The Samsung Chromebook Plus XE513C24-K01US is a bestselling Chromebook that has been praised for its sleek design, USB 3.1 Type-C ports, bright Quad-HD display with Gorilla Glass 3, 2.38-pound weight and for its built-in pen. However, it runs an OP1 Cortex processor instead of an Intel based CPU which generally offer better performance. You also only get two USB 3.1 Type-C ports that will require adapters in order for you to use standard size USB devices, luckily Samsung have added one in the box. Designed for out of the box thinkers, the Samsung Chromebook Plus XE513C24-K01US can be folder 360-degrees, which will allow you to easily draw and work with Chrome OS and the pen.
Pros
- Thin and light
- 8-Core processor
- Pen for drawing and taking notes
- Good battery life
Cons
- Only 2 USB 3.1 Type-C ports
- Limited apps
- Chrome OS
- Limited storage space
Bottom Line
The Samsung Chromebook Plus XE513C24-K01US is a powerful Chromebook that is perfect for all of your college classes. The included pen will make taking notes much easier and will allow you to save them as digital copies.
- Weight: 2.38 lbs
- Processor: Other Rockchip OP 1 Cortex-A53/Cortex-A72 2.0GHz
- Display Size: 12.3 inch
- RAM: 4GB LPDDR3
- Operating System: Chrome OS
- Graphics: Mali-T860 MP4
Critic Reviews
- PCMag April 13, 2017
Samsung's Chromebook Plus takes convergence to another level, with a 2-in-1 form factor and the ability to run both Android apps and ChromeOS.
Read full review - NotebookReview April 20, 2017
The Samsung Chromebook Plus is not only a great Chromebook, but a solid laptop that delivers an elegant design, top notch display, and array of useful features.
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Full Specifications
| Processor | Other Rockchip OP 1 Cortex-A53/Cortex-A72 2.0GHz |
|---|---|
| Graphics | Mali-T860 MP4 |
| Graphics Type | Integrated |
| Graphics Memory | Shared |
| RAM | 4GB LPDDR3 |
| Operating System | Google Chrome OS Chrome OS |
| Weight | 2.38 lbs |
| Battery Life | 10 hours |
| Hard Drive 1 | 32 SSD |
| Display Size | 12.3 inch |
| Display Type | IPS |
| Display Resolution | 2400 x 1600 |
| Display Technology | LED backlit |
| Connectivity | 2x USB 3.1 Type-C | MicroSD slot | Dual-Band AC WiFi | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Audio | Stereo speakers |
| Webcam | 720p HD |
| Additional Features | Pen | USB adapter | MicroSD slot |
| Dimension (LxWxH) | 11.04 x 8.72 x 0.55 |
| Warranty | 1 year |
