Notebookcheck85
The reviewer found it underwhelming, with a cheap-feeling plastic body, wobbly hinges, a disappointing keyboard, and an OS that limits it.
Lenovo Googlebook 15
4 expert reviews#5 of 7 chromebooks
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recommend
recommend
Best for a light laptop with an OLED screen on a budget
Critics’ consensus
4 professional reviewers tested the Lenovo Googlebook 15, and 2 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality. Most common complaint: software and app.
Reviewed by Notebookcheck, Tom's Guide, Engadget and 1 more
The catch: The build feels cheap and the OS is limiting.
Critics agree
Scores run from 79 to 853 printed scores, 1 estimated · printed scores only: 81
Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.
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What do critics say about the Lenovo Googlebook 15?
Tom's Guide80
A premium-feeling laptop with a gorgeous OLED, solid performance and excellent Android integration that makes it an easy recommendation for Pixel and Android users.
Engadget79
Lenovo's hardware is excellent but Googlebook OS is a first-gen platform with confusing app compatibility.
Techlicious83est.
A strong laptop for Android phone owners, with a vivid OLED screen, good battery life and useful phone integration.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Picture quality3 of 4
What critics dislike most
Software and app3 of 4
Battery life2 of 4
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Is the Lenovo Googlebook 15 worth it?
Critics are divided: 2 of 4 recommend it. The build feels cheap and the OS is limiting.
Do critics agree about the Lenovo Googlebook 15?
Critics agree: scores range from 79 (Engadget) to 85 (Notebookcheck), a spread of 6 points across 4 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Lenovo Googlebook 15?
Software and app (3 of 4 reviews), Battery life (2 of 4 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Lenovo Googlebook 15?
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 (critic score 90), top pick, narrowly.