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Google Pixelbook (12.3-Inch, 2017)

Google Pixelbook (12.3-Inch, 2017)
alaScore 87

116 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 116 reviews of Google Pixelbook (12.3-Inch, 2017). The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the battery and portability. The design and screen are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are negative about the size and sound.

performance, screen, design, portability, battery

price, reliability, sound, size

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Google Pixelbook (12.3-Inch, 2017) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

Google Pixelbook review: A premium Chromebook that's worth the price

 

Chrome OS has matured to the point where it is a legitimate option for many consumers, and the Pixelbook represents the best hardware to run it on. Mediocre battery life is a disappointment, but the Pixelbook's hardware is otherwise as good as it gets....

Excellent hardware design and display ; Comfortable and quiet keyboard ; Outstanding performance ; Google Assistant is surprisingly useful on a laptop ; The combo of Chrome and Android apps make this the most capable Chromebook yet

Expensive ; Mediocre battery life ; Not all Android apps are well-suited to a larger screen ; Pixelbook Pen feels very laggy compared to the competition

Oct, 2017

Expert review by : Matt Smith (digitaltrends.com)

Google Pixelbook review

 

The Google Pixelbook is the best Chromebook ever made.

Extremely slim ; Handsome look ; Beautiful, pixel-dense display ; Feels snappy in everyday use ; Battery can easily last a full workday

Chrome OS has limited inking support ; Assistant isn’t as useful as it could be ; Android apps are supported, but buggy

Simple, fast, and versatile, the Google Pixelbook is easy to like, and offers better hardware than any Chromebook sold so far. Yet its flexibility has led to rough edges, bugs, and quirks.

Expert review by : Melissa Riofrio (pcworld.com)

Google Pixelbook review: Android and Google Assistant transform the Chromebook

 

Google's Pixelbook shows a new way forward for Chromebooks. Android and Google Assistant, plus pen support, make the staid platform productive and fun.

Beautiful 2400x1600 display ; Fast performance ; Very thin and light ; Long battery life

Keyboard throw is a little short

Truth be told, the Pixelbook probably has more power than most Chromebook users will ever need. It gets a high rating not because I think everyone should buy it. Frankly it’s unaffordable for most people, and hard for many to justify compared to a...

Oct, 2017

Expert review by : Xiomara Blanco (cnet.com)

The best Chromebook (a lot of) money can buy

 

The pricey Google Pixelbook is a fast and powerful Chromebook with a divine design.

The Google Pixelbook has a sleek convertible design. Its sharp touchscreen is bright and colorful. Performance is fast, lag-free and smooth. The dedicated Google Assistant button is useful.

It’s expensive. The stylus is sold separately. It has the same built-in limitations as other Chrome OS systems.

The Pixelbook has high-end hardware and a great hybrid design, but it’s still hard to justify spending so much on a Chrome OS laptop.

Oct, 2017

Expert review by : Dieter Bohn (theverge.com)

Google Pixelbook review: emperor of Chrome

 

Can a supercomputer for web apps challenge the iPad Pro?

Beautiful, well-designed hardware ; Great performance with Chrome apps ; Thin and light

Android apps need to be updated for screen and pen ; Battery life is only average ; Tablet lacks features like split screen

Just like the iPad Pro, the Pixelbook is an incredibly nice and powerful machine that can handle most of your computing tasks — but probably not all of them.

Oct, 2017

Expert review by : Joel Santo Domingo (pcmag.com)

Google Pixelbook

 

The Google Pixelbook is a powerful, upscale 2-in-1 convertible laptop that will serve well-heeled Android and chromebook fans well.

Premium construction and styling. Android apps for offline use. Instant Tethering with Pixel 2 phone. Contextual search with Pen and Google Assistant.

Very expensive for a chromebook. Only two USB-C ports. Pen is separate purchase.

Bottom Line: The Google Pixelbook is a powerful, upscale 2-in-1 convertible laptop that will serve well-heeled Android and chromebook fans well.

Oct, 2017

Expert review by : David Pierce (wired.com)

Google Pixelbook Review: The Mack Daddy of All Chromebooks

 

Meet the Mack Daddy of all Chromebooks.

Oct, 2017

Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

Google Pixelbook

 

Exquisite thin design; Brilliant display; Speedy performance ; Expensive; Mediocre battery life ; The speedy and sexy Google Pixelbook is the best Chromebook, though it comes at a much higher price than we're used to.

Expensive; Mediocre battery life ; The speedy and sexy Google Pixelbook is the best Chromebook, though it comes at a much higher price than we're used to.

The speedy and sexy Google Pixelbook is the best Chromebook, though it comes at a much higher price than we're used to.

Jun, 2019

Expert review by : Hubert Nguyen (ubergizmo.com)

Google Pixelbook Review

 

Even with the Core i5 edition, the Pixelbook delivers an exemplary, flawless web experience, with a user interface that can be smoother than more...

Excellent thin and light design ; Very good perceived performance ; Great power usage / battery capacity ratio ; Can run Android apps

Sound could be better ; Android apps are mostly for small screens

Jul, 2018

Expert review by : Chris Davies (slashgear.com)

Google Pixelbook Review: Chrome OS plays hardball

 

With the Google Pixelbook, you could say the Chromebook market has come full circle. Almost five years ago, Google's Chromebook Pixel forced us to consider whether $1,299 was ridiculous or reasonable for a pared-back notebook that ran web apps. Today,...

Beautiful design ; Keyboard is excellent ; Performance is top of its class ; Chrome OS is a legitimate alternative to Windows and macOS ; Fast-charging is transformative

Chromebook apps still can't quite match rival platforms ; It's an expensive notebook ; Just two USB-C ports ; Pixelbook Pen is sold separately and has no clip or silo

Nov, 2017

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