I have a Duet 3. At home it's mostly just a tablet for RUclips, a card game, or a large timer you can see across the room for excising. Where it shines is travel: Much lighter/smaller than a laptop to pack and carry, small enough for an airline tray table, easy enough hold for e-reading, and just enough of a laptop to pay some bills, write an email, research the local sights, and look at the photos you took on a large screen compared to a phone. I'm jealous that the new one has loud speakers. The Duet 3 has trouble at home if I have fans going and load of laundry (I live in a small condo so the sounds are close by). In a quiet room the Duet 3 is fine.
I have that too. It was pretty unusable before but after the major update, it feels like a whole different device. I'm comfortable carrying it to meetings now :)
Answering my own question, lol. Yes, you can setup dual monitors on this. Just get a dongle docking station and it works great 👍. I bought a Logitech pop icon keyboard which easily connected with Bluetooth so I've got a real keyboard to work from. I'm actually running 3 screens with my setup. Serves me just fine!!
I hope they release the bigger one soon! I went once for the Duet 5, but I had to return it because the camera didn't work in the two units I got. Apparently it was fixed with a software update a few weeks later, but I returned it because I wasn't sure what was happening, but I loved the OLED display and the format.
I've been using the original since release. It was really getting to the point where it wasn't much fun to use thanks to how slow and unresponsive at times it could be. As I'm typing this out, I'm using the new 2024 duet and I'm remembering all the reasons I fell in love with the original. I got the 8gb version with pen directly from Lenovo. This thing is such a pleasure. Really looking forward to many more years enjoying the duet. I'm so happy Lenovo created and continue to produce it. So easy to travel with and more than enough for what I need in a tablet/laptop. My thanks to Chrome Unboxed for everything you do to keep us up to date with the latest information.
Just checking, as someone also considering upgrading from the original Duet, does the new one have any new sign-in options? Like a fingerprint reader, facial recognition, or something like that. Signing in with a password in tablet mode is pretty cumbersome, and signing in using your phone can be a bit annoying too.
@@liamness Two things. You can still use a pin that you set to sign in. I was also given the option to create a password that is unique to the duet to sign in. I use a pin. Still no fingerprint, facial recognition. Oh and you can link your android and if it's unlocked, so is the duet - no password/pin required.
This is what I expect from a Chromebook. A small yet powerfull machine, running ChromeOs, portable but at the sime time great to work too. This is an amazing machine and Google should invest more on this. I have a 14'' Thinkpad but I would totally use this Duet when I'm at coffes or travelling or whatever. Great video!
Great job Robby and team; glad to hear there aren't really any glaring criticisms from your experience of this device. Hopefully it will be available for sale in Europe soon.
I'm just curious if we can see some benchmark scores between the Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 and Kompanio 838. I know benchmark scores aren't everything, but it can give some idea of how fast the new chipset is.
I've tried the old Duet 3 and the duet 5. The main draw back for both is usually the slow speed of the processors used in the older models. The Duet 5 has a great screen and typecover, fair speakers and 2 USB c ports, but the lag was too much for me. If this is speedy enough, I would love to try it-but...it needs to be a lot more responsive than the older duet 3. How much more responsive is it? Also, the linux apps are a bit more limited with arm CPU, sadly.
As of this writing, I'm surprised to see only you, Android Digest, and LON TV made a review of this new ChromeOS tablet. I know most tech reviewers don't care much about ChromeOS, but this tablets needs some real attention, at least in the right hands.
My only concern is the potential hidden cost of only having 4 GB memory. That should equate to more memory swaps, reducing the life expectancy of the eMMC storage module
@Logan_93 I am debating between the Duet 5 and this one Duet Gen 9. Which one would you recommend for casual (mainly watching shows, YT, browsing, small games) and travel uses?
@@veganangela you will feel the weight and size difference definitely. If you need portability and lightweight choose the new one. If you want max screen size then go for the 13"
I would love this tablet with an OLED screen. They should also offer a variant with an even better processor. 8 GB of RAM should be standard. At that point, it would totally dominate the mid to upper range tablet market and raise the bar.
Lenovo only put OLED on the 13" Duet 5 model. I guess Lenovo don't do it on this 11" model because of battery life. As for the processor, only MediaTek made ARM ChromeOS chip right now. Qualcomm used to have it with the Snapdragon 7c Gen 2, but that's about it.
For someone migrating from the Apple ecosystem, this is a great video! Question: I see the tablet being connected to an external monitor, but does it support dual external monitors?
This sounds perfect. I got a good deal on the HP x2 11" Chromebook 2 years ago, but it is a bit sluggish for my work flow. I've been eyeing a full android tablet replacement (OnePlus Tablet 1st Gen or Pixel Tablet). Both could be gotten for $250 or less with keyboard. 🤔
I'm in a similar situation. I love the HP X2 Chromebook I bought refurb a couple years ago, and use it several times a day - it's a tremendously useful device, but just too sluggish sometimes. I hope the processor update and option of 8gb of RAM of this new Duet would fix that performance concern. The great thing about these Chromebook tablets is that they can provide a full desktop experience when needed, including driving a high resolution display. I don't know about the OnePlus tablet, but the Pixel Tablet does not have external video capability, as far as I know.
