Lenovo Unveils First Chromebook Plus with MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chip, Featuring Advanced AI Capabilities

Google and Lenovo Created the 'Most Advanced Chromebook Plus Yet'

More than two decades experience writing about PCs and accessories, and 15 years writing about cameras of all kinds. Hot on the heels of Google I/O, the company's annual developer conference, Google is rolling out updates to ChromeOS and a new flagship laptop to show them off: the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14. Designed to help take advantage of AI software like Gemini and NotebookLM, the new Chromebook Plus has some impressive specs for a $650 laptop. Not just dirt-cheap and simple devices for the absolute basics, there are Chromebooks among some of the best laptops currently available. I don't doubt that when I get done testing this new Lenovo, it'll join them. Lenovo's latest Chromebook Plus looks and feels like a premium laptop, but it'll start at only $650 when it arrives in late June. Google says it's the first Chromebook Plus to run on an Arm chip and the first ever to use the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra chip. That should not only give it good AI performance but extraordinary battery life -- up to 17 hours. The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 will also have two exclusive on-device AI features. Smart grouping will scan your current open tabs and documents and use AI to recommend organizing them into logical groups. For example, if you're planning a trip or organizing an event, it'll be able to suggest a grouping of all the relevant information you have open. The other exclusive feature is image editing straight from the Gallery app. It'll add advanced AI options like removing backgrounds or creating stickers. Google also announced new features that will roll out to Chromebook Plus models starting today. The most helpful for me is the addition of select to search and text capture. Just like Circle to Search, you'll be able to highlight a picture or text and get instant Google search results. Text capture can be used similarly to pull data into Google Workspace apps or calendars. The Quick Insert key, which first appeared last year on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus, lets you easily get contextual writing help. Now, you'll be able to highlight text and generate AI images based on that text. For example, I wrote an email about a Fourth of July barbecue, highlighted the text, and it produced a flyer for the event (packed with typos, but still). The other big addition is that NotebookLM will come installed on every Chromebook Plus. It's an AI tool can ingest complex materials like research papers and help simplify them. You can then ask it questions like a chatbot, but the answers only come from the information you've given it. It can even generate a podcast from it. Every Chromebook Plus includes one year of Google's AI Pro plan, which really lets you sink into Google Gemini AI, including its Veo 3 AI video generator. Just don't get too attached, unless you're willing to pay $240 once the first year ends.

Google just gave Chromebooks a big upgrade for free - 4 features you can use on ChromeOS now

The latest ChromeOS features debut alongside Lenovo's new Chromebook Plus, which offers an OLED display, 16GB of RAM, and support for two external 4K displays. Chromebooks are continuing to level up. Google just announced a host of new AI features live in ChromeOS now, along with the Lenovo Chromebook Plus, an all-new device with an OLED display, up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 17 hours of battery life -- the most of any Chromebook to date. Also: The best Chromebooks for students in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed I recently had a chance to go hands-on with the Lenovo Chromebook Plus at an event at Google's New York campus, and was impressed with its sleek physical form, great-looking display, and attractive starting price of $649. Under the hood, Lenovo chose to go with the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra processor -- the first Chromebook Plus to feature an Arm-based chip. It's similar to what we saw last year with the 11-inch Chromebook Duet, but this device is significantly more powerful with up to 50 TOPS for AI-powered tasks, support for two external monitors at 4K, and Wi-Fi 7 -- not to mention a suite of AI-powered features in ChromeOS. The display on the Lenovo Chromebook Plus is crisp and adequately bright at 400 nits and 1920 x 1200 WUXGA resolution. It's not a 2-in-1, but it can come with a touchscreen, which will bring the price up to $749. It also comes with AI-powered features that are unique to the device. First, you'll be able to use "Smart grouping", which allows ChromeOS to bring together similar browser tabs and documents based on their content. For those of us with several dozen browser tabs open at any moment, this could certainly be an organizational game-changer. Also: This lightweight laptop has one of the best displays I've seen - and it's very affordable Secondly, it comes with on-device image editing in the Gallery app, which lets you do common tasks like removing backgrounds, toning, and making stickers out of existing images. All in all, the Lenovo Chromebook Plus looks to be an exciting development for the lineup, bringing a new level of processing power, premium elements, and marathon battery life to the line, as well as Dolby-supported speakers, and a new level of practical power with multiple 4K monitor support. Personally, I'm looking forward to working with the device in a full-length review. But other Chromebook Plus devices are getting some love, too. Starting today, ChromeOS allows the user to invoke Select to search and Text capture for anything on your screen -- just long-press the on-screen launcher button or hit the screenshot key. We first saw this feature on Android phones, and now brings the same Google search functionality to whatever you're looking at on your Chromebook. Additionally, Google brought the Quick Insert (QI) key to Chromebook Plus devices last year as a sort of "all purpose" control panel that uses AI to determine what tool you're looking for in any given situation. Now, it has the ability to generate images added to the list, allowing the user to invoke Gemini's gen-AI with one key. We also just got the Simplify tool, which paraphrases and summarizes text selections into easy-to-digest sentences. This pairs well with the fact that NotebookLM -- Google's note-taking and organization software -- now comes pre-installed on Chromebook Plus devices. Also: Google's new Chromebook Plus AI features could give Windows Copilot a run for its money In addition to all of the above new features, new Chromebook Plus devices also come with a free year of Google AI Pro with Gemini pre-installed. This puts Google's AI features front and center, further defining the use case of Chromebooks as lightweight, fast, and useful, with a streamlined OS. Besides Lenovo's Chromebook Plus, two additional Chromebooks are coming as well, including the Asus CX15 and CX14, as well as a new 14-inch HP Chromebook. We'll be going hands-on with all of these soon, so stay tuned.

This premium Lenovo Chromebook made me forget about my MacBook and Windows PC

The latest ChromeOS features are launching alongside Lenovo's new Chromebook Plus, which comes equipped with an OLED display, 16GB of RAM, and support for two external 4K monitors. Chromebooks are continuing to level up. Google just announced a host of new AI features live in ChromeOS now, along with the Lenovo Chromebook Plus, an all-new device with an OLED display, up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 17 hours of battery life -- the most of any Chromebook to date. Also: The best Chromebooks for students in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed I recently had a chance to go hands-on with the Lenovo Chromebook Plus at an event at Google's New York campus, and was impressed with its sleek physical form, great-looking display, and attractive starting price of $649. Under the hood, Lenovo chose to go with the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra processor -- the first Chromebook Plus to feature an Arm-based chip. It's similar to what we saw last year with the 11-inch Chromebook Duet, but this device is significantly more powerful with up to 50 TOPS for AI-powered tasks, support for two external monitors at 4K, and Wi-Fi 7 -- not to mention a suite of AI-powered features in ChromeOS. The display on the Lenovo Chromebook Plus is crisp and adequately bright at 400 nits and 1920 x 1200 WUXGA resolution. It's not a 2-in-1, but it can come with a touchscreen, which will bring the price up to $749. It also comes with AI-powered features that are unique to the device. First, you'll be able to use "Smart grouping", which allows ChromeOS to bring together similar browser tabs and documents based on their content. For those of us with several dozen browser tabs open at any moment, this could certainly be an organizational game-changer. Also: This lightweight laptop has one of the best displays I've seen - and it's very affordable Secondly, it comes with on-device image editing in the Gallery app, which lets you do common tasks like removing backgrounds, toning, and making stickers out of existing images. All in all, the Lenovo Chromebook Plus looks to be an exciting development for the lineup, bringing a new level of processing power, premium elements, and marathon battery life to the line, as well as Dolby-supported speakers, and a new level of practical power with multiple 4K monitor support. Personally, I'm looking forward to working with the device in a full-length review. But other Chromebook Plus devices are getting some love, too. Starting today, ChromeOS allows the user to invoke Select to search and Text capture for anything on your screen -- just long-press the on-screen launcher button or hit the screenshot key. We first saw this feature on Android phones, and now brings the same Google search functionality to whatever you're looking at on your Chromebook. Additionally, Google brought the Quick Insert (QI) key to Chromebook Plus devices last year as a sort of "all purpose" control panel that uses AI to determine what tool you're looking for in any given situation. Now, it has the ability to generate images added to the list, allowing the user to invoke Gemini's gen-AI with one key. We also just got the Simplify tool, which paraphrases and summarizes text selections into easy-to-digest sentences. This pairs well with the fact that NotebookLM -- Google's note-taking and organization software -- now comes pre-installed on Chromebook Plus devices. Also: Google's new Chromebook Plus AI features could give Windows Copilot a run for its money In addition to all of the above new features, new Chromebook Plus devices also come with a free year of Google AI Pro with Gemini pre-installed. This puts Google's AI features front and center, further defining the use case of Chromebooks as lightweight, fast, and useful, with a streamlined OS. Besides Lenovo's Chromebook Plus, two additional Chromebooks are coming as well, including the Asus CX15 and CX14, as well as a new 14-inch HP Chromebook. We'll be going hands-on with all of these soon, so stay tuned.

