeOS works great for what I haev needed over the years. I buy a new one at the start fo the year and give away my previous to anyone I know could use a laptop.

[@ohmrdarcy]

wow this video is absolutely not an advert for google services as opposed to a video about chromebooks!

[@Bizarny]

Sponsored Hardware Canucks videos are always kinda... awful. Feels like they're scared to even slightly criticize the product in question.

[@Jj82op]

It literally said so on the screen, during the intro

[@kenweber2162]

Nice to see ChromeOS and Chromebooks getting some love. I have been using them for a very long time.

[@lande.r1]

Having a paid ad is not getting some love lol

[@Krugzug]

Sooo, 80% can be done with chrome book and then you need a second computer for the rest?

[@beckergrey]

😂

[@rulowth4815]

My wife wouldn’t need a second pc, as a lot people do

[@watercannonscollaboration2281]

I was an engineering student in college so ChromeOS makes no sense, but a lot of college students, I’ve learned, that 80% is their 100%

[@jimmymac2292]

Technically it can all be done on a chromebook. But id imagine they use MacBook for editing. Lumafusion and Kdenlive work fine in enough.

[@travistravis7190]

Chrome OS is the perfect 2nd PC, he is making the point that it can still do 80% if needed.

[@curbsidetech5581]

I use a Duet 5 Chromebook for my business and personal use. No issues with malware, viruses drivers. No extra software subscriptions for documents , spreadsheets. It just works well.

[@mr.yonosenada]

I own an Acer Spin 714 Chromebook Plus and it’s just a buttery smooth experience. Of course, it’s no power horse, but it just works. Of course, this applies to my work and personal experience. I just turn it on and in less than 10 seconds, I’m up and running. I have my high-end desktop for gaming anyway.

[@splinter_]

I would consider buying a Chromebook, but it doesn't have enough support for even basic games like Roblox. If you're just a student who needs a computer, Chromebooks will save you lots of money while giving you a good experience.

[@mr.yonosenada]

@splinter_ true. No native gaming on Chromebooks. Unless they're streamed. For that, you'd need a laptop that's 2 or 3 times the price. It's certainly not for everyone!

[@MillerDvS]

I bought a lenovo x230 with a i7 for 150 bucks in 2014 it was used, but here in 2024 it's still my go-to laptop for travel and work.

[@davidyang9902]

i bought a "premium" chromebook (the asus c302) back in 2017 and its been my daily driver for the past 6 years. its fanless, has 2 USB C ports and microSD, making it still viable to today. its very good for google docs like you said, and i complement it with my new Galaxy Tab for taking hand written notes. when i need more compute power, i remote desktop into my gaming PC at home. one of my favorite features is instant tethering between my android and chromebook for data anywhere

[@TonyMacina]

I'd be tempted by the same use case if there was a 12" premium model! Means I could keep my trusty G14 at home

[@Razear]

Once the price point exceeds $200+, it becomes much less compelling. Hard to stomach paying more than that for a device that's so much more limited compared to a traditional Windows/Mac laptop.

[@dawoodwilliams3652]

people pay for a lot of things, such as hardware features such as better screens, touch screens, backlight keyboards, better trackpads, SSD storage, better sound quality, better webcam, and overall more storage and of course better specs for an overall better quality experience. the days of Chromebooks being mainly for the cheap market is long past, like with any other laptop, people will buy the premium tier for premium quality. Even then, a premium Chromebook still comes in cheaper than a Windows device with similar specs, Apple simply doesn't offer many hardware features.

[@slow_runner]

How are these for streaming services? I currently have a laptop running my big screen TV for all my streaming services and the fans get quite loud at times. It's only ever used for streaming media so a Chromebook would work great there if it runs Netflix etc. just fine, although was the output to a 2nd monitor 1080p only?

[@Raspberryspy]

Using ChromeOS as a tablet interface is a must at this point

[@pinoy929]

What is your monitor stand setups? I really want to have some sort of monitor below like you have at an angle, but I havent found peripherals that would give me that function.

[@Mavitros]

For your gaming segment, can you sideload moonlight on it? If so, that would have been huge to include in the review.

[@Kenjionigod]

I bought a Chromebook a couple of years back just to mess around with and was pleasantly. I paid under $300 for it during Black Friday, and it's been a great laptop. I've even played hames via emulation and easier to run stuff like the original BioShock and the Sims 4 via Steam locally on it with no issues. Chromebooks have really come a long way.

[@marantz1]

Nice ad.

