I bought this based on this review upgrading from a Lenovo Duet. I would agree with most of the reviewer's comments except I find the keyboard really hard to use. Despite being pretty much full size, the key travel is too limited for me and I find typing frustrating even when on a table. I am very impressed when the reviewer can type easily when it's on his lap. But overall it's a pretty capable device and I now use this as my main device (versus my Windows desktop) even moving my commonly used Excel spreadsheets to Google Drive now and updating them using the Chrome Office plugin
I've bought one and i can't stand the keyboard too. I just can't type on that thing without needing for a backspace every 3 words. But hooking a bluetooth keyboard and trackball is easy and fixes everything. Good thing the keyboard is detachable because it's that bad. I just bought a 2nd one refurbished for half the sales price. Wich makes it quite an amazing deal for a 13" OLED tablet alone.
Thanks for the great reviews. You helped me in making the decision to get this device. I was originally looking at a Tab S7, upgrading from a Fire HD 10, but happened on this channel and discovered this Duet 5 will fit all of my needs better, media consumption, emails and light productivity work.
Thanks for your great spot-on Chromebook reviews, very helpful in making Chromebook purchase decisions, to hear all the plus and the few minus. Good to see that Lenovo has hit more than one winning sweet spot with their Duet line (both the original Duet and the Duet-5) in terms of the tablet-laptop hybrids. And thanks for being a Chicago Cubs fan!
Please do a longer term review. Please. I bought the Duet 5 , and a few weeks later also bought a Flex 5i, and although the Flex 5i is more powerful, your stuck with the fan going on and off, watching the battery life go down. The screen on the Flex 5i is also far inferior to that on the Duet 5. Night and day difference at any brightness level. Goes for the speakers, and levels as well. Add that to the far better better battery life on the Duet 5. At the end of testing them head to head, I ended up sending the Flex 5i back. Too much to give up for performance that is hardly ever used in a Chromebook in day to day use. The Duet 5 is in my opinion is the superior device for everyday tasks, such as TH-cam, browsing and light productivity apps. The perfect recliner arm chair device.
G'day guys, I'm chasing a 2 in 1 for video streaming and occasionally typing documents but it must have WiFi 6 and a long lasting battery. I'm convinced this is the perfect one for me. Over here we get the USI Pen included and the device has 8gb of Ram with 256gb of Storage. If anyone thinks I'm making a mistake please let me know.
I'm also looking for same similar function to u, main thing is note taking, media consumption and remote gameplay like moonlight or steam link, using ipad pro 11 currently but the remote desktop not much convenient in that, that's y planning on changing either to this this or pixel slate, the only drawback in the Duet 5 is I'm scared with the limitations of ARM snapdragon 7c, moreover its also not good as snapdragon 865 or 870 slightly lower performance that's y I'm still hesitant to buy this and considering pixel slate as it's Intel core m or i5 paired with my pixel 6 also would feel great , so I'm in mixed doubt
Bro get this Duet 5 it's literally amazing ive never been happier with any computer or tablet and I have the Tab S7 FE...It's just amazing for Movies and Videos. .
I personally love the duet 5, I got it as an upgrade to the duet 3 because it was the exact things I thought the 3 was weaker on. Specifically the screen was very dim in well lit rooms, amazing processing upgrade & I love the 2x USB-C ports. I was surprised how vivid the colors were on the screen & now I'm practically glued to it when it comes to streaming games. I decided to go into chromebooks because I wanted a lightweight, long battery life, low processing power device for game streaming. I have been pleasantly surprised now that I would rather play some games with advanced graphics on my chromebook now.
I still use my Lenovo duet Chromebook everyday, and my google pixel 6 phone. I'm not sure if I would have bought these if not for your reviews. I wish i could win one of these on the 10th. Keep up the amazing work.
I have the M1 iPad Pro, Samsung Tab S7 FE and the Duet 5 and the Duet is the one I use the most and take with me, when I need a bigger screen on the go. I'm even using it to learn Python, us the full version of vs code by enabling linux. Easily my favorite tablet this year!
I am enamoured with the 13" screen! My hp x360 is tired and needs to be replaced. I was initially looking for another 2 in 1 to buy, this device intrigues me. I am not a content creator so the fact that you got so much fun time out of the battery doing your thing probably means that I can consume a great deal of content for longer periods of time, without having to plug in every six hours. I think I am going to hop over to Lenovo's store and see what the cost is for just the tablet, back and pen. I have a Bluetooth keyboard I use on my Android device so I won't need the attachable keyboard for this. And if I can use the stylus I bought for the Duet, maybe I can save a few more dollars. I am, after much trial and error, a tablet plus accessories gal. The laptop turned out to be a waste of money for me. Thanks for your review and comments about your likes and dislikes. They have helped me a lot! :)
Love all of your videos! Also, I’m on week 2 of owning mine and really love it too! One of my best moments already was watching a movie with subtitles on the kitchen table with my wife while our baby was sleeping just a few feet away. Normally, we can’t do this because the big TV lights-up the whole room. So, I give this device a review not often heard before. It was surprisingly romantic!
