Update: November 26, 2020 (12:30 p.m. ET): The Samsung Chromebook 4 and Chromebook 4 Plus have now arrived in the UK. The laptops will be available on the Samsung website for the time being, and the company announces that a wider rollout will begin for select retailers over the next year.
The Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus is available in two storage options, priced at £ 349.99 (~ $ 468) for the 32GB model and £ 379 (~ $ 507) for the 64GB version.
The standard Samsung Chromebook 4 is now available in a single 32 GB memory configuration for 299.99 euros.
For more information on the specs of the new Chromebooks, see the original article below.
Original article: Oct. 7, 2020 (9 a.m. ET): If you like the look of an Apple MacBook Pro but don’t like the cost or use of macOS, Samsung is for you. The company just pulled off the Samsung Chromebook 4 and Chromebook 4 Plus, and both look very similar to the MacBook.
The Chromebook 4 is an 11.6-inch model with an HD display (1,366 x 768). It weighs just 2.6 pounds and starts at just $ 230.
The Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus is the larger version with slightly better technical data. It has a 15.6-inch Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) display and weighs 3.75 pounds. It starts at $ 300.
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Check the full specs of both devices below:
| Samsung Chromebook 4 | Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| display | 11.6-inch HD LED display (1,366 x 768) Anti-reflective | 15.6-inch FHD LED display (1920×1080) Anti-reflective |
| processor | Intel Celeron N4000 1.10 GHz to 2.60 GHz 4 MB L2 cache | Intel Celeron N4000 1.10 GHz to 2.60 GHz 4 MB L2 cache |
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
| R.A.M. | 4 GB or 6 GB LPDDR4 | 4 GB or 6 GB LPDDR4 |
| camp | 32 GB or 64 GB eMMC | 32 GB or 64 GB eMMC |
| camera | 720p HD webcam | 720p HD webcam |
| Audio | Stereo speakers (1.5 W) Internal digital microphone Combination of headphone jack and microphone | Stereo speakers (1.5 W) Internal digital microphone Combination of headphone jack and microphone |
| power | 39Wh battery 30W adapter with USB-C | 39Wh battery 30W adapter with USB-C |
| Ports | 1 USB-C 1 USB-A 3.0 microSD slot 3.5 mm connector | 2 USB-C 1 USB-A 3.0 microSD slot 3.5 mm connector |
| network | Wi-Fi 5 (2×2) Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5 (2×2) Bluetooth |
| operating system | Chrome OS | Chrome OS |
| Dimensions | 287.9 x 202.3 x 16.7 mm | 359.7 x 244.9 x 16.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.18 kg | 1.7 kg |
| Colours | Platinum titanium | Platinum titanium |
| price | $ 230 (4GB / 32GB model) | $ 300 (4GB / 32GB model) |
As with most modern Chromebooks these days, both new devices come with the Google Assistant built in. You can click the assistant icon to initiate a voice command, or you can just say “Hey Google” and be completely hands-free. Don’t forget that Chromebooks also fully support the Google Play Store, so you can access just about any Android app.
The Samsung Chromebook 4 and Chromebook 4 Plus are available starting today on Samsung.com. You can also buy one from Best Buy and other selected third-party suppliers. Click the button below to grab yours!