Is there a better alternative?

You can spend just $100 more and score Samsung’s own Chromebook Pro. That’s a significantly faster machine with a more productivity form-factor, and that makes it a more viable choice. The same goes for the HP Chromebook x2, which is also faster, longer-lasting, better-built and only $100 more.

　　The Google Pixelbook is another good option, albeit a more expensive one. It’s a better-looking 360-degree convertible 2-in-1 with class-leading build quality, and it’s in another dimension when it comes to performance.

　　If you want a Windows 10 machine and hanker for a 2-in-1, then, of course, you have several great options to consider. The Microsoft Surface Pro is just one among many, and you’ll pay for the privilege of a faster and more robust detachable tablet at $800 for a Core m3 processor, 4GB of RAM, and a faster 128GB PCIe solid-state drive (SSD). The $130 Type Cover keyboard and $100 Surface Pen are extra, though, so budget for those as well.

　　

How long will it last?

The Chromebook Plus V2 is well made for the money, and will likely last for a few years. It’s a bit behind in the CPU department, though, and it might become too sluggish for comfortable use as Chrome OS continues to progress. The one-year warranty is the industry standard.

　　

Should you buy it?

No. There’s just no compelling reason to choose the Chromebook Plus V2 over its closest competitors. Do yourself a favor and spend the extra $100 on the Samsung Chromebook Pro or the HP Chromebook x2.