Introducing the First Five Googlebook Laptops
Google and its partners are rolling out the first laptops under the new Googlebook brand, featuring five models from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo. Preorders start today, with the devices hitting shelves on October 4th.
Prices range from $899 to $1,299, placing the Googlebooks in direct competition with the MacBook Air and various Windows laptops. Each model includes a year of Google AI Pro with 5TB of cloud storage, plus three-month trials for YouTube Premium, Adobe Photoshop, and CapCut. Google also promises up to 10 years of updates.
Let’s dive into the specs of each Googlebook and see how they stack up against one another.
**Acer Googlebook 14**
The Acer Googlebook 14 stands out as the only convertible 2-in-1 in this initial lineup, resembling Acer’s Chromebook Plus Spin 714. It boasts up to 16 hours of battery life and has the lowest starting price at $899, although this may change. Acer’s Kelly Odle mentioned that this price is a limited-time launch offer, with potential adjustments based on component availability and market conditions.
* Intel Core Ultra 5 or Core Ultra 7 processor
* 16GB of RAM
* 256 or 512GB of storage
* 14-inch 2.8K OLED touch display
* 13.9mm thick, 2.5lbs (1.13kg)
* 1x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-C, 1x headphone jack
* Fingerprint sensor
**Asus Googlebook 14**
The Asus Googlebook 14 draws inspiration from its ExpertBook Ultra design, featuring a sleek metallic gray-blue chassis and a variety of ports. Weighing in at 2.2 pounds, it’s the lightest of the group, though not the thinnest. It’s one of only two models equipped with an HDMI port and starts at $1,299, offering similar specs to its counterparts.
* 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)
* 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A, 1x HDMI, headphone jack
* Fingerprint sensor
**Dell XPS Googlebook**
Starting at $1,199, Dell’s first Googlebook closely resembles the XPS 13 but features a light gold finish and Google’s software. Unlike its Windows counterpart, this model includes a fingerprint reader, though it has limited connectivity with just two USB-C ports.
* 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)
* 2x USB-C
* Fingerprint sensor
**HP Googlebook 14**
The HP Googlebook 14 starts at $1,299 and is notable for including both facial recognition and a fingerprint reader. It offers the highest storage capacity among the Googlebooks, maxing out at 1TB. With a dark blue chassis reminiscent of the HP Spectre, it has limited ports, featuring only two USB-C connections and a headphone jack.
* 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)
* 2x USB-C, headphone jack
* Face authentication and fingerprint sensor
**Lenovo Googlebook 15**
Lenovo’s Googlebook starts at $1,299, featuring the largest display at 15.3 inches among the initial models. It’s one of the few with an HDMI port and sports a unique white chassis with a satin finish. Lenovo is also launching an AI mouse alongside this model, complete with a matching glowbar.
* 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)
* 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A, 1x HDMI, headphone jack
* Face authentication and fingerprint sensor
