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- Key Specs
- Screen Type: AMOLED
- Screen Size: 15.6 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Brightness: 400 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
- Processor Model: Intel Core 3 Series 1 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- CPU Base Clock Frequency: 1.2 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
- Storage Type: UFS
- Total Storage Capacity: 256 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM): 8 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Graphics: Intel Graphics (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Battery Life (up to): 13 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- 2-in-1 Design: false (A laptop and a tablet combined in one lightweight, portable device. Sometimes referred to as "convertible" or "hybrid" laptops, these devices deliver the processing power and keyboard of a laptop. When you're ready to play, either detach the screen or fold your 2-in-1 into tablet mode to comfortably watch movies, play games, read an e-book and more.)
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- General
- Brand: Samsung
- Model Number: XE550XGA-KC1US
- Product Name: Galaxy Chromebook Plus 15.6” with Google AI - AMOLED display – Intel Core 3 – 8GB Memory – 256GB Storage
- Color: Neptune Blue
- Year of Release: 2024
- Display
- Display Type: OLED
- Screen Type: AMOLED
- Screen Size: 15.6 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Synchronization Technology: Not Applicable (Generally, these technologies allow syncing between a computer/console game's frame rate and the device's refresh rate for a smoother display without tearing.)
- Brightness: 400 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
- Processor
- Processor Brand: Intel
- Processor Model: Intel Core 3 Series 1 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Processor Model Number: 100U
- CPU Base Clock Frequency: 1.2 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
- CPU Boost Clock Frequency: 4.7 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The maximum rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks, typically only used for a short period of time as needed. This rate may temporarily boost the processor's performance, but may result in overheating, shutdown, or damage to equipment if sustained.)
- Number of CPU Cores: 6-core (A core, or "brain" of a CPU, allows it to receive and execute instructions. Each core can work independently or together to perform parallel operations.)
- Number of CPU Threads: 8 (Generally, the more threads, the faster and more responsive the operating system.)
- Storage
- Storage Type: UFS
- Total Storage Capacity: 256 gigabytes
- Memory
- System Memory (RAM): 8 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Type of Memory (RAM): LPDDR5X (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- Graphics
- Graphics Type: Integrated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- GPU Brand: Intel
- Graphics: Intel Graphics (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Compatibility
- Operating System: Chrome OS (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Google Assistant (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Works With: Google Home (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Connectivity
- Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 1
- Number of DisplayPort Outputs (Total): 0
- Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total): 0
- Number of VGA Ports: 0 (VGA (Video Graphics Adapter or Video Graphics Array) is a display standard that transmits via analog signals. This type of interface is typically used to connect a computer to a display device such as a monitor, projector, or TV.)
- USB Ports: 1 x USB-A 3.2, 2 x USB-C (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- Number of USB Ports (Total): 3
- Number of USB-A Charging Ports: 1
- Number of USB-C Charging Ports: 2
- Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
- Microphone Input: true (The device features an input for connecting an external microphone.)
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Standard: AX (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Number Of Ethernet Ports: 0
- Network Connectivity: None (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a long distance using a cellular network.)
- Cooling
- CPU Cooling System: Air
- Power
- Power Supply Maximum Wattage: 45 watts
- Battery Life (up to): 13 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Battery Cells: 4-cell
- Battery Capacity: 4405 milliampere hours (The amount of energy stored in the battery.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Camera
- Front-Facing Camera: true
- Front Facing Camera Video Resolution: 1080p (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used by the camera facing the user to capture video. The higher the resolution the finer the video detail that can be seen.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Features
- 2-in-1 Design: false (A laptop and a tablet combined in one lightweight, portable device. Sometimes referred to as "convertible" or "hybrid" laptops, these devices deliver the processing power and keyboard of a laptop. When you're ready to play, either detach the screen or fold your 2-in-1 into tablet mode to comfortably watch movies, play games, read an e-book and more.)
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- Customizable Keyboard Lighting: Yes
- Foldable Screen: false
- GPS Enabled: true
- Media Card Reader: true (A hardware device that allows for access to data on a memory card and enables the transfer of its files to a computer. These devices may have one or multiple slots for various types of memory cards, and may be integrated into the computer or available as an external device.)
- Media Card Slot: microSD
- Speaker Type: 2x1.5 Stereo
- Chrome Features: Google Assistant
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 8.89 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 13.99 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 0.46 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 2.58 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: true (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- EPEAT Level: Silver (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria. Products are rated Bronze, Silver or Gold based on how many of 28 optional criteria they meet (below 50%, 50%, 75%).)
- Included
- Optical Drive Type: None (An optical disk drive (ODD) uses a laser light to read data from or write data to an optical disc. These discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs. This allows you to play music or watch movies using prerecorded discs.)
- Numeric Keypad: true
- Stylus Included: false
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Other
- UPC: 887276902432
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Whats Included
- Galaxy Chromebook Plus 15.6” with Google AI - AMOLED display – Intel Core 3 – 8GB Memory – 256GB Storage
Disclaimers
- *Disclaimer: Limit 1 redemption per eligible Chromebook Plus device activated after on or after 5/28/24. Must be ages 18+ to be eligible. Redeem offer until 1/31/24. Cancel anytime.
