Google Pixelbook (12.3-Inch, 2017)

Thin and light design ; Great performance ; Excellent battery life ; Chrome OS has come on leaps and bounds

So-so speakers ; Web apps versus Android apps is confusing ; Stylus only works well with small selection of apps

Look out MacOS and Windows, Chrome OS finally feels legit.

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

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.

Sublime design Full Android app support Awesome keyboard Excellent stylus support

Pen sold separately Poor audio performance No biometric login

The Google Pixelbook is the first Chromebook worthy of consideration alongside the most high-end Windows and Mac devices. From its stunning design to its stupendous software enhancements, this is the best Chromebook to date, bar none.

Chrome OS so much better than before ; Pixelbook Pen costs extra ; The design is fabulous

Low power processor ; A MacBook Air or Macbook may be a better option?

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...

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.

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.