[@otaku0698]

I've used one for years and love the constant updates which are fast. I hope to see one from ASUS that is from ROG Chromebook Plus.

[@reza310]

I am a university student (pharmacy ), i wanted to write my thesis on google doc , it was very inefficient, table management is not intuitive , you can not properly change layout of one page in the middle (for wide tables), writing chemistry formulas were a pain . Table of contents is built in but table of figures and tables are not included (it is a pain to do manually) . Long story short google based office apps are not enough or ready

[@fadedcrayon4764]

You can use word on Chromebook

[@seanvideoediting]

Can you compare it to similarly priced windows laptop?

[@akil3391]

How much did google pay you to convince us to buy chromebook😂

[@VeerMaharaj]

I felt so bad for him this whole video.

[@keacoq]

I have used a chromebook as my main device for about 5 years. I have a windows machine I use for MS Office, particularly MS Access. But for most daily activities, the Chromebook is just easier. I have become very used to using the Cloud. In fact I use local storage very little. I like being able to run Android apps. Navigation apps from my phone run mostly just fine on the Chromebook. I think the reality is that excluding gaming and video-editing, most things are just fine on the Chromebook. I'm picking that CB plus will be OK for simple video-editing. Important to get a touch screen IMHO.

[@AlphaOmegaSigma]

chromebook user coping so hard for 13 minutes lol.

[@loucipher7782]

i think companies and schools should just hand out Chromebook as the default working learning solution so people could focus on the job and studies instead of playing games

[@TheMeaningofHaste]

Is the ram and ssd user replaceable?

[@defaultname19315]

This wreaks of advertisement

[@andyH_England]

This channel appears to just do sponsorships lately and it is hard to take them seriously anymore. If you are looking for this then it will help, but not really deep-diving to make it useful for most.

[@shyninstar83]

I have a Lenovo chromebook that keeps dropping wifi connection. The chromebook was my primary laptop for a couple of years until this issue started and I could not find a fix. I went back to a Windows laptop.

[@deano_s2k]

I use it for my two kids in school and like you, Sunday morning F1 races =]

[@TjPhysicist]

ChromeOS certainly has come a long way, especially with the introduction of the "plus" chromebooks (i believe the one in the video is one). Obviously there still are cheap chromebooks out there using eMMC storage, and very slow processors and small amount of RAM but the device shown in the video is such a good middle ground: it's not too expensive for a laptop (iirc like $400) but pretty much has everything you need. My one gripe is that it's not a 360 hinge device, which I think is a must for media consumption. I just upgraded from a duet 5 to an x360 and I must say even the software has gotten much better. The onscreen keyboard (in tablet mode) is finally usable, the extra plus features like noise cancellation and webcam stuff is just amazing - especially because it's done at an OS level so it's independent of whatever application of website you are using. Want to go on a call with a therapist that uses a random video call service because it's what is approved for healthcare use? Sure, why not, all the audio and video clean up and effects are done by chromeOS! And honestly, with Linux support it's by FAR the best device for carrying around and daily use. I can even ssh from the linux terminal, no janky ssh programs I do wish for a few things though: there's too many models with very similar names that have different features. And many still use emmc storage, or 45% NTSC panels. Hopefully with the introduction of the "plus" program some of these will go away soon. Lastly, both google and the manufacturers need to make more Tablets and/or cater to Tablet mode more. While there are a good number of 360 hinge devices that can switch to tablet mode, the UX isn't as polished in tablet mode. My phone or a good android tablet still feels more polished. Also the speakers. Speakers firing upwards next to the keyboard is great, but this is the arrangement on many devices that have a 360 hinge...isn't the whole point of that to flip the thing around to watch stuff? in that case the speaker fires INTO the tablet or whatever. For 360 hinge/2-in-1 devices having the speaker firing in the same direction as the keyboard rather than on the other side is really dumb

[@douglaskroski3658]

does this chromebook have a touchscreen ?

[@AliArghavan]

I'd expect much more from a Chromebook than 7Hrs of battery.

[@tarfeef_4268]

The Chromebook I use daily does get more than that. Like windows laptops, it depends on which one you buy

[@OledBurnInKing]

I'm still waiting for the day when google rolls out an over the air update for steam support since the chromebook has to be an 11th gen intel cpu. I don't know about the amd requirements for steam support on chromebooks since chrome os will run steam games similar to the steam deck. That's what one of the articles that I read about said about running steam games on chrome os. There is also the winlator emulator for an android app for playing windows games on android when getting games from gog games. I wonder how the winlator emulator will perform and run on chrome os with the android app since chromebooks support android apps. Lumafusion is also available on the google play store for video editing. I have the samsung chromebook with the 4k super amoled display but it uses the 10th gen intel i5 cpu and does not support games for steam since steam requires an 11th intel cpu for chromebooks for the minimum requirement.