I Tried the First Chromebook With an NPU. It Will Help Me Work Smarter, Not Harder

I'm one of the consumer PC experts at PCMag, with a particular love for PC gaming. I've played games on my computer for as long as I can remember, which eventually (as it does for many) led me to building and upgrading my own desktop. Through my years here, I've tested and reviewed many, many dozens of laptops and desktops, and I am always happy to recommend a PC for your needs and budget. It's not often that I see new "firsts" where Chromebooks are concerned. But Google and Lenovo have jointly announced the first Chromebook equipped with a neural processing unit (NPU), the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, which enables an exclusive tier of software features for the device. I attended a press event last week at one of Google's New York City offices, where the Google hosts and representatives from Lenovo showed off this new, envelope-pushing Chromebook. Not only is this machine the first with an NPU, but it's the first Chromebook Plus model based on Arm, running on a new SoC from MediaTek, the Kompanio Ultra 910. Chromebook Plus devices are higher-end than budget-focused Chromebooks; Google has outlined minimum specs for Plus models to guarantee a certain level of experience. But this Lenovo sample is an especially advanced Chromebook. Its starting price is $649, and another model at $749 amplifies the configuration with 16GB of memory (versus the base model's 12GB), a touch screen, and a fingerprint scanner. At the event last week, Google showed off a variety of ChromeOS features that will roll out across Chromebook Plus models and even some for non-Plus ones -- see our separate dive into the ChromeOS changes -- but it was the new Lenovo device that captured my attention. It's launching later this month; check out all of the details and photos below. Lenovo's Chromebook Plus 14: A Portable, Premium Option Putting aside the software and processor for a moment, the Chromebook Plus 14 is a nicely built machine in its own right. It's not merely a Chromebook in a Windows laptop shell, or based on any existing Lenovo chassis. Lenovo built this machine from the ground up to accept this new chip and new architecture. The chassis and the new MediaTek chip enable this machine to be completely fanless. It's designed so its processor/NPU combination runs efficiently in the slim chassis without the need for bursts of fan cooling. I didn't have an opportunity to press the issue of thermals with benchmark testing, or really stress the system, but the Chromebook Plus 14 shouldn't get too hot, and it lacks any moving parts to make noise under load. Impressively, the Chromebook Plus 14 isn't made overly thick to enable this passive-cooling design, measuring 0.62 by 12.4 by 8.6 inches (HWD) and weighing 2.8 pounds. The top is made of aluminum, which feels higher-end than many Chromebook devices (though the price warrants it), while the bottom panel is ABS plastic. It's a nicely made, compact system; I found it satisfying to grab and move around with, and the underside has a scalloped, grippable texture that adds a bit of style and practicality. Lenovo leaned into the premium feel elsewhere, too, and embraced the upscale. (As part of the Chromebook Plus program, this model is not going to be one of the bargain-priced Chromebooks; Chromebook Plus models meeting Google's minimum spec start at $399.) The 14-inch display is an OLED panel with a 1,920-by-1,200-pixel native resolution, non-touch in the $649 base model and with touch capability in the $749 model. This screen is a treat to use, plenty bright and extra-vibrant, as we have come to expect from OLED. The screen was a bit reflective in the brightly lit conference room we demoed it in, near a wall of large windows. That glare was in part due to the touch-capable finish, but it was not a deal-breaker. Angling the screen a bit solved most of the visibility issues. The touchpad and keyboard felt standard-issue but comfortable. Neither stood out, but crucially, neither felt like an afterthought nor came off cheap. As noted, the upgraded model also comes with a fingerprint reader. And the port loadout around the edges is on point for a 14-incher, comprising two USB Type-C ports, one USB Type-A port, and a headphone jack. I noted some worthwhile, but less visibly obvious, features built into this machine. It supports Dolby Atmos for superior audio, a first among Chromebook Plus devices. (Alas, a busy press room with overhead pop music roaring was not the place I could test this effectively.) Also, in part due to the efficient processor, the laptop is rated by Lenovo for up to 17 hours of battery life. That's well above the typical dozen or so hours most midrange Chromebook models are rated for. We'll naturally measure the practical running time ourselves, when we can test our review unit, but Google claims this is the longest rated battery life among Chromebook Plus machines. The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 also comes with a year of Google's AI Pro plan included with the purchase. This grants access to Gemini across Google's suite, as well as to AI note-taking app NotebookLM and Google's Veo 3 (its AI-based video generator). It also includes 2TB of cloud storage. At a combined $240 value for a year (AI Pro is $19.99 a month), that's no small throw-in. NPU, Meet Chromebook: Local Neural Processing, Now on ChromeOS That covers the physical design and features, but the processor and software capabilities are just as core to this system. MediaTek is powering this laptop with its Kompanio Ultra 910 processor, a new chip based on Arm 9.2 architecture and 3nm process technology. The chip includes an eight-core CPU, an 11-core Immortalis-G925 GPU, and the headlining NPU, which is capable of up to 50 TOPS. (TOPS, for trillions of operations per second, is a rough measure of performance capability on AI workloads, though it's far from a perfect science.) In addition to performing some more active tasks on pro-grade content-creation systems, NPUs generally handle AI background jobs to improve your experience, which should be a nice fit for the internet- and services-based ChromeOS. They allow these tasks to be processed locally (which is quicker and more secure) rather than calling out to the cloud for help. Smart Grouping: Organize My Windows! The Kompanio Ultra and its NPU, exclusive to this Chromebook, enable two features that, for now, are unique to the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14. The first of these is a feature called Smart Grouping. It's an automated task-grouping feature carried out by the NPU. Let's say you're planning a vacation, and, as a result, you have various browser windows, notes, and apps open related to the trip -- alongside your other everyday windows and applications. Machine learning, powered by the NPU, will collate all of the trip-related windows (whether apps, tabs, you name it) into one group, like a virtual desktop, which you can pull up or hide separately. That's not a complete game-changer, but it is the type of low-key passive efficiency that both AI and local NPUs should be aiming for. I couldn't test this beyond Google's guided demo, because you have to actually be in the middle of this process with multiple windows to prompt the PC to offer a Smart Group. But in practice, I could see myself spending a lot less time manually sorting through and pulling up windows, or (in this example) trying to bury all of my trip-related windows when it's time to get back to "real" work. Image Editing: Photoshop, But Make It Bone-Simple The other exclusive feature is on-device image editing within the gallery app. Not everyone needs to edit images, but at the same time, this feature looks to make editing more accessible to all. It makes, say, removing a background from an illustration very straightforward: Choose your tool, select the area to isolate with a finger on the touch screen, and execute. It wasn't perfect, in my experience (I had to try a few times to remove a background from an image), but making an attempt and undoing the edit if it doesn't come out right the first time is quick and easy. Once you learn what the software is looking for (in terms of which parts to highlight), you can edit pretty quickly. And this process is all on-device powered, thanks to the NPU. You can use the feature to throw together some images for an event invite or a presentation, or even just generate quick gag pics. It's hardly going to replace professional editing software, but it's nice to have a no-frills, smart editing tool on hand for the uninitiated. In addition, the NPU now handles some lesser features, like enhanced audio recording and video-call effects. Building a ChromeOS for the Future Now, these AI additions are not revolutionary, by any means. But they do join a handful of other useful features that are coming to more ChromeOS devices beyond this Lenovo Chromebook. Of these, the most interesting new offering to me is what Google described as "contextual text capture." If you highlight or screen-capture text, or an image with text in it (for example, an event-invite graphic), a pop-up box will interpret its content, and, say, offer to add the data straight to your calendar, saving you from manually making an entry. You can use this for searching, too. It can even offer to place tabular data from an image you capture into a spreadsheet of your own. Beyond contextual capture, the Quick Insert key on the keyboard now has tools for generating and inserting AI images, while the Chromebook "help me read" feature has been improved with a "simplify" tool. (Again, you can read more about all of the software features highlighted in our separate coverage.) Combined with the existing AI and Gemini offerings, plus the included one-year subscription, this Chromebook Plus model foreshadows much more robust and capable Chromebooks. With the dawn of the Chromebook NPU, it's only the top of the first inning for machine-learning integration into your ChromeOS workflow. And Google is uniquely positioned to leverage its software and many services for new AI features. ChromeOS is a natural fit for this, and features like these promise to boost its appeal for the workplace with more powerful devices like this Lenovo model. Check back with us soon for a full review of this laptop; we've got one in hand and are itching to let it loose.

