Samsung is one of the frontrunners in the Chrome OS space with its excellent line-up of Galaxy Chromebooks. The South Korean tech giant first came out with the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook, which proudly boasts a terrific 4K OLED screen and a build quality that will have you hooked for days. It retails for about $999, so definitely not something off of the budget-friendly area of Chromebooks.
After the original Galaxy Chromebook comes the Galaxy Chromebook 2, a direct successor of the $1000 beast we talked about above. The sequel, therefore, is more of an affordable affair, retailing for about $549 and swapping the previous 4K OLED screen with a 4K QLED display. It also improves upon the battery life, lasting for about 3-4 hours more than the first Galaxy Chromebook effortlessly.
The latest addition to Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebooks is the Galaxy Chromebook Go, the cheapest Chrome OS laptop that the company has to offer to its consumers out of the whole Galaxy bunch. Its MSRP starts at $299, and people who have used the device say that it’s a great entry-level Chromebook.
What brings us to pen down this article is the massive discount deals that have just gone live on Samsung’s official website for all three of these Galaxy Chromebooks. The following is an overview of each Chromebook, its specifications at a glance, and how much you’re going to save with each of your purchases.
- The discount deals discussed below can be availed only with an eligible trade-in of another device, such as a PC, a mobile phone, or a tablet. Some of the qualified manufacturers of those devices include Apple, Google, Lenovo, Dell, Acer, ASUS, and Samsung itself.
1. Samsung Galaxy Chromebook for $529
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
The first significant discount that Samsung has given out to its fans and followers is a whopping $470 price reduction on the original Galaxy Chromebook. After you’ve successfully traded another one of your devices and the discount has applied, you can get this device for $529, which is quite the discount considering the Galaxy Chromebook’s MSRP of $999.
If there’s one word that best describes this device, it’s gorgeous. The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook is one fine specimen, looks-wise, with the Fiesta Red color scheme mainly stealing the spotlight. In addition, it comprises a high-end build quality, and there are just no complaints whatsoever when it comes to the display quality of this machine.
That is because the Galaxy Chromebook has a 4K (3840 x 2160) OLED touch-enabled display to its name with an in-built stylish stylus. The colors look punchy and rich, and the viewing angles are outright phenomenal. Moving on to the keyboard and the trackpad, there’s a wave of excellence throughout those components, mainly that the keyboard works just as promised, and the trackpad is seamlessly fluid and responsive.
There’s just a lot to love about this Chromebook, but as with everything else in the universe, there are cons right alongside pros. The Galaxy Chromebook could’ve been an all-time great if it wasn’t for its terrible battery life, which clocks in at about 4-5 hours on a single charge. These are disappointing numbers for a device that comes with Chrome OS installed since this high-functioning operating system is quite popular to dish out a stellar battery runtime with an average of 8-10 hours.
Still, the Galaxy Chromebook is the first of its kind, and you probably won’t be seeing a show-stealer like this anytime soon. The price available right now to purchase this device is an excellent opportunity to mark your foray into the realm of Chrome OS with a high-end Chromebook.
Here is the configuration of the device at hand that you’ll be getting with this deal:
- CPU: 10th Gen Intel Core i5-10210U
- Display: 13.3″ 4K OLED (3840 x 2160) touch-enabled display
- Graphics: Integrated Intel UHD
- Hard Drive Size: 256 GB
- RAM: 8 GB
- Camera: 1MP in front, 8MP on the keyboard deck
- Ports: x2 USB-C ports, 3.5mm headphone jack
- Battery Type: 49.2Wh, 4-5 hours battery runtime
- Charging Speed: 50% in 1 hour
- Weight: 2.29 pounds
2. Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 for $349
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 is the successor of the original Galaxy Chromebook, packing in significant upgrades over the downsides of the latter and having a price tag that’s much more affordable. Thankfully, the device is reminiscent of its predecessor with the same brilliant Fiesta Red color scheme that looks nothing but dazzling day in day out. The build quality scores admirable marks as well, prompting the users that they’re holding a premium-grade Chromebook that won’t fail them for the years to come.
The Galaxy Chromebook 2 makes short of performance issues and is simply a high-quality Chromebook for all of the go-getters out there. It employs an Intel Core i3 to handle daily computing tasks and power through Linux and Google Play Store applications. Moreover, you can expect the unit to handle a dozen open Chrome tabs at once, with some of them being graphic intensive as well.
Storage issues aren’t going to be a problem for you if we’re to consider all our options, including cloud-based ones. Still, the configuration that’s currently on sale at the moment has 128 GBs of hard drive storage and a solid 8 GB RAM setup. These essentials are more than enough for schoolgoers and office workers. Performance has always been a strong point of Samsung’s flagship devices, and it appears that the tradition continues with the tech tycoon’s Chromebooks as well.