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Now I prefer to watch films on my Duet 5 than on my 32 Inches Xiaomi 2K smart TV !
To answer your question about who would use such a device: me. I have a desktop, and a large phone - most of my work stuff is done on a work laptop i get from work (so no choice there, it's strictly for work). For me it comes down three simple things: 1. i don't need to do any work stuff, just media consumption and general "on the go" stuff. 2. 10" to me is too small for media consumption. Weight of devices have never bothered me, i'm usually wearing heavy winter coats and my backpack weighs over 5lbs EMPTY. 3. I also have a very expensive mouse and keyboard I carry around everywhere and use with all my devices anyways. So all in all, This is perfect. I dislike convertibles because the keyboards just get in the way.(if i need a keyboard and/or mouse - i have those already - ones I'm used to and been using on all my computing devices for years). I absolutely LOVED my pixel slate, and the pixel C before that. My only hesitance is, chromeOS is starting to get sluggish, I'm on the Flex 5 with 4GB RAM and it's SHIT, youtube lags all the time, i can't have more than 2 or 3 tabs open...
I've just received a Duet 5 from Bestbuy in Canada, and for my fellow Canadians want to highlight that here at least we only seem to get 4gb of RAM. My unit is paired with 128gb of storage. I'm not sure I will keep this as I'm finding the performance to be a bit slow - keyboard response often not 100% fluid, especially the touch keyboard. Not a buttery smooth UX for sure. I think the missing 4gb must make a huge difference as I'm just getting started, so I have hardly anything running. This is my first ChromeOS device, so perhaps my expectations are somewhat out of whack, but I do have a lot of Android device experience. One thing that I love so far is the OLED screen - that honestly is what made me want to buy this as I intend to use it mostly on the couch as a secondary device for productivity, and a primary device for content consumption. I''ll give it a couple days more as I have only had it going for an hour or two. Any tips on improving performance? Is the fact that I'm asking this after less than 2 hours indication of a problem? Thanks! PS - it seems that lag in tablet mode is a general issue with Chrome OS devices - didn't know that before. I guess I thought the tablet mode would basically be like Android...
I'm thinking of getting a Chromebook this week and I've been really interested in this one because it's on sale at Best Buy. I think this Chromebook would be the biggest bang for the buck for me, especially with the included detachable keyboard. It's perfect for both home and work use. This is an excellent review, btw
Coming home from Best buy with this tablet and very excited after watching the video! But honestly, hands down one of the best communicators on TH-cam I've ever listened to. Thank you.
Great review. I found one at Best Buy open boxed for 290 dollars in excellent condition and snapped it up. I'm transitioning from an Android tablet that was long overdue and it's been so easy. I'd recommend this to anyone who values simplicity.
I'm truly surprised that the Gen2 of the 7C earned your badge of "recommending for everyone" - I might just replace my acer 513 (which I also use as a companion device to the 713) with this one. I generally like Lenovo's build quality (wife rocks a Lenovo Flex 5) so that might be my next step too. Thanks for the review
Really surprised to see the retail price of this in Europe as 649€. I was really hoping for that 499€ price point. Will likely pick it up when there's a good deal. My OG Duet will tide me over until then. Great review of, what looks to be, another quality 2 in 1 from Lenovo!
good's from asia can cross the pacific,, to America,, EUROPE its via the Suez Canal & shortage of workers in the ports due to Covid Backlog ,,, so imagine the Duet 5, will cost more in Europe for a while..
I just ordered the ASUS CX9 from Costco and I'm so unbelievably excited to receive it and use it. I'm currently rocking the Lenovo Flex 5 chromebook from 2020 with a 10th Gen i3 and 8GB of ram and 128GB of storage. Can't wait for the ASUS to prove just how much more powerful chromebooks can be. The Asus CX9 from Costco has an 11th Gen i5 with 16GB of ram and 256GB of storage. Super excited! Good luck everyone with your shopping!!
Thanks for this review. I recently decided to give Chrome OS a try and I purchased the duet 10.1 based on your review and input. Now I'm eyeing this beauty and ready to purchase unless I'm fortunate to win in your drawing. Thanks again for a great review
I've painstakingly researching Chromebooks. Turns out a ChromeOS tablet is really what I wanted, this review opened my eyes. Ordered from my local BB, picking up in a few hours. Thank you for the reviews, I really enjoy your channel.
Thank you for this video!! I randomly stumbled appon this online and this seems near perfect for what I want! I was looking for a tablet for mainly content consumption like TH-cam, Netflix, ect and was annoyed with the big black bars on iPads and other tablets do to their aspect ratios. I love that this one is 16 by 9! Compared to other OLED tablets of similar size, this thing is near half the price too!
