Samsung Chromebook Plus V1 vs V2: Which Is Better?

[@TGP-vq4vi]

I don’t get why people don’t like the v2 screen. It’s awesome (to me) and fits everything I do in perfectly.

[@photolabguy]

I happened upon this video because I subscribed to your channel and I love your videos!

[@midway222]

Hi Robbie, I've been a happy V1 owner for over a year, so of course I was interested in an upgrade. Unfortunately you're right, V2 is not overall an upgrade. My personal disappointments were no usb c on both sides (love being able to charge from either side), the noticeable weight increase, and downgraded screen.

[@DanielGarcia-jq6sv]

I don’t know how but I bought the V1 for only $200 dollars on Clearance at Walmart. I’m glad I bought it

[@MrLegitRabbit]

I bought the V1 about a month ago for school for 220 on swappa! And it is absolutely amazing!

[@r3dhorse]

I've been using it to stream Rimworld with the steam link app. Rimworld in bed. Awesome.

[@NameRequiredSoHere]

So glad I watched this review. I was thinking about upgrading from my 3-year-old V1 even though it works fine. I'm a if-it-works-don't-fix-it kind of guy. Thanks for saving me hundreds of dollars for an incremental upgrade.

[@MarysPlantBased]

Thank you, super informative. I have an old one of the V1 model, and I got it because I was in love with the screen! I have an artistic eye, and to me, it rivals the MacBook! It's one of the sharpest screens out there and I love how bright you can make it. And yes, the square screen is one of my favorite things about it too, I just dislike rectangular screens. I was thinking about upgrading to V2, but if it's just a shade worse than the V1, no way! I've had difficulties with my eyesight for several years, and a clear sharp screen makes up for everything that I can't see clearly far away. I love seeing landscape photos clearly.

[@lxmcf]

I have the V1 and love it, the V2 was tempting for the x86 CPU for better linux app support but the USB-C layout, 16:10 ratio and thickness just pushed me away.

[@LarryHerzogJr]

Yup. love, Love, LOVE my v1!!

[@AsAntonioSanchez]

I'm still wandering..Who would want the V2 over the V1???...I have my SC+ for a year now..very happy with it...I guess I will have to wait for V3 or 4 to see an improvement...

[@joe1059]

I found the V1 unusable due to the keyboard. V2 fixes my major pitfalls with the V1. The screen to me is perfect on the V2... can't tell the difference unless they're side by side.

[@carmennooner2027]

After this review, neither. I don't want to have to "adjust" at this price. Thanks for the honest review.

[@istvannonn]

Nice to watch your reviews from a 2017 Pixelbook

[@sostekai]

😴😴😴😴😴

[@MrDarren690]

Irony.

[@sigzero123]

What is your daily driver for your Chromebooks? The Pixelbook?

[@Jeph_twice]

I barely get a reply to my comments from the channel owner.

[@robertsanden1347]

I got the v2 when it was on sale at Best Buy for $430. Pulled the trigger. The keyboard always scared me on the V1. I have wide hands and it looks unnatural almost. But not having the first version and going from a 2015 Toshiba Chromebook 2 to the Samsung Chromebook Plus v2, I love it. I remember your first impression video of this device almost made me not buy it, but went for it at $430.

[@NoobixCube]

Honestly, on the V1, the actual typing area of the keyboard is perfectly normal. It's only the function keys, like tab and enter, which were truncated. I don't have large hands, but I have long fingers, and I thought I'd feel cramped. Not so. Of more importance to me is the deeper palm rest. The V2's shorter screen height means there's not as much palm rest.

[@robertsanden1347]

I have wide hands, but typing on the v2 now, I could see where the lack of depth on the palm rest areas can be a little bit of a burden, no doubt. In my hands, it darn near feels perfect.

[@nicdeee5976]

Is it a big upgrade coming from the Toshiba?

[@robertsanden1347]

Yes. I think it is. The materials are better. The keyboard is better. The form factor (if you are into 2 in 1's) is better. I mean, I get what people are saying about this machine, but coming from where I was, it is really awesome in my opinion. I really thought long and hard about the HP X2 but I really think having "one machine" is more for me than a tablet with a keyboard I have to remember.

[@SH3player]

V1 Form factor perfect weight perfect performance and battery life still needs to be improved. Give me 12 hours damnit!

[@paulstevens9678]

thought of upgrading my V1 but can't find an equal to the screen.

[@missanamarie]

Wish they still sold this - the screen is amazing!

