Samsung Chromebook 2

1672 reviews

Apr, 2024

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performance (2)

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screen (2)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1672 reviews of Samsung Chromebook 2. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the price and performance. The portability and battery are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the touchpad and screen.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Samsung Chromebook 2 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 723 user reviews of Samsung Chromebook 2 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

87% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 886 user reviews of Samsung Chromebook 2 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

87% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Samsung Chromebook 2

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Samsung Chromebook 2 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (engadget.com)

Chromebook 2 review (11-inch, late 2014): Samsung's entry-level laptop returns with longer battery life

Samsung's entry-level Chromebook isn't perfect, what with its washed-out display, limited RAM and lack of a full-sized SD slot. Despite those shortcomings, though, it's still a solid choice, thanks to its premium design, comfortable keyboard and long...

Stylish design, relatively thin and light ; Comfortable keyboard and trackpad ; Decent battery life ; Fast 802.11ac WiFi

Lack of a full-sized SD card reader will be a disappointment to some shoppers ; Display offers limited viewing angles ; Other Chromebooks offer twice as much RAM

I wouldn't say the new Samsung Chromebook 2 is the best Chrome OS device you can buy, but that's mostly because it's just one of several good options at this price. In particular, it has a more premium design than its rivals, along with a comfortable...

Dec, 2014

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Expert review by : Matt Safford (digitaltrends.com)

Samsung Chromebook 2 review

Samsung's new Chromebook 2 features solid construction, a nice keyboard, and improved battery life. However, we wish it had 4GB of RAM.

With a solid build, improved battery life, and good audio for an 11.6-inch laptop, the Chromebook 2 XE500C12 is a very solid entry into the now-crowded sub-$300 Chromebook market. If your budget is tight, note that Asus’ $200 Chromebook C200 has 2GB of...

Oct, 2014

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Samsung Chromebook 2 review: A $400 laptop never looked so good

Chromebooks will never be for everyone, but assuming you're game, the 13-inch Samsung Chromebook 2 is the one we recommend. Its sharp display, stylish design, long battery life and comfortable keyboard make it worth the premium over competing models.

Stylish design, relatively thin and light ; Sharp display, especially for this price ; Comfortable keyboard and trackpad ; Long battery life

Pricier than other Chromebooks ; Performance likely weaker than soon-to-be-released Core i3 Chromebooks ; Lack of a full-sized SD card reader will be a disappointment to some shoppers ; Viewing angles aren't very good

Chromebooks still aren't for everyone: There will always be people who need stronger performance. Who need full offline access. Who need to install Skype. If that's you, no Chromebook will do, even if it is wrapped in fake leather. For a certain kind...

May, 2014

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Samsung Chromebook review (late 2012)

Chromebooks will always be polarizing, but at $249 the price is far more appropriate than it had been. We recommend it for schools and people looking for a cheap second laptop.

Sharply reduced priceSolid build quality for the moneyComfortable keyboard and trackpad

No Netflix streaming at launchSlight performance hit with an ARM chipDimmer display than in previous models

No matter how cheap Chromebooks get, they will always be a polarizing class of product: there are some people who couldn't be paid to use a laptop where everything is done in the browser. That said, $249 seems like an appropriate price for this sort of...

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Scott Gilbertson (wired.com)

Review: Samsung Chromebook 2

If your top priorities in a Chromebook are price, speed, and battery life, you should consider Samsung's latest Chromebook 2.

A solid, well-built chassis give this Chromebook a more serious feel (faux leather, not so much). Impressive battery life means you can leave the cord at home. The price is right

2GB of RAM. Really Samsung? Really? TN display just barely qualifies as HD. Lack of standard SD Card slot means you’ll need an USB adapter

Dec, 2014

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Samsung Chromebook 2 a stronger Chromebook in more ways than one

Though the 11.6-inch laptop looks the same as its earlier Chromebook 2, Samsung made some changes inside and should you need help, it's now just a click away.

The Samsung Chromebook 2 with Intel Celeron offers sturdier construction than your average Chromebook with good performance with more than 7 hours of battery life, a responsive touchpad and a comfortable keyboard given the 11.6-inch size. Live video...

The display quality is disappointing even for an inexpensive laptop. Memory is fixed at 2GB.

Samsung keeps the nice-looking design of its previous 11.6-inch Chromebook 2 while making it a little more durable and puts live support help just a click away, making it a noteworthy update to the company's Chrome-computing lineup.

Oct, 2014

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Samsung Chromebook 2 11.6-inch, Intel Celeron

The lid does have the same leather-like treatment to as the earlier model, though, making it look and feel a bit nicer than the lids of other Chromebooks. The new version also has the same 1,366x768-pixel-resolution, 11.6-inch LCD, the same wide,...

The display quality is disappointing even for an inexpensive laptop. Memory is fixed at 2GB.

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : David Pierce (theverge.com)

Samsung Chromebook 2 review

Two years ago, Samsung made the first great Chromebook. It was thin, and light, and had good battery life, but most of all it was a different kind of computer. Chrome OS wasn't like Windows, which...

Simple, usable design ; One of the best screens of any Chromebook ; Good keyboard and trackpad

Too slow to really get anything done

Samsung got almost everything right. Almost

Jun, 2014

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Samsung Chromebook 2 coming in April in two screen sizes, faux-leather trim, 1080p option (hands-on)

Samsung joins the Chromebook makeover party with two new models -- an 11.6-incher that will retail for $319 and a 13.3-inch model that will hit for $399.

Mar, 2014

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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

Samsung Chromebook 2 (Intel)

Solid performance; Professional, comfortable design; Responsive touchpad ; Small keyboard; Limited app selection; 1366 x 768p screen isn't the best ; Samsung's updated 11-inch Chromebook 2 now has a more powerful Intel Celeron processor, but it suffers...

Small keyboard; Limited app selection; 1366 x 768p screen isn't the best ; Samsung's updated 11-inch Chromebook 2 now has a more powerful Intel Celeron processor, but it suffers from a lackluster display.

Samsung's updated 11-inch Chromebook 2 now has a more powerful Intel Celeron processor, but it suffers from a lackluster display.

Oct, 2014

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