Well said. Most tablets regardless of OS is either 16:10 or 3:2 or even 4:3. It's definitely refreshing to see 16:9 as it is still the golden standard for mass media.
@@farishanafiah8461 For sure! I was legitimately surprised to hear it was 16 by 9 and OLED starting at $400. This thing is a unicorn lol. I looked up some benchmarks and it's basically on par with a Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE power wise which I think is pretty good considering it has a bigger and better screen, comes with a keyboard and costs less.
Lenovo had the 4GB and 64GB of EMMC storage version on their website on sale during blackfriday and Cyber Monday for about $342. Almost got it but I decided against it. I felt like the 8GB/128GB ssd of storage was the way to go if I get one. But man...that lack of backlit KB really gets me. I hope they refresh it next year with a backlit version.
Thank you so much for your Wonderful review! I really enjoy listening to you explain these Chromebooks. You tell us in down to earth language for regular folks to easily understand. I bought the Lenovo Flex 5 last year based on your review. I am Very happy with it. Thanks again, Harold
I feel like you've been hitting at this since it was announced. The hard choice that I keep flopping back and forth between is this Duet 5 or the P12 Pro, they serve several of the same purposes yet are just different enough to make the final decision something you really have to live with. ChromeOS updates will be more steady than Android updates, but the different processors and screen resolution really keep me up at night.
@@MGXDR Lenovo's update history with Android makes me nervous though. It's be great if it gets 12L but with this Duet 5 getting updates until 2029 it's hard to not consider it as top choice.
Thanks a lot for your videos, reviews and advices! After nearly 2 years of doubts I definitvely picked this Chromebook today! I had lots of doubts in the past about the first original Duet, but honestly at the shop seemed too small, just 'a tablet' I mean....maybe the brand new Duet 3 would be the good compromise but buying today the Duet 5 at 429€ (in France), instead of 699€ I think it's a great deal! again thanks to you sir, keep going!!! 🔝👍👍👍
Very informative review. My wife has a Lenovo 100e. She is very happy with it. Me ,not impressed with the screen. This Duet 5 looks like a chromebook that I would enjoy. Maybe even replace my current iPad.
The size and the screen looks perfect but the weakest point for me is the eMMC memory. I really like what Lenovo is doing with the duet, I'm looking forward to seeing one with a faster processor and better memory in the future. Great video, mate!
is the difference between SSD and eMMC memory huge ? I went from a laptop with a regular (as in, normal, average) HDD to a laptop with a regular SSD and it was a game changer). Would a eMMC be a huge downgrade ?
@@LockDogg38 eMMC is very good at dealing with small-sized files, but if you're dealing with mid to high sized files, it'll fall short to an SSD. If you're coming from an HDD to an eMMC, you'll see an improvement, however, if you're coming from and NVMe or an SSD to an eMMC, you will surely notice how it'll run sluggish. These devices should be running UFS 2.1-3.1, most high-end mobile devices are running those instead of eMMC.
I'm a Chromebook defender... Some people believe that only works with basic stuff but right now with all services getting cloud versions it's even better. Awesome price and with the power of the internet
I'm enjoying it and it serves my needs of note taking and communication. Just purchased it on Friday after watching your previous review. Keep up the good work!
I bought a P11 plus tablet . It was the most affordable for me but after I bought the P11 plus, I saw the many Lenovo Chromebooks and thought that maybe in the future I'll try a Chromebook. For now I like my tablet. It does what I need and I purchased the keyboard too which makes it easy for typing and getting around responding to emails. I'm happy for now.
This tablet is a great EDC device. The bug screen makes it amazing to edit files like blue prints or long articles. The wide aspect ratio really helps the keyboard feel just right for typing. If you can get one at a discount definitely go for it.
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Thanks a lot! After watching your video, I decided to buy the Duet 5. I got the model with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. Fantastic! 1/ I appreciate first the Oled screen, which is astonishing. 2/The power, with just 4 GB of RAM. I had before an Asus 3 Chromebox on which I installed 16 GB of RAM. My Duet 5 is much faster because I think of the Celeron processor of the Chromebox compared to the Snapdragon of the Duet 5. 3/ The battery lasts a very long time. If we don't forget to switch of the Duet after use! Last night I finished with 50% of battery and did not switch off completely. This morning, I just got 25% left! I know Google is very curious, but last night I forgot. 4/ The detachable keyboard is remarkable too. I had before a Bluetooth Logitech 480 keyboard with my Chromebox. I hated it because I made many typing errors with it. Nothing to compare with my Duet 5 keyboard, which allows me many typing approximations. 5/ The tablet mode. It's my first 2in1 device. I like it very much and, like you, I like to "laptomize" in my salon after having typed a lot (I'm a blogger) on my Chromebook. Finally, I'm very satisfied with my new acquisition and thank you again to make me discovering this gem.😇 Just a question : to activate dev mode on my (first) Chromebook tablet, I suppose it's different of the traditional 3 keys together process because it doesn't work with the keyboard.