Coming down to the Galaxy Chromebook’s most touted feature, and we’re feeling guilty of not mentioning it earlier, this is the world’s first Chromebook with a QLED display. So it’s only fair to put it out here now that visuals are breathtaking and the colors look exceptional. Although we will admit that the difference between 4K OLED and 4K QLED is significant, this device does its best to bridge the gap between the two displays and attribute to a phenomenal viewing experience.
Here is the configuration of the device at hand that you’ll be getting with this deal:
- CPU: Intel Core i3 processor
- Display: 13.3-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) QLED touchscreen display
- Graphics: Intel UHD graphics
- Hard Drive Size: 128 GB
- RAM: 8 GB
- Camera: 720p HD webcam
- Ports: 2x USB-C, 3.5 mm headphone jack, MicroSD multi-media card reader slot
- Battery Type: 5,820mAh 45Wh 4-cell Lithium-ion
- Charging Speed: 50% in 45 minutes, 8-10 hours battery runtime
- Weight: 2.7 pounds
3. Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go for $169
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go is the latest entry in the family of Galaxy Chromebooks. Still, it is not quite the high-end package we were expecting the manufacturer to come out with. As mentioned earlier, it is an entry-level Chrome OS laptop that doesn’t comprise top-tier specifications or anything of the like. However, don’t let its price point or on-paper specs fool you into thinking that the Galaxy Chromebook Go is, by any means, an unappealing device.
For starters, this Chromebook has a solid build quality that isn’t prone to flexing nor pressing. It’s reasonably robust with its military-grade durability, allowing the unit to survive a few occasional drops without breaking a sweat. As for the weight, the Galaxy Chromebook Go weighs about 3.2 pounds which is a tad bit heavy than its other siblings but is still within a reasonable range.
Don’t expect the best of displays with this Chromebook, though, since what we have at our disposal is a 14-inch TFT HD (1366 x 768) screen that performs averagely with fairly bright colors and moderate viewing angles. What makes this device genuinely interesting is the standard of the keyboard and the trackpad, both of which fail heavily in giving off a cheap vibe from the Chromebook.
Moreover, the RAM and hard drive storage are ordinary, coming at about 4 GB and 32 GB, respectively. However, Chrome OS is a strong proponent of utilizing cloud-based storage solutions, so if you were to find those specs falling short of your needs, you could always look towards Google Drive.
Samsung has announced that an LTE-equipped model of the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go will be making landfall sometime shortly, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the upgraded edition if that is something that piques your interest.
Here is the configuration of the device at hand that you’ll be getting with this deal:
- CPU: Intel Celeron N4500
- Display: 14″ TFT HD (1366 x 768) display
- Graphics: Intel UHD graphics
- Hard Drive Size: 4 GB
- RAM: 32 GB
- Camera: 720p HD webcam
- Ports: 2x USB-C, 3.5mm headphone jack, microSD card reader slot
- Battery Type: 42.3Wh, 9 hours battery runtime
- Charging Speed: 50% in 40 minutes
- Weight: 3.2 pounds
Important trade-in information
A quick word on the trade-in system at Samsung’s website: different devices will present different savings for you. For instance, if you select the device type as “PC” and the brand as “Lenovo” in the “Your trade-in” area of the product page, you’ll receive instant savings of $20.
On the other hand, if you have an old iPhone XS Max lying around and you set that device up for trading in, you’ll get a colossal $250 off on the Galaxy Chromebook, which would allow you to get the device for as excellent as $449. Therefore, it’s a good idea to evaluate what devices you have at home that can be traded for a new, flashy Galaxy Chromebook.
Conclusion
Chromebooks are amassing more and more popularity as the days go by. After all, they offer their users what other operating systems cannot, which is utter simplicity and an uncomplicated interface. As a result, manufacturers are spiraled up in a race to create the best-looking and high-performing Chrome OS laptops that they possibly can, and it appears that Samsung is one of the top contenders in this bout.
The South Korean Giant has made one of the finest Chromebooks that the world has seen to date: the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook with a stunning 4K display, but not all of us consumers can afford such a top-level device. That is why the company decided to make a sequel via the Galaxy Chromebook 2, slapping in a much inexpensive price tag that more of the masses can afford.
Lastly, the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go is an option that falls in the pocket-friendly category of Chrome OS devices. You can grab and live life on the fly with commendable portability and reliable performance. The best part is that all three of these Chromebooks have gone on sale through Samsung’s exclusive trade-in feature, so it’s nothing short of a crystal clear scenario that the best time to grab a Galaxy Chromebook is now. ChromeReady wishes you a happy shopping!
