Google has announced a new category of Googlebook laptops that further combines Android and Chrome OS into a single platform. This new platform is available for preorder with five new Googlebook models, all starting at $899 from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, and will all be available starting October 4.
Before you pour one out for Chromebooks, they won’t entirely be replaced by Googlebooks. This new platform also still uses Chrome OS and Google’s Titan security architecture at its core. What’s more, Googlebook’s OS runs a concurrent Android environment along with an isolated Linux environment with full terminal access – almost like running three separate operating systems simultaneously.
The new Android foundation not only allows Googlebooks to run Google Play apps, but it can also instantaneously connect and mirror your full Android phone or individual apps. Additionally, Google has introduced Continue On, which syncs what you were doing on your phone, like a music project in BandLab, so you can continue your work on a larger-screen Googlebook. Beyond that, you can expect your passwords, Wi-Fi networks, and messages to sync more seamlessly between your devices.
Google has also updated the Googlebook interface with a Magic Pointer that’s activated whenever you wiggle the mouse cursor. It’s basically a new take on Circle to Search that automatically selects objects you hover over for quick Gemini AI interactions. Google has also improved quick insert by adding a small window that includes suggestions for emojis, screenshots, and even links.
Choose your Googlebook
The actual hardware in Googlebooks is also a step up from Chromebooks. The first few models include 2.8K OLED displays, haptic trackpads, and backlit keyboards. The lid on each Googlebook also features a glowbar that displays battery life and other adaptive notifications. Googlebooks will use a mix of Panther Lake Intel Core Ultra 3 processors, as well as Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus and Elite processors. Both CPU options include dedicated NPUs with over 45 TOPS of AI performance.
Every Googlebook includes 12 months of Google AI Pro for access to Gemini Advanced tools and 5TB of cloud storage. Additionally, Googlebooks come bundled with three months of YouTube Premium and Adobe Photoshop, as well as a year of Nvidia GeForce Now’s game streaming service.
HP Googlebook 14
The HP Googlebook 14 sets the tone for Googlebooks being a premium device. It features the same sharp, clean design as HP’s Envy and Omnibook laptops, paired with a contrasty, colorful 14-inch 2.8K OLED display. It’s also powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor, giving you all the oomph you need for AI tasks and running Android apps.
Acer Googlebook 14
The Acer Googlebook 14 stands out among Googlebooks as the only convertible 2-in-1 laptop. This lets you enjoy its 14-inch 2.8K OLED display as both a laptop and tablet device. I also particularly like Acer’s distinctly offset glowbar. It is also powered by a higher-end Intel Core Ultra, which should let this machine play more serious games like Honkai: Star Rail and Zenless Zone Zero.
Dell XPS Googlebook
Not to be confused with the new Dell XPS 13 we saw at Computex 2026, this Googlebook-variant is even slimmer and powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor. The laptop is so thin it’s practically made of two folding sheets of metal, making it just 12.7mm thin and 2.22 pounds. Unfortunately, its slim design leaves the Dell XPS Googlebook with only two USB-C ports, and it only features a basic LCD display.
Asus Googlebook 14
The Asus Googlebook 14 is just as light at 2.22 pounds, but its body thins out to a knife’s edge, making it feel even slimmer. This model also features a more vibrant 14-inch 2.8K OLED display. It also offers more ports, with two USB-C, two full-sized USB-A, and an HDMI port. The Asus Googlebook 14’s stronger graphics from the Intel Core Ultra 5 and 7 processors should make this a better choice for mobile gamers too.
Lenovo Googlebook 15
If you like big screens, the 15.3-inch Lenovo Googlebook 15 will be easily the best choice for you. The display isn’t just big; it also features a sharp 2.8K resolution and an OLED panel for the best contrast levels. We also fell in love with the laptop’s washboard bottom design that makes it easier to grip in your hand while doubling as a bluegrass instrument.
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