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 12.5 hours in a light load of web browsing tests, and 5.25 hours in a heavier load of 4K video playback tests. Results could get you through a typical workday, under a workload of mixed use. In heavier loads, the battery lasted shorter than expected, so you're more likely to need a charge as you run more performance intensive tasks. At 3.4 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.
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 produces a smaller array of colors and has worse contrast than on most other tested Chromebooks, which may lessen the realism of videos or slideshows.
Useful features and attributes on this model include: You can connect common external devices such as hard drives and DVD players to the USB 3.0 ports for maximum performance. This model still has most of its lifespan remaining during which Google will continue to update the OS.
Downsides: No significant negative features.
