Comparison of Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 12″ (XE521QAB-K01US) vs ASUS Vivobook 15″
Comparison of ASUS Vivobook 15″ vs Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 12″ (XE521QAB-K01US)

Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 12″ (XE521QAB-K01US) vs ASUS Vivobook 15″

$449.99
$285.80

Comparison summary

  • For performance ASUS Vivobook 15″ has a lot faster processor. It also has more memory.
  • The laptops have different operating systems, Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 12″ has Chrome OS and Vivobook has Windows 11.
  • Vivobook has a bigger screen. Its also thinner and smaller in size.
  • Vivobook has more SSD storage.
Compare technical specifications of Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 12″ (XE521QAB-K01US)
Compare technical specifications of ASUS Vivobook 15″

Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 12″ (XE521QAB-K01US)

ASUS Vivobook 15″

2-in-1 laptopChromebookBudget choice
Touchscreeni7 CPUIPS screen

Compare specifications

Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 12″ (XE521QAB-K01US)ASUS Vivobook 15″
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs.
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Intel Celeron 3965YIntel Core i7-1065G7
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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4gb32gb
Screen size
12.2″15.6″
Screen resolution
-Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Weight
-3.75 lbs (1.7 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
11.4 x 8.1 x 1 inches14.1 x 9.1 x 0.8 inches
(28.96 x 20.57 x 2.54 cm)(35.81 x 23.11 x 2.03 cm)
Operating system (OS)
Chrome OSWindows 11
Hard drives
32gb SSD1000gb SSD
Release date
December 4, 2018August 27, 2020
Amazon.com List Price
$449.99
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$285.80
Amazon.com Lowest Used Price
$185.65
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Laptop Dimensions

11.4 in
28.96 cm
8.1 in
20.57 cm
Thickness: 1 in (2.54 cm)
14.1 in
35.81 cm
9.1 in
23.11 cm
Thickness: 0.8 in (2.03 cm)

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Amazon.com description

Samsung Chromebook Plus V2, 2-in-1, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC, 13MP Camera, Chrome OS, 12.2", 16:10 Aspect Ratio, Stealth Silver (XE521QAB-K01US)

LIGHTWEIGHT 2-in-1 DESIGN At just under 3 pounds, the Chromebook Plus is incredibly lightweight. You can easily fold it into tablet mode for comfortable viewing and browsing

BUILT-IN PEN Experience the power of the incredibly precise built-in pen that never needs charging. It's always ready to write, sketch, edit, magnify and even take screenshots

DUAL CAMERA Fold your laptop into tablet mode to capture clear shots and even zoom in for a closer look with the revolutionary 13MP world-facing camera with autofocus

CHROME OS AND GOOGLE PLAY STORE Create, explore and browse on a bigger screen with the tools you use every day —all on the secure Chrome OS

GET THE MOST OUT OF GOOGLE: Create and explore in a whole new way with the tools you use most. Take your experiences to the big screen, and navigate intuitively with the keyboard and touchpad. Plus, easily download your favorite apps, movies and games from Google Play. Your Chrome OS experience is simple, secure and fast.

DO MORE. STORE MORE: Tackle anything that comes your way, thanks to a long-lasting battery and an Intel Celeron 3965Y Processor that lets you work on multiple things at once. With 32GB of built-in memory, you have room for your favorite photos, documents, music and more. Even store movies to watch offline while on the go. When you need extra room, add more storage with a microSD card.

ASIN: B07HH5VZTN

ASUS Newest Vivobook Laptop, 15.6" Full HD Touchscreen, Intel Core i7-1065G7 Processor, 32GB RAM,1TB PCIe NVMe SSD+1TB HDD, Backlit Keyboard, Wi-Fi, Webcam, HDMI, Windows 10 Home, 32GB ES USB

【Display】15.6" IPS LCD FHD (1920 x 1080) touchscreen with an anti-glare surface and micro-edge provides a crisp, clear and ultra-wide view of your content. LED backlighting provides a thinner, more energy-efficient screen ,200nits,NTSC: 45%,Screen-to-body ratio: 88%

【Processor】Intel Core i7-1065G7 Processor (Base Frequency 1.3GHz, Up to 4.9GHz at Maximum Turbo Speed, 4 Core, 8 Threads, 8M Cache)

【Upgraded Memory& Hard Drive】32GB DDR4 Ram,  1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD and 1TB HHD provide massive storage space for huge files so that you can store important digital data and work your way through it with ease. 

【Ports】3 x USB Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C, 1x HDMI, 1 x Combo Audio Jack , 2-cell lithium-ion battery life, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), VGA camera, Bluetooth 4.1,14.17 x 9.07 x 0.78 in,3.75 lbs, 64-bit, come with 32GB ES USB card

【Premium Design】 Asus ultra-lightweight 3.75 lbs & thin Vivobook gets you ready to work from home and study online and maximum portability. Equipped with a long-lasting battery (up to 7 hours battery life). Energy-efficient LED backlight keyboard and touchscreen. Windows 11 has all the power and security of Windows 10 with a redesigned and refreshed look.

ASIN: B08BFCRWKV