- ¹Accesses select Google Gemini AI features in select apps.
- ²Help me read feature requires a network connection and Chromebooks require Google Account login. Results may vary.
- ²Languages supported: English only, starting on October 29 2024
- ³Help me write feature requires a network connection and Chromebooks require Google Account login. Results may vary.
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- ⁵Terms & Conditions apply. See chromebook.com/perks for full offer details. Limited time offer. Applicable while supplies last.
- ⁶Battery life based on Google Chrome Power Load Test. Actual battery life varies depending on environment, feature and apps used, length of charge, and other factors.
- ⁷May require update to latest ChromeOS version.
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Q: Is this compatible with wireless keyboard and wireless mouse, if so how does it connect to them?
A: Greetings Handi10, thank you for finding the opportunity to ask us your questions about the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus. Yes, the Galaxy Chromebook Plus is compatible with wireless keyboards and mice. The Chromebook Plus supports both Bluetooth and USB 2.4GHz wireless devices, which are the most common ways wireless peripherals connect. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact Support. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer. - Debra
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| Pros for Samsung - Galaxy Chromebook Plus 15.6” with Google AI - AMOLED display – Intel Core 3 – 8GB Memory – 256GB Storage - Neptune Blue | |||
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| There were no pros for this product— | Overall Performance, Portability, Speed, Battery Life, Design | Overall Performance, Speed, Battery Life, Screen Size, Ease of Use | Battery Life, Portability, Build Quality, Processor Speed, OLED Quality |
| Cons for Samsung - Galaxy Chromebook Plus 15.6” with Google AI - AMOLED display – Intel Core 3 – 8GB Memory – 256GB Storage - Neptune Blue | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | Touchscreen | Touchscreen | There were no cons for this product— |
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Customers are saying
Customers appreciate the Galaxy Chromebook Plus 15.6" for its incredible display and overall performance, as well as its portability and good battery life. Many also find the speed and light weight to be desirable features. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the keyboard layout.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Device!
As a tech enthusiast with high-end custom computers, an ROG G16 Gaming laptop, and home servers, I was initially skeptical about Chromebooks. My interest was piqued when I sought a device that wouldn't consume excessive electricity like my power-hungry rigs. I'd also heard Chromebooks followed Apple's "it just works" philosophy, prompting me to research thoroughly before settling on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus. I'm genuinely impressed with this product. First, the ecosystem integration is exceptional. As someone who already uses a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy Bud Pro 3s, and Galaxy Watch 5, I've experienced seamless connectivity across devices. This integration has been a game changer, making cross-device tasks effortless. Samsung delivers more features for power users, like DeX, without forcing you into an expensive ecosystem. Second, the battery life and weight are spectacular. I consistently get 6-8 hours of use at 3/4ths brightness with keyboard backlighting when needed. The lightweight design eliminates the fatigue I've experienced with heavier laptops during travel, making this device truly portable. Third, the display is absolutely incredible. Despite having premium monitors on my gaming rig, this screen matches their quality in a remarkably lightweight package. The pure blacks and vibrant colors create a stunning visual experience that makes entertainment on the road a delight. Samsung's displays are known for being bright and crisp with rich color accuracy that elevates streaming above competing brands. Fourth, the performance has exceeded expectations. While North American models come with the Intel 3 processor (at the time of this review), it handles everything I throw at it with ease. After nearly a month of use, it's tackled every task smoothly, including games from the Play Store. The tactile, clicky keyboard is another highlight—though those preferring quieter keyboards might find it too loud. In conclusion, I love my Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus. It perfectly fits my use case as a tech enthusiast wanting an efficient secondary device. If you're seeking a lightweight laptop with exceptional battery life, a brilliant display, and solid performance—especially if you're already in the Samsung ecosystem—this might be your ideal match. I've gone from Chromebook doubter to convinced believer, and couldn't be happier with my purchase.
Will Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Chromebook Plus - so light weight!
I love this super light weight but very large screen. It's the best of both worlds. I use this for business everyday and the speed excellent even with many (usually at least 10 or 15) tabs open. The OLED screen is beautiful and as I mentioned, being very large is easy on my eyes. The keyboard has a great feel too, although the layout does take a little getting used to. Still can't say enough how great this one is, and I have had many higher end Chromebooks over the years, including Samsung (2 of the Galaxy premium versions) as well as the Google Pixel Go, and I still prefer this over them.
JoelW Posted
- Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Compare to the original Samsung Chromebook Plus
Pros. Nice slim featherweight powerfull machine with perfect screen. Great for the basic use like internet, emails, YouTube. Built quality, ChromeOS implementation and inputs are top notch. Cons. Easy overheating, screen ratio does not justify the size for the basic use (if you do not needs to have more then one window at a time). Battery lasts less then acceptable. For the purpose of chromebooks this model is a step down from the original Samsung Chromebook Plus.
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