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Samsung unveils Chromebook 4 series (Updated: UK Launch)
Update: November 26, 2020 (12:30 AM ET): The Samsung Chromebook 4 and Chromebook 4 Plus have now arrived in the UK. The laptops will be available on Samsung’s website for now and the company says a wider roll out to selected retailers will begin next year.
The Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus is available in two storage variants at £349.99 (~$468) for the 32GB model and £379 (~$507) for the 64GB version.
Meanwhile, the standard Samsung Chromebook 4 is available in a single 32GB storage configuration at £299.99 (~$401).
You can read more about the specs of the new Chromebooks in the original article below.
Original article: October 7, 2020 (9 AM ET): If you like the look of an Apple MacBook Pro but don’t like the cost or using macOS, Samsung has you covered. The company just took the wraps off the Samsung Chromebook 4 and Chromebook 4 Plus, and they both look a lot like the MacBook.
The Chromebook 4 is an 11.6-inch model with an HD display (1,366 x 768). It only weighs 2.6 pounds and starts at just $230.
The Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus is the larger variant with some slightly better specs. It has a 15.6-inch Full HD display (1,920 x 1,080) and weighs 3.75 pounds. It starts at $300.
Check out the full specs of both devices below:
| Samsung Chromebook 4 | Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
Display | Samsung Chromebook 4 11.6-inch HD LED Display (1,366 x 768) Anti-Reflective | Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus 15.6-inch FHD LED Display (1,920 x 1,080) Anti-Reflective |
Processor | Samsung Chromebook 4 Intel Celeron N4000 1.10 GHz up to 2.60 GHz 4 MB L2 Cache | Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus Intel Celeron N4000 1.10 GHz up to 2.60 GHz 4 MB L2 Cache |
GPU | Samsung Chromebook 4 Intel UHD Graphics 600 | Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
RAM | Samsung Chromebook 4 4GB or 6GB LPDDR4 | Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus 4GB or 6GB LPDDR4 |
Storage | Samsung Chromebook 4 32GB or 64GB eMMC | Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus 32GB or 64GB eMMC |
Camera | Samsung Chromebook 4 720p HD webcam | Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus 720p HD webcam |
Audio | Samsung Chromebook 4 Stereo speakers (1.5W) Internal digital microphone Headphone jack/mic combo | Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus Stereo speakers (1.5W) Internal digital microphone Headphone jack/mic combo |
Power | Samsung Chromebook 4 39Wh battery 30W adapter using USB-C | Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus 39Wh battery 30W adapter using USB-C |
Ports | Samsung Chromebook 4 1 USB-C 1 USB-A 3.0 microSD slot 3.5mm port | Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus 2 USB-C 1 USB-A 3.0 microSD slot 3.5mm port |
Network | Samsung Chromebook 4 Wi-Fi 5 (2x2) Bluetooth | Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus Wi-Fi 5 (2x2) Bluetooth |
Operating System | Samsung Chromebook 4 Chrome OS | Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus Chrome OS |
Dimensions | Samsung Chromebook 4 287.9 x 202.3 x 16.7mm | Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus 359.7 x 244.9 x 16.5mm |
Weight | Samsung Chromebook 4 2.6 pounds (1.18kg) | Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus 3.75 pounds (1.7kg) |
Colors | Samsung Chromebook 4 Platinum Titan | Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus Platinum Titan |
Price | Samsung Chromebook 4 $230 (4GB/32GB model) | Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus $300 (4GB/32GB model) |
As with most modern Chromebooks nowadays, both of these new devices come with Google Assistant built right in. You can click on the Assistant icon to initiate a voice command, or you can simply say “Hey Google” and go totally hands-free. Don’t forget that Chromebooks also fully support the Google Play Store, which gives you access to pretty much every Android app.
The Samsung Chromebook 4 and Chromebook 4 Plus are available starting today at Samsung.com. You can also buy one at Best Buy and other select third-party retailers. Click the button below to grab yours!