Pixelbook vs. Pixelbook Go: We Pick A Winner

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We get requests for versus videos all the time, but there are scenarios where these types of videos provide lots of interest and intrigue, and situations where they just don't make sense. We try to pit very similar devices against one another in the hopes that it helps members of our audience make the best possible decision for each of them. Sure, all Chromebooks are the same in regards to each having a screen, hinge, keyboard, trackpad, processor, RAM, storage, ports and speakers. If we look at it from that perspective, we could feasibly make versus videos until we were blue in the face and still not hit every combo.
We choose, then, to focus on versus videos where there is a deeper link between two particular devices. In this case, that link is the #madebyGoogle moniker both employ in addition to the Pixelbook namesake attached to each. Though their outer similarities end at that point, there's no denying the deeply-shared Google DNA that runs through both of these fantastic Chromebooks. Because of this, many are left wondering which one to go and buy and whether or not the sacrifices made on behalf of the Pixelbook Go are worth the lowered asking price. That's what we're here to help out with.
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[@T_theTrain]

Such an underrated channel.

[@commandercanary1401]

Yeno

[@osandro2k]

Is this good?

[@FigWidIt]

Picked up a Used Pixelbook 2017 on eBay. Still a beautiful machine for something that"s almost 3 years old and it's lighter/sleeker than any laptop I've ever owned. It really is a thing of beauty when you have it in person.

[@katienelson6740]

I've watched your channel for the past few months trying to decide what I should get for my first chromebook. I got my pixelbook go a couple weeks ago and I love it. I got it in not pink which I think is a little more fun than the just black.

[@faisal-dc5ip]

After one year, how is the pixelbook so far?

[@katienelson6740]

@@faisal-dc5ip I really like it.

[@faisal-dc5ip]

@@katienelson6740 I'm wondering if the pixelbook working well with Microsoft office especially Exel and PowerPoint as much as windows?!

[@katienelson6740]

@@faisal-dc5ip If you're a regular Microsoft Office user, I would get a windows laptop. I have a separate laptop for school. I only use my pixelbook for browsing and watching Netflix and stuff.

[@BlackFox88]

About Time!!! Lol! Been waiting on this for a while! Man I'm still kinda split, I occasionally make music via fl studio mobile and I occasionally might sketch out a design or logo here and there, but those speakers and solid black design are hard to pass up!! Gosh this is a hard choice. Thanks for putting this video out, it was much needed

[@Sonicjan]

Not until we get a Pixelbook 2, that is!

[@suttongriffin8154]

I just ordered this as my first chrome book! I have a powerful laptop for productive work and 3D designing for engineering projects but I wanted to have a secondary device for normal work that doesn’t require so much power! I’m very excited to use this and not burn my lap or have to bring my massive charger cable with me everywhere!

[@MattHelps]

confused as to why the pixelbook hasn't dropped in price at all. its been out for a while.....

[@loganbenson1172]

I bought a new one on Swappa for 370 dollars today.

[@Geonade]

@@loganbenson1172 i bought a used (only used twice) for 400

[@loganbenson1172]

@@Geonade do you like it?

[@Geonade]

@@loganbenson1172 it comes in monday but i will update you!, i did have a pixel slate i5 at one point so i might be bias XD

[@alexandermccomb6444]

Bought one from swappa that came with travel case and pen for a fraction of the price from the google store.

[@crimsonblad5]

Great video! I would like to see a Pixel Slate review or comparison to see if it's worth it in 2020.

[@EarAche123]

Do one with the Slate!! Absolutely love it since the updates!

[@johnblackledge4009]

Nice clear review and comparison. Thanks.

[@aaawz88]

your comparisons are simply the best ever.thank u much . pls pls need the next one between pixel slate vs pixel book go (speakers display Battery life und build quality ) want to buy one of these but I still don't know which one.

[@ant1987pro]

Omg someone finally viced it! I wish they mad it just a bit bigger and with support of micro SD 3:2 aspect ratio but ~14.5'' screen.

