Googlebook Laptops: The Top Five Picks for 2021

Introducing the New Googlebook Laptops

Google and its partners have unveiled the first set of laptops under the new Googlebook brand. Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo are the initial manufacturers launching five different models. These laptops are now available for pre-order, with a store release date set for October 4th.

Price Range and Features

The starting prices for these Googlebooks range from $899 to $1,299. This places them in direct competition with other popular laptops like the MacBook Air and various Windows laptops. Each Googlebook purchase includes 12 months of Google AI Pro with 5TB of cloud storage. Additionally, buyers receive three-month trials for YouTube Premium, Adobe Photoshop, and CapCut. Google also promises up to 10 years of software updates for these laptops.

Individual Laptop Details

Let’s take a closer look at the specifications of each Googlebook model:

Acer Googlebook 14

The Acer Googlebook 14 is the only convertible 2-in-1 laptop among the initial Googlebooks. It boasts a design similar to Acer’s Chromebook Plus Spin 714 and offers up to 16 hours of battery life. The starting price for this model is $899, but Acer has hinted that pricing may change based on market conditions and component availability.

• Intel Core Ultra 5 or Core Ultra 7 processor
• 16GB of RAM
• 256GB or 512GB of storage
• 14-inch 2.8K OLED touch display
• 13.9mm thick, 2.5lbs (1.13kg)
• Ports: 1x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-C, 1x headphone jack
• Fingerprint sensor

Asus Googlebook 14

The Asus Googlebook 14 resembles the ExpertBook Ultra in design. It features a metallic gray-blue chassis and offers more ports than other Googlebook models. Priced at $1,299, it is the lightest among the first five models at 2.2 pounds. This model includes an HDMI port, a feature unique to only two Googlebooks.

• Intel Core Ultra 5 or Core Ultra 7 Series 3 processor
• 16 or 32GB of RAM
• 256 or 512GB of storage
• 14-inch 3K OLED touch display
• 14.0mm thick, 2.2lbs (1.0kg)
• Ports: 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A, 1x HDMI, headphone jack
• Fingerprint sensor

Dell Googlebook

The Dell Googlebook, starting at $1,199, closely resembles the XPS 13 but with a light gold color and Googlebook glowbar. It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor and comes with 16 or 32GB of RAM. This model has a 512GB storage capacity and a 13.4-inch 2.5K touch display.

• Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor
• 16 or 32GB of RAM
• 512GB of storage
• 13.4-inch 2.5K touch display
• 12.7mm thick, 2.2lbs (1.0kg)
• Ports: 2x USB-C
• Fingerprint sensor

HP Googlebook 14

The HP Googlebook 14 starts at $1,299 and includes both facial recognition and a fingerprint reader. It offers up to 1TB of storage capacity, the highest among the Googlebooks. This model features a dark blue chassis and comes with a 14-inch 2.8K OLED touch display.

• Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor
• 16 or 32GB of RAM
• 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of storage
• 14-inch 2.8K OLED touch display
• 14mm thick, 2.74lbs (1.24kg)
• Ports: 2x USB-C, headphone jack
• Face authentication and fingerprint sensor

Lenovo Googlebook

The Lenovo Googlebook, priced at $1,299, features a 15.3-inch display, the largest among the initial models. It is the only model with an HDMI port and a white chassis with a satin-like finish. Lenovo is also launching an AI mouse alongside the Googlebook 15.

• Intel Core Ultra 5 Series 3 processor
• 16GB of RAM
• 256 or 512GB of storage
• 15.3-inch 2.8K OLED touch display
• 15.95mm thick, 2.84lbs (1.28kg)
• Ports: 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A, 1x HDMI, headphone jack
• Face authentication and fingerprint sensor