I would be very okay with some plastic build for a lighter overall weight. I love my Duet 5 but often use it in tablet mode with two hands, and still keep the kickstand on to prop up on a stack of books or my thighs/knees.
My main gripe with Chromebooks was they didn't have full android app support. Downloading streaming apps, some won't allow offline downloads unless you have an iOS or Android device, so no windows or ChromeOS support. Has that been fixed yet?
I would like to know about this as well since I want to use Android RUclips app for downloading videos offline!! Does ChromeOS have full support for Android apps??
great video, as always! A chromebook tablet able to have all playstore apps + chrome OS perks ( like a full chrome navigator and 10 years of updates) seems to me like a great deal and the most appealing tablet on android side . I don't understand why google doesn't release another version of their chromebook tablet. for me , the only downside for this lenovo would be not having a backlit keyboard.
Given the writing experience on a tablet is often what makes or breaks the deal (look at students with their ipads. they'd never really get an ipad if not for the pencil), it blows my mind how most reviews barely talk about the pen, the writing experience and most importantly, palm rejection performance 🤦♂️
Awesome! Thanks for the review. I know they differ in OS, but I would love to see a comparison between this Lenovo Duet and the Pixel Tablet. In terms of speed, multitasking, and overall productivity.
Pixel Tablet has a much much MUCH faster SoC, plus it only runs "pure Android", while Duet runs ChromeOS as well as a virtualised instance of Android. Even at exact same hardware, ChromeOS devices tend to be much slower than Android tablets with the same hardware platform (I tested this myself comparing several Android tablets vs Chromebooks Duet and Duet 3). That said, I absolutely love and prefer a lot more the flexibility of ChromeOS compared to using Android on tablets, even at the cost of smoothness/speed.
@@matteventuthank you for this comment. What if your workflow is primarily on Google suite in addition to some light vídeo editing, browsing, and video watching?
@@DeeePYP it all depends on how much you value a "desktop browsing experience" on a lightweight tablet. If you care about that, then ChromeOS. If you don't, then Android will offer better performances at a lower price, at the cost of having the same Chrome browser that Android phones have.
Useful and informative video. I've been really happy with the Duet 3 as my travel Chromebook for the last few years. It's been bashed about, always reliable, fast enough and is easy and cheap to replace if damaged or stolen. And now that mobile phone speeds are so good, often with 5g, it's pretty much an always-connected device via the phone's mobile hotspot when I'm travelling. I like the new kickstand on the latest model (I wonder if I can mod my current kickstand?), but really can't see any reason to upgrade to the latest version from your video. My phone cameras can always be used if I need better quality photos or video and I never use this with big screens at home as it's really only ever a travel-sized medium-powerful machine. It's also a little bizarre that it appears not to be a Chromebook Plus machine? So, will wait till there's a real jump in functionality before buying the next model. What I would really like to see is a Google-supported Lenovo Chromebook video editing suite that comes with Chromebook+ as standard and free, one that makes editing videos for Tiktok, Facebook etc very easy, with opensource music, effects etc, and one that looks seriously at the limitations of Chromebooks' hardware for this task. Lenovo / Google should tackle the, 'Can Chromebooks edit videos' question head on. That would make me sit up more than a magnetic pen attachment (the last one was perfectly fine by the way so why did it need to be changed?).
For your kickstand: check out the MOFT adhesive tablet stand. I've had one on my X2 chromebook tablet for a year or so, and I'm very happy with it. It makes for a noticeably lighter and slimmer package, and adds a portrait-orientation option much like this new Duet kickstand.
I guess this would do, but what I'd really like is for Android phones to display ChromeOS on external displays, with the full-on Chrome browser, instead of the clunky UI that Android or Dex has, just to use even clunkier Android apps. Better yet! Replace Android with ChromeOS, and replace "Apps" with PWA's / "progressive web apps". When packing to travel, a nice wireless keyboard with a mini-USB-HDMI hub, would much better than lugging around an entire computer AND your phone.
i would love this kind of tablets/laptops however i dont like that you can only use them in a table.. why is it so difficult to make the connection between the keyboard and the screen more like an actual laptop?
The fact that Chrome is soon going to be limiting manifest V2 extensions, which means no U-block origin... That makes it hard for me to justify buying a Chromebook in the future. I do still have one of the older duets that I used to tinker around on.
I wish Lenovo had also included a variant with the MT Dimensity 9300, that would the Duet 11 video production machine with Luma Fusion and CapCut. And it would make Duet 11 a truly transformer device: the best Android and Chromebook tablet at the same time, while bring capable of replacing a desktop PC when connected to an external keyboard, mouse and monitor.
Would this tablet be good if we want to use it mainly with Android apps? As if using it as an Android tablet but wanting the "desktop" environment of Chrome OS.
