Lenovo launches a new Chromebook, built around a MediaTek Kompanio Ultra processor.
Lenovo launches the Chromebook Plus (14”, 10). This device is aimed at both consumers and business users, and was built by Lenovo around an original ARM-based processor. Inside, it features the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910. With this, Lenovo joins MediaTek, which is making its entry into the laptop market with a custom chip.
The MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 is essentially a variant of the Dimensity 9400+, aimed at mobile devices. The specifications are similar, with eight computing cores (1x Arm Cortex-X925 3.62GHz, 3x Cortex-X4 and 4x Cortex-A720). For graphics, the chip relies on the built-in Immortalis-G925 GPU, which with eleven computing cores is missing one core compared to the Dimensity chip.
No Laptop without AI
On board is of course also an NPU, allowing Lenovo to boast claims about local generative AI in the announcement. The built-in 50 TOPS are comparable to what you find in so-called AI PC “s with Windows. The NPU can support simple tasks, smart tab grouping, an AI-driven search function, some photo editing capabilities” and text recognition in documents. Especially with a Chromebook, which is mainly intended for work with an internet connection in the cloud, the added value of very light local AI is not that significant at this moment.
Lenovo equips the ARM-based Chromebook Plus (14”, 10) – this is indeed the name, including the brackets – with a 14-inch OLED screen with 2K resolution and full support for the DCI-P3 color gamut. Additionally, there is a 5 MP webcam on the laptop, which can be disabled.
It’s also notable that the device is made of aluminum and weighs 1.17 kg. According to Lenovo, the built-in battery could support up to 17 hours of work. We complete the specification list with 16 GB RAM and 256 GB of storage.
The Chromebook has a competitive recommended price. The device is available in stores from 649 euros including VAT.