Customer Ratings & Reviews

I bought this as an upgrade to my $130 Corsera. Umm few things are different, obvious big bonus in memory and an Intel chipset, which allows a user to place icons on a desktop. Google actually allowed an augmented (special order pre-order) order, the product arrived a little later, but I was ensured that my durability use case specs, and enhanced security features along with my Google Workspace Projects were included in the new build. Kind of an alien machine to get used to, but since I contributed directly to the dev of quite a few Google products: I will just say here that if you are a consumer looking for a $1000 range device, this is right in that price-point, when you are talking about superb finish and polished features, surely a beautiful display (screen), and space-age polymer grip-feel (with ridges): I think that the base operating system works efficiently even though, having icons on the desktop is a weird feel; I love my purchase, and my Pixel Buds which came with it.

I've been using the Lenovo Googlebook 15 for about five days now, and I have to say, this is probably the nicest hardware I've used on a Google-based laptop. It's not a Chromebook, but I think Chromebook users are exactly the kind of people who are going to appreciate what Google is trying to do here. The hardware is absolutely gorgeous, but man, Google has some work to do on the software side. First off, as far as the hardware goes, the laptop is a stunner. The Cloud Grey finish is awesome, and it's ridiculously light for a 15-inch laptop. The finish has this really smooth matte feel to it, and while it doesn't quite feel like the aluminum on a MacBook Air, it definitely doesn't feel cheap or plasticky either. I've mostly been using it at my desk but I'm actually excited to take this thing on the road because of how light it is. The keyboard is good, although the keys are a little smaller than I'd like. Took me a little bit to adjust but nothing major. The trackpad though? Holy crap. It's huge, responsive, and easily one of the best I've ever used on a laptop. Seriously, it's that good. And the screen. Wow. The 3K OLED display is just beautiful. Everything is incredibly sharp, especially text, which sounds like a weird thing to get excited about but it's one of the first things I noticed. I've been keeping the brightness around 80% and that's plenty for indoor use. It's not one of those displays where turning it up to 100% feels like it's going to burn your eyes out, but it's plenty bright. I haven’t used it in sunlight yet, so I do have some concerns that the 500 nits might limit where you can use it. I’m also not normally a big touchscreen user because I hate getting fingerprints all over my screen, but for some reason I've been using this one quite a bit. And the anti-fingerprint coating seems to actually work because I'm not seeing nearly as many smudges as I'd expect. Performance has been great. Most of my work flow has been in Chrome and I've had plenty of. tabs open, bounced between apps and haven't noticed any slowdown whatsoever. The Core Ultra 5 and 16GB of RAM seem like more than enough for what I'm doing, although I'm not exactly pushing this thing to its limits. I've also been playing games through the free GeForce NOW trial and that's worked really well, but obviously the heavy lifting is being done in the cloud, not on the laptop itself. One thing that surprised me was the speakers. I've been listening to music while working and my normal mix sounds really good. Full, clear, and much better than I'd expect from something this thin. Gaming sounds great too. No, it's not going to replace a good set of speakers but for a laptop this light, I'm impressed. Now let's talk about Googlebook OS because this is where things get interesting. It's Android. I mean, there's really no other way to describe it. It's Android dressed up for a laptop, right down to the control panel and the way apps behave. Coming from a Chromebook, the experience is pretty familiar and all the Google stuff works great. Chrome, Docs, Sheets, Drive, no issues at all. If that's primarily what you use your computer for, you're going to be happy. But the Android apps? Good lord. Google has these different classifications in the Play Store telling you whether an app is made for desktop, optimized for desktop, compatible with desktop, etc. Sounds great in theory, but in practice some of those labels are a joke. Take Microsoft Outlook. It's supposedly optimized for desktop, but trying to edit an email is maddening. Instead of being able to highlight text normally with the trackpad, it brings up those stupid little Android selection handles like you're typing on your phone. Excel has similar issues. I have this beautiful 15-inch display, a fantastic keyboard and probably the best trackpad I've used in years, and I'm sitting here tapping on the screen just to select a few cells? Come on. I was also pretty excited to play Call of Duty Mobile since I play it on my Android tablets all the time. Nope. Doesn't work. I'm not sure if that's an Intel processor compatibility thing or what, but it's disappointing. And that's my biggest frustration with this laptop. You have all these Android apps available, but so many of them still behave like phone apps even when Google says they're optimized for desktop. It really shows how fragmented the Android ecosystem still is. Hopefully developers get on board because right now this part of the experience feels half-baked. The Pixel phone integration is pretty cool though. Setup was a little more involved than I expected, with QR codes and messing around in settings, but once it's connected it works quickly. Being able to open something like my banking app or a travel booking app without having to log into everything again is actually pretty handy. It's not quite as seamless as Apple's setup process, but it works. A couple of little things worth mentioning. The webcam is fine, nothing special, but the little privacy slider is chintzy. It feels like I'm going to accidentally slide it right out of the laptop, and half the time I can't even tell if it's open or closed. Weirdly cheap feeling on an otherwise premium piece of hardware. Battery life is something I'm still figuring out. I haven't run it down to zero yet, but I did notice it dropped from 100% to 78% after about 15 minutes of cloud gaming and some light browsing. That seems like a pretty quick drop to me, although I haven't used it long enough to make a real judgment there. At least it stays cool and quiet. I haven't noticed any heat or fan noise so far. So why am I giving it five stars? Because if you've been using Chromebooks for years and are tired of feeling like you're playing with a toy, this thing is a huge step in the right direction. Lenovo absolutely nailed the hardware. It's beautiful, lightweight, fast, and the screen and trackpad are fantastic. But I wouldn't buy this expecting everything to work perfectly today. The Google apps are great, but third-party Android app compatibility needs a LOT of work. And honestly, the whole experience feels a little like Google released a beta version and decided to let the rest of us figure out what works.