Have had mine for several days now. My only complaint is that the much improved internal speakers are too loud and can't be turned down enough to listen at low background levels even on their lowest setting. Yes, some sites or applications have volume controls that can also be turned down but many are tied to the unit's main volume setting. Anyone have a solution that would provide something like a volume mixer that would fine tune audio levels other than the main system's volume setting??? Short of that, hopefully Lenovo would make a fix available during a future software update.
Please do send feedback to Google via the ChromeOS built-in feature. The ChromeOS team is fairly good at reading/investigating those feedback (as opposed for instance to the Android team).
@@bygracethrufaith Hello, if you can send feedback to Google about that, it would be great! You can use the built-in feature in Settings > About ChromeOS > Send feedback.
Can you tell us which specific codes we should look for that would indicate the pen is included when we go out to search for this machine? Is it a special upc number? Thank you for the video
Since you have both devices, do you think an Android tablet with a Desktop Mode like the P11 can be an alternative to Chromebooks? Because I'm in a dilemma whether to get a Chrome tablet or not since I have all the apps that I need on Android. What are the added benefits of Chrome OS then? 😅 Also, I find the standby/instant on on Android convenient. Please share your opinion on this :)
@@Unan1mouz I would say yes but no. Productivity Mode on the P11 does a great job at mimicking Chrome, and I can open my tablet up much faster than I can my Chromebook. Only real drawback is Android service life isn't as long as Chrome, with my Chromebook set to receive updates until I believe 2030 or 2032 while my P11 I think will be up next year or 2026. Another thing is some apps for Android don't work on Chrome and the other way around which can be annoying and also a good thing at times (I have a Madden Mobile addiction lol). All in all, if you're gonna get the P11 just check the service life first, if it's almost up then go with the Chrome Duet.
@@Unan1mouz another important fact. the Chrome browser app on a ChromeOS blows away the android version Chrome app simply due to the fact that you are able to install extensions on them. android chrome browser, just can't
@@toraktech8731 Sorry if I sound ignorant, but what's the big deal with extensions on Chrome browser? I don't really use it so I don't really know the benefits. I use Chrome on Android a lot and it suits my needs just fine as of now. And I actually like using Opera browser too apart from Chrome.
I really hope they come out with a Duet 5 update for 2025 I really like that size & form factor I almost wanna purchase the Current duet 5 that's been out for a couple years .
I won't consider another hinge design like this from Lenovo again, as my original Duet's keyboard failed soon after the warranty was up. I'm not the only one.
I got this one but decided to return it. I didn't like how you could really on open the kickstand on one side and the device had too much lag when it came to note taking and my handwriting would be illegible. It also didn't make sense price wise when a bunch of other tablets with better specs went on sale for cheaper prices.
In Italy only the base has arrived and the 3, the Duet 5 never arrived and I am pessimistic for this, I do not understand why Lenovo does not sell them here, they probably do not sell many of Chromebooks in Italy
Any news if the 8Gb version is shipping at the same time? Was so annoying in The UK it only shipped with 4Gb for months. I got the previous model, 4Gb is not enough.
I'd like to know how well this does running the Linux container and whether it suffers running something like thay. I'd love a more portable Chromebook, i have the Duet 5 and its just a little heavy as a tablet but cant justify the cost right now.
Lenovo should bring back the original Yoga Book with the Halo Keyboard and Digitiser as a Chromebook just add more Ram. For those who say the keyboard has no travel or feel back I've had mine since 2017 and prefer it as do my grandchildren. Change is essential, the reviewers who were so negative about the keyboard never had it long enough to appreciate all the good it had to offer. 7 years no broken keys, wipe down at the end of the day germ free. Make it a Chromebook get it into the schools and let the next generation decide.
The thing I really wanted to know didn't really get answered, if it is notably faster than the last Duet. That makes me think it is not notably faster.
I was actually waiting for replace my duet 3 till the new release became a chromebook plus. Any change this will become avaialble or is this only for chromebooks.
i love the first Duet that they came out with and I would love to upgrade to the newer one.......anyone know if Lenovo has some kind of trade in program? No clue what I'd do with the old one and it would be nice to get the new one a bit cheaper that way
I use a Samsung Tab as my "computer". I love Chromebooks as laptops but I've never found their tablet mode to be very good. It's been a couple years... has it improved?
I wish I could. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10 Ultra literally makes me drool all over myself. Sadly though, the lack of a desktop type browser ends it for me right there. Some of the software I use simply will not format correctly on a tablet or phone. If there were ever a work around for that figured out though, I'd be right there with you.
Thanks a lot Rob for the review! Given you still have the older Duet 3, would you kindly be able to compare the minimum brightness please? All units of Duet 3 I tested have a relatively high minimum brightness (compared to other Android tablets and to the OG Chromebook Duet), so I was wondering how this new Duet 11" Gen9 is at that. Thanks a lot!
I'll respond to myself since I got the new Duet 11" Gen9: the minimum brightness has been fixed. However, also the overall display brightness (max level) is lower than it is on Duet 3, unfortunately.