[@bennysherman6734]

it seems that stores like bestbuy, walmart, etc. DO NOT carry the v1 model. Trying to lookup if the model was discontinued, but no luck in my research. Your review is awesome and I want to find the v1. I see some on ebay, but i'd rather buy from a big box store, but will settle from ebay if that's my only option. Would you still recommend buying the V1? thanks!!

[@miyarins]

Benny Sherman Hello! I was looking for the Samsung Chromebook V1 too, but I couldn’t find one anywhere. If you’re Canadian, I think this www.ebay.ca/itm/Samsung-12-3-Chromebook-Plus-Hexa-core-4GB-32GB-Chrome-OS-XE513C24-K01US-w-Pen/283430169707 is a good choice, if you’re American, www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-12-3-Chromebook-Plus-Hexa-core-4GB-32GB-Chrome-OS-XE513C24-K01US-w-Pen/283430169707?epid=233066529&hash=item41fdc12c6b%3Ag%3AzRwAAOSwKSlcNR4X&LH_BIN=1 this would be good!

[@NoobixCube]

Sweet vindication. The clearest wins go the V1's way, the V2 has cameras I don't care about at all, and the keyboard on the V1, despite my picky nature, doesn't bother me. As laptop keyboards go, I find the V1's keys a little stiff, so tiring for long stints, but it's perfectly fine. A slightly better keyboard on the V2 doesn't tip the scales on every other failing. The palm rest depth is kind of important to me, too, and you don't get that with the squat 16:10 aspect ratio.

[@PaceyPimp]

You never talked about battery life or the M3 version

[@jamesguerrero2993]

I was wondering if you've had a chance to review the Samsung Galaxy S3 tablet and how would you compare it w/this chromebook. I was almost set on buying the tablet w/out a keyboard, but now I'm starting to consider this chromebook. Let me know if you get a chance. Thanks.

[@About2Rain]

V2! Love the full sound of the speakers, the wider keyboard, the great color, oh, and the 128gb of onboard storage! Got it brand new for $449! Win, win!!!

[@VirtualAutonomy]

V2 for Linux and Steam : ]

[@stanleyombeva458]

Thank you so much, how about the Chromebook with LTE, what's your take on that?

[@Ilovetech001]

its a v2, just with LTE added, I know cause I have one.

[@loneapple440]

Great vid comparison.

[@retrogaminggenesis6102]

Why would they do this? V1 was so close to perfect and they blew it! The display is terrible in comparison and dropped the awesome 3:2 display. The pen is also really weird now.

[@AK8901]

extremely helpful video. thank you.

[@QbanCelli]

V1 of course. It's all about the screen.

[@Ron841000]

Also the front facing camera is only 1 mega pixel on the V2

[@MrDarren690]

Yes! 3:2 is the way to go. After a month on my Pixelbook, everything else looks a bit too wide...

[@theresanicole1528]

So there's a Plus... A plus v1 and v2 ? IM CONFUSED. I just want the plus not v 1 or v2 just the Regular plus is that even a thing?

[@bl00dkillz]

V1 is better in nearly every way unless the keyboard quality matters to you

[@cherries22222]

I use a chromebook pro for art and drawing, so if the pens are the same a v2 pen would have pressure sensitivity (line variation) on a pro ??

[@kronosayajin000000]

Which one is worthy for 2020?

[@ohhame1968]

I am not trying to upgrade I am just trying to buy one which would be suggested overall any chromebook at a good price?

[@sophiegrace291]

May you please do a video on the Samsung chromebook s4?

[@lazypops3117]

Dyou believe a v2 for the pro is upcoming? A keyboard update would be great.

[@christopherjung2697]

But whats better, Plus V2 or Pro?

[@louieson]

I hope Samsung Chromebook Pro have the dual camera and stiff keyboard like the V2 and have the same screen ratio of 3:2 with USB type C on both sides and USB type A on one side with S pen still as the V2 and that'll be good for me and have the price of V2 $500 is good for that also the backlight is not very important just the dual camera and the speed and the look is what I need also let me include the nits in the Pro and greater processor than the Pro.

[@Informatica11-z3g]

can you compare it with the hp spectre x360? which one is suited for students?

[@mingdemers8895]

Are you going to review the new Acer Chromebook spin 15?