The new Lenovo Googlebook 15.3" 3K 120Hz OLED Touchscreen Laptop features at the heart of its technology, Google's A.I. and its excellent screen which uses OLED technology. OLED stands for Organic Light Emitting Diodes. I am a retired Electronics Technician with 39 years of experience and as such I will explain some features and acronyms to help show you how they benefit this Lenovo and you, the user. Superior Image Quality - Deep Blacks: OLED displays can turn off individual pixels, resulting in true black levels. Vibrant Colors: The technology supports a wider color range, providing more vivid and lifelike images shown on-screen. High Contrast Ratios: This is the ability to control brightness at the pixel level leads to exceptional contrast. Lower Power Consumption - Energy Efficiency: OLED screens consume less power, especially when displaying dark images, as they do not require backlighting. This can also result in longer run times off the battery but it is dependent upon what you are doing with the laptop and how much power is needed to perform any task(s). Design - Thin and Lightweight: OLED displays can be made thinner than traditional LCDs, allowing for more compact device designs, which in turn can translate into less weight. Another advantage is that of faster response times in "drawing" the moving images onto the screen. This feature reduces motion blur, and along with faster refresh rates such as the 120 Hz refresh rate of this Lenovo helps to make OLED displays ideal for gaming and fast-paced content. During initial setup you can set things so you can speak to the A.I. or to leave that feature offline as I did and make your questions via the keypad. The Screen is as I said, an OLED with a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is suitable for viewing streaming movies with excellent fast-paced visuals and in my case zero motion stuttering during movies with high speed scenes and online live Hockey games. In a word: Excellent! Upon completion of all updates, which took far less time than any Windows or iOS device in recent memory, I then went to the Google Store and downloaded the applications for Prime Music and Video as well as HBO-Max with the intent to use this laptop for listening to music and viewing movies/shows in bed at home or in a hotel when I travel. I will later add Pandora and SiriusXM to the Lenovo. I will say that the Lenovo Googlebook 15.3" 3K 120Hz OLED Touchscreen Laptop is perhaps the lightest, easiest and by far the most powerful Google device I have tested and used to date. It is a lightweight with the power of a heavyweight! I am a senior citizen and I can say that I easily walked around our home carrying the Lenovo and was never fatigued nor did I ever drop the laptop. That is a big deal to me. The Lenovo Googlebook 15.3" 3K 120Hz OLED Touchscreen Laptop is perhaps the perfect travel laptop to stay in touch, stream movies and more. I say this because of its excellent screen, superb speed and ease of use. I recommend it to anyone that wants a simple, easy to use and easy to carry laptop! Well done indeed, Lenovo!