The great pro of the X2 11 is the 3:2 display and backlit keyboard, which no other "current" ChromeOS tablet offers. I personally would trade in my Duet 3 for a X2 11. The new Duet 11 Gen9 (the one in the video) is slightly more powerful, but that's it (really, slightly, it just replaces the two power cores of the CPU from A76 to A78, everything else is about if not exactly the same - this also apply to vs X2 11).
dealbreakers for me: thick bezels still, third rate mediatek processor (not intel or snapdragon), Full HD display compared to 2 or 3k, pen doesnt charge when connected. All these features are on my hp chromebook x2 11".
The Snapdragon of Duet 3 and 5 is much less power efficient. MediaTek is not a problem really, the problem si THIS specific SoC (MT8188) which is very underpowered for 2024. Intel would be too power hungry, and Qualcomm no longer makes SoCs for ChromeOS. Bezels aren't that thick either, and I actually often find them too slim when I use the Duet 3 in tablet mode. Yeah, this is not really a huge upgrade compared to Duet 3 or HP X2 11 anyway.
I wanna buy this thing for my gf. She uses alot of Microsoft 360 programs ala teams and some other remote software.. she also uses dual external monitors... do you think this is a viable option? my main thing is the portability when shes not tied to her desk.
It won't, but this is not Lenovo's fault. The Netflix app for Android doesn't support 1080p on Chromebooks. It's a question of rights management. Choose the web browser instead for FHD.
I don't think so. If performance is way better, then maybe but there are not as many improvements overall compared to going from the original duet to its sequel. I quite like my duet 3 and will likely not upgrade.
You're not missing out on something super important with the old Duet 3. Maybe the dual 4K monitor support, but at least for me that's not a key point. If you don't rely on some of the new features, I'd definitely recommend picking the old Duet 3 up when it's on sale.
Any word on if this Chromebook has an in-cell display like Duet 3, which limits the USI pen compatibility? ruclips.net/video/85GD4UP9hbU/видео.htmlsi=2_RZH8DvdbLUBIiK Also found the AAAA Anvow rechargeable batteries on Amazon for the pen.
I have a Duet 3. At home it's mostly just a tablet for RUclips, a card game, or a large timer you can see across the room for excising. Where it shines is travel: Much lighter/smaller than a laptop to pack and carry, small enough for an airline tray table, easy enough hold for e-reading, and just enough of a laptop to pay some bills, write an email, research the local sights, and look at the photos you took on a large screen compared to a phone. I'm jealous that the new one has loud speakers. The Duet 3 has trouble at home if I have fans going and load of laundry (I live in a small condo so the sounds are close by). In a quiet room the Duet 3 is fine.
yes absolutely perfect for travel
I have that too. It was pretty unusable before but after the major update, it feels like a whole different device. I'm comfortable carrying it to meetings now :)
Answering my own question, lol. Yes, you can setup dual monitors on this. Just get a dongle docking station and it works great 👍. I bought a Logitech pop icon keyboard which easily connected with Bluetooth so I've got a real keyboard to work from. I'm actually running 3 screens with my setup. Serves me just fine!!
@@RELubber thx
sounds like a waste of money when u can use your phone that has a higher quality and brighter screen
I hope they release the bigger one soon! I went once for the Duet 5, but I had to return it because the camera didn't work in the two units I got. Apparently it was fixed with a software update a few weeks later, but I returned it because I wasn't sure what was happening, but I loved the OLED display and the format.
I've been using the original since release. It was really getting to the point where it wasn't much fun to use thanks to how slow and unresponsive at times it could be. As I'm typing this out, I'm using the new 2024 duet and I'm remembering all the reasons I fell in love with the original. I got the 8gb version with pen directly from Lenovo. This thing is such a pleasure. Really looking forward to many more years enjoying the duet. I'm so happy Lenovo created and continue to produce it. So easy to travel with and more than enough for what I need in a tablet/laptop. My thanks to Chrome Unboxed for everything you do to keep us up to date with the latest information.
Just checking, as someone also considering upgrading from the original Duet, does the new one have any new sign-in options? Like a fingerprint reader, facial recognition, or something like that. Signing in with a password in tablet mode is pretty cumbersome, and signing in using your phone can be a bit annoying too.
@@liamness Two things. You can still use a pin that you set to sign in. I was also given the option to create a password that is unique to the duet to sign in. I use a pin. Still no fingerprint, facial recognition. Oh and you can link your android and if it's unlocked, so is the duet - no password/pin required.
@@JameeSkidmore okay, so no real change there. I do think a fingerprint reader would be a nice added convenience.
This is what I expect from a Chromebook. A small yet powerfull machine, running ChromeOs, portable but at the sime time great to work too. This is an amazing machine and Google should invest more on this. I have a 14'' Thinkpad but I would totally use this Duet when I'm at coffes or travelling or whatever. Great video!
Great job Robby and team; glad to hear there aren't really any glaring criticisms from your experience of this device. Hopefully it will be available for sale in Europe soon.
I'm just curious if we can see some benchmark scores between the Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 and Kompanio 838. I know benchmark scores aren't everything, but it can give some idea of how fast the new chipset is.
Which is the better one?
