Google Pixelbook specs, features, and analysis

Here's what you need to know about 2017 Google Pixelbook including price, display info, CPU, RAM, storage, battery, and more.

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Google Pixelbook

Availability

Google Pixelbook
Released2017
Google Pixelbook Price
Google Pixelbook Premium Chromebook 2in1 Tablet, 12.3in LCD Touchscreen Laptop, Core i7-7Y75 up to 3.6GHz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Chrome OS (Renewed)
Google Pixelbook Premium Chromebook 2in1 Tablet, 12.3in LCD Touchscreen Laptop, Core i7-7Y75 up to 3.6GHz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Chrome OS (Renewed)
By Google
$355.70
Google Pixelbook (i5, 8 GB RAM, 128GB) (GA00122-US)
Google Pixelbook (i5, 8 GB RAM, 128GB) (GA00122-US)
By Google
$346.49
$999.00 65% OFF
Google Pixelbook (i5, 8 GB RAM, 256GB)
Google Pixelbook (i5, 8 GB RAM, 256GB)
By Google
$549.98
Google Pixelbook Pen
Google Pixelbook Pen
By Google
$49.90
Google Pixel Slate 12.3" Touchscreen LCD Tablet w/Pixelbook Pen | Intel 8th Generation Core M3 | 8GB Memory | 64GB SSD | Fingerprint Reader | Chrome OS | Midnight Blue
Google Pixel Slate 12.3" Touchscreen LCD Tablet w/Pixelbook Pen | Intel 8th Generation Core M3 | 8GB Memory | 64GB SSD | Fingerprint Reader | Chrome OS | Midnight Blue
By Google
$599.99

Exterior

Google Pixelbook
Dimensions11.4” x 8.7” x 0.4” (290.4 x 220.8 x 10.3 mm)
Weight2.4 lbs (1.1 kg)
Colors
  • Color
    • Silver
  • Materials
    • Aluminum
    • Glass detail with Corning® Gorilla® Glass
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Keyboard
    • Backlit keys for easier typing in low light
    • Full size with 19 mm pitch
    • 0.8 mm travel
    • Google Assistant key
  • Trackpad
    • Edge-to-edge trackpad
    • Etched glass surface

Display

Google Pixelbook
Size12.3 Inches
Info
  • 12.3" 2400x1600 (235 ppi) Quad HD LCD display for sharper images
  • Touchscreen display with Google Pixelbook Pen support1
  • 400 nits for using in bright areas
  • 72% NTSC color

Ports

Google Pixelbook
Ports
  • 2 x USB Type-C.
    Support charging, 4K display output, and quicker data transfer.
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Internal Specs

Google Pixelbook
Processor
  1. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7Y57
    2 cores, 4 threads, 1.20 → 3.30 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 4.5W
  2. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7Y75
    2 cores, 4 threads, 1.30 → 3.60 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 4.5W

Geekbench 5 Single Core

Google Pixelbook1
7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7Y57723100.00%
2
7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7Y7571498.76%
0723

Geekbench 5 Multi-Core

Google Pixelbook1
7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7Y571,28287.21%
2
7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7Y751,470100.00%
01,470
Integrated Graphics
  1. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7Y57
    Intel® HD Graphics 615
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 950 MHz
  2. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7Y75
    Intel® HD Graphics 615
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz
Memory
4GB 16GB
1866 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM
Storage
128GB 256GB 512GB
NVMe solid state drive.

Connectivity

Google Pixelbook
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 3 2x2 (MIMO), dual-band (2.4 GHz, 5.0 GHz)
BluetoothBluetooth® 4.2

Battery

Google Pixelbook
Size41 Whr battery
Battery LifeUp to 10 hours of use
Power Supply45W USB-C charger
Power rating: 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/2.25A

Software

Google Pixelbook
OSChrome OS

Camera & Audio

Google Pixelbook
Camera Front-facing camera
720p (1280 x 720 HD) camera.
Audio
  • Dual speakers for better surround sound
  • 4 mics for improved noise cancellation during video calls

Misc

Google Pixelbook
InkingSupports Pixelbook Pen.
Sensors
  • 3-axis Gyroscope/Accelerometer
  • Accelerometer (Lid)
  • Magnetometer
  • Ambient Light Sensor
  • Magnetic Sensor
SecurityTPM Chip for better on-device security
In the box
  • Google Pixelbook
  • USB-C cable
  • Quick start guide
  • User guide
  • Power adapter

Key Features

Google Pixelbook
At Glance
Released in
2017
3:2 QHD+
12.3”
1600p 60Hz
Weight
2.4 lb
1.09 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-7Y75
2C/4T, 1.30 → 3.60 GHz
Geekbench 5
714
Single Core
Geekbench 5
1,470
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® HD Graphics 615
24 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz
Configurable up to
16GB
1866 MHz LPDDR3

Photos

Our analysis and reviews

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What we like

Reasons to like about Google Pixelbook.

Great battery life of up to 10-hours

According to Google, the Google Pixelbook lasts up to 10 hours of battery life.

Up to 10 hours of use

What we don't like

Reasons not to like about Google Pixelbook.

Not supports Windows 11
RequirementsGoogle Pixelbook
Secure BootYes
TPM 2.0 TPM 2.0
ProcessorIntel Core i5-7Y57 → Intel Core i7-7Y75
4GB RAM4GB → 16GB
64GB Drive128GB → 512GB
2 Cores CPU2 cores
Non-upgradable memory

The memory on Google Pixelbook is soldered to the motherboard, and there is no additional RAM slot for expansion. Since you can't change or add more RAM after you buy, you want to make sure you pick the configuration with the right amount of memory at the initial purchase. Learn more

MemoryGoogle Pixelbook
Slots0 - Onboard
TypeLPDDR3
Speed1866 MHz

FAQs

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