I've used plenty of laptops over the years, and the Lenovo Googlebook 15 immediately felt different in a good way. This isn't replacing my main computer, but it has quickly become a device I genuinely enjoy picking up for everyday use. The first thing that stood out was how incredibly light it feels for a 15.3-inch laptop. It's easy to carry around the house, use on the couch, or throw into a bag for travel without feeling like i'm hauling around a large-screen notebook. The size-to-weight ratio is really impressive. The second thing I noticed was the haptic touchpad. Instead of a traditional physical click, Lenovo uses a haptic system that provides feedback electronically. It feels smooth, modern, and surprisingly premium. After using it for a while, going back to a traditional clickpad feels a bit dated. The touchpad alone gives the laptop a very polished feel. The 15.3-inch OLED display is another highlight. Colors are vibrant, blacks are deep, and the 120Hz refresh rate makes scrolling and navigation feel fluid. I was surprised while i was using the Youtube app it was giving me the option to watch content in 8K which by the way it was very impressive! Lenovo pairs that gorgeous display with a great set of speakers (dolby atmos) and that's a wining combination, in my opinion adds to the already Premium feeling of this laptop. Bottom Line:
 -The Lenovo Googlebook 15 feels Fresh, modern, and enjoyable to use. Its lightweight design, beautiful OLED display, and outstanding haptic touchpad make it an excellent choice for anyone wanting a premium everyday laptop experience😁

I want to completely love this laptop, and most days I think I do. It solves my portability needs beautifully. The sleek Cloud Grey metal chassis has a surprisingly soft-to-the-touch feel, and its lightweight design makes it effortless to carry around, which is a massive win for someone with hand dexterity issues. The 3K OLED screen is gorgeous, and the Gemini AI integration is fantastic and lightning-fast. However, the occasional software and connection hiccups keep it from absolute perfection. One of the main reasons I purchased this was for seamless continuity with my phone. While it works wonderfully when it cooperates, the connection can be hit-or-miss and laggy at times, forcing me to manually reconnect. Additionally, powered by Intel, it handles day-to-day tasks fine, but it does feel a bit less snappy compared to Snapdragon-powered alternatives I’ve tested. As for all the not-so-positive reviews the Lenovo is getting, that's not a thing for me. My comments are based on my own empirical observations. I expect some wrinkles, and I believe they are going to be worked out. My suggestion is just to try it and see if it works for you. Overall, it's a "soft" 4 stars because the hardware fundamentals and portability are just that good. Because I purchased it with a Best Buy Total Membership Protection Plan, I have peace of mind and some time to see if future updates iron out these early wrinkles.

If you are expected to have as fully flushed out operating system that competes with Windows and Apple, then this is not for you. This is a new generation Chromebook built around Android platform. This is version 1.1. It is unique, it is new and exciting, But it is going to time and patience to see this product evolve, get the bugs worked out and see exciting product and apps created. For a beta software product, Googlebooks are all too expensive. I bought an open box for $650 which I think is the right price for a product like this that hasn't been fully developed yet. At that price, I can wait out the bugginess until they are resolved thru the updates.

I overall love the lenovo googlebook. I love the display, the screen and even the OS. However, I do admit the OS is new. The recent updates have helped fix some of the complaints but even today for example my phone disconnected from the googlebook connection and I had to restart it to get it to reconnect - why, I have no idea. Prior to that my phone had been seamlessly connected for over a week with no issues. Honestly though, I love the connection with my phone and I love the file management and I'm willing to work with the OS as it keeps getting updated. The specs on this laptop were great and I'm happy with the value for it. Just recognize that the OS is going to keep getting updated and improve over the next few months to a year and if you are willing to deal with a few quirks until then, I don't see any issues. I use basically chrome for web browsing and google apps as my day to day so I'm not running into any big issues and this has been much more user friendly than my previous windows laptop. I have not tried any steam games with the gaming options yet. I have coded my own widget successfully using claude and sideloaded it with the apk and that worked wonderfully to make my own calendar and tasks widget that functions better for me than the stock google calendar and tasks widget.

