The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 is Samsung's new Chrome OS laptop, now launched in the US at $549 (about Rs 40,300). It pairs a 13.3-inch QLED touchscreen with a 10th generation Intel Core i3 processor, and it supports the Universal Stylus Initiative (USI) for compatible styluses. Here is a clear breakdown of its specifications, battery, connectivity and price.
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 specifications
The display is a 13.3-inch QLED FHD touchscreen with a 1920x1080 resolution. Performance comes from a 10th generation Intel Core i3 processor, and audio is handled by 2X 5W stereo speakers. The body weighs 1.23 kg and supports USI styluses.
- 13.3-inch QLED FHD touchscreen, 1920x1080 pixels
- 10th generation Intel Core i3 processor
- 2X 5W stereo speakers
- USI (Universal Stylus Initiative) support
- Weight: 1.23 kg
Battery, security and connectivity
Samsung fits the laptop with a 45.5 Wh battery and a fingerprint scanner for security. Connectivity covers Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0 and a USB Type-C port.
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Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 price and availability
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 is priced at $549 (about Rs 40,300). At the time of launch, there was no confirmed timeline for when the device would arrive in India.
Specifications at a glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Display | 13.3-inch QLED FHD touchscreen, 1920x1080 |
| Processor | 10th generation Intel Core i3 |
| Speakers | 2X 5W stereo |
| Battery | 45.5 Wh |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C |
| Security | Fingerprint scanner |
| Weight | 1.23 kg |
| Stylus | USI support |
| Price | $549 (about Rs 40,300) |
How it compares: Galaxy Book S
Samsung launched the Galaxy Book S in June of the previous year. The 2020 model has a 13.3-inch full HD touch display with 600 nits brightness, 10-point multi-touch and 1020/1080 pixels resolution, plus 1 TB microSD support.
The Galaxy Book S carries a 1MP web camera, fingerprint support with Windows Hello sign-in, and Windows 10 Home/Pro OS. It uses Intel Hybrid technology with an Intel Core processor and Intel UHD graphics, and offers Wi-Fi 6 with always-on LTE connectivity. Its AKG and Dolby Atmos tuned stereo speakers, 305.2/203.2/6.2 dimensions, 950 grams weight, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, dual USB-C support and 42Wh battery round out the package.