[@mitchell0766]

Thanks for all of your videos love the channel....

[@kirby6-kg8nj]

Awesome video and channel! Cannot get enough of it.

[@rupertswallow]

Any news on if there's a new Google chromebook on the horizon? Would be so stoked for updates of either of these

[@garycroftsmicroscopy]

First ever chrome book for me Pixelbook go, I do not regret it and love it, Linux beta was main reason to try one as I can do my dev work on it. Changed from MacBook Air and love the Pixelbook go.

[@katienelson6740]

I also changed from a macbook air.

[@Stephen_A.]

6 years using Chromebooks. I think they are perfect for my needs. Still rocking my 2015 Pixel 2. Heavy but literally built like a tank.

[@DetroitMuscle]

You are running Linux on it? I'm doing aws sysops. Can I program python on a pixel book go? If so, I might be sold right there.

[@phillipjames453]

@@Stephen_A. Me too!

[@liangtan83]

I have been searching for this comparison. please do the comparison video for pixelbook go and samsung galaxy chromebook when it's available.

[@albertnavas3790]

bro i love your videos my dude and im also thinking about getting the pixelbook go to replace my windows 10 laptop

[@slavauukraini]

i want to create a youtube video on a chromebook...so i need an app for video,text, audio editing... can i find one in a future updates?

[@ZoltanBuzady]

"My WOW, ther WOW": I constantly do my modern office-type of work from at home, ie. emails, Google Docs, Google Slides, Maps, etc. Thus 3:2 screen ratio and the brightness make my winner. Speakers I hardly use. When visiting clients and or when working with colleagues my Pixelbook has a WOW effect. Wishes from Budapest.

[@yrstrly98]

honestly really wish they were still producing these, i would love to see one today with a souped up laptop/desktop grade Tensor processor, or a snapdragon elte x.

[@leventejuhasz2525]

thanks for this comparison!

[@yanni2737]

I've got my pixelbook go and I absolutely love it, the userfriedlyness is at a different level.

[@carmennooner2027]

I just can't do a clamshell. Frankly, I am seriously thinking about the Slate now, only because it is a tablet above all else. I really need the small footprint that the Slate offers, and because I am a heavy media consumer, the larger screen is what attracts me to it. I continue to hope the Slate will drop down a bit more in price as the new 2020 Chromebooks are released . I don't want a keyboard, but wouldn't mind having the pen. I suppose that if I was a content creator, or a student, I would probably look at the Go. But as a retired senior citizen, it's a tablet or 2 in 1 for me!

[@leanlleva1480]

Can this be used well for video meetings? Does it have a camera?

[@nathandeo4977]

Can you use the pen you mention with the pixel book go?

[@glennkennedy441]

Great comparo, I'm still loving my PixelBook Go m3.

[@jackteare7688]

how is the performance with the m3?

[@Aaronism]

I was going to buy a Pixelbook Go at release then I found a lightly used Pixelbook with the MAX specs for 550 bucks on ebay. So I went with that, got my wife the Slate when it was on sale in November. No complaints on either one.

[@DataDietz]

I just copped my pixelbook original from eBay for $300 too! Omg twinsies

[@Aaronism]

@@DataDietz Did we just become best friends?!?

[@DataDietz]

@@Aaronism karate. You, me, basement. Let's go.

[@1dstockton]

Pixelbook has been discontinued in the UK, can't decide between the Pixelbook Go and the Pixel Slate. Any recommendations?

[@Chris88McD]

I'm waiting for the Galaxy Chromebook to come out before I decide on my next Chromebook.

[@Stephen_A.]

Me too Chris. Looking forward to an indepth review on it.

[@Manuel-rl6um]

Galaxy Chromebook vs Asus C436. That's gonna be very interesting.

[@erzascralet48]

This comment will have aged as well as the battery life of the Galaxy Chromebook.