Lenovo debuts first Chromebook packing Kompanio Ultra SoC

Lenovo has released the first Chromebook Plus packing MediaTek's Kompanio Ultra, the system-on-chip that includes a 50 TOPS neural processing unit, and at first glance it looks speedy and includes some AI features but is otherwise mundane. The machine is called the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 and includes a 14.0-inch OLED display at 1920×1200, up to 16GB of LPDDR5 memory and 256GB of solid state storage, a pair of USB-C ports, a single USB-A slot, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4. Lenovo reckons the 60Wh battery can keep the machine running for up to 17 hours. The PC-maker hasn't detailed specs of the SoC, so we'll assume it's the same eight-core affair we covered when MediaTek announced the chip. Lenovo did confirm the presence of the Arm Immortalis-G925 MC11 GPU, which has enough grunt that the machine can drive two external monitors. The presence of Google's Gemini AI is said to be the killer app for professional users by making it possible to search for anything displayed on the machine's screen. There's also a new "smart grouping" feature that, thanks to AI, "intelligently understands and organizes your open tabs and documents into logical groups based on your current tasks, so you can manage multiple projects in a snap." Google hailed the debut of the Lenovo machine by announcing new AI features for this and all future Chromebook Plus machines, namely the "Lens" click-to-search feature already found in many smartphones, an image-to-text-capture feature, a "Quick insert" key that places images in documents, and "Help me read": A text summarization widget. None of those features are unique to the Chromebook Plus, the term applied to Chromebooks that include an NPU. Lenovo's announcement suggests the machine is useful for any conceivable class of user. Executives and artists will apparently enjoy its AI capabilities. Educators will apparently appreciate the device management tools that come with the Chrome Education Upgrade, and IT departments will do likewise once they use Chrome Enterprise to control the machines. Consumers will appreciate the quality of its Dolby Atmos-enhanced speakers, and the many games that run on the machines. In other words, this is a decent general-purpose PC that can pull off some common AI tricks - albeit a machine tied to Google's browser-and-cloud-centric OS. Prices start at $649, a keen price for laptops packing a 50 TOPS NPU. ®

Lenovo promises 17 hours of battery life on its new Chromebook Plus 14

The ARM-based laptop also has a handful of new Google-powered AI features. For years now, most Chromebooks have run some variety of Intel or AMD processor. The occasional device used a MediaTek chip, but they were often underpowered and cheap devices that were hard to recommend. ARM-based processors have worked tremendously well for Apple on the Mac, and they're being used in more and more Windows PCs as well. Now, Lenovo (makers of ) and Google are giving ARM a real shot with the $649 Chromebook Plus 14. The companies say the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 chip and its AI NPU can handle up to 50 TOPS -- but more intriguing to me, Lenovo is also promising up to 17 hours of battery life. I'll believe that claim when I see it; mediocre at best battery life has plagued nearly every Chromebook I've used in recent years. But switching to ARM could improve on what Intel-powered Chromebooks have delivered, both in terms of battery life and overall performance. Time for the nitty-gritty specs. Lenovo's Chromebook Plus 14 is, as you'd expect, a 14-inch laptop that looks quite similar to a silver MacBook Pro. It's certainly more stylish and sleek than Lenovo's more utilitarian (and awkwardly-named) IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook Plus. It weighs only 2.58 pounds (about a pound less than the Flex 5i) and is just over .62 inches thick. In addition to the Kompanio Ultra 910 chip, Lenovo is including either 12GB or 16GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. Lenovo isn't skimping on the screen, either. The 14-inch OLED panel can be outfitted with a touchscreen and has a 1,920 x 1,200 resolution. The resolution is relatively modest, but totally in line with what you'd expect for the price. There are a few other nice touches throughout. Lenovo's latest is the first Chromebook with Dolby Atmos sound via a quad-speaker system that includes two downward-firing woofers. Audio quality on laptops has increased significantly in recent years, so I'm looking forward to hearing what Lenovo can deliver. The 5-megapixel webcam has a much higher resolution than most other Chromebooks, and there's also a fingerprint reader for secure logins. All told, this Chromebook is on the more expensive side compared to many other options. But when you compare its specs and design with other Chromebooks in this price range, Lenovo's latest comes out looking pretty good. Of course, we'll need to make sure the MediaTek chip is powerful enough and also see what battery life is like, but Lenovo's track record is strong enough that I'm looking forward to seeing if we have a new king of the Chromebooks. Given that Google is relentlessly focused on adding AI features everywhere you turn, it's no surprise that there are a handful of new AI tricks here. First are two that are currently exclusive to Lenovo's Chromebook Plus 14: Smart Grouping and AI image editing in the Chromebook's Gallery app. Google has been teasing Smart Grouping for a while now; it'll look at your open tabs and documents and ask if you want to organize them into a separate virtual desk. And the Gallery app now has some AI-powered editing features like removing backgrounds or turning your images into stickers. Beyond these are a bunch of AI features that are coming to all Chromebook Plus laptops, many of which will feel familiar if you've paid attention to what Google has released to other platforms in recent months. For example, you can now long-press the launcher and select an area of the screen to run a search. As usual, the default example is shopping -- see a pair of shoes you want, highlight it and let Google find them for you. The integration does look nice, though, with a pop-over window showing you results so you don't have to leave the app you're using. Similarly, Text Capture analyzes text in an image and suggests things like calendar appointments based on what it reads. Or highlighting an image of a recipe can pull all of the items you need for it into a Google Docs list. The Quick Insert key, which was first introduced last year , can now be used to generate and insert AI images into anywhere your text cursor is pointing -- it's not just limited to Google apps. Finally, Google's "help me read" tool has a new "simplify" option that can take complex language (think scientific explanations) and put it in plain language to make it easier to understand. Anyone buying a Chromebook Plus this year will get a solid perk that Google first introduced last year: a full 12 months of the Google One AI Pro plan, which includes 2TB of Google Drive storage and access to more advanced Gemini features (you can ). Given that this is a $20 per month plan, it's a solid additional value -- at the very least for the storage, if you're not all that interested in Gemini. As for Lenovo's new hardware, I'm looking forward to trying it soon to see if the ARM architecture can deliver the massive battery life and performance improvements that the company is promising. But if you want to throw down your cash now, Lenovo's Chromebook Plus 14 is available at Best Buy and on Lenovo's site to order as of today.

