Google Pixel Slate

28 reviews

May, 2024

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design (18)
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durability (11)
portability (11)
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price (25)
performance (6)
connectivity (4)
usability (3)
storage (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 28 reviews of Google Pixel Slate. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the battery and durability. The screen and portability are also mentioned favorably. The size and reliability get mixed reviews. There are some critical reviews about the storage and usability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Google Pixel Slate is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Google Pixel Slate review: The burden of bad software

Based purely on its hardware, the Pixel Slate is impressive. Unfortunately, the whole package is hampered by a confusing software experience and a high price. If you're looking for a Chrome device, there are plenty of less expensive options that work...

Gorgeous display ; Good battery life ; Excellent speakers ; Full desktop browser on a tablet is extremely useful

Performance as a tablet is subpar ; Android apps on Chrome OS are still a confusing (and sometimes buggy) mess ; Very expensive ; Pricey keyboard folio doesn’t work well on your lap

I love tablets and I love Chrome OS, and I was hoping to love the Pixel Slate. Despite the problems I've had, part of me still does. When I sit down and use it as a laptop, it's one of the best Chrome OS devices I've used. The screen is fantastic,...

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : Scott Stein (cnet.com)

Google Pixel Slate isn't your best Chromebook bet

Google's pricey vision of a tablet-meets-Chromebook doesn't quite gel

The Pixel Slate has a nice display, solid construction, a great-feeling keyboard accessory, supports mice and trackpads (like all Chromebooks), and has always-on Google Assistant as an option.

The Pixel Slate feels a little too heavy and has buggy software and unimpressive performance. It's expensive compared to competing Chromebook/tablet alternatives.

There are a lot of good ideas in the Pixel Slate, but this pricey Google tablet doesn't do enough to distinguish itself from the plenty of other great Chromebook options out there.

Dec, 2018

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Expert review by : Tom Brant (pcmag.com)

Google Pixel Slate

The first Chrome OS-based tablet from Google, the Pixel Slate is marvelous hardware, but in practice, it falls short of topping the Apple iPad, Chromebooks, or Windows tablets.

Cutting-edge design. Thin and light. Excellent screen quality. Robust speakers. Long battery life.

No headphone jack. Expensive as configured. Keyboard and stylus not included. Stylus-attachment scheme and screen palm rejection need work.

Bottom Line: The first Chrome OS-based tablet from Google, the Pixel Slate is superior hardware, but in practice, it falls short of topping the Apple iPad, Chromebooks, or Windows tablets.

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : Dieter Bohn (theverge.com)

Google Pixel Slate review: slapdash software ruins good hardware

Great hardware undone by a hundred tiny software indignities

Excellent speakers ; Two USB-C ports ; Nice screen

Software bugs ; Android apps still feel alien ; Folio keyboard is awkward

Google’s first tablet running Chrome OS has ambitions to take on Apple’s iPad Pro, but it can’t get there. Unfortunately, it’s great hardware undone by a hundred tiny software indignities.

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : Michael Simon (pcworld.com)

Google Pixel Slate review: So close, yet so far, from being a perfect Chrome-Android tablet hybrid

Google's Pixel Slate is a tablet that wants to be a Chromebook, and it's better at doing both than any other single device. But it's still a serious work-in-progress.

Bright, beautiful display with incredible resolution ; Gorgeous hardware that rivals Apple's iPad Pro

A little too heavy and big to use for very long as a tablet. ; Adding a obligatory Pixel Keyboard makes it a very expensive. ; Bugs and growing pains make it tough to use as a tablet.

There are a lot of things to like about the Pixel Slate. It has a gorgeous design, it comes in a range of prices and options, and it has a thoughtful two-way interface that plays to the strengths of each format. The companion Pixel Slate Keyboard fits...

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Expert review by : Henry T. Casey (laptopmag.com)

Google Pixel Slate - Full Review and Benchmarks

Elegant design ; Sharp, vibrant screen ; Optional keyboard is both comfy and offers many angles ; Excellent handwriting recognition ; Great audio ; Nearly 10 hours of battery life

Buggy Bluetooth problems ; Keyboard adds heft ; Android apps on Chrome OS still a work in progress ; Expensive

The Google Pixel Slate is a great 2-in-1 with small issues that Google needs to fix.

Jul, 2021

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Expert review by : Chris Davies (slashgear.com)

Google Pixel Slate Review: An expensive experiment

If the Pixelbook demonstrated Google could make a compelling laptop, the Google Pixel Slate is its attempt to do the same for tablets. Like the latest iPad Pro, it's a confident claim that what was once considered a pared-back, mobile OS can now wear...

Handsome, well-constructed hardware ; Keyboard is comfortable to type on ; Two USB-C ports are flexible ; Screen is beautiful

Android app are still awkward on Chrome OS ; No headphone jack or SD card reader ; Pixel Slate Keyboard underwhelms in your lap ; Expensive

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : Jason Bouwmeester (techaeris.com)

Google Pixel Slate review: A solid Chrome OS device with some issues

Our Google Pixel Slate review takes a look at the tech giant's latest attempt to bridge the gap between tablet and computer and sees how this tablet performs.

Sturdy build quality ; Fantastic, crisp screen ; Great performance for productivity ; Can run Android apps ; Chrome OS is nice and lightweight ; Thin and light for maximum portability ; Various configurations and price points

Fairly pricey for performance suited models ; Some performance "glitches," especially with CPU intensive games ; Keyboard cover "slips" when closed ; No place to store Pixelbook Pen ; Pixelbook Pen button non-programmable ; USB-C hubs only work when...

Feb, 2019

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Expert review by : Matthew Miller Matthew Miller (zdnet.com)

Pixel Slate review: Google tablet vs iPad or Surface? It's beyond compare Review | ZDNet

It's been a few years since Google released a tablet and the Pixel Slate is its first Chrome OS model. The Pixel Slate hardware is excellent, its full desktop browser offers unlimited potential, and it's not cheap.

Sleek, modern fit and finish ; Excellent display resolution and 3:2 form factor ; Full desktop browser ; Long battery life

Expensive, no keyboard or pen included ; No 3.5mm headset jack ; Android apps need work for tablet usage

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : Sachin Bahal (TheCanadianTechie)

Google Pixel Slate Review

When I reviewed the Google Pixelbook, I thought it was a great and premium Chromebook. But the same can't be said with Google's latest Chrome OS device, the Pixel Slate. Design & Hardware The Pixel Slate is the company's first Chrome OS tablet that...

Solid build ; Beautiful display ; Good battery life ; Slim design ; Great speakers ; Pixelbook Pen is great and useful

Expensive compared to other Chromebooks and tablets ; Chrome OS doesn’t work well as a tablet OS ; Not all Android apps work ; Pen and keyboard sold separately ; No headphone jack (and no adapter included)

The Pixel Slate is a good attempt at a Chrome OS tablet by Google. But with issues with not being able to run some Android apps on it and cost of the device and accessories makes products like the iPad, Microsoft Surface Pro or Samsung Galaxy Tab S4...

Jan, 2019