NOVEMBER 2019 PCWorld 37Chromebook 4, two on the Chromebook 4+)
Connectivity: Wi-Fi5 (2x2), Bluetooth
Audio: Stereo speakers
Battery: 30Wh with 30W USB-C adapter
Dimensions (inches): 11.33 x 7.96 x 0.66
(Chromebook 4) and 14.16 x 9.64 x 0.65
(Chromebook 4+)
Weight: 2.6 pounds (Chromebook 4) and
3.7 pounds (Chromebook 4+)
While overall the configurations remain
modest, it’s nice to see Intel processors in
Chromebooks, even if the Celerons are
almost as low-end as one can get. We’ve
used other Chromebooks with this CPU, and
they work fine for everyday browsing tasks.
Both Chromebooks offer USB-C: The15.6-inch display with a nice Full HD
resolution (1920 x 1080). While the most
common Chromebook display size continues
to be 11.6 inches (that would include the
Chromebook 4), a larger display size offers
greater productivity, as well as a better visual
experience for videos and games. The
Chromebook 4+ also appears to have fairly
slim bezels, while the Chromebook 4’s bezels
are pretty chunky (see below).
The little upgrades are common to both
laptops, which are identically configured save
for their display, weight, overall dimensions,
and number of USB-C ports. We’ll run
through the specs first, then talk over a few
key details.
FEATURES
CPU: Intel
Celeron N4000
RAM: 4GB or
6GB LPDDR4
Storage: 32GB
or 64GB eMMC
Display: Anti-
Reflective LED,
11.6-inch (1366 x
768) or 15.6-inch
(1920 x 1080)
Ports: MicroSD
card reader,
headphone/microphone
jack, USB 3.0 Type-A, USB 3.1
Type-C (5Gbps) (one on the
The Samsung
Chromebook
4 offers both a
USB-A and a USB-C
port for versatile
connectivity.