The â€~Most Advanced’ Chromebook Has an AI Chip That's Just Pure Overkill for ChromeOS

Lenovo's Chromebook Plus 14 sports some impressive specs, but do you really need so much performance to mostly run Chrome? What do you need your Chromebook to do for you? If you're like most people who buy the cheaper ChromeOS-based laptops, you want it to access a browser andâ€"if you're feeling particularly spicyâ€"maybe a few select Android apps. The most important elements for these lightweight clamshells are normally whether it can load webpages fast, has a long-enough battery, and if it has a quality display for your average Netflix and chill session. With its latest update, Google and Lenovo are asking consumers if they are willing to drop more money on a Chromebook that’s more powerful to potentially run a few AI apps on-device. The $650 Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 doesn't have your average low-end chip made for lightweight PCs. The laptop sports 16GB of RAM alongside MediaTek’s Kompanio Ultra chip. It’s an 8-core processor designed specifically for Chromebooks. On paper, the Chromebook Plus 14 has some impressive specs, including an 11-core, ray tracing-capable GPU for those few games or 3D apps on Chromebook that support enhanced, realistic lighting effects. It should also supply enough juice to support up to two 4K external displays, plus it has Wi-Fi 7 connectivity. The Chromebook Plus 14 seems designed to compare with today’s AI PCs, specifically thanks to its NPU, or neural processing unit. It’s a portion of the chip designed to process AI-related tasks. MediaTek said the NPU hits 50 TOPS, or trillions of operations per second. That number offers a rough estimate of how well it can handle simple AI tasks. Most “AI PC†chips from companies like Intel and AMD can support 45 TOPS. As for what AI features are available at launch, that’s a little more disappointing. Lenovo’s laptop will get exclusive capabilities that automatically group your browser tabs, whether they’re your Google Docs or internet searches. It should be smart enough to consolidate your tasks into their own groups. If you’re the type to have too many tabs open simultaneously, it could prove an easy way to get them all contained. Otherwise, the only other exclusive software feature is AI image editing in the Gallery app. It'll let you use Magic Eraser to remove objects in an image’s background without needing an internet connection. The system is lacking any on-device Gemini chatbot. While Google didn’t confirm what was coming next for Chromebooks, it implied we could eventually see some Gemini Nano language model integration on Chromebook Plus. Is that something we’re really looking for? Considering how limp Microsoft’s Copilot has been on PC, it’s not the kind of feature we’re truly jonesing for. All Chromebook Plus models will get a few more features to add on to last year’s updates. The recently introduced “Quick Access†key, which on some models replaced Caps Lock, can now generate AI images. Users can also access a “Help me read†function to break down a web page or document into more condensed bullet points with AI-generated text. Chromebooks, including non-Plus models, will be able to perform Google Lens image searches by either hitting the on-screen launcher button or using the screenshot tool. Google has been on an AI kick these past few years, and it's still promoting that you'll get a full year of Google One premium subscription with a handy 2TB of cloud storage. These features aren't anything we haven’t seen before on Google’s phones or other devices. Chromebooks generally don't need anything truly special, since most people who buy one just need it for the sake of accessing browser- or cloud-based apps. Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook Plus from last year was already too expensive at $700 despite its light frame and pretty AMOLED display. Lenovo's Chromebook Plus 14 sports an OLED screen and what Lenovo claims is some of the longest battery life of any Chromebookâ€"17 hours, though that’s in video streaming tests. It’s also the only Chromebook that supports Dolby Atmos audio through its quad speaker system. The Chromebook 14 Plus is the most PC-like of any Chromebook ever made, but without broader app support, it can never match the versatility of other laptops running Windows 11 or Linux. If you're entrenched in the Google ecosystem and don't mind cloud-based work, most modern Chromebooks of even moderate quality will serve you well. Lenovo's latest seems to sit somewhere between great and overkill, but we'll need to do our own tests to see whether you should want a multimedia Chromebook, especially if you don't care a lick for Google's AI features.

Lenovo's new hyper-efficient clamshell marks multiple Chromebook firsts

The powerful hardware and flexible software of today's top smartphone almost makes you wonder if they'll ever fully re-evolve into laptops. In the meantime, that's almost what's happening with the just-launched Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, which blurs the line between professional laptop and productivity-focused mobile device even further. On the software side, it's the first to implement some of the Chromebook Plus classification's best features. On the hardware side, it breaks new ground for efficiency-forward laptops that aren't bound by Microsoft Windows. Related 6 settings I change on every Chromebook I always change these settings to improve my experience Posts 4 Premium hardware and thoughtful functionality And at a price that isn't obscene Source: Jules Wang Lenovo, of course, has plenty of experience producing some of the industry's most recognizable laptops, and this one adds a unique twist. At the heart of Lenovo's new 14" Chromebook Plus lies a MediaTek Kompanio Ultra system-on-a-chip that has multiple implications for the form factor and its effectiveness. It's essentially a renamed Dimensity 9400+ (minus one of its twelve Arm Immortalis-G925 GPU cores). This is the first Chromebook Plus SoC based on ARM mobile technology instead of the X86/64 architectures of AMD and Intel chips. That marks a win for MediaTek over its competitors, as enthusiasts have been hoping for Snapdragon 8 Elite laptops for a while. Source: MediaTek The hardware's impressive components include eight high-speed cores in addition to a MediaTek NPU 890 AI chip rated at 50 TOPS. That marks a major advantage over less complex mobile chipsets in terms of raw power and forward-thinking AI model capabilities. It also provides a significant efficiency boost compared to the more power-hungry PC microchips typically found in laptops. But the CPU isn't the only green flag hinting this might be the Chromebook of the future. It comes with up to 16GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and an FHD+ OLED touch-optional display capable of producing the entire DCI-P3 gamut. That's an impressive combination of specs that you won't find on any other Chromebooks. The hardware rounds out with a backlit keyboard, an optional fingerprint reader, and premium build quality and materials including a resilient aluminum frame. When hardware isn't the whole story The Chromebook Plus certification exists to ensure a baseline of high performance, versatile functionality, and user-friendly design within advanced laptops running the lightweight Chrome OS. To that end, Google's taking advantage of Lenovo's excellent new release to highlight some of its most carefully crafted new features, built largely around AI models and predictive behavior. For example, the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is the first in its class with AI smart grouping for organizing tabs and documents conveniently, but with next to no user input. It also includes a newly revamped in-gallery photo editor that leverages the powerful AI NPU to perform typically resource-intensive edits with quickness and ease. Related I built the perfect anti-MacBook out of this Chromebook With more RAM than you can shake a stick at Posts 11 In addition to those currently Lenovo-specific features, all Chromebook Plus models are slated to receive powerful updates, including Select to Search and Text capture, which are essentially versions of Circle to Search ported over to the Chrome OS ecosystem. Boasting a whopping 17 hours of battery life, the new 14" Chromebook Plus from Lenovo could finally prove how useful the ever-more-refined Chrome OS clamshell platform can be. Just as impressive, the top-shelf edition can be had for just $750 from retailers like Best Buy. That isn't exactly cheap, but it also isn't the highest Chromebook price tag, despite the device boasting some of the most advanced hardware and software possible. Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 The new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is the first to run on a powerful and efficient ARM-based MediaTek processor, enabling a new suite of exclusive AI-powered software features. It pairs this performance with premium hardware, including an optional OLED display and 17 hours of battery life, offering remarkable value with a top configuration priced at $750. $750 at Best Buy $750 at Lenovo Expand Collapse