[@bradhaines3142]

can these run games from the play store? be interesting to be able to run games from your phone on a laptop

[@aelaan12]

While some are compatible, you will need to deal with the difference in screen sizes. It's the same as larger Android tablets, but a laptop is harder to put in portrait mode.

[@keacoq]

Yes. I run phone navigation apps on chromebook. Ideal!

[@keacoq]

I use a Chromebook to run apps designed for Android phones. Mostly it is just fine, but sometimes the apps cannot handle the larger screen.

[@PixelPeterpan]

Can someone tell them to start making flat chargers

[@claudiojaramillo5177]

this aint it chief

[@jadednft]

does chromebooks support wired printing? like does it have a driver for printers?

[@trento7183]

Yes but not all printers. Most new wireless printers will have no issues. Works fine on my Epson XP2101

[@vatsalyasinghi438]

Google needs to have native apps support for docs/sheet/ppt on windows. Even a PWA of sorts would be a game changer.

[@leviandhiro3596]

Why bro? what would be the pros and cons?

[@trento7183]

​@@leviandhiro3596past Chromebooks allow native use of MS Office on Playstore. It's since been removed. I know you can open office docs on the web but sometimes it's not able to show everything properly, such as tables are out of alignment etc

[@marksanderson1707]

I own a Chromebook Plus and they are great. The only thing I miss is OBS. It is possible to edit videos on a Chromebook Plus, I use PowerDirector and my Lenovo Chromebook Plus will even handle 4k video.

[@trento7183]

Chromebooks are great. I have 3 of them. Only problem is MS Office is no longer available on Playstore in Chrome OS. Opening web office has some compatibility issues. Hopefully, MS or Google can support Office in Playstore again.

[@rickquick8977]

What is the sound quality?

[@Porkcfish]

I edit 4K video using Shotcut on my Acer Chromebook Spin 713. It has 8 GB RAM and I don't need proxy files to do so. So the idea that you can't professionally edit video with a Chromebook is 🐂💩

[@angelolewis419]

How is it for coding?

[@pbrigham]

Can we install normal Linux on it ?

[@13loodLust]

Would be killer if they come with a ryzen apu and you can load a Linux distro on it.

[@Kostas_Ountsis]

I would absolutely buy that in a heartbeat!

[@iamsobanned]

They do have Ryzen chipsets for chromebooks.

[@danieljameux-baillergeau7440]

Well you can already install any Linux distro on whatever AMD laptop you want

[@aelaan12]

Well.... guess what? There is a Linux mode on the chrome laptops, just have to activate it and download some code. Unless you want to run Linux on the hardware itself, you will lose ChromeOS, but it is possible. The hardware in this range of Chromebooks is getting up to the midrange windows laptops.

[@randomlegodev]

what a lot of people overlook with chromos machines is if it has a decent enough cpu you can use the "development" features (get access to a linux shell) to install literally any application, tool, or script that is available to other linux distros (chromos uses the debian repositories, unsurprisingly). and the performance hit to graphical applications is not really that bad and with a simple compatibility layer program like bottles you can run almost any windows application given its not an arm cpu (windows applications generally dont play nice with arm and need another emulation layer like box86 which would hit performance quite a bit on a chromebook).

[@hov2435]

Well you forgot to mention what OS and platforms you used to get the benchmarks so you can put in Google Sheets, and what editing software and OS it ran on to produce the videos after you've pitched your ideas on Google Meet. Chromebooks are for basic tasks as always 😎

[@crosswhite17]

There are local authorities in the UK that run all their businesses on Chromebooks.

[@bearzilla2462]

@@crosswhite17 that's why the UK is a failing third world country

[@andyH_England]

Good for kids, but for more serious stuff, get a Windows or Mac, as both should cover all your needs. The Chromebook has severe limitations.