Thank you for the details. If you don't mind, can I ask 1) how heavy is the tablet without the keyboard and the back case? I saw somewhere 700g, but it's not clear with or without the case. 2) Does the keyboard have bluetooth connection or it can only be attached to this spesific device? Thank you
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@@sslaia The tablet's weight is 700 grams without the keyboard. There is no Bluetooth connection to the keyboard. Only a direct connection when magnetically attached to the tablet. But because it's a Chromebook you can connect an external Bluetooth keyboard .
One of the things that I love about Robbie's reviews is that I absolutely trust him. He obviously loves ChromeOS, but that doesn't blind him to any issues with devices, and every time I've bought a product on his recommendation it's been exactly as good as he's described.
Exactly, Robbie is one of the most unobjective reviewers out there and isn't afraid to give takes like saying Apple does it better etc. I'm still rocking my Acer Spin 713 from last year based on his review, and its one of my best tech purchases ever.
Thanks Robby - I heard you guys gushing about this in recent podcasts. I hope Lenovo eventually makes a lightweight 12"-13" 16x10 Duet (maybe w/ the Snap 7C+ Gen 3) with a similar full sized keyboard. Until then, the Duet 5 sounds pretty nice as a sometimes productivity device and frequent media device. I already entered the contest for your giveaway -- looking for an update to my old Asus C302.
I appreciate your candour at the outset about your tablet use. I’m a huge iPad guy but always wanted to see something in Chrome OS ecosphere because I only own Chromebook(s) as my laptop. Even still use Google Slate but only as a laptop because of the lack of app development. I just wish there was something like Notability for Chrome.
Youre absolutely correct I had recomment to my olderly neighbor because he was un happy used the Ipad Air. After all he was ecstatic of easy to use + the OLED display makes big difference. Personaly despite using pretty advaned in Programing Win11 pro + Apple OS I have been tempting to get one for working with not complicated demands. Over all it is awesome very light Laptop-Tablet which wont break the Bank. Great review also a humble one!!
I am thinking about this device for my daughter. (Student) She is in the Windows cosmos, (Has a 14 inch Yoga) would like an external monitor, but has very little space. Using the software from Duetdisplay ( the name is confusing but seemingly a coincedence) she can set up the lenovo duet ( the duet display software works with the router) as a monitor unplug it and take it to Uni as a light and portible. Also at the end of the day it can be used as a tablet for media consumption.
The i7 pixel Slate hardware is exceptional, it's the tablet interface in Chrome OS that's lacking. I really hope android 12L does something to improve things.
I hope we can see an affordable 2-in-1 Chromebook with UFS storage. I believe that would transform low-mid range Chromebooks from a "disposable gadget" to a real laptop replacement.
Thanks for your review! I've been looking for a laptop to take to school with me. My current laptop is a Lenovo Legion, which is awesome, but it is so heavy and bulky, and the charger is a chore to carry to class. I will be picking up the Duet 5 tomorrow.
I really love my duet 5 but yeah led backlit keys and a fingerprint would set thing ablaze. That said the USB-C is where fido or other types of sensors can be used. Does take up a port... but hey I am happy with the sticker price.
It looks like a great chromebook, but I'm not sold on the cpu, and the non backlit keyboard. In my experience of having a laptop, backlit keyboards are a must.
Bro personally u think pixel slate has edge over it in terms of processor ? And also I'm planning on buying either 1, which one u suggest the Duet 5 8gb ram version or pixel slate core M3 version both are similar priced considering the it on sale but no keyboard for pixel slate included
Thanks for the awesome review. I've been thinking about it of buying it for school and entertainment. It seems to be made for both and that makes it awesome. 🙂
I'm on my 4th Duet 5 since I got my first one in March 2022. That's right, I've had 3 fail, and the life of each one has been the same (2 months). If the trend continues, my current Duet 5 should fail in mid December 2022. Kudos to the retailer for replacing the failed units, and allowing a full warranty from when each replacement is issued, but eventually it will become a discontinued model and I might have to switch to something else. I like the screen, battery life, form factor and the price (got it for $360USD). Why these things suddenly die after 2 months is a mystery. Anyway, it's given me a good taste for Chromebook tech, good battery life and OLED screens.
I'm still using my Pixel Slate, especially for media consumption and to play Stadia. Also, I connect my Slate to an external monitor. Regarding image quality with the OLED display compared to the pixel slate, do you think it will be an upgrade getting the Duet 5?
Great video, enjoy the honest review. This is exactly what I was looking for for my wife. Unfortunately I can't get the 8 gig version in Canada and Lenova informed me that they are discontinued. Do you have a suggestion on a comparable chrome tablet.
