Lenovo Googlebook 15 Review - Pretty underwhelming
Key Points:
- The Lenovo Googlebook 15, a 15-inch device, feels cheap with a plastic-like chassis, wobbly hinges, and a mediocre keyboard, despite being lightweight at around 1.3 kg; it offers a haptic trackpad and modern connectivity including Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4.
- It features a high-quality 15.3-inch OLED screen with excellent brightness, accurate sRGB color gamut, and HDR support, but Googlebook OS limits color management to sRGB, restricting the display's full potential.
- Powered by an Intel Core Ultra 5 325 CPU with 16 GB RAM (non-upgradeable), the laptop delivers sufficient performance for Android apps but suffers from app compatibility issues and limited gaming options without streaming services.
- The device uses a high short-term power limit causing increased fan noise, and maintenance options are limited to the battery, fan, and M.2-2242 SSD; the sound system is praised as very good.
- Overall, the Lenovo Googlebook 15 is considered underwhelming due to its build quality, software limitations, and price, making it a less attractive choice compared to Windows laptops or MacBook Air.