Lenovo's new Chromebook has exclusive AI powers

Chromebooks are getting more capabilities thanks to Gemini, but the MediaTek in the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 means it gets some of them first. Chromebooks can do AI. Did you know that? If you didn't, you're making someone in Google's marketing department very sad. The Chromebook team has been pushing Google Gemini AI powers, particularly on the more capable Chromebook Plus label, for a year and change. The new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, with a MediaTek processor boasting 50 TOPS, is a good example. Google used the upcoming Lenovo design to showcase Gemini's latest tricks at a press event last week. But I have to confess that I found the laptop itself, particularly its value proposition, more immediately gripping than the latest attempts to sell me a subscription that'll write my emails for me. The Chromebook Plus 14 combines a solid and lightweight build, a 14-inch OLED screen (touchscreen optional), generous memory (12GB or 16GB), and that MediaTek processor. "MediaTek" usually indicates a more budget option, such as Lenovo's own Surface-style Chromebook tablets. But in this case it's the Kompanio Ultra, an 8-core, 3-nanometer design that has more in common with the Snapdragon X series in recent Windows laptops than the repurposed phone boards often associated with the brand. And this chip is the reason that this particular Chromebook Plus was so heavily featured. It's packing a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) that enables more powerful, efficient local processing for AI tasks, at the same 50 Terra Operations Per Second (TOPS) rating as many of the best laptop CPUs on the market. Google says that this is the first Chromebook Plus to get its latest AI capabilities, which the Chromebook Plus 14 can handle 32 percent faster and 44 percent more efficiently...than models without an NPU. A bit of a weighted comparison, that. Throw in the excellent efficiency of an Arm architecture, which is inherently less limiting on Chrome OS than on Windows (heck, it might be even better for running Android games from the Play Store), and you have the makings of an excellent option on the higher end of the Chromebook spectrum. MediaTek has highlighted this chip's ability to perform in Minecraft specifically. Other charms of the Chromebook Plus 14 include Dolby-certified speakers (which are indeed pretty good, letting me clearly hear music and speech in a crowded demo room), a fingerprint scanner, a 2.5-pound (1.13 kg) weight, and the "longest battery life on a Chromebook Plus [laptop]." A more precise number for that longevity is 17 hours, but exactly what you'll be doing in those 17 hours will of course make it vary (especially on something so web-dependent). Using the new laptop briefly at the event, I found it to be appealing in a lot of different ways. The keyboard in particular is very good for a Chromebook, if not quite up to the standards of Lenovo's ThinkPad line. It's fanless, thin, and lightweight for a 14-inch model, probably helped along by a polycarbonate case bottom that reminds me of the Pixelbook Go in a good way (rest in peace, Google-produced laptops). Like other recent Lenovo mid-range designs, the 5-megapixel webcam gets a little lip above it that functions as a handy lifting edge, and includes a hardware shutter for privacy. Oh, one more happy design choice: A USB-C port on both sides of the laptop. Would I be conceited if I claimed that someone at Lenovo is listening to my whiny complaints on the topic? Yes, I would, but I'm going to claim it anyway. Perhaps most impressive is the starting price for this design, $649. That's low enough that it's within striking distance of an upgrade for more conventionally "affordable" Chromebooks, or worth considering versus a more expensive Windows laptop with similar specs. That base model gets 12GB of RAM (low for a Windows laptop, but higher than the 8GB necessary for the Chromebook Plus designation), and sadly lacks a touch upgrade for that very pretty OLED screen. An upgraded model will get 16GB of RAM, 256GB of storage -- I assume 128GB for the base model, but haven't seen that confirmed -- and the missing touchscreen. How much you'll be paying for those bonuses, I don't know. So what exactly will you be able to do with all those AI powers enabled by the fancy new chip inside? Here's a quick list. Some of these will be exclusive to the new Lenovo model, at least to start, but will presumably expand to more Chromebook Plus models as the Kompanio Ultra chip proliferates across new and updated models. Select to search with Google Lens: This is essentially a desktop/laptop version of Circle to Search, as seen on recent Android phones. Text capture: It's a more powerful version of optical character recognition (OCR) built into the same tool. More structured data, like an expense report, can be exported to a Google Sheets spreadsheet if the tool recognizes it. Ditto for events and Google Calendar. Image generation in Quick Insert: Google is expanding its generative AI offerings enabled by the Quick Insert button, which replaced the search/Caps Lock button on the most recent Chromebook Plus designs. Now you can use the same contextual tool to insert Gemini's AI-created images, anywhere in the interface, and across any web-connected tool. You'll have four images to choose from when you invoke the tool...but I couldn't get it to work in the demo. Image editing (exclusive to Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14): Chromebook Plus models are getting more powerful image editing tools in the basic gallery app, powered by Gemini AI. Help Me Read, Simplify: Chromebook Plus models will get a contextual option to sum up a selection of text or a page using the Gemini LLM. This is different from "Summarize," and currently in an experimental mode. I get the impression that this is meant for children or others who want to read as little as possible for a large amount of info. Smart Grouping (exclusive to Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14): This is the one that's most interesting to me, an "AI" skeptic. Using this new function you can create a new Smart Group for whatever you're looking at, and Gemini will create a new "desk" (Chrome OS's term for virtual desktops) with all the relevant info you currently have open. This works across Chrome browser tabs, apps, and anything else you happen to have open. I can see how this would be extremely useful for anyone who tends to let their tab bar fill up, just a couple of seconds will give you a focused, streamlined interface for a single task and tons of information. That's the intention, anyway -- I get the feeling that, like virtual desktops themselves, I might bounce off this feature unless it proves to be extremely reliable. Google is still using buyers of new Chromebooks, and especially those that qualify for Chromebook Plus features, as a testing ground for the pricey $20-a-month Google AI Pro plan, which comes with 2 terabytes of cloud storage. In addition to a year of free access with a new Plus device purchase, Google will now throw in access to the Veo 3 video generator and flagship NotebookLM large language model across that year. Google claims this is worth $240 for the year. You can use it to generate "up to 20 podcasts daily." Having seen plenty of AI slop on YouTube trying to pass off a NotebookLM "podcast," in which two AI-generated voices talk to each other with painful approximations of human dialogue and vocal tics, I can't imagine a more painful way to try and absorb information. But perhaps I'm just getting old. And bitter. Before I left the event, I cornered John Malentis, Google's VP of Chrome OS Product Management to ask a few questions. I was glad to hear that teachers, and to a lesser degree parents, can turn off access to text and image generation powers in Chrome OS with management tools. That'll make it harder -- if far from impossible -- for kids to get Google to do their homework. More promising was the news that Google's live translation of video and audio is rolling out to more education devices later this year. I also asked Malentis if he had any comment on the future of Chrome OS, in the theoretical event that a judicial branch of a large government forced Google to sell or otherwise divest itself of the Chrome browser. I fully expected him to be unable to comment on this, and he fulfilled my expectation. Exactly what the future of Chrome OS looks like when and if the United States determines that Google must get rid of Chrome remains the most interesting, and concerning, variable for Chromebooks in the near future.

Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 launches with MediaTek Kompanio Ultra, $649 price

Lenovo has introduced its latest Chromebook, the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14. This device is the first Chromebook Plus model to feature an ARM processor and the first to integrate the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra chip. Designed as a mid-to-high-end option for Chrome OS users, the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is packs in an OLED display with a touchscreen option available. As the first Chromebook Plus model to ship with a MediaTek Kompanio Ultra processor, it offers up to 50 TOPS of performance and can be paired with either 12 or 16GB of RAM. A 5-megapixel camera is also included for video calls. This is also one of the first Chromebooks to ship with quad-firing Dolby Atmos-tuned speakers, which should improve the experience when listening to audio or with video playback. Thanks to the lower power draw of the ARM-based processor, battery life is rated for up to 17 hours courtesy of the 60Wh internal battery. You can charge at 65W with the in-box USB-C charger. Unlike cheaper alternatives, premium materials have been used, but despite that, the aluminum chassis is just 1.17kg or 2.58lbs. The port selection is not extensive but includes 2x 5Gbps USB-C ports, 1x USB-A port, plus a 3.5mm port. Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity are also included to round out the package. The Lenovo Chromebook 14 launch coincides with a number of new AI features; two which are exclusive to the hardware. Smart grouping suggests organizing open tabs and documents into groups based on tasks, and the Gallery app provides tools for image editing, including background removal and sticker creation. In addition to the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 launch, Google is rolling out new AI features to all Chromebook Plus models, with availability beginning on June 23rd. New features include "Select to search with Lens" and Text capture. This allows users to long-press the on-screen launcher button or use the screenshot tool to highlight content for instant Google Search results with other contextual options also available like the ability to create Google Sheets and more. Chromebook Plus users can also utilize "Text capture" to automatically integrate text into Google Workspace applications or calendars. The Quick Insert (QI) key has been updated to include AI tools for generating images, in addition to its existing functions for AI writing assistance and media insertion. A new "simplify" feature within "Help me Read" is available, allowing users to right-click and highlight text to condense complex language or clarify sections. NotebookLM will come pre-installed on every Chromebook Plus, offering AI-powered research and note-taking capabilities for understanding topics, organizing notes, creating content, and generating podcasts. Each Chromebook Plus purchase will include a 1-year subscription to the Google AI Pro Plan, valued at £227 in the UK. The Gemini and NotebookLM apps will also be pre-installed on the ChromeOS shelf for direct access to AI features. These additions build upon existing Chromebook Plus functionalities.

I tested the most advanced Chromebook yet -- Google and Lenovo have built the ultimate AI laptop that beats Windows and Mac

Picking the best laptop for college is a tricky decision to make -- what OS to go for, how much power you actually need for your studies, any actually useful AI features and what about the battery life? All questions form a finely tuned balance you need to find for your course. Well, if you're looking for a recommendation that cuts through all the marketing noise (including Apple's rather hilarious PowerPoint presentation), I'd like to put one in front of you. The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is a serious shout for the best back-to-school buy you can make. With a gorgeous OLED screen, the most powerful Arm chip I've seen in a Chromebook, an OLED display and up to 17 hours of battery life, the hardware has a lot going for it. But the real beauty lies in the software and its logical AI implementations. And while comparatively, this is quite pricey for a Chromebook starting at $649, I believe for what you get, it's absolutely worthwhile. Let's get into it. Before I go into all the "just laptop things," I want to hone in on that MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 chip. You see, up until this point, AI on a Chromebook has been very much reliant on the cloud -- given the lower-end chips used to keep costs down. For most of us always being surrounded by Wi-Fi, that's fine, but it does cause latency in the features that matter. But with a new chip that sports an NPU capable of 50 trillion AI operations per second (TOPS), Google and Lenovo are moving over to a hybrid approach. This brings on-device AI features that are sensibly implemented and actually useful! First thing's first, Smart Grouping -- perfect for a multi-tab Chrome browsing monster like me. If you're working across multiple projects and need to bring some structure to what you do, the on-board AI is able to analyze all your tabs and separate them into different desktops by task. The speed of doing this is a cinch, too, as you just swipe up with three fingers on the touchpad and you'll see the suggestion appear at the bottom. Then Chrome OS works it all out for you. It's a level of smart organization that you just can't find on a Windows laptop or a MacBook at the moment. Then there's AI image editing directly in the gallery app. This is more of a "fun to have" than a real useful tool, but it does drastically reduce the amount of time it takes to remove a background and create a PNG sticker of the subject. But the AI features don't stop there. I could go on about the 12 months of Google AI Pro that you get for free -- giving you access to 2TB of cloud storage, Gemini 2.5 Pro and Deep Research, Veo 3 video generation platform and the incredible NotebookLM (perfect for notetaking in lectures). But what caught my eye the most is the intelligent Text capture that plugs into all your Google services. Essentially, this is the company's circle to search feature on speed, as it is able to capture text from any image and take contextual action on it. So, beyond the usual capture a picture and shop for the thing via Google Search, you could highlight a text entry and get it as editable text in Google Docs, capture an event promo image and add it as a Google Calendar event. In my testing, I wrote out a table by hand, highlighted the picture of it, and it was still able to intelligently recognize and turn it into a spreadsheet. This could be huge for people who work out by doodling to digitize their work. Also, shoutout to the Simplify expansion to help me read, which can take complex subject matter and dumb down the language a bit. Now I can finally sound as clued up on deep psychological studies as my fiancée! For all the things I do like about using a Chromebook, one thing that can get lost along the way is actually being a good laptop. I've faced a minefield of mushy keyboards, bad speakers, poor displays and battery life that drops to zero if you even look at it funny. With the Chromebook Plus 14, I think Lenovo's cracked it. First of all, I can't ignore that dazzling OLED screen, which Google has gone ahead and paired with NASA to make some custom wallpapers of Jupiter to really make it sing. This makes it an ideal panel that's easy on the eyes for getting work done, which is further backed up by a properly tactile-feeling keyboard (that same comfortable thump to each key that you know and love from Lenovo) and a smooth, clicky touchpad. It also comes in clutch for those moments when you're so over your studies for the evening, as the Dolby Atmos setup of two woofers and two tweeters sounds fantastic (even in the busy room I was in). That's sure to make this a binge-watching beast or a great laptop to turn to for firing up the playlist in your student dorms. That Arm chip doesn't stutter when opening any programs. With 12-16GB of RAM, I didn't feel any slowdown or hitching when I took the Plus 14 up over 20 tabs. And Lenovo is stepping up to the mighty stamina of MacBooks with a claimed 17-hour battery life. And all of this in a premium aluminum shell with a playful ribbed plastic underside and a 5MP webcam for catching up with your family at home. Everything has been considered here, and when it comes to the typical Chromebook compromises, none of them have been made. For some of these claims (like battery life), I'll leave that for our full review (coming soon), but early impressions are strong. The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is a shoo-in for the best Chromebook I've ever tested, and possibly one of the best laptops of 2025, too. It's easy to count out Chrome OS as the third-place option in favor of Windows 11 and macOS. However, with system-level AI implementations across the board that actually make sense and an incredibly easy-to-use UI. Of course, there are the big question marks here, like dedicated app support. Google does say that more are coming, but we'll wait and see on that. But in terms of a solidly powerful system with a great screen, zippy internals, a great screen for binge watching and a stellar OS for getting stuff done, this has everything a student needs.