Picked mine up today and well pleased. My only gripe is the speakers could be a little louder but it's a small price. The Oled screen compensates for that. I installed a sound booster from the PlayStore so it's much better now. Fantastic review as always 👍🏽👍🏽
nice review. What about the resolution on an external display? I think the small duet has only max. 1080p at 30Hz on a tv due to the usb-c port. I hope that the duet 5 can do at least 1080p at 60Hz via external display.
Looks nice, but when I went to the Lenovo website to get more info it says discontinued. Kind of strange for a device that's only a couple of months old. Do they mean out of stock?
I had an online chat with a sales agent: She, too, confirmed that this model has been discontinued and recommended the earlier 10 inch model. But then she mentioned that a new Gen 6 model will become available in January.
Can you please inform me of which Lenovo-branded pens are compatible with this device? Additionally, what alternative branded pen is compatible? And maybe even just a stylus branded and non-branded? Many thanks, keep up the great work 🫂
Great presentation. You sold me on this. Quick question. the quick charge you talk about, is that with a fast charger or can I plug the cable into any USB charger and get quick charge. Thanks
I got a used one for 250$. All I really want todo is stream videos while I do my workouts. Figured a Tablet is more flexible than another wall mounted TV. It also has the upside of being able todo more than that. My expectations are low. Im looking forward to it.
As of last night, this unit still wasn't being demoed at our local Best Buys. Sad. Regarding the not-included USI pen, I was surprised you didn't review how Cursive runs on the Duet 5.
Thanks for the great review and this have promoted me to grab the Duet 5 from my local best buy because my old macbook air broke. So far I am enjoying what Chrome OS has to offer and coming from someone who also have an android phone, I am just happy that Chrome OS is perfect since I can use the google play store. However I love using Microsoft Edge on all of my devices and I am having a problem installing the linux deb verrsion on this particular Duet 5. For some reason even after I enable the Linux in the Developer tab, and donwloading the Edge deb Linux software off Microsoft's website there is an error installing it. Is this because the Duet 5 is running a Snapdragon chip?
Yeah, unfortunately you can't install it on ARM based devices, unless it's an ARM based device running Windows. (found that out trying to install Edge on my old Duet)
standing in BestBuy in front of the display that caught my eye walking down the aisle.. after watching your video , i'm ready to head to the checkout out & make this baby mine (i'm a blogger that has a desktop 21-inch Mac at home & am looking for something easy to continue writing blogs and brainstorming while i'm on-the-go)
i already have a macbook , lol , buuuuuut i recently added a social media intern to the one-man band that is every beginner blogger , so i want to loan her my macbook as a work computer for the duration of her internship
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I bought this based on this review upgrading from a Lenovo Duet. I would agree with most of the reviewer's comments except I find the keyboard really hard to use. Despite being pretty much full size, the key travel is too limited for me and I find typing frustrating even when on a table. I am very impressed when the reviewer can type easily when it's on his lap. But overall it's a pretty capable device and I now use this as my main device (versus my Windows desktop) even moving my commonly used Excel spreadsheets to Google Drive now and updating them using the Chrome Office plugin
I've bought one and i can't stand the keyboard too. I just can't type on that thing without needing for a backspace every 3 words. But hooking a bluetooth keyboard and trackball is easy and fixes everything. Good thing the keyboard is detachable because it's that bad.
I just bought a 2nd one refurbished for half the sales price. Wich makes it quite an amazing deal for a 13" OLED tablet alone.
Thanks for the great reviews. You helped me in making the decision to get this device. I was originally looking at a Tab S7, upgrading from a Fire HD 10, but happened on this channel and discovered this Duet 5 will fit all of my needs better, media consumption, emails and light productivity work.
I have both...the tab s7 is a better "tablet"...samsung does a great job with the UI.....but as a computer, this duet 5 is WAY BETTER than dex.
Could you update this, to know how it went so far?
Thanks for your great spot-on Chromebook reviews, very helpful in making Chromebook purchase decisions, to hear all the plus and the few minus. Good to see that Lenovo has hit more than one winning sweet spot with their Duet line (both the original Duet and the Duet-5) in terms of the tablet-laptop hybrids. And thanks for being a Chicago Cubs fan!
Been waiting for this 🤩
Please do a longer term review. Please.
I bought the Duet 5 , and a few weeks later also bought a Flex 5i, and although the Flex 5i is more powerful, your stuck with the fan going on and off, watching the battery life go down. The screen on the Flex 5i is also far inferior to that on the Duet 5. Night and day difference at any brightness level. Goes for the speakers, and levels as well. Add that to the far better better battery life on the Duet 5. At the end of testing them head to head, I ended up sending the Flex 5i back. Too much to give up for performance that is hardly ever used in a Chromebook in day to day use. The Duet 5 is in my opinion is the superior device for everyday tasks, such as TH-cam, browsing and light productivity apps. The perfect recliner arm chair device.