@@HT.100Kompanio
Considering the Kompanio has 4 faster A78 cores compared to the 2 A76 cores in the 7c Gen 2, I'd say it's a decent bit faster.
I posted some on the chromeos sub reddit.
Something like lenovo duet gen 9 in numbers
@@Waldherz I'll try to check it out.
I've tried the old Duet 3 and the duet 5. The main draw back for both is usually the slow speed of the processors used in the older models. The Duet 5 has a great screen and typecover, fair speakers and 2 USB c ports, but the lag was too much for me. If this is speedy enough, I would love to try it-but...it needs to be a lot more responsive than the older duet 3. How much more responsive is it? Also, the linux apps are a bit more limited with arm CPU, sadly.
We need a 13 inch model of this!
there is the Duet 5
@@Driftuner The previous version of Duet 5 has a 16:9 screen which is not as good as 16:10 ratio for writing tasks
I'd be more interested in the opposite: a smaller one. 8" 16 by 10.
@@Driftuneris there a new Duet 5 or is it still last year's model?
@@jebaker2 the only Duet 5 is the one from 2021.
Finally the RUclips algorithm is getting better. 41 seconds ago. Let's go!
Hopefully they fix the bot problem soon...
Still hoping for a refreshed Duet 5...
I'd settle for an updated back hinge attachment :D
As of this writing, I'm surprised to see only you, Android Digest, and LON TV made a review of this new ChromeOS tablet. I know most tech reviewers don't care much about ChromeOS, but this tablets needs some real attention, at least in the right hands.
My only concern is the potential hidden cost of only having 4 GB memory. That should equate to more memory swaps, reducing the life expectancy of the eMMC storage module
I love seeing new Duets even though I still have the original and will not be upgrading anytime soon.
Wondering how the performance compares to the duet 3/5 devices directly.
Yeah same, would love to see that
Significantly better. (I own all three)
@Logan_93 I am debating between the Duet 5 and this one Duet Gen 9. Which one would you recommend for casual (mainly watching shows, YT, browsing, small games) and travel uses?
@@veganangela you will feel the weight and size difference definitely. If you need portability and lightweight choose the new one. If you want max screen size then go for the 13"
The mediatek-powered lenovo chromebook Duet is an affordable beast! Fantastic for work and entertainment. Perfect balance of performance and design.
I would love this tablet with an OLED screen. They should also offer a variant with an even better processor. 8 GB of RAM should be standard. At that point, it would totally dominate the mid to upper range tablet market and raise the bar.
Lenovo only put OLED on the 13" Duet 5 model. I guess Lenovo don't do it on this 11" model because of battery life. As for the processor, only MediaTek made ARM ChromeOS chip right now. Qualcomm used to have it with the Snapdragon 7c Gen 2, but that's about it.
@@farishanafiah8461 There has been the 7C Gen 3 for a while now.
But it seems like no one uses it outside of some company tabs.
@Waldherz I believe only Samsung used it for their Windows ARM laptop, and that's it.
For someone migrating from the Apple ecosystem, this is a great video! Question: I see the tablet being connected to an external monitor, but does it support dual external monitors?
This sounds perfect. I got a good deal on the HP x2 11" Chromebook 2 years ago, but it is a bit sluggish for my work flow. I've been eyeing a full android tablet replacement (OnePlus Tablet 1st Gen or Pixel Tablet). Both could be gotten for $250 or less with keyboard. 🤔
I'm in a similar situation. I love the HP X2 Chromebook I bought refurb a couple years ago, and use it several times a day - it's a tremendously useful device, but just too sluggish sometimes. I hope the processor update and option of 8gb of RAM of this new Duet would fix that performance concern. The great thing about these Chromebook tablets is that they can provide a full desktop experience when needed, including driving a high resolution display. I don't know about the OnePlus tablet, but the Pixel Tablet does not have external video capability, as far as I know.
I would be very okay with some plastic build for a lighter overall weight. I love my Duet 5 but often use it in tablet mode with two hands, and still keep the kickstand on to prop up on a stack of books or my thighs/knees.
This is helpful info as I am debating between the Duet 5 and this new gen 9. Thank you!
My main gripe with Chromebooks was they didn't have full android app support. Downloading streaming apps, some won't allow offline downloads unless you have an iOS or Android device, so no windows or ChromeOS support. Has that been fixed yet?
My main issues as well I'd hope they speak together better now
This uses ARM chip, so it should have the same support as any Android smartphone.
I would like to know about this as well since I want to use Android RUclips app for downloading videos offline!! Does ChromeOS have full support for Android apps??
great video, as always!
A chromebook tablet able to have all playstore apps + chrome OS perks ( like a full chrome navigator and 10 years of updates) seems to me like a great deal and the most appealing tablet on android side .
I don't understand why google doesn't release another version of their chromebook tablet.
for me , the only downside for this lenovo would be not having a backlit keyboard.