The new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is basically a pared-down Copilot+ PC laptop

All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Google announced the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 today, deeming it "the most advanced Chromebook Plus yet" and kitting it with premium specs to match -- including a powerful chipset that basically makes it a lite version of a Copilot+ PC laptop. The new Chromebook will also give users 12 months of Google AI Pro for free, which includes access to advanced AI tools like Veo 3 Fast, Gemini 2.5 Pro, and Flow. The 14-inch, clamshell-style computer will feature MediaTek's new high-end Kompanio Ultra processor, which has an NPU with up to 50 TOPS (trillions of operations per second, a metric that quantifies AI performance). In layman's terms, it's able to handle AI tasks onboard instead of needing to offload them to the cloud. It's also the first Chromebook Plus to run on ARM hardware. The Chromebook Plus 14 comes with two exclusive AI software features that take advantage of this power: smart grouping, a project management tool that sorts the user's open tabs by task, and AI image editing within the Gallery app. It'll be the longest-lasting Chromebook Plus to boot, offering up to 17 hours of battery life per charge. The Chromebook Plus 14 features a 0.62-inch-thin fanless design that starts just under 2.6 pounds. (Hello, Chromebook Air?) Other spec sheet highlights include: The Chromebook Plus 14 will be available in two configurations at Best Buy and Lenovo starting at $649 later this month. Chromebooks, or ChromeOS-based laptops, have come a long way since the basic clunkers of the early 2010s. Google's introduction of the Chromebook Plus certification in October 2023 accelerated that; the label applies to models with enhanced features and spec requirements, helping shoppers easily identify more capable machines. But Chromebook Plus 14 toes the blurriest line between Chromebooks and regular budget laptops thus far. Lenovo is hyping the device accordingly. "Whether you are an executive needing AI performance through the day, an artist wishing to create outside the studio, or an everyday user looking to browse, learn or play, this premium device is your perfect everyday companion," said Benny Zhang, Executive Director and General Manager of Chromebooks in Lenovo's Intelligent Devices Group. The Chromebook Plus 14 makes its debut alongside several new AI-powered features and updates for the Chromebook Plus line, which start rolling out on all models today: Every Chromebook Plus comes with 12 free months of Google AI Pro (previously Google One AI Premium), a $239.88 value, which unlocks 2TB of cloud storage and access to tools like Gemini 2.5 Pro, Flow, and Veo 3 Fast, among other perks.

This $649 Chromebook just beat Windows 11 at AI -- no cloud required

On Monday, Lenovo officially launched the Chromebook Plus 14, the first Chromebook powered by MediaTek's new Kompanio Ultra 910 processor and the first Chromebook Plus to run on an ARM architecture. It is also the first ever device to use the Kompanio Ultra chip, delivering 50 trillion operations per second (TOPS) for AI acceleration. The Chromebook Plus 14 is also the only model in its class with two exclusive on-device Gemini AI features: Smart Grouping, which suggests how to organize tabs and files based on active tasks, and on-device image editing in the Gallery app, including background removal and sticker creation. These features run entirely on the laptop's dedicated MediaTek NPU 890, enabling full AI functionality without relying on cloud processing. The Chromebook Plus 14 debuts with a 14-inch 2K OLED display rated for 100% DCI-P3 coverage, flanked by quad speakers tuned with Dolby Atmos. The chassis weighs just 2.58 pounds and uses an all-aluminum design with a fanless architecture and an optional fingerprint reader for secure login. Battery life is rated at up to 17 hours, with support for 65W USB-C charging. Under the hood, it runs on up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of internal storage, with support for dual 4K displays via USB-C. Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. The processor, a MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910, includes a custom Immortalis-G925 GPU and a built-in MediaTek NPU 890, delivering 50 trillion operations per second of AI acceleration. That's more than enough for the suite of Gemini features preloaded on ChromeOS. The big story here isn't hardware but rather the laptop's AI capabilities. ChromeOS now supports Gemini AI tasks on-device, and Lenovo's model is the first to unlock every feature. That includes new functions like Select to Search via Lens, which allows users to take a screenshot and search Google based on the on-screen images or text. Text captured in this way can also be imported into Google Calendar or Workspace apps, such as documents and spreadsheets. Other new Gemini features include a smart grouping tool that can organize your current tabs and documents based on what you're working on, and image editing that's built into the Gallery app for tasks like image background removal. These new Gemini AI functions are handled on-device thanks to local inference, with some, such as image editing, not requiring an Internet connection. They're also exclusive to Lenovo's new Chromebook Plus 14 laptop, which launches today, June 23rd, alongside a suite of new Google tools. Lenovo is also offering the Chromebook Plus 14 in Chrome Enterprise Upgrade and Chrome Education Upgrade configurations. These SKUs are managed through the Google Admin console, enabling mass deployment, data controls, remote access management, and app provisioning. The company says the new model is aimed at institutions looking to roll out smart, low-maintenance workstations at scale. The launch aligns with Google's wider push to redefine what a Chromebook can be, with Chromebook Plus guaranteeing a minimum hardware spec and AI feature support. Lenovo's model simply goes further by being the first to ship with the local Gemini stack fully functional. All this echoes similar moves from Microsoft with its Copilot+ PC initiative, though its machine enters the market at a much lower price point. Where Windows Copilot+ devices begin around $999 and require cloud fallback for certain tasks, Lenovo's Chromebook aims to do the same work without the same price or dependency. The timing of this release is notable as it's only been a year since Microsoft Copilot+ PCs debuted with Snapdragon X Elite chips and 45+ TOPS NPUs, but most are still over $999, and still rely on the cloud for advanced tasks. Lenovo's machine delivers comparable AI workflows for hundreds less, inside a lighter chassis with longer battery life and fewer moving parts. While it can't match the raw multicore CPU performance of Qualcomm or Intel chips, the addition of local AI support makes this the first ChromeOS device to go head-to-head with Windows on AI productivity.

