Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11" (2024) Review

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The new Lenovo Chromebook Duet is here, and much like its predecessor - the Duet 3 - this device upgrades a few things that were absolutely needed, but keeps much of the already-working formula in place. So lets take a look at what's changed and why this latest Duet is without question the best overall Chromebook tablet yet.
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[@OverdosedCaffeine]

Finally the KZbin algorithm is getting better. 41 seconds ago. Let's go!

[@Pixlewatchtoo]

Hopefully they fix the bot problem soon...

[@NovusSky]

We need a 13 inch model of this!

[@javiTests]

I hope they release the bigger one soon! I went once for the Duet 5, but I had to return it because the camera didn't work in the two units I got. Apparently it was fixed with a software update a few weeks later, but I returned it because I wasn't sure what was happening, but I loved the OLED display and the format.

[@TheOutsider840]

Great job Robby and team; glad to hear there aren't really any glaring criticisms from your experience of this device. Hopefully it will be available for sale in Europe soon.

[@kentoomire7407]

Have had mine for several days now. My only complaint is that the much improved internal speakers are too loud and can't be turned down enough to listen at low background levels even on their lowest setting. Yes, some sites or applications have volume controls that can also be turned down but many are tied to the unit's main volume setting. Anyone have a solution that would provide something like a volume mixer that would fine tune audio levels other than the main system's volume setting??? Short of that, hopefully Lenovo would make a fix available during a future software update.

[@samcurmudgeon]

Still hoping for a refreshed Duet 5...

[@mcgrud]

The affiliate link doesn't take you to this Chromebook. 😢

[@zhren_]

Wondering how the performance compares to the duet 3/5 devices directly.

[@emtea101]

I have a Duet 3 that I use for reading books and browsing the net in tablet mode and for emails at Starbucks with the keyboard.

[@vladimirdelima2519]

great video, as always! A chromebook tablet able to have all playstore apps + chrome OS perks ( like a full chrome navigator and 10 years of updates) seems to me like a great deal and the most appealing tablet on android side . I don't understand why google doesn't release another version of their chromebook tablet. for me , the only downside for this lenovo would be not having a backlit keyboard.

[@Andrewski8506]

Awesome! Thanks for the review. I know they differ in OS, but I would love to see a comparison between this Lenovo Duet and the Pixel Tablet. In terms of speed, multitasking, and overall productivity.

[@alfredosalza6328]

Nice review!

[@VelcroSnake93]

The thing I really wanted to know didn't really get answered, if it is notably faster than the last Duet. That makes me think it is not notably faster.

[@jdavilape]

i have duet 1st gen and to me is what i need, i´ll wait to 4th gen to change 👍

[@hendrikuspostma]

I was actually waiting for replace my duet 3 till the new release became a chromebook plus. Any change this will become avaialble or is this only for chromebooks.

[@liamness]

From my experience with a Penoval pen which also takes a AAAA battery, if you don't use the pen often, you're not going to notice when it's getting low on battery, and then when it does, AAAA batteries are pretty esoteric so you're unlikely to have one lying around! So I would much prefer a rechargeable battery. I suppose the benefit of USI support is, you have a range of pens to choose from and can pick what makes sense for you (even if you might miss out on the magnetic attachment).

[@zopxz2032]

i would love this kind of tablets/laptops however i dont like that you can only use them in a table.. why is it so difficult to make the connection between the keyboard and the screen more like an actual laptop?

[@papichulote1]

Hey Robby, what's that golf game you're playing in the video?

[@bradavon]

Any news if the 8Gb version is shipping at the same time? Was so annoying in The UK it only shipped with 4Gb for months. I got the previous model, 4Gb is not enough.

[@jrmortel]

Is it worth upgrading from the duet 3?

[@SpaceDoodle2008]

I don't think so. If performance is way better, then maybe but there are not as many improvements overall compared to going from the original duet to its sequel. I quite like my duet 3 and will likely not upgrade.

[@ArthurZakaryan23]

​@@SpaceDoodle2008In that case is it just worth finding the old one on sale instead of this new one?

[@GanggsterR]

why its not a chrome plus 😭

[@FRC93]

Given the writing experience on a tablet is often what makes or breaks the deal (look at students with their ipads. they'd never really get an ipad if not for the pencil), it blows my mind how most reviews barely talk about the pen, the writing experience and most importantly, palm rejection performance 🤦‍♂️

[@doubleohnine]

i love the first Duet that they came out with and I would love to upgrade to the newer one.......anyone know if Lenovo has some kind of trade in program? No clue what I'd do with the old one and it would be nice to get the new one a bit cheaper that way

[@loyangambalaishram6296]

Can you put in lockscreen while connecting monitor?

[@jamesl1332]

Any word on if this Chromebook has an in-cell display like Duet 3, which limits the USI pen compatibility? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmaqdWeLhZ6bmLcsi=2_RZH8DvdbLUBIiK Also found the AAAA Anvow rechargeable batteries on Amazon for the pen.

[@SeymurAbdurahmanov]

Does it support full HD playback in Netflix app?

[@Eternalozzie]

i dont know the answer but it's sad that with modern technology we still have to ask important questions like that. things like that should just work.

[@thomasraukamp]

It won't, but this is not Lenovo's fault. The Netflix app for Android doesn't support 1080p on Chromebooks. It's a question of rights management. Choose the web browser instead for FHD.

[@adaml.5355]

Netflix is better quality on Chrome than it ever ways on the Netflix app. The device is L1 Widevine certified on Android apps. The top-level DRM.

[@Eternalozzie]

Android makes so much better of an OS for tablets than chrome OS. Native social media apps and office 365 apps make my life so much better. i've been using a Lenovo Tab P12 Tablet 12.7" for almost a year now. i run multiple social media accounts and apps run way better websites.

[@adaml.5355]

ChromeOS has native Android social media apps too.

[@malcontent_1]

Promising

[@marqessanzcora4089]

Screen Is way too small 😢

[@DavidDuVivier]

The Chrome Browser experience on Android is... abysmal. Hence the need for Chrome OS tablets... like this one? Yes, but only if the power is there.

[@cobaltblue5523]

How is it abysmal

[@nordlyssrlys6945]

Giveaway the unit to someone (me)🙃