Given the writing experience on a tablet is often what makes or breaks the deal (look at students with their ipads. they'd never really get an ipad if not for the pencil), it blows my mind how most reviews barely talk about the pen, the writing experience and most importantly, palm rejection performance 🤦♂️
Awesome! Thanks for the review. I know they differ in OS, but I would love to see a comparison between this Lenovo Duet and the Pixel Tablet. In terms of speed, multitasking, and overall productivity.
Pixel Tablet has a much much MUCH faster SoC, plus it only runs "pure Android", while Duet runs ChromeOS as well as a virtualised instance of Android.
Even at exact same hardware, ChromeOS devices tend to be much slower than Android tablets with the same hardware platform (I tested this myself comparing several Android tablets vs Chromebooks Duet and Duet 3).
That said, I absolutely love and prefer a lot more the flexibility of ChromeOS compared to using Android on tablets, even at the cost of smoothness/speed.
@@matteventuthank you for this comment. What if your workflow is primarily on Google suite in addition to some light vídeo editing, browsing, and video watching?
@@DeeePYP it all depends on how much you value a "desktop browsing experience" on a lightweight tablet. If you care about that, then ChromeOS. If you don't, then Android will offer better performances at a lower price, at the cost of having the same Chrome browser that Android phones have.
Useful and informative video. I've been really happy with the Duet 3 as my travel Chromebook for the last few years. It's been bashed about, always reliable, fast enough and is easy and cheap to replace if damaged or stolen. And now that mobile phone speeds are so good, often with 5g, it's pretty much an always-connected device via the phone's mobile hotspot when I'm travelling.
I like the new kickstand on the latest model (I wonder if I can mod my current kickstand?), but really can't see any reason to upgrade to the latest version from your video. My phone cameras can always be used if I need better quality photos or video and I never use this with big screens at home as it's really only ever a travel-sized medium-powerful machine. It's also a little bizarre that it appears not to be a Chromebook Plus machine? So, will wait till there's a real jump in functionality before buying the next model.
What I would really like to see is a Google-supported Lenovo Chromebook video editing suite that comes with Chromebook+ as standard and free, one that makes editing videos for Tiktok, Facebook etc very easy, with opensource music, effects etc, and one that looks seriously at the limitations of Chromebooks' hardware for this task. Lenovo / Google should tackle the, 'Can Chromebooks edit videos' question head on. That would make me sit up more than a magnetic pen attachment (the last one was perfectly fine by the way so why did it need to be changed?).
For your kickstand: check out the MOFT adhesive tablet stand. I've had one on my X2 chromebook tablet for a year or so, and I'm very happy with it. It makes for a noticeably lighter and slimmer package, and adds a portrait-orientation option much like this new Duet kickstand.
I guess this would do, but what I'd really like is for Android phones to display ChromeOS on external displays, with the full-on Chrome browser, instead of the clunky UI that Android or Dex has, just to use even clunkier Android apps. Better yet! Replace Android with ChromeOS, and replace "Apps" with PWA's / "progressive web apps". When packing to travel, a nice wireless keyboard with a mini-USB-HDMI hub, would much better than lugging around an entire computer AND your phone.
Nice review!
i would love this kind of tablets/laptops however i dont like that you can only use them in a table.. why is it so difficult to make the connection between the keyboard and the screen more like an actual laptop?
i wish they’d make a multi email web client and full pdf editor. i would move my entire company over to chromebook.
What exactly do you mean by multi email web client?
I see my Yahoo and Gmail emails in the Gmail app and I don't get all the spam I see in Yahoo either
I have a Duet 3 that I use for reading books and browsing the net in tablet mode and for emails at Starbucks with the keyboard.
Is it even worth getting a ChromeOS device at this point until the reality of ChromeOS merging into Android is better understood?
The fact that Chrome is soon going to be limiting manifest V2 extensions, which means no U-block origin... That makes it hard for me to justify buying a Chromebook in the future. I do still have one of the older duets that I used to tinker around on.
So to clear the confusion, it is called:
Chromebook Duet Gen 9 (11″ MediaTek)
Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11M889 in other regions.
I wish Lenovo had also included a variant with the MT Dimensity 9300, that would the Duet 11 video production machine with Luma Fusion and CapCut. And it would make Duet 11 a truly transformer device: the best Android and Chromebook tablet at the same time, while bring capable of replacing a desktop PC when connected to an external keyboard, mouse and monitor.
Would this tablet be good if we want to use it mainly with Android apps? As if using it as an Android tablet but wanting the "desktop" environment of Chrome OS.
How does it compare to the Snapdragon in the previous gen duet.
Am I correct to assume this doesn't have any of the Chromebook Plus features? (Since it's not branded Chromebook Plus?)
Correct.
The affiliate link doesn't take you to this Chromebook. 😢
Have had mine for several days now. My only complaint is that the much improved internal speakers are too loud and can't be turned down enough to listen at low background levels even on their lowest setting. Yes, some sites or applications have volume controls that can also be turned down but many are tied to the unit's main volume setting. Anyone have a solution that would provide something like a volume mixer that would fine tune audio levels other than the main system's volume setting??? Short of that, hopefully Lenovo would make a fix available during a future software update.