G'day guys, I'm chasing a 2 in 1 for video streaming and occasionally typing documents but it must have WiFi 6 and a long lasting battery. I'm convinced this is the perfect one for me. Over here we get the USI Pen included and the device has 8gb of Ram with 256gb of Storage. If anyone thinks I'm making a mistake please let me know.
Looks good. What's your budget
I'm also looking for same similar function to u, main thing is note taking, media consumption and remote gameplay like moonlight or steam link, using ipad pro 11 currently but the remote desktop not much convenient in that, that's y planning on changing either to this this or pixel slate, the only drawback in the Duet 5 is I'm scared with the limitations of ARM snapdragon 7c, moreover its also not good as snapdragon 865 or 870 slightly lower performance that's y I'm still hesitant to buy this and considering pixel slate as it's Intel core m or i5 paired with my pixel 6 also would feel great , so I'm in mixed doubt
Bro get this Duet 5 it's literally amazing ive never been happier with any computer or tablet and I have the Tab S7 FE...It's just amazing for Movies and Videos. .
Update I got it a couple of months ago and could not be happier ✅
I personally love the duet 5, I got it as an upgrade to the duet 3 because it was the exact things I thought the 3 was weaker on. Specifically the screen was very dim in well lit rooms, amazing processing upgrade & I love the 2x USB-C ports. I was surprised how vivid the colors were on the screen & now I'm practically glued to it when it comes to streaming games. I decided to go into chromebooks because I wanted a lightweight, long battery life, low processing power device for game streaming. I have been pleasantly surprised now that I would rather play some games with advanced graphics on my chromebook now.
from where did u get it from it says its discontinued on lenovo website
@@The_Best_9009 I got mine pretty soon after release at best buy in Kansas
What games have you played on it?
I still use my Lenovo duet Chromebook everyday, and my google pixel 6 phone. I'm not sure if I would have bought these if not for your reviews. I wish i could win one of these on the 10th. Keep up the amazing work.
What do you mean: "...win one of these on the 10th."??
@@madison1446 There is a raffle on December 10th. Look at their site or recent videos.
I have the M1 iPad Pro, Samsung Tab S7 FE and the Duet 5 and the Duet is the one I use the most and take with me, when I need a bigger screen on the go. I'm even using it to learn Python, us the full version of vs code by enabling linux. Easily my favorite tablet this year!
I am enamoured with the 13" screen! My hp x360 is tired and needs to be replaced. I was initially looking for another 2 in 1 to buy, this device intrigues me. I am not a content creator so the fact that you got so much fun time out of the battery doing your thing probably means that I can consume a great deal of content for longer periods of time, without having to plug in every six hours. I think I am going to hop over to Lenovo's store and see what the cost is for just the tablet, back and pen. I have a Bluetooth keyboard I use on my Android device so I won't need the attachable keyboard for this. And if I can use the stylus I bought for the Duet, maybe I can save a few more dollars. I am, after much trial and error, a tablet plus accessories gal. The laptop turned out to be a waste of money for me. Thanks for your review and comments about your likes and dislikes. They have helped me a lot! :)
13.3" is too huge for tablet use though, much less one with a 16:9 Aspect ratio. Wish it was 12.3", like the Pixel Slate and Surface Pro devices :(
When I last looked at the Lenovo store, they were only selling the variant with lesser specs. Compare to best buy's configuration
If the Duet 5 is this good, I can't imagine the next Duet for next year.
good by the standard of next year probably
Especially with the new Snapdragon processor 🤤
Even in 10 years even 10000 years
I don't mind selling my previous one each year to help pay for the next one, Lenovo is killing it!
Just ordered mine, can't wait! Lenovo is killing it!
Love all of your videos! Also, I’m on week 2 of owning mine and really love it too! One of my best moments already was watching a movie with subtitles on the kitchen table with my wife while our baby was sleeping just a few feet away. Normally, we can’t do this because the big TV lights-up the whole room. So, I give this device a review not often heard before. It was surprisingly romantic!
Now I prefer to watch films on my Duet 5 than on my 32 Inches Xiaomi 2K smart TV !
To answer your question about who would use such a device: me. I have a desktop, and a large phone - most of my work stuff is done on a work laptop i get from work (so no choice there, it's strictly for work). For me it comes down three simple things:
1. i don't need to do any work stuff, just media consumption and general "on the go" stuff.
2. 10" to me is too small for media consumption. Weight of devices have never bothered me, i'm usually wearing heavy winter coats and my backpack weighs over 5lbs EMPTY.
3. I also have a very expensive mouse and keyboard I carry around everywhere and use with all my devices anyways.
So all in all, This is perfect. I dislike convertibles because the keyboards just get in the way.(if i need a keyboard and/or mouse - i have those already - ones I'm used to and been using on all my computing devices for years). I absolutely LOVED my pixel slate, and the pixel C before that. My only hesitance is, chromeOS is starting to get sluggish, I'm on the Flex 5 with 4GB RAM and it's SHIT, youtube lags all the time, i can't have more than 2 or 3 tabs open...