The only show stopper for me is that I could get it to work with my travel external display to work with my USB c connection. Set up was a breeze. The only hiccup was couldn't get Better Together to work with my Pixel 9 Pro XL but finally worked after rebooting the laptop. I am using this as my secondary laptop so this is great. Hardware is great but software I know I am one of the early adaptors. I owned a MacBook pro years ago having the same feeling that knowing not everything is going to be compatible.

The laptop itself is great. Seems to have premium hardware, and the screen size is the biggest available right now for a Googlebook. The operating system is a little wonky, but it is a brand new OS, so I'm not overly surprised. There were some issues for me connecting my Pixel phone to the operating system. There wasn't much troubleshooting information available, but I finally figured out it was my work network blocking a port. When I took the laptop home, it connected right away. Overall very happy with the laptop.

This product is amazing. If you really are looking for a bridge between a laptop and a Chromebook, or you’re looking for a premium tablet experience with premium hardware, this seems to be the sweet spot for Google. The price may be just a little bit too much, but it makes up for it with premium hardware and the fact that you don’t have to fiddle with the flimsy keyboards that are normally associated with Android tablets. This really is an extension of Chromebook OS, just better because it’s built from Android from the ground up, which offers more flexibility, more apps, way more than Chromebook. Do I recommend this product? Yes, only for a specific crowd. This is not a typical Chromebook and it should be noted as that it is not a Chromebook. It is not a laptop. What it is is Android with a fancy chassis and a keyboard.

​I picked this up on launch week despite all the negative YouTube reviews and articles, and I’m glad I did. Here is the reality after using it daily: ​Set the right expectations: Googlebook OS is new. It’s not trying to be macOS or Windows, and judging it like one misses the point. ​Early bugs are already fading: Most of the week-one software hiccups reviewers hammered on have already been patched. ​Pro tip on apps: Check the Play Store and System Settings frequently. Updates are rolling out fast. Not every app is optimized for full-screen yet, but stability is great—the Instacart app actually runs smoother and crashes less on this than it does on my iPad. ​Great build & feel: The hardware feels premium in the hands and handles daily tasks without a hitch. ​Who should wait: Power users who immediately need enterprise tools or multi-account Chrome support (those updates are still on the way). Who should buy: Anyone looking for a slick, reliable laptop for daily computing, browsing, and everyday tasks. Try it for yourself—you’ll likely be surprised by how much you enjoy it.

Here we go again! I decided to be a beta tester for Google. I purchased a Googlebook. I actually purchased the Acer Googlebook first. I liked the Hardware mostly, but had issues with my phone not connecting. I did not go into deep troubleshooting because I was turned off by the amount of fingerprints on the blue finish in just a short amount of time. As I said, very nice hardware minus the fingerprint part, but I returned it. I got the Lenovo version. For $1099 I considered the price still fair based on the specs. I did get a Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 prior and for a mere $541 open box. With the Chromebook the OLED screen is beautiful and very responsive. It is a great all arounder, and if you can find it for <$700, I highly recommend it. Back to the Lenovo Googlebook. I really loved the magnesium alloy material and how it had a soft touch. The white color was really nice. For a larger laptop it is amazingly light. For comparison it weighs almost the same amount as the 14 inch Chromebook Plus model. My only issue with the hardware is that the haptic touchpad on my model had a sort of hollow rattle on one corner, which is odd for a haptic touchpad. I was also pleasantly surprised by the display as I normally am more into glossy displays. This one is anti-glare.and with the high resolution gives the images a soft yet sharp look. Using the laptop with 120hz does not feel all that special as the Chromebook Plus 14 scrolls the page faster. The googlebooks are not the only ones that are guilty of this as the Surface Laptop 7 I had was the same when using the touchpad to scroll. The Surface Pro does not have this issue in either touch or trackpad use. Weirdly the Chromebook one scrolls significantly faster despite the 60hz. I tried so much with this laptop to make it work, but I had the same issue that my phone would not remain paired. This is the reason I wanted a googlebook. I like having a laptop that does not have the bloat of windows and I want to use it unlike MacOS. The question for me isn't who are Googlebooks for, but rather why does it not work consistently with pairing like my car does with AA when I get in. The brief time it worked right it was nice having my phone's apps visible and all the android apps installed. It felt like an extension of my phone. That is all I want. No complicated OS just browsing and using connected apps. Right now I would wait on Googlebooks to get more reliable software to work the way they are advertised to. The Lenovo Chromebook 14 Plus works more reliably than the Googlebook so there is work to be done here.

