You’d think Chromebook they’d be more common, but Chromebooks running ARM chips are a relatively rare sight. When we do get one, it’s noteworthy. On that same vein, we have a new ARM Chromebook, and it’s pretty nice.

Lenovo has introduced the Chromebook Plus 14, a device equipped with MediaTek’s Kompanio Ultra 910 chip, a processor that Lenovo claims is capable of handling demanding tasks. For years, the ARM architecture on Chromebooks has been predominantly associated with lower-end, budget-friendly models, often delivering lackluster performance. We’re lacking actually decent ARM models in the Chromebook stage, and this is one of the best options we’ve seen to date. One of the highlights of this model, if independently corroborated, is the fact that it can pull off 17 hours of battery life on a single charge. This pales in comparison with what some MacBooks with Apple silicon can pull off, but it’s a really decent number for a Chromebook and for a non-Apple computer in general.

The Chromebook Plus 14 weighs in at a mere 2.58 pounds and measures just over half an inch thick. It features a 14-inch OLED display that offers a 1,920 x 1,200 resolution and is available with an optional touchscreen. Internally, the device is well-equipped with either 12GB or 16GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage, specifications that position it firmly in the upper tier of the Chromebook market.

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Other specs include a Dolby Atmos quad-speaker system and a 5-megapixel webcam, a notable upgrade from the lower-resolution cameras typically found on Chromebooks. It also includes a fingerprint reader, which will allow for biometric identification and authentication on your Chromebook.

This is not groundbreaking stuff that has never been seen before on a Chromebook. What’s noteworthy here is the fact that we have all of this in an ARM model. ARM computers are an increasingly common sight on Windows, with Snapdragon computers making the rounds and making for pretty nice options if you’re willing to put up with ARM Windows 11. But Chromebooks are an option that can benefit from high-end ARM systems as well. They have a lightweight operating system that also runs an Android subsystem, so theoretically, you can run Android apps as well as a phone or tablet can. And with increased support for actual apps thanks to not only that Android subsystem but also Linux support, they actually make for decently versatile laptops these days.