Our quick take
Google Pixelbook Go - 4.5 / 5
Soft, grippable and minimal aesthetic
- ‘Not Pink’ and ‘Just Black’ colour options Soft textured painted magnesium finish Rippled/corrugated underside Weighs just 1.1kg
Display and hardware
- 13.3-inch display (Full HD or 4K options available) 8th Gen Intel Core M3, i5 or i7 processor options 8GB / 16GB RAM; 64GB / 128GB / 256GB SSD Up to 12 hour battery life
Software
- Chrome OS operating system Touchscreen support
A note on Android app support
- Built-in Play Store for Android apps Still issues with optimisation
To recap
Nimble, lovely to use and great looking, the Pixelbook Go is speedy and has a battery that lasts all day. It might still be a bit more expensive than other brands’ Chromebooks, but it’s a heck of a lot cheaper than previous Pixelbook models, which we think makes it a real winner.