[@tonycollazorappo]

I agree, as a senior, I am still trying to find a really good reason to get one, but it's not happening, wink.@@andyH_England

[@peterpicture]

That's really a well timed review! I am looking for a laptop at the moment, and I would like something light for my light tasks to compliment my desktop setup. I also use Lighroom mobile on my tablet to quickly edit photos, so this fits my need even better. Heck, I even have an 8BitDo controller like that in the video, so I guess it's a sign haha

[@mahmoud1737]

Look for mediatek kompanio 8xx or 1380 1200 if they are still on stock because they are new and fast arm processors will stay for long

[@crosswhite17]

​@@mahmoud1737I do not think Chromebook Plus models run on Arm processors.

[@ionamygdalon2263]

Chromebook's motto: Own Nothing & Be Happy

[@jabeerasghar4002]

😂💀 an underrated comment for sure

[@maxderdax6117]

You do realise that a Chromebook is just a normal cheap laptop with a OS installed on it, nothing stops you from downloading Linux on it so I don’t really understand how you „Own Nothing“

[@ionamygdalon2263]

@@maxderdax6117 I do not think that such a low spec laptop will last long in the hands of an average user; even if they are running Chrome OS. I give it max 36 months of life span. A core i5 or AMD equivalent CPU running Windows can last much longer. An average user even has the option to run "Windows Reset" and give it an extra year or so if he or she has a limited budget (or pay someone to get it done for him or her in the worst case scenario). Purchasing a core i3 or lower (like those infamous Intel N series) is both a waste in terms of money and it is also bad for the environment. Edit: I hope I have covered you in this longer comment.

Like @maxderdax6117 said, you still own the hardware so no?

[@ionamygdalon2263]

@ Would you purchase a glass cup to drink water from or cheap one use plastic ones? You can keep the plastic one for a couple of days if you wash it and take very good care of it, but ultimately it is better both for your pocket and your environment to go get a glass cup Edit: I am trying to convey a message (or purchasing attitude) so don't take my analogy too literally

[@lafamillecarrington]

A range of bizarre comments below. Chromebook is a really sensible choice for users who work mostly in the cloud, and aren't doing anything very processor intensive. Google's apps do everything most people need - I have even run a couple of simple (but effective) charity websites using Google Sites, Forms, Sheets, Mail and Docs, using my Chromebook. I just bought a Lenovo Flex 5i, and plan to use Ibis Paint with a stylus to get into digital art. So far it looks awesome!

[@nomadstreams]

been using the lenovo duet for 4 years and its my main media consumption device. Crunchyroll, Yt, and light browsing is all i really need. Probably wont have to get a new device for a couple more years

[@VGTIMEDBS]

My daily driver is an acer 714 Chromebook. I am able to do everything especially after setting up the Linux Virtualization.

[@travistravis7190]

What can someone do with the Linux side of chromebook?

[@VGTIMEDBS]

Put in a good video editor and photo editor. That was the one gap that existed for me. The web apps and Android editors were either too slow or not stable enough. The Linux alternatives (gimp & open shot etc ) were smoother faster and more stable.

[@horyzen1]

batter life in the description is crazy lol

[@danmar007]

When you can't get enough of Google.

[@edgargabriel6640]

1080P should be dropped soon, go for 16:10 😊

[@MoChuang343]

I don’t pay for GeForce now Because I have a gaming desktop But sometimes I don’t wanna be sweaty at my desk so I’ll sit on the couch with my Chromebook and use Moonlight

[@p_84]

"if your'e a hardore gamer or...nerd??" Never expected you to adress your audience as... nerds

[@valkasolidor6727]

Best Buy actually got a view from me for the first time in many years. This is still listed full price at mine though... See you again in 2040 BB!

[@bryancastro977]

can you play games from the playstore on a chromebook?

[@jimmymac2292]

Yes, but there are some caveats. Some games are designed around a vertical screen. So they won't utilize the full screen. Some games are designed around arm architecture, so they won't run or run bad on x86.

[@ahmedzedan9326]

Bro your voice is so quite, i really live it

[@Infinity_Ghost]

nobody wants chrome OS. Even schools are hating on chrome OS bruh

[@Airbrushkid]

And with Chrome Book, you cannot block ad's on KZbin! Another thing I remember you before saying you use other real laptops 80% of the day. 👎

[@invertthelab6532]

but i still wait their support for better printing features

[@realVampyToast]

ChromeOS excels for everyday tasks, but it currently has limitations for content creators who need specialized software for music, art, video editing, and game development. Windows and Mac systems are still preferred in these areas due to their wider range of powerful native applications. While Adobe is expanding web-based options, having providers like Affinity offer similar solutions would be a game-changer. For users desiring open-source tools, a well-specced Linux distro like Fedora or Pop could be a better fit than ChromeOS, potentially offering better performance with locally-run applications. ChromeOS remains a fantastic choice for cloud-based workflows. However, if you're a content creator relying on software unavailable in web-based formats, other operating systems might be a better investment.

