First Impressions
Looking for a 2-in-1 laptops? The Samsung 12.2 FHD 2-in-1 Chromebook Plus comes in at $279.99 and has earned 4.4 stars across 70 Amazon reviews. That's enough data to take its #12 ranking (out of 59) seriously. It's in the top quartile of the category, which is where most buyers should be looking.
Chassis & Build
Build quality at $279.99 is plastic-heavy with some flex in the lid and deck - that's the trade-off for the price.
Specs at a Glance
- Brand: Me2 Michaelelectronics2
- Price: $279.99 (well below the $505.77 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.4 of 5.0
- Reviews: 70
- Category rank: #12 of 59 in 2-in-1 laptops
- Cheaper in category: 15 products
- Higher-rated in category: 21 products
- More-reviewed in category: 15 products
Real-World Feedback
A 4.4-star average from 70 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
The Budget Angle
At $279.99, the Samsung 12.2 FHD 2-in-1 Chromebook Plus sits well below the $505.77 category average. 15 options are cheaper and 43 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Lenovo 300e 11.6 2-in-1 Chromebook (Renewed) ($59.99, 4.0★, 3,365 reviews). It's $220.00 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Cheaper alternatives worth a look:
- HP Chromebook X360 11 2-in-1 (Renewed) - $89.00, 4.3★ (58 reviews) · Cheaper
- HP 14 Touch 2-in-1 Chromebook Silver (Renewed) - $235.99, 4.2★ (42 reviews) · Cheaper
- Dell Latitude 3190 11.6 HD 2-in-1 (Renewed) - $189.99, 4.1★ (778 reviews) · Cheaper
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the QAZIPO 12 2K Touch 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Lenovo 300e 11.6 2-in-1 Chromebook (Renewed) at $59.99.
Who Should Get This
Probably yes , with a caveat. The rating is strong and the price is reasonable. Just confirm the specific features you care about - connectivity, switches, ports, whatever - match what's listed.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional 2-in-1 laptops without overspending
The Verdict
8.7/10
Not a top-tier rank, but the price-to-rating combo is genuinely good. A reasonable choice if the top picks don't fit your budget.