[@Chris88McD]

@@erzascralet48 that battery is so disappointing. There was so much potential there.

[@JeroenvanHouten]

@@Chris88McD so, what are you going to buy? Thinking of the Pixelbook Go myself

[@alexzandraudalve9117]

Hi Sir. Excuse me, I have ask you one thing. Is there have a touchscreen by google pixelbook go for black laptop? Isnt it?

[@TheGunnerbravo]

I have to admit that I kinda turned my nose up at the idea of the " Budget " Pixelbook Go. I really thought that even with the age, the OG Pixelbook was the superior product. After this, and many other videos, it's clear to me that maybe I should really give it a fair shake and buy one. Great commentary and views.

[@ferris194]

Bought the Pixelbook Go i5 8gb just a few days ago, can't wait to enjozly it!

[@goff256]

As a person with a Slate, I will move from ChromeOS before I move from a 3:2 screen.

[@jayteebae]

Can someone tell me how the bluetooth is on the Pixelbook Go? Seems Chrome OS is plagued by poor BT functionality regardless of the hardware.

[@MrMaryhinge]

Next one include the slate, with the updates I enjoy using my slate and my pixel book , screen is very similar

[@EarAche123]

The slate screen is one of the the most beautiful screens I've seen on a tablet.

[@EarAche123]

That's an amazing case definitely going to sign up. Thank you!

[@MrMaryhinge]

@1solojc me to, what a great case

[@_DiJiT]

@1solojc If I can get a case that combines with and stabilizes the keyboard google made I'll kickstart that.

[@AUMA86]

I'm looking to buy a pixel go but can't decide if I should get the 12gb of memory or stay with the 8Gb. What you guys suggest?

[@EricKreckman]

A great review!

[@mschmackle]

How do you think a pixelbook go compares to an HP 640 G1 Probook with 16gb of RAM with an SSD drive running Cloudready?

[@KatherineLangley]

I heard the keyboard can work detached? Is this true? can you make it work with a cable to the monitor?

[@ScottGibbs]

I love my Pixelbook. I see no reason to "upgrade" until its end of life. And I certainly see no reason to replace it with the Pixelbook Go.

[@wolfbite6]

so is it worth that crazy price?

[@odemata87]

@@wolfbite6 picked up one for about four hundred US Openbox deal at Bestbuy

[@natemup]

Is the m3 version of the Pixelbook Go really comparable to the i5 Pixelbook, performance-wise? I'm not a super poweruser or anything, but over the years I've been annoyed with Chromebooks that can't handle very much-I often have a ton of tabs open, I use Android apps, and some of the tabs are often resource-intensive... Does the large RAM on the m3 Pixelbook Go really make up the difference between it and an i5 Pixelbook?

[@BreezerBeej]

OK! After about 14 of your videos, I think I’m ready to decide on my first Chromebook. 😰

[@infinite_vortex]

weight difference between the two? battery life difference between the two?

[@user-eo1gy1qt4l]

Just a quick question, cani do office work with it?

[@Rowlett54]

Wouldn’t the bezels in the pixel book help with palm rejection, and giving you somewhere to hold in tablet mode?

[@MrDarren690]

That's the idea. However, as bezel-less phones come to market--with little loss in functionality, since users can just hold the device in a different way--seeing huge bezels nowadays might be a little unpolished. _However_, the Pixelbook's screen is still so good that you really forget they're there in usage.

[@koreypaul6698]

@@MrDarren690 Yeah, but it's not like you can throw a poosocket on your Pixelbook. And sometimes, holding it a different way means less secure in your hands which isn't a chance I'd take with a Pixelbook..

[@tumbleweed8329]

Im still Loving my Pixelbook 2015 nothing comes close to it. Only small complaint are the speakers beyond that perfect.