I've just received a Duet 5 from Bestbuy in Canada, and for my fellow Canadians want to highlight that here at least we only seem to get 4gb of RAM. My unit is paired with 128gb of storage. I'm not sure I will keep this as I'm finding the performance to be a bit slow - keyboard response often not 100% fluid, especially the touch keyboard. Not a buttery smooth UX for sure.
I think the missing 4gb must make a huge difference as I'm just getting started, so I have hardly anything running. This is my first ChromeOS device, so perhaps my expectations are somewhat out of whack, but I do have a lot of Android device experience. One thing that I love so far is the OLED screen - that honestly is what made me want to buy this as I intend to use it mostly on the couch as a secondary device for productivity, and a primary device for content consumption. I''ll give it a couple days more as I have only had it going for an hour or two.
Any tips on improving performance? Is the fact that I'm asking this after less than 2 hours indication of a problem?
Thanks!
PS - it seems that lag in tablet mode is a general issue with Chrome OS devices - didn't know that before. I guess I thought the tablet mode would basically be like Android...
I'm thinking of getting a Chromebook this week and I've been really interested in this one because it's on sale at Best Buy. I think this Chromebook would be the biggest bang for the buck for me, especially with the included detachable keyboard. It's perfect for both home and work use. This is an excellent review, btw
this is one man, it's a great Tablet and an even better Chromebook, really
Coming home from Best buy with this tablet and very excited after watching the video! But honestly, hands down one of the best communicators on TH-cam I've ever listened to. Thank you.
Great review. I found one at Best Buy open boxed for 290 dollars in excellent condition and snapped it up. I'm transitioning from an Android tablet that was long overdue and it's been so easy. I'd recommend this to anyone who values simplicity.
Just found that there is a discount of 35% off on the Amazon Au, and I am waiting to receive the Duet 5 tomorrow. Thank you for your review
I'm truly surprised that the Gen2 of the 7C earned your badge of "recommending for everyone" - I might just replace my acer 513 (which I also use as a companion device to the 713) with this one.
I generally like Lenovo's build quality (wife rocks a Lenovo Flex 5) so that might be my next step too.
Thanks for the review
Really surprised to see the retail price of this in Europe as 649€. I was really hoping for that 499€ price point.
Will likely pick it up when there's a good deal.
My OG Duet will tide me over until then.
Great review of, what looks to be, another quality 2 in 1 from Lenovo!
good's from asia can cross the pacific,, to America,, EUROPE its via the Suez Canal & shortage of
workers in the ports due to Covid Backlog ,,, so imagine the Duet 5, will cost more
in Europe for a while..
That's a lot more money than 499 usd!
@@DylanL814 try importing from US from Amazon USA...
Had my eye on this and Best Buy just knocked $120 off the price! Can’t wait. Solid review.
I just ordered the ASUS CX9 from Costco and I'm so unbelievably excited to receive it and use it. I'm currently rocking the Lenovo Flex 5 chromebook from 2020 with a 10th Gen i3 and 8GB of ram and 128GB of storage. Can't wait for the ASUS to prove just how much more powerful chromebooks can be.
The Asus CX9 from Costco has an 11th Gen i5 with 16GB of ram and 256GB of storage.
Super excited!
Good luck everyone with your shopping!!
Thanks for this review. I recently decided to give Chrome OS a try and I purchased the duet 10.1 based on your review and input. Now I'm eyeing this beauty and ready to purchase unless I'm fortunate to win in your drawing. Thanks again for a great review
Just bought this. I was looking for a small laptop purse size and was recommended this one and I am so pleased.
this video convinced me to go and pick one of these up today from best buy. I love this thing! great review man, keep it up.
Honestly Lenovo has been getting way better in Chromebooks, laptops and tablets lately
Their phones are really getting impressive
It's so good that you put a buying link in the description. Great contents by the way!
I've painstakingly researching Chromebooks. Turns out a ChromeOS tablet is really what I wanted, this review opened my eyes. Ordered from my local BB, picking up in a few hours. Thank you for the reviews, I really enjoy your channel.
Please follow-up with your thoughts!
Thanks for the very detailed review. Purchased a Lenovo Duet 5 based on your comments and its perfect
Thank you for this video!! I randomly stumbled appon this online and this seems near perfect for what I want! I was looking for a tablet for mainly content consumption like TH-cam, Netflix, ect and was annoyed with the big black bars on iPads and other tablets do to their aspect ratios. I love that this one is 16 by 9! Compared to other OLED tablets of similar size, this thing is near half the price too!
Well said. Most tablets regardless of OS is either 16:10 or 3:2 or even 4:3. It's definitely refreshing to see 16:9 as it is still the golden standard for mass media.
