Yet another candidate steps forth to try for the title of the best Chromebook for artists. This time it’s the Samsung Chromebook Pro Convertible (XE510C24-K01US). Does it have what it takes? Its resolution is fantastic, so that’s a good start. And it even comes with a built-in pen, so you don’t need your own. Why We Like It - Samsung Chromebook Pro Convertible (XE510C24-K01US) The Samsung Chromebook Pro Convertible (XE510C24-K01US) offers an enticing device: an affordable 2-in-1 laptop with a built-in pen that has the performance to multitask well and consistently so. Display Type & Resolution As we mentioned before, its resolution is 2400x1600, which is even better than 1080p (that’s 1920x1080). More importantly, its pixel density looks so crisp and clear on a 12.3-inch screen. Colors are really good, too, which makes color accurate tasks that much more useful. It’s touch screen, but also comes with a built-in pen to draw or take notes with. Battery Life The Samsung Chromebook Pro XE510C24 K01US doesn’t skimp on battery life either. You can consistently hit 9 hours on a single charge, provided you’ve made a few tweaks on the backend, power settings, and depending on what you’re doing. That’s what you’d expect from the HP Chromebook 14. Weight & Durability Weighing 2.38 lbs, the Samsung Chromebook Pro Convertible (XE510C24-K01US) is among the lightest 2-in-1 laptops you can pick up. What’s nice is the simple fact that it’s mostly made of metal, a huge upgrade to durability than plastic will ever offer, like seen on the Lenovo Chromebook S330. Inputs And here’s where the Samsung Chromebook Pro Convertible (XE510C24-K01US) Touch Screen Laptop Tablet falters: too few ports. Along the sides are two USB C ports, one on each side, an audio jack, and a microSD card slot. To be fair, you can expand ports via adapter. Value At first glance $785 may seem steep, but take this into consideration: the Google Pixelbook Go i5 Chromebook is almost three times the price (specifically $1700). To get a Chromebook that does as much as the Samsung Chromebook Pro Convertible (XE510C24-K01US), for this price, is a miracle in and of itself. Not to mention access to a bunch of art apps found on the Google Play store. Samsung Chromebook Pro Convertible (XE510C24-K01US) Wrap Up Taking the leap and getting the Samsung Chromebook Pro Convertible (XE510C24-K01US) will have you thanking your past self for giving it a chance. All of its features—though admittedly too few ports—performance, and design all culminate into one fantastic device. Most importantly, it does this at a very affordable price. You won’t be disappointed as an artist.