[@jordanmaille4064]

I purchased my pixelbook off eBay, which was factory refurbished and factory sealed. I was nervous when I first purchased it. Was it gonna be lemon being factory refurbished? NOPE! absolutely LOVE IT! LOOKS AND PREFORMS like a brand new pixelbook! Lightening fast, yes the speakers aren't great, however you can still hear everything very well! Don't be nervous to buy factory refurbished from Google. Got mine for $400 on eBay. I will keep this for a long time.

[@tntmyth]

The real competition will be from the Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 in June 2020. A 13 inch chromebook that will be faster with more features than the Pixelbook Go. A hypothetical showdown would be say a top model Flex 5 with 10th Gen core i5 and 128gb RAM, convertible, with pen support, 2.97 lbs, plastic trackpad and plastic base, better port selection. This for say $599 or $649 vs the base model Pixelbook Go at $649 with slower 8th Gen Core m3, 64gb RAM, probably better keyboard and speakers, magnesium frame at 2.3 lbs. Which would you pick? That's the battle coming soon. Is the overall holistic experience enough to make the Pixelbook Go the better daily device for the same money?

[@amilyester]

Pixelbook Go if only because it's newer and will be supported longer. Tent and tablet mode are gimmicky at best. In the brief time I demoed one at BestBuy, the speakers and keyboard really are that good, and it is definitely a featherweight device. Aesthetics and head-turning potential still go to the OG Pixelbook for sure with the dual-pane glass and aluminum, the form factor, the silicon palm rests.

[@Andrew-it7fb]

Yep, I went with the pixel slate since I wanted to use it as a tablet and using a device as a tablet that has a keyboard attached is annoying.

[@geoffcraft]

I snagged a deal on the i7 pixel slate... with internals virtually identical to the pixelbook go i7, and in light of recent OS updates, can I expect a similarly good experience when it comes in?

[@prokayy]

How's it going? Do you still use it?

[@JNT169]

its 2021, should i still buy the pixelbook go? im in need of a new laptop

[@carolhartley4448]

I was going to get the go but pretty sure i want the the samsung chromebook the fiesta red, im worried bout the heat on the samsung galaxy and the battery? So now im thinking the acer 713, spin, but the speakers on the acer is a downer? Could just bluetooth m Sony mini speaker,, oh just tell me, ive been torn, just tell me and ill enjoy whichever yoù suggest, promise. I need one now cuz ive brrn rssrarching to much , its time 4 me to just get one from best buy . Tomorrow i keep asking with no answer!

[@blkhistorydecoded]

I can't wait to get my pixelbook go. Thxs for that.

[@josevp3905]

Does the pixelbook have Titan™ C security?

[@benji9107]

I bought a pixel book i5 512gb for 200 good condition did I mess up should I have gone for a pixelbook go? I’m planning on installing Linux on it and developing webapps

[@trashboi6777]

My question is witch is better for online class for this pandemic and roblox

[@maryadigwe1388]

Does the pixel book come with a pen

[@DougSaunders]

I was disappointed the Pixelbook Go was not designed as a convertible laptop. Chrome OS tablet mode has come a long way and I enjoy reading the Washington Post, Week Magazine, Feedly, etc. on my Pixelbook when in tablet mode. It is a much more enjoyable reading experience. Bummer.

[@WOLFSCHRAMM1]

Shouldn't battery life make it to that list? Also.... Performance? Meh.... I have an issue with the fact that tactile input has priority over performance or even battery life....

[@Yoko.Kurama]

How's battery life?

[@tech-garage1527]

I love my original pixelbook I bought it used on mercari for 200$!!! I5 8gb 128gb ram. I use it for photo editing. Absolutely prefer it over the go. Just because of the screen and tablet mode!!

[@DeeePYP]

Ah, mercari...so that site is legit? Always thought is was sus.

[@tech-garage1527]

@@DeeePYP yep it's legit I've bought a few things off there. Pixelbook. And a camera setup. Happy with both!

[@StevenDoran]

Greetings: Great video, thank you! I'm on the fence regarding buying Pixelbook Go or the ASUS Flip C436 ... thoughts about comparison?