Same problem here, it's honestly making me want to return it. Such a shame, because it's pretty decent otherwise--especially for the price.
Please do send feedback to Google via the ChromeOS built-in feature. The ChromeOS team is fairly good at reading/investigating those feedback (as opposed for instance to the Android team).
@@bygracethrufaith Hello, if you can send feedback to Google about that, it would be great! You can use the built-in feature in Settings > About ChromeOS > Send feedback.
Can you tell us which specific codes we should look for that would indicate the pen is included when we go out to search for this machine? Is it a special upc number? Thank you for the video
They should make a 11 inch version with oled screen
Whatever happened to screens being bezel less?
I've never quite understood why these tabs waste money on the rear camera.
Currently have the P11 Lenovo and the Samsung Chromebook 4+, but soon want to upgrade to the Duet but I need a large screen
Since you have both devices, do you think an Android tablet with a Desktop Mode like the P11 can be an alternative to Chromebooks? Because I'm in a dilemma whether to get a Chrome tablet or not since I have all the apps that I need on Android. What are the added benefits of Chrome OS then? 😅 Also, I find the standby/instant on on Android convenient. Please share your opinion on this :)
@@Unan1mouz I would say yes but no. Productivity Mode on the P11 does a great job at mimicking Chrome, and I can open my tablet up much faster than I can my Chromebook. Only real drawback is Android service life isn't as long as Chrome, with my Chromebook set to receive updates until I believe 2030 or 2032 while my P11 I think will be up next year or 2026. Another thing is some apps for Android don't work on Chrome and the other way around which can be annoying and also a good thing at times (I have a Madden Mobile addiction lol). All in all, if you're gonna get the P11 just check the service life first, if it's almost up then go with the Chrome Duet.
@@Unan1mouz another important fact. the Chrome browser app on a ChromeOS blows away the android version Chrome app simply due to the fact that you are able to install extensions on them. android chrome browser, just can't
@@toraktech8731 Sorry if I sound ignorant, but what's the big deal with extensions on Chrome browser? I don't really use it so I don't really know the benefits. I use Chrome on Android a lot and it suits my needs just fine as of now. And I actually like using Opera browser too apart from Chrome.
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet seems like a great choice for casual use with its Mediatek Kompanio 838 chipset.
I really hope they come out with a Duet 5 update for 2025 I really like that size & form factor I almost wanna purchase the Current duet 5 that's been out for a couple years .
I won't consider another hinge design like this from Lenovo again, as my original Duet's keyboard failed soon after the warranty was up. I'm not the only one.
Awesome & Thanks :)
This form factor and the snapdragon elite ai chip is what I’m looking forward to
I got this one but decided to return it. I didn't like how you could really on open the kickstand on one side and the device had too much lag when it came to note taking and my handwriting would be illegible. It also didn't make sense price wise when a bunch of other tablets with better specs went on sale for cheaper prices.
Is the version a worthwhile upgrade for existing Duet 3 owners?
will this be available in the UK?
Hey Robby, what's that golf game you're playing in the video?
In Italy only the base has arrived and the 3, the Duet 5 never arrived and I am pessimistic for this, I do not understand why Lenovo does not sell them here, they probably do not sell many of Chromebooks in Italy
How's the overall performance and battery life on this thing?
Any news if the 8Gb version is shipping at the same time? Was so annoying in The UK it only shipped with 4Gb for months. I got the previous model, 4Gb is not enough.
Why cant I find it anywhere? The link to it doesnt work for me. Is Europe not allowed to have these?
I'd like to know how well this does running the Linux container and whether it suffers running something like thay. I'd love a more portable Chromebook, i have the Duet 5 and its just a little heavy as a tablet but cant justify the cost right now.
Does it support more than 1 external displays?
Lenovo should bring back the original Yoga Book with the Halo Keyboard and Digitiser as a Chromebook just add more Ram. For those who say the keyboard has no travel or feel back I've had mine since 2017 and prefer it as do my grandchildren. Change is essential, the reviewers who were so negative about the keyboard never had it long enough to appreciate all the good it had to offer. 7 years no broken keys, wipe down at the end of the day germ free. Make it a Chromebook get it into the schools and let the next generation decide.
Does this come with your regular Android OS?
The thing I really wanted to know didn't really get answered, if it is notably faster than the last Duet. That makes me think it is not notably faster.
what I don't understand is that snapdragon gen 3 chips can't be integrated into chromebook tablets?
Still no backlit keyboard though? 😢
i have duet 1st gen and to me is what i need, i´ll wait to 4th gen to change 👍
why its not a chrome plus 😭
One question as it is maybe not a part of the Chromebook plus line does it have the AI smarts like the other chromebooks? Thanks!
The big day will be when a Duet can be a primary device (i.e. a full spec chromebook isnt required)
I was actually waiting for replace my duet 3 till the new release became a chromebook plus. Any change this will become avaialble or is this only for chromebooks.
i love the first Duet that they came out with and I would love to upgrade to the newer one.......anyone know if Lenovo has some kind of trade in program? No clue what I'd do with the old one and it would be nice to get the new one a bit cheaper that way
The first Duet software experience was extremely buggy. Hopefully much better now
Howdy can this work with and keep up to other chromebook plus models? and be a creative device with photoshop and other creative apps
Does lenovo offer free upgrades from the windows duet 3i to duet chromebooks? I hope they do
Can you put in lockscreen while connecting monitor?