[@LarryHawkMusic]

Hard to find V1

[@rannyranny64]

How did he skip USB type A connection for V2? It's too relevant to miss. I think i prefer the V1 anyway

[@amanda6590]

I don’t care I want to buy one of these! The price is a good deal and the camera quality will look pretty better then my old laptop! 😁

[@williamleitzman]

Is the pen really the same? Samsung says 4096 levels of pressure and tilt for the new one but says nothing about pen pressure or tilt in the new one.

[@theblackmonktech]

Probably just a software update for both of them

[@user-tg8hp4bn7n]

Please do review of new CB v2 with core m processor vs CB pro

[@truliapro7112]

Chromebook Plus V2 LTE - Can i use any provider' SIM ?

[@bl00dkillz]

Verizon only

[@JoeyC]

0:18 THAT IS EXACTLY WHY I'M HERE! GET OUT OF MY HEADDDD!!

[@khalilkhan-tl8wq]

I have so many chromebook XE525QBB 20ps available in hongkong only 120usd

[@michaelfedorsha8147]

Is this V2 the core M3 model?

[@nathanielwarren5507]

no it is the celeron version

[@MilesBader]

V2 feels like Samsung got greedy and tried to cut production cost way down by switching to shoddier components while keeping the retail price the same.... there's a ton of good competition in the Chromebook space these days, so that's going to hurt Samsung.

[@Izzymon0346]

Does anyone know if the chromebook is compatible with the Apple Pencil?

[@xblackcatx1312]

Fucking new 2018 iPad Pro isn’t even compatible with the Apple Pencil.

[@briangaskill8348]

I just spit out my water I laughed so hard!

[@dimplepatotie]

seriously? haha

[@85reducedplastic]

I like 3:2 screen .

[@jaws10278]

I got my HP Chromebook X2 at Best Buy yesterday for $499!

[@matnat21]

Joshua Whiteneck that too expensive for a chromebook

[@bloepje]

So, you downgrade the CPU, the screen, the Camera and all for a better keyboard. The first chromebooks made me laugh because they had these huge fans to cool a powerhungry atom or celeron. Then they started making chromebooks with exynos, and suddenly they began to perform. And not only that, the fan was lost and it lasted way longer on battery. Still it didn't quench the chrome's hunger for memory, which is probably its worst problem.

[@DV01D3D]

I´m not sure if it´s only me, but those samsung devices does not look like premium devices, at most, looks like toys.... such a shame when the "S" devices (smartphones and tablets) looks so great

[@michaelsamaan3908]

just wait till october and let's see what google has to offer

[@talonleevon7929]

I just want lte chromebook

[@chicagozfynezt]

Ok

[@blenderkm4467]

You must be making a fortune on google ad money

[@almueller2446]

I know this Samsung Chromebook Pro and up to now it's been fine. On Thursday evening I received an update from Chrome OS and I believe it was version 69 well ever since then none of the Android apps are working they open and they freeze up and the screen flashes and I get a message in Chrome OS thing restore pages that Chrome did not shutdown properly. Those may not be the exact words but I think you understand what I'm saying so I hit restore and try it again same thing happens. Everything within Chrome OS meaning the browser works fine it's only on the Android apps that this happens. I have written to Google with no response yet and actually I called Samsung this morning and they are supposed to get back to me they have not yet have you ever heard of this or is there something wrong with the the machine if you can help me I would appreciate it I know you do not do individual help situations but I just wanted to make you aware of this issue. Thanks for your time. Oh and another thing I also did a power wash on my Chromebook and that didn't affected either. Thanks again

[@masterofnegotiation2815]

I have the Pro as well. Try switching to the Beta channel. I'm on Chrome OS 70 and it's smooth as butter, even with Android apps.

[@almueller2446]

I wanted to update you. Saturday afternoon everything started working again. Don't know why. Maybe Google fixed something in the back round. Samsung never called back so much for customer service.

[@nathan_ca]

thanks

[@mozart.aubert]

Pena que não vendem no Brasil e se vendessem seria exageradamente caro.

[@sobe8679]

This guy was wearing an apple watch in one hand and a bracelet in the other hand. smh.

[@diegoavila4379]

Cant fully trust

[@zainulnazir]

nice

[@sebastian4699]

Puuuh, this intro music sucks...

[@MrRachy1981]

I saw a couple of your videos.. I think you should show more of the product and less of your face,, thats my opinion ;)

[@Jeph_twice]

Not interested!

[@drinkbeetlejuice]

I bought the V2 in 2022 to finally replace my old V1. What a disappointment. I ended up returning it. They got it so right in back in 2017 with the plus/pro.