What You Need to Know
Looking for a chromebooks? The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go 14 Laptop comes in at $187.00 and has earned 4.2 stars across 589 Amazon reviews. That's enough data to take its #18 ranking (out of 46) seriously. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Chassis & Build
Build quality at $187.00 is plastic-heavy with some flex in the lid and deck - that's the trade-off for the price.
Specs at a Glance
- Brand: Samsung
- Price: $187.00 (right around the $182.00 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.2 of 5.0
- Reviews: 589
- Category rank: #18 of 46 in chromebooks
- Cheaper in category: 23 products
- Higher-rated in category: 25 products
- More-reviewed in category: 17 products
Real-World Feedback
A 4.2-star average from 589 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.
Compared to Alternatives
At $187.00, the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go 14 Laptop sits right around the $182.00 category average. 23 options are cheaper and 22 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 4 11.6 Laptop ($259.00, 4.4★, 4,261 reviews). The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go 14 Laptop is $72.00 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.
Cheaper alternatives worth a look:
- ASUS 15 FHD Chromebook 4GB RAM (Renewed) - $143.99, 5.0★ (2 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Lenovo 500e 2nd Gen Chromebook - $79.95, 4.5★ (62 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Lenovo 500e Chromebook 2-in-1 (Renewed) - $74.91, 4.2★ (496 reviews) · Cheaper
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the ASUS 15 FHD Chromebook 4GB RAM (Renewed) at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Dell Chromebook 11 3100 (Renewed) at $49.99.
Who Should Get This
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (look at the spec list), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
The Verdict
7.4/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.