So thankful there is a 8gb version. My current duet is a dud now with only 4gb
Looks great! Will probably pick this up on black friday! What is the golf game at 5:44 called?
Golden tee golf
I use a Samsung Tab as my "computer". I love Chromebooks as laptops but I've never found their tablet mode to be very good. It's been a couple years... has it improved?
I wish I could. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10 Ultra literally makes me drool all over myself. Sadly though, the lack of a desktop type browser ends it for me right there. Some of the software I use simply will not format correctly on a tablet or phone.
If there were ever a work around for that figured out though, I'd be right there with you.
Can output to 2 monitors?
Thanks a lot Rob for the review!
Given you still have the older Duet 3, would you kindly be able to compare the minimum brightness please?
All units of Duet 3 I tested have a relatively high minimum brightness (compared to other Android tablets and to the OG Chromebook Duet), so I was wondering how this new Duet 11" Gen9 is at that.
Thanks a lot!
I'll respond to myself since I got the new Duet 11" Gen9: the minimum brightness has been fixed. However, also the overall display brightness (max level) is lower than it is on Duet 3, unfortunately.
I would love Chrome OS to support offline RUclips download like Android
I have HP X2 11. Is it worth it to upgrade?
The great pro of the X2 11 is the 3:2 display and backlit keyboard, which no other "current" ChromeOS tablet offers.
I personally would trade in my Duet 3 for a X2 11. The new Duet 11 Gen9 (the one in the video) is slightly more powerful, but that's it (really, slightly, it just replaces the two power cores of the CPU from A76 to A78, everything else is about if not exactly the same - this also apply to vs X2 11).
Still no backlit keyboard?
When it will launch in india
Lenovo: Thanks for the review of me 🙂
All I want to know is when will Bluetooth be improved on Chrome OS. It's garbage on my Duet 5.
What exactly is the name of this device?
dealbreakers for me: thick bezels still, third rate mediatek processor (not intel or snapdragon), Full HD display compared to 2 or 3k, pen doesnt charge when connected. All these features are on my hp chromebook x2 11".
The Snapdragon of Duet 3 and 5 is much less power efficient. MediaTek is not a problem really, the problem si THIS specific SoC (MT8188) which is very underpowered for 2024.
Intel would be too power hungry, and Qualcomm no longer makes SoCs for ChromeOS.
Bezels aren't that thick either, and I actually often find them too slim when I use the Duet 3 in tablet mode.
Yeah, this is not really a huge upgrade compared to Duet 3 or HP X2 11 anyway.
psa 400 nits isn't bright
also the updated ram model not available on Amazon
Does the keyboard has backlit?
No
I wanna buy this thing for my gf. She uses alot of Microsoft 360 programs ala teams and some other remote software.. she also uses dual external monitors... do you think this is a viable option? my main thing is the portability when shes not tied to her desk.
Unless she is doing everything in the browser this would not be a good replacement
Instead of android tablet... other companies should focus on chrome os tablets
I wonder how this 2024 Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 tablet stacks up performance wise against the Google Pixel Tablet.
does it let you install .apk?
Does it support full HD playback in Netflix app?
i dont know the answer but it's sad that with modern technology we still have to ask important questions like that. things like that should just work.
It won't, but this is not Lenovo's fault. The Netflix app for Android doesn't support 1080p on Chromebooks. It's a question of rights management. Choose the web browser instead for FHD.
@@thomasraukampmy issue is that the web version does not support offline viewing or downloads.
@@adaml.5355no offline viewing on the web version
@@SeymurAbdurahmanov Gotcha!
This or the Galaxy Tab S9?
Is it worth upgrading from the duet 3?
I don't think so. If performance is way better, then maybe but there are not as many improvements overall compared to going from the original duet to its sequel. I quite like my duet 3 and will likely not upgrade.
@@SpaceDoodle2008In that case is it just worth finding the old one on sale instead of this new one?
I don't know. Maybe if you only have the four gigabyte of RAM one. Honestly, I might wait to see if there's a new OLED one that comes out.
You're not missing out on something super important with the old Duet 3. Maybe the dual 4K monitor support, but at least for me that's not a key point. If you don't rely on some of the new features, I'd definitely recommend picking the old Duet 3 up when it's on sale.
They shouldn't change the camera bump
Has anybody using an external 4k monitor with this getting 60hz as advertised? I am only getting 30hz.
Good for RUclips and thats it
Any word on if this Chromebook has an in-cell display like Duet 3, which limits the USI pen compatibility?
ruclips.net/video/85GD4UP9hbU/видео.htmlsi=2_RZH8DvdbLUBIiK
Also found the AAAA Anvow rechargeable batteries on Amazon for the pen.
11" is too smaaaallll