[@eaccents]

I think it really depends on your needs and what characteristics are most important to you. The C436 and Galaxy Chromebook both have 10th gen processors vs 8th gen on the PBG, and the ASUS starts with 16GB at the $1k mark, which is great for people who really push the capabilities of the machine AND will future-proof your device quite a bit. I just bought a PBG i5 with 128GB on Swappa to tide me over for the sake of amusing myself until the C436 comes out. I'm a moderate user (no coding, no Linux use as of yet) that pretty much lives in the cloud and I already have a Pixelbook, which I absolutely LOVE. I'm just curious about the "better keyboard" and whether the 1080 screen--which the C436 will also have--will feel like a noticeable step down from the Pixelbook. If I find that to be the case, then I might have to also consider the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook despite it being outfitted with only 8GB RAM (at the same $1k pricepoint). My guess is that 1080 will be OK, and I'll be getting the C436 though. I've had about 4 ASUS devices over the years and all have been outstanding in terms of quality, durability, and price/value. As a NEXUS and Pixel phone user and someone who once worked in the mobile phone industry, I've never been a fan of Samsung devics due to the abundance of bloatware on them and their huge marketing power (which successfully persuades people to buy things they don't really need). As someone who is ALWAYS WORKING ON THE GO due to the nature of my position, sticking to the same fast and LIGHT laptop concept is paramount for me (which is why I did not jump at the C434, which is over half a pound heavier than the PB). Additionally, I type very fast so keyboard characteristics are equally important to me. I often mock up PDFs, so I know already that the PBG will be sold once the Galaxy Chromebook and C436 launch since the PBG is not pen-friendly. Watch for a pristine PBG (and probably a PB too) on Swappa come summertime! :-) I always put a protective case and a keyboard cover on my devices so they look new when I sell them.... I'm definitely looking forward to Chrome Unboxed's reviews of the devices to launch this spring, and will be anxiously awaiting a comparison article between the Galaxy Chromebook and the ASUS C436. Without a doubt, this is my favorite Chromebook channel!

[@eaccents]

Oh, and the C436 and Galaxy Chromebook will have Wifi 6 and BT5, which also help to future-proof them.

[@coltonmandell4829]

You sir are the Chromebook whisperer, you deserve more subs. Hell, ChromeOS deserves more users!

[@craigstark1522]

I bought my son the Pixelbook Go, I'm so impressed I might drop my MacBook for one.

[@scaryterry5627]

omg the bezels on the pixelbook someone tell why that thing is going for over 1000 dollars some places?

[@FT4Freedom]

Well if you use earbuds or headphones on a regular basis then I can see how the speaker issue becomes moot. Keyboards are both premium but pixelbook has better screen and 2 in 1 capability. Pixelbook has the premium white class too.

[@scoobdoo2008]

Thank you for this I'm getting the entry level one because I don't want to spend $900 for the I5

[@xchapix]

How do you clean fingerprints off the pixelbook go?

[@howiefeltersnatch69]

I got a skin from Dbrand and that took care of my fingerprints. Plus it looks better too imo.

[@1MinuteFlipDoc]

6:12 VSCode? Other?

[@chris-yc7je]

pixelbook go or the new samsung galaxy chromebook?

[@anthonyl1102]

I fear nothing, but that bezel on Pixelbook...

[@tausifmulla]

Been a proud owner of Pixelbook and I absolutely love it. The only flaw are the bazzel

[@SamuelSandoval1]

Just picked one up for $97 on eBay. Pixelbook go. Can’t wait.

[@tomaten1499]

Between these two I prefer my Pixel Slate, thank you!!!

[@baderalqdeer723]

8:53 is what you guys looking for :)

[@abandonedtube]

Other than looks I really can't understand why people hate large bezels. When in tablet mode it makes it easier to hold without accidentally touching the screen. Same go's for my phone.

