Samsung Chromebook 4
Score: 78/100
Dell Latitude 3190 11.6-inch
Score: 73/100Rankings
The Samsung Chromebook 4 is an 11.6" budget-friendly Chrome OS device with a durable build, long battery life, and modern ports. Its modest specs-4 GB RAM and 32 GB eMMC-make it best suited for web-centric tasks and students, while the lack of a touchscreen and limited storage may deter power users.
The Dell Latitude 3190 is a rugged, budget-friendly 2-in-1 netbook with solid battery life and a responsive touchscreen, but its low-resolution screen and limited RAM constrain performance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
11.6 inchesbest | 11.6 inchesbest | |
12.5 hoursbest | 11 hours | |
2 | 4best | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.678 kg | 0.907 kgbest |
4 GB | 8 GBbest | |
32 GB | 128 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 76.2 mm | 21.25 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Chrome OS | Windows 10 Pro |
Display(1) | ||
Touchscreen | false | true |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.678 kg | 0.907 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 76.2 mm | 21.25 mm |
Performance(6) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Celeron N4000 | Intel Pentium Silver N5030 |
Processor Cores | 2 | 4 |
RAM Capacity (GB) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
RAM Type | LPDDR4 | DDR4 |
Storage Capacity (GB) | 32 GB | 128 GB |
Storage Type | eMMC | SSD |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | Wi‑Fi 5 |
Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 4.2 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 12.5 hours | 11 hours |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Chromebook 4 for its solid web performance, long battery life, and rugged build quality, noting the Intel Celeron N4020 and 4 GB of RAM as a clear upgrade over earlier models. However, they criticize the lack of upgradable memory and the modest eMMC storage.
Everyday users praise the device's portability, all-day battery, and spill-resistant keyboard, especially for students and travel. Common complaints focus on limited RAM and storage, a dim TN display, and the inability to run non-Chrome OS applications.
“Solid condition out of the box, quick boot times, responsive touchscreen, and portability.”
“Refurbished unit had a faulty power adapter and battery health dropped quickly.”
“The 360° hinge and Gorilla Glass make it feel much more premium than the price suggests.”
Professional reviewers view the Latitude 3190 as a well-built, no-frills convertible that excels in durability and value for basic computing, while noting the low-resolution screen and limited RAM as significant constraints.
Everyday users appreciate the solid condition, quick boot times, responsive touchscreen, and portability, but many report hardware reliability issues in refurbished units, keyboard defects, and battery inconsistencies.
