Performance: Performance was good. Speed was adequate for productivity and Web-based tasks such as word processing, Web browsing, and online game play.
Portability: This Chromebook is a Very Good choice for traveling. Battery life lasted 14.75 hours in a light load of web browsing tests, and 7.5 hours in a heavier load of 4K video playback tests. Results were notably longer than many similar Chromebooks, under a workload of mixed use. At 2.6 lbs, weight was typical for a Chromebook this size and light enough to carry.
Ergonomics: Some features of the keyboard and case were well-designed, making it comfortable or convenient to use. The keyboard has large keys and was comfortably sized. Its high contrast letters were easy to read. The power button was well-labeled and conveniently located. The touchpad was uncomfortably small, providing less space for gestures than most others tested.
Display: The display quality was Fair overall. Colors were in the ballpark, though not completely accurate. The display was anti-reflective, so there was little or no glare when viewing in a brightly lit room or outdoors. The display had a narrow viewing angle, so you'll have limited flexibility in how to position the screen for optimal viewability for one user, and it will be difficult for more than one person to look at the screen at the same time. Its display has worse contrast than on most other tested Chromebooks.
Useful features and attributes on this model include: You can connect common external devices such as hard drives and DVD players using USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) for maximum performance. This Chromebook supports DisplayPort over USB-C for connecting to an HDTV or monitor. The power supply and chassis are lighter than the average weight of a chromebook and power supply.
Downsides: This model has less than a few years remaining until Google stops updating the OS.