[@slow_bike_show]

More screen for less backpack space. I don't want to feel like 30-40% of the front of my device is wasted space when I know there could've been room to put another window or tab there, had there been a little more screen

[@djarcadian]

Does the Go include a stylus? He mentions a Pen but doesn't mention if it's included.

[@eaccents]

No.

[@eaccents]

And the PBG isn't pen friendly. It is touch friendly only

[@JustinD630]

I like how the Pixelbook Go looks almost exactly like the black MacBook from a few years ago.

[@sriramsundar8388]

No it actually looks more like the curve edged white MacBook from 2009(Black was from 2006 along with the white version but they have flat edges and personally I don't think this Pixelbook Go looks like the black MacBook).

[@jalarambaapa4946]

i have Pixelbook but its problam in charging i am in dubai any one to see it pl

[@Stifflersmom]

Which one should I use as a network administrator, or am I hoping for to much?

[@georgesmart239]

The Pixelbook collects oil/grime on the keyboard and trackpad too easily. Robby said in another video that all the units in his office have the problem. I guess it's because of the material it's made from. Plus, the light color really makes it stand out. When the new Samsung and Asus Chromebooks hit the market, people will say Pixel...what?

[@kylemcginn3173]

Include the slate

[@EdVera]

Doesn't the Pixelbook Go's highest model have a 4k screen? Shouldn't that have been noted?

[@coxorunn6946]

I would pick the pixelbook go

[@tomypower4898]

cool!

[@Boswd]

when using as a tablet I like a little bit of bezal, just makes holding it more comfortable.

[@FuzeFyreGreenFerret]

honestly if you want a TRUE successor to the original Pixelbook, i'd recommend the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook. I had the Pixelbook, and I now have Samsung Galaxy Chromebook, and i can say without a doubt, the build quality, specs and price range are practically identical!

[@Momokawayum]

So Pixelbook for $350 vs Pixelbook Go for $550. Both new. Is the Go worth $200 over the original? What would you choose?

[@FigWidIt]

Pixelbook 2017 will get updates and security until June 2024. Pixelbook GO will get updates and security until June 2026. Something to think about if updates matter to you... I have the Pixelbook 2017 and its still good to me, but the GO is newer and will last longer. Up to you if you're okay with something old.

[@Momokawayum]

@@FigWidIt good info. something to think about. it would be for a 11 year old entering 6th grade and need to last until he gets to high school. i plan on buying a new one in 3 years regardless.

[@franchino88]

I’m going with the Go! 😎

[@jakecoventry9004]

I bought my son a pixelbook original for school on eBay instead of the school-issued Asus. It's brilliant and I've basically stolen it, so I am going to have to buy another!!

[@jhonjairobricenoguatava7886]

La Primer pixelbook seria perfecta sin tantos marcos , lastima....... , y el precio tambien un poco alto

[@WokerThanThou]

So... no camera on either and the pxlgo doesn't have a touch screen? Not big on using either; just wondering.

[@Hud1849]

I love my Pixelbook Go and my Pixel XL and by the way the Pixelbook will have the update until 2026.

[@h3c837]

google always deliver some impressive products , that's why i love goole so much .

[@christopherjared1277]

made where?

[@daytonaukpc9387]

Why does this matter?

[@MrCrazyspider]

I can’t get pixel book go in Australia. So annoying

[@sup3em3codm26]

Samsung galaxy chromebook vs google pixelbook go

[@davidheiblum6549]

If I am Google hardware designer, I will combine the first Google Pixelbook's ability to become a tablet and high onboard storage capacity with the latest high-end Intel iCore processors and RAM from the google pixelbook go along with the google pixelbook go's speakers to create the combined user experience of both Google Pixelbook user experience. I will call this computer "Google Pixelbook Pro".

[@ayth81]

I wish the Pixelbooks were available in Europe.

[@JFHeff]

I ordered mine from Amazon UK.

[@jaxsonsmith5463]

I think the go is acctualy a lot better