[@vizdrom]

Can't you just dual boot Chrome Os?

[@donwooss]

Getting better at stealing all your data yeah

[@Vahzahfy]

Hey! So I'm wondering if you know what the KINGSTON HyperX Cloud 2s stock audio EQ is set to. My previous cloud 2s broke after 6 years and had to resort to buying the Razer BlackShark v2 Pros after finding out Kingston sold HyperX to HP and messed up my go to headset (thought I bought a defective headset after trying the new ones). I'm trying to replicate how they sound and have gotten really close but would appreciate some more advice :D Edit: Sound Normalization has also helped while trying to achieve the same type of audio

[@efenili]

Reasonably priced chromebooks are perfect for 95% of what non-professionals or gamers need. If you aren't a gamer and not a working professional hat requires some sort of dedicated software, a good chromebook easily does pretty much everything you need. The amount of people that I know that buy $1k+ Macbooks to check KZbin and Gmail is insane.

[@marcusellby]

The issue with Chromebooks lately is they've gone up in price, and at the same time budget laptops has been getting better and better, so there's not much reason left to buy Chromebooks imo

[@diwaalejandrogalvez796]

Dude, at the $500 - $700 range, Chromebooks' hardware are still better than any Windows laptop out there. Obviously I'll take the MacBook Air any day over the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook (even if I'll add more thanks to Apple's horrendous base model with 8GB ram), but at like $700, only the ASUS Zenbook 14 gets at that price with good specs.

[@marcusellby]

@@diwaalejandrogalvez796 Maybe it's different in the US, but here in Europe there's no price difference for a Chromebook with an i3 and 1080p and a ordinary laptop. Basically the same hardware and price, they both are around 5-600€. If you want lower price than that for a Chromebook it's only Mediatek and Celeron and probably 4GB ram

[@keacoq]

Spec for spec Chromebooks and PCs are not much different in price, but the Windows market is bigger. The savings come when you can use lower spec hardware because ChromeOS is of lighter weight.

[@ArthropodSpidey]

We all know that a Chromebook wouldn't be on this channel if Google hadn't sponsored the video lol

[@tonyk4447]

I think Chromebook should switch to arm based snapdragon soc rather than intel, since there is already a arm version of chrome os, and it’s going to be more power efficient

[@Bc232klm]

If they just put HDMI in on these, they would be fantastic portable monitors that could do simple work on their own, or plugged into a better PC for serious work. Put a top quality screen andn speakers, save on the processor and ram, and I think there's an elite product there.

[@crosswhite17]

I think the Chromebook Plus models do have hdmi ports. My Chromebook does not have hdmi, but I have a USBC to 2 hdmi adapter. This lets me use two external displays.

[@keacoq]

My 5 yo Acer C732 can connect a second screen via USB-C and an appropriate cable to HDMI input on a screen. Works fine. I think it is pretty standard functionality on Chromebooks. But are you talking of HDMI-in ? How would that be useful?

[@johnbarnett6924]

Thank you for an excellent post John Barnett revisted April 29 2024❤

[@Kings_Serve]

Look at that GPU on the shelf…memories.

[@TechAfterThoughts]

I have a Pixelbook and a Pixelbook Go. Typing this on the Pixelbook right now. I wish that Chromebooks were weirder and they weren't trying so hard to be serious. They all just look like cheap windows laptops. When exactly did tech design become completely joyless? Did everyone chasing after Apple's modern milk toast vibe led us down the path? Chromebooks don't need crazy cooling or giant batteries why do they look so awful?

[@andyH_England]

They are mostly cheap and cheerful. No one can make money selling premium Chromebooks as they do not compete well with Windows or even Macs. I have a Pixelbook Go, but I rarely use it as I found I could get an MB Pro 13 M1 for a similar price, and it is a much better Chromebook. I mainly use the browser and I can choose Chrome, Safari or Edge on the Mac.

[@TechAfterThoughts]

I wish they were cheap and cheerful. They are just cheap and drab. My used pixelbook go was 140, I took advantage of the terrible resale. That said, I adult on a 15 inch M2 air and do 3d design on a legion. I do use the pixelbook go often. It's the perfect laptop to take when you don't want to worry about your laptop. @@andyH_England

[@chiraggomber9293]

Nice ad

[@mtgreengarden]

I travel with a chromebook.

