Google has officially announced its first lineup of Googlebook laptops, developed in collaboration with hardware partners Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo following an initial preview in May. According to official announcements, the five-device series features up to 10 years of update support and comes bundled with a Google AI Pro subscription, positioning the hardware directly against established competitors like the MacBook Air in a market segment with starting prices ranging from $899 to $1,299.
Pre-Order Timeline and Availability Dates
Pre-orders for all five Googlebook models opened immediately following the announcement, with devices scheduled to arrive in retail stores on October 4. In addition to the hardware, Google confirmed that buyers will receive a 12-month Google AI Pro subscription alongside 5 TB of cloud storage. Users will also gain access to three-month trial periods for YouTube Premium, Adobe Photoshop, and CapCut, according to release details.
Acer Googlebook 14 Pricing and Specs
The Acer Googlebook 14 leads the hardware ecosystem as the only convertible 2-in-1 laptop in the initial five-device lineup, mirroring the design approach of the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 while offering up to 16 hours of battery life. Starting at $899, it serves as the most affordable entry point in the series. However, Acer official Kelly Odle stated to The Verge that this price point represents a limited-time introductory figure that remains subject to re-evaluation based on component supply chains and shifting market conditions, pointing toward ongoing industry-wide RAM and memory pricing pressures.
Under the hood, the Acer Googlebook 14 packs Intel Core Ultra 5 or Core Ultra 7 processors, paired with 16 GB of RAM and storage configurations of either 256 GB or 512 GB. The chassis features a 14-inch 2.8K OLED touch display housed within a 13.9 mm frame weighing 1.13 kilograms. Connectivity options include one Thunderbolt 4 port, two USB-C ports, and a headphone jack, complemented by an integrated fingerprint sensor for security.
Asus Googlebook 14 Port Selection
Drawing design cues from the ExpertBook Ultra, the Asus Googlebook 14 arrives in a metallic gray-blue chassis and claims the title of the lightest device in the initial Googlebook generation at exactly 1 kilogram. With a starting price of $1,299, Asus includes an HDMI port alongside traditional USB connections, making it one of only two models in the lineup to retain legacy video output.
Internal hardware configurations for the Asus model feature Intel Core Ultra 5 or Core Ultra 7 Series 3 processors, alongside RAM options scaling to 16 GB or 32 GB. Storage capacities match the Acer variant at 256 GB or 512 GB. The 14-inch 3K OLED touch display sits inside a 14 mm profile, accompanied by two USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, an HDMI port, a headphone jack, and a built-in fingerprint reader.
Dell XPS Googlebook Design and Hardware
Dell enters the ecosystem with the Dell XPS Googlebook, priced at an entry point of $1,199. Borrowing its chassis design directly from the traditional XPS 13, the Google-powered variant diverges by adding a fingerprint reader to the hardware layout. Connectivity is strictly minimalist, relying entirely on two USB-C ports.
Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor, the Dell model offers 16 GB or 32 GB of memory paired exclusively with a 512 GB storage ceiling. The display utilizes a 13.4-inch 2.5K touch panel. Measuring 12.7 mm in thickness and weighing 1 kilogram, the device matches lightweight portability with ARM-based processing.
HP Googlebook 14 Storage Capacity
Positioned at the upper end of the pricing spectrum with a $1,299 starting price, the HP Googlebook 14 delivers biometric security via both facial recognition and a fingerprint reader. It also provides the highest maximum storage capacity among the launch devices, scaling up to 1 TB.
The HP laptop runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor backed by 16 GB or 32 GB of RAM and storage tiers of 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB. Visuals are rendered on a 14-inch 2.8K OLED touch panel. The hardware measures 14 mm thick and tips the scales at 1.24 kilograms, featuring two USB-C ports and a headphone jack.
Lenovo Googlebook 15 Display Size
Rounding out the ecosystem, the Lenovo Googlebook 15 starts at $1,299 and features the largest screen in the collection at 15.3 inches. Departing from the metallic colorways of its competitors, Lenovo wraps the device in a white satin-finish chassis and introduces a matching AI mouse featuring an integrated light bar that mirrors the laptop’s Glowbar aesthetic.
Performance-wise, the Lenovo Googlebook 15 utilizes an Intel Core Ultra 5 Series 3 processor with 16 GB of RAM and storage options spanning 256 GB and 512 GB. The 15.3-inch 2.8K OLED touch display sits within a 15.95 mm housing weighing 1.28 kilograms. Physical connections include two USB-C ports, one USB-A port, an HDMI port, and a headphone jack, supported by dual facial recognition and fingerprint security sensors.
Did You Know?
Google’s debut hardware partnership spans five major manufacturers—Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo—marking a broad simultaneous ecosystem rollout for a new computing platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the new Googlebook models be available in stores?
Pre-orders are currently active, and the devices will officially arrive in retail locations on October 4.
What software subscriptions are included with the laptops?
Buyers receive a 12-month Google AI Pro subscription and 5 TB of cloud storage, alongside three-month trials for YouTube Premium, Adobe Photoshop, and CapCut.
What is the price range for the initial Googlebook series?
Starting prices range from $899 for the base Acer model up to $1,299 for select configurations from Asus, HP, and Lenovo.
How long will Google support these laptops with updates?
Google has committed to providing up to 10 years of update support for the new Googlebook lineup.
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