Our most advanced Chromebook Plus yet, and new helpful AI features

Today, we're announcing the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, with the most powerful AI capabilities on a Chromebook yet, and a host of new AI software features to help you juggle a million tabs, demystify dense text passages, or search and take action on anything you see on your screen. The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is powered by the all new MediaTek Kompanio Ultra processor, the strongest ever ARM chip in a Chromebook. Its blazing fast NPU with up to 50 TOPS can effortlessly handle any AI task thrown at it. It's paired with up to 17 hours of battery life -- the longest-lasting battery life on a Chromebook Plus ever. It's also the first-ever Chromebook Plus with Dolby Atmos support, and it comes with premium hardware features like an OLED screen and fingerprint scanner.

Lenovo's Chromebook Plus 14 Runs on MediaTek's Killer Chipset - Phandroid

If you were in the market for a new Chromebook, then you're in luck -- Lenovo recently unveiled its new Chromebook Plus 14, which manages to stand out from rival machines courtesy of MediaTek's Kompanio Ultra 910 chipset, which is quite the most potent ARM chip yet in a Chromebook so far. For hardware, the laptop comes with a 14-inch OLED display with a 1920 x 1200 resolution and 400 nits brightness, suitable for various tasks including schoolwork and content streaming. For entertainment, it includes Dolby Atmos-supported speakers and offers an impressive up to 17 hours of battery life. Connectivity options include two USB-C ports, one USB-A port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a fingerprint reader for security. Inside, the Chromebook Plus 14's Kompanio Ultra 910 chip is decked out for more intensive tasks than your average Chromebook, and features a high-performance core configuration (Cortex-X925, Cortex-X4s, Cortex-A720s) and an ARM Immortalis-G295 MC11 GPU, along with a dedicated NPU capable of up to 50 TOPS for on-device AI tasks. You're also getting a suite of AI features, which include "Smart Grouping" for organizing tabs and documents, and AI-based photo editing through the Gallery app. Users can also tap into Google AI Pro features like "Search with Lens," "Text Capture," a new "Insert Key" for generating images and emojis, and "Help Me Read" for text summarization. Starting at 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS storage, the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is available at Best Buy for a hefty $750, with a free 12-month subscription to the Google AI Pro plan for 2TB of cloud storage.

Lenovo Chromebook Plus With Google AI Features and Dolby Atmos Launched

Lenovo Chromebook Plus was launched on Monday as the first Chromebook to be powered by a MediaTek Kompanio Ultra processor. It offers support for on-device and cloud based AI features from Google. The Lenovo Chromebook Plus sports a 14-inch OLED screen and a 5-megapixel webcam, and it is equipped with four speakers along with Dolby Atmos. The laptop also offers support for Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and is claimed to offer up to 17 hours of battery life on a single charge. The Lenovo Chromebook Plus is priced at $749 (roughly Rs. 64,400) and the laptop is currently available in the US in Lunar Grey and Seashell colourways, via the company's website or Best Buy. The company has yet to announce plans to launch the Chromebook in other markets, including India. While the Lenovo Chromebook Plus runs on Google's ChromeOS operating system, it is one of the first Chromebooks to arrive with support for Google's new AI features. It runs on a MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 processor, along with an Arm Immortalis-G925 MC11 GPU and MediaTek NPU 890. The Chromebook delivers up to 50 trillion operations per second (TOPS) for on-device AI tasks and lets users access features like Smart grouping (for tabs), image editing, Select to search with Lens, and Help Me Read. The new Chromebook Plus sports a 14-inch WUXGA (1,920×1,200 pixels) OLED screen with up to 100 percent coverage of the DCI:P3 colour gamut. The laptop is equipped with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 256GB of built-in storage. Lenovo has equipped its latest Chromebook with a 5-megapixel webcam with two microphones and a physical shutter. It also has four 2W speakers with Dolby Atmos. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, two USB Type-C ports, a USB Type-A port, and a 3.5mm combo audio jack. The Lenovo Chromebook Plus packs a 60Wh battery with support for fast charging using a 65W Rapid Charge adapter. The company claims that it can offer up to 17 hours of battery life on a single charge. It measures 314.4×219.1×15.8mm and weighs 1.17kg.

New Gemini smarts aren't the only reason I'm excited for Google's latest Chromebook Plus laptops | Stuff

Lenovo's Chromebook Plus 14 looks and feels like a far pricier laptop Google has just kicked its Chromebook Plus program into high gear, courtesy of all-new MediaTek silicon that promises to bring some of Gemini's AI smarts out of the cloud and onto your lap. First in line is the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, which launches today from $599/£599 - and after seeing one in the metal at a pre-launch preview, I'm going to need to rethink what it means to be a budget laptop. Each new Chromebook Plus notebook I've seen has somehow managed to feel more and more premium; Lenovo's effort goes even better, with a largely metal build that's barely 16mm at its thickest point. The silver finish really helps it play the part of a pricier device, and I like the subtle Chromebook badging on the lid. There's still room at the sides for two USB-C ports - one on the left next to a single Type-A port, and one on the right with the 3.5mm headphone port. It's great to see a fingerprint reader underneath the keyboard, too; using an Android phone with Smart Lock is a slick way to skip the ChromeOS lock screen, but this is even quicker. The 5MP webcam promises clear video calls, with Google's usual on-device background blur and appearance effects on offer if you need 'em. Weighing a paltry 1.15kg, this laptop looks ideal for on-the-go working, and it's also completely fanless. That means silent running, whether you're replying to work emails or getting your game on via the Play Store. A 1920×1200 OLED screen further sets this machine apart from lesser Chromebooks. Perfect blacks, impeccable contrast and vibrant colours were all on display during my demo, along with excellent viewing angles. 400 nits brightness is promised, along with 100% DCI-P3 colour coverage for creative types. It'll be available as a touchscreen, too. Dolby Atmos sound is then Chromebook first, with two woofers and two tweeters delivering down- and up-firing audio to match the luscious visuals. It should eat up anything you can throw at it, thanks to the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra chipset. Eight ARM cores apparently deliver 18% better CPU muscle and 40% better GPU performance than the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U found in a handful of current Chromebooks. 50% less power consumption, too - so much that Lenovo reckons you'll see up to 17 hours of battery life from a single charge. It's paired with either 12GB or 16GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of storage. AI processing sees the biggest gains, with a dedicated NPU delivering as much as 50 TOPs of processing grunt. On-device Gemini Nano processing should be 32% faster than previous-gen Chromebook Plus laptops, but also 44% more efficient. That's handy, as Google has moved even more of Gemini's AI processing onto the Chromebook itself for 2025. The image gallery can now intelligently cut out subjects from their backgrounds, or expand them if you've cropped in too tightly. Cloud-based image generation can now be found in the Quick Insert menu (accessed with the Caps Lock key), and the 12 Months of Google AI Pro Plan you get free with purchase includes Google's eerily clever Veo 3 video generation tool. Smart Grouping is exclusive to the Chromebook Plus 14, taking related apps and windows to a new virtual desktop to save you from a nightmare of alt+tab swapping. Select to Search with Lens is the laptop equivalent of your phone's Circle to Search. Tap and hold - or press a shortcut key combo - and you can drag a box around any onscreen text. A window then pops up from the corner of the screen with relevant info, without taking you away from your current app, and contextual tools appear based on what you've selected. Highlight a party invitation image and it'll offer to add the event to your calendar; highlight a photo of spreadsheet and it'll let you import the lot into Google Sheets, formatting and all. The non-exclusive features will make their way to existing Chromebook Plus laptops, but you'll need to pick up the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 to get AI image editing in the gallery app and smart grouping. It's on sale right now, with prices starting from $599/£599.