This 15.3" OLED Lenovo with Googlebook OS is exactly the leap I've been waiting for in terms of computing. Let's be honest: Windows is ancient computing. It's a heavy system with patches accumulated over decades, and it clearly wasn't built for the Artificial Intelligence era. Googlebook OS is the exact opposite: a new, agile environment designed from the ground up natively for AI. Obviously, because it's a product that brings a true paradigm shift, it's bound to upset the loyal "MSFT soldiers" who insist on defending and dealing with Windows 11 at all costs. As Henry Ford said: "If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses." Googlebook OS is not a faster horse; it's the new standard. An excellent device for those of us looking to the future.

Great device, lots of potential in the OS, but the initial release had issues. I am hoping it becomes the linux dev laptop of my dreams, with day-to-day usability features added. Not quite there yet, but surprisingly useful for a brand-new product.

I had high hopes for this machine. The pre-release reviews were pretty good and convinced me to buy shortly after release. This was a mistake. Hardware is decent, as others have said. It feels premium but not perfect. Only 16G on a machine upwards of $1000 is crazy but that's the state of memory prices now. That aside, the surface of this Lenovo Googlebook feels satiny, not exactly plasticy and not that coolness of metal. But build quality is pretty good. You can do the one-hand open. Not sure what that proves but all the reviews show it. The failing is the software. I'm saying this with the caveat and expectation that it should get better but in the current state it's not usable as a primary laptop. The much hyped Continue feature that moves seamlessly from phone to Googlebook doesn't work reliably. When it does, you are spammed with notifications that repeats over and over again. People have posted about two-finger clicks locking up the interface. Yup, that occurs. Only recourse is a forced power-off to get it back and hopes that you don't accidentally trigger it with an errant swipe. Lots of other annoyances: Chrome picture-in-picture doesn't remember window resizes so every glance back at a video means you have to resize and reposition the PiP window. Display glitches when moving windows. Display glitches when opening/closing Chrome. Cannot group/arrange icons in the app manager. Cannot keep the Linux terminal running when the laptop sleeps. Some of these have been fixed but you have to wonder how they made it to release in the first place. Give it a year and it may be worth a second look.

Looks and speed and excellent. I would recommend those heavy into android ecosystem and looking for a laptop companion. For productivity, would hold off on this one. There are better choices for the pricepoint.

The device itself is very well made. The device boots very quickly. I love the idea of the system but it is not ready for prime time yet. The device had problems connecting to my phone on a consistent basis and the touchscreen didn't always work. I was really looking forward to the having app open on my phone and then opening on the googebook but I couldn't get that to work every time. I ended up returning the item since I couldn't find enough features or cool things to justify spending $1100 when I can buy a chromebook for $500 which can do the exact same thing.

Love the integration with my Pixel and the functionality of having the LInux VM (Debian) right there. I went with the Lenovo because the 15" display is perfect for getting work done but the laptop is lighter than your average 15". Very impressed with build quality and design. I'm sure Googlebook OS will continue to mature as time moves forward but if the Googlebook at present does what you need it to do it's a fine choice given the nice hardware and feature set out of the box, merging the Android and ChromeOS stacks.

Fantastic hardware, and Google has already made forward progress. Highly recommend, as long as you have a little patience for the software.

I'm very happy with the Lenovo Googlebook. It feels premium all around. The software is still in it's early stages but it works well enough me. The Intel chip inside works well with the OS for the most part. The screen is amazing, the speakers are really good just lacks bass, it is not fanless but the single fan in the unit is quiet and does not get too loud. I'm happy it has an ambient light sensor, face unlock along with finger print unlock too.