[@jonevansauthor]

Seeing someone playing Cyberpunk with a controller made me feel physically sick. Horrific. Does it really not support a mouse?

[@carlwheezer1544]

i wouldnt use a chromebook plus, they are way too underpowered for my use

Here's hoping it holds up better than Demko!

[@SchnuffiJames]

I have a windows machine and a Chromebook, I could be a 100% on Chromebook if it wasn't for my photography hobby.

[@parthsethia4223]

google workspace is useless to get work done. office 365 is essential

[@nscian2]

I have the HP Chromebook X360 14c from 2023 and I really enjoy it. Everything works as it should and it's a great everyday computer. The only addition I'd really like to see from Chromebook plus models is a 300 nit screen because the 250 nit screen on the x360 is decent but not great.

[@SK1Pintheflesh]

i had exactly 20 tabs open when i watched this video

[@Ijazaslam1998]

The Mode Sonnet

[@Ivlodded]

Too many drawbacks for me. You cant watch DVDs or Blue Rays, cant install software you need for productivity, Data management is just ridiculously bad and not configurable at all, too many android apps not working properly or displaying right

[@AllInTheGame01]

Been more than getting away with using the cheapest Pixelbook for a few years now :)

[@user-rw9wn5gb8p]

I so tired, adv everywhere

[@Vincent_Koech]

I see you came back to Google Pixel

[@andyH_England]

With COVID and WFH, Chromebooks took off but have seen massive sales fall lately as people regret buying them. The market may also be saturated. But having used them, I concluded that Windows/Mac is so far ahead, even if you can do all your stuff on a Chromebook. Where are the OLED, 120Hz, and 32GB models? The 16-inch versions? The few out there need to be better for someone looking for a premium Chromebook versus Windows alternatives. Even Google still needs to update the Pixelbook Go as the market is dead. I realise this is an ad, but people could do better buying a Windows machine or a Mac.

[@omegaturk2436]

Parents revolve around their Google account. Their Windows laptops are now at a point where their tablets/phones just outperform. This may be time for a new laptop errr, chromebook.

[@TamalCyrus]

Well, I don't understand the youtube tech advice at all. A normal youtube or google search would tell you "Uninstall Google Chrome immediately, its a malware" and on the other hand, there are Chromebook recommendation videos where, "Remember we told you to avoid Chrome, here you have a device and the same Chrome would be at the centre of it". P.S. Hardware Canucks is a great channel , no offence. I always come here for tech news.

[@VeerMaharaj]

I mean, HC is one of the best hardware channels on YT, period, and i know this is a sponsored piece, but... that last bit with the gaming feels so stilted and forced. Its game streaming, it should work on any competent web connected internet browser. What would have been a better bit would have been trying ChromeOS on older laptops and possibly desktops to get some more use out of them. That would have fit better on this channel. Also... Demitri is in Bulgeria?!?!?!?!? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@iAmKoKash]

Could you guys please make a top 10 full size gaming keyboard? Its been more than a year since the last, almost 2 years if not mistaken. Thank you in advance.

[@dbrakowski]

Thanks for finally recognizing what I and many others have been saying for years. For 90% of users (including some gamers) it's all that is needed.

[@adamm202]

You can’t wait 2 mins into what feels like a review to note your sponsored by the product. It’s so deceiving and unethical.

[@moehasan7534]

that overview of the gsuite was kinda funny considering, idk, basically any office space has tools for that. Outlook/M365 anyone? All those features can be mutually exclusive from chrome OS. if anything, the ease of use between PC and mobile should be highlighted more - onedrive/365 kinda suck on mobile

[@tarfeef_4268]

I love ChromeOS, and i use it daily as a professional developer. The linux environment (a debian VM, basically) works great, actually more seamless than WSL on windows is. Chrome is chrome and does everything i need there. I personally love being able to be logged into my personal and work accts and swap between with a keyboard shortcut. Great isolation of those two profiles but allowing for quick swapping makes me happy If you use lots of special apps, hate learning anything slightly new/different, its not for you. But for most ppl, a Chromebook can do whatever you want. And they are cheap, portable, and have great battery life.

[@wotwot6868]

Wow Chromebook is so awesome! It has notepad, notepad, notepad and notepad!

[@naryanr]

with all the anti-consumer policies Google has been inplementing recently, the absolute last thing i want to do is tie myself to Google's ecosystem.