@@farishanafiah8461 For sure! I was legitimately surprised to hear it was 16 by 9 and OLED starting at $400. This thing is a unicorn lol. I looked up some benchmarks and it's basically on par with a Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE power wise which I think is pretty good considering it has a bigger and better screen, comes with a keyboard and costs less.
i have the duet 5 for a early birthday gift and its amazing every video has 2160p video quality and i love the tablet made when I'm on the go
Lenovo had the 4GB and 64GB of EMMC storage version on their website on sale during blackfriday and Cyber Monday for about $342. Almost got it but I decided against it. I felt like the 8GB/128GB ssd of storage was the way to go if I get one. But man...that lack of backlit KB really gets me. I hope they refresh it next year with a backlit version.
smart! you'll need the extra memory when you run linux apps!
I just ordered one today.
Hope I will not be disappointed 🤞🏻
You really been killing it lately with these entertaining and useful videos. Thanks!
Look its a simp for a guy.
Thank you so much for your Wonderful review! I really enjoy listening to you explain these Chromebooks. You tell us in down to earth language for regular folks to easily understand. I bought the Lenovo Flex 5 last year based on your review. I am Very happy with it. Thanks again, Harold
I feel like you've been hitting at this since it was announced. The hard choice that I keep flopping back and forth between is this Duet 5 or the P12 Pro, they serve several of the same purposes yet are just different enough to make the final decision something you really have to live with. ChromeOS updates will be more steady than Android updates, but the different processors and screen resolution really keep me up at night.
Don't forget the p12 has 120hz
@@MrHamncheez and of course the Yoga Tabs are also calling with their hook and better speakers.
P12 much more powerful and seems to be a good choice over any other tablet or chroms
@@MGXDR Lenovo's update history with Android makes me nervous though. It's be great if it gets 12L but with this Duet 5 getting updates until 2029 it's hard to not consider it as top choice.
Xiaomi mi pad 5 my guy
That intro & outro tho👀🔥
Thanks a lot for your videos, reviews and advices! After nearly 2 years of doubts I definitvely picked this Chromebook today! I had lots of doubts in the past about the first original Duet, but honestly at the shop seemed too small, just 'a tablet' I mean....maybe the brand new Duet 3 would be the good compromise but buying today the Duet 5 at 429€ (in France), instead of 699€ I think it's a great deal! again thanks to you sir, keep going!!! 🔝👍👍👍
Very informative review. My wife has a Lenovo 100e. She is very happy with it. Me ,not impressed with the screen. This Duet 5 looks like a chromebook that I would enjoy. Maybe even replace my current iPad.
The size and the screen looks perfect but the weakest point for me is the eMMC memory. I really like what Lenovo is doing with the duet, I'm looking forward to seeing one with a faster processor and better memory in the future.
Great video, mate!
is the difference between SSD and eMMC memory huge ? I went from a laptop with a regular (as in, normal, average) HDD to a laptop with a regular SSD and it was a game changer). Would a eMMC be a huge downgrade ?
@@LockDogg38
eMMC is very good at dealing with small-sized files, but if you're dealing with mid to high sized files, it'll fall short to an SSD.
If you're coming from an HDD to an eMMC, you'll see an improvement, however, if you're coming from and NVMe or an SSD to an eMMC, you will surely notice how it'll run sluggish.
These devices should be running UFS 2.1-3.1, most high-end mobile devices are running those instead of eMMC.
@@FabianLanfold emmc also degrades a lot
thats just the lowest end spec version. The ones you find at brick and mortar retail stores is usually the 8GB memory/128GB SSD version.
Yeah especially at $500 when at that price your teetering pretty close to a tab S7 or even an iPad pro refurbished or something.
I'm a Chromebook defender... Some people believe that only works with basic stuff but right now with all services getting cloud versions it's even better. Awesome price and with the power of the internet
Finally 🎉👍. I've been waiting for this review for the last 2 months. 😄👀
Thank you. Been waiting. I hope it’s not biased since you are also giving away these for free soon.
I'm enjoying it and it serves my needs of note taking and communication. Just purchased it on Friday after watching your previous review. Keep up the good work!
Hello!
I hope all is well. I know this is extremely random but do you mind sharing how it’s running now? If you still have it of course : )
@@liziricca6730 yes I do! Still loving it and using it. Running great for me still
Watching this on the Lenovo Duet 5, love the large screen and overall performance.
I bought a P11 plus tablet . It was the most affordable for me but after I bought the P11 plus, I saw the many Lenovo Chromebooks and thought that maybe in the future I'll try a Chromebook. For now I like my tablet. It does what I need and I purchased the keyboard too which makes it easy for typing and getting around responding to emails. I'm happy for now.
This tablet is a great EDC device. The bug screen makes it amazing to edit files like blue prints or long articles. The wide aspect ratio really helps the keyboard feel just right for typing. If you can get one at a discount definitely go for it.
Thanks a lot! After watching your video, I decided to buy the Duet 5. I got the model with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. Fantastic!
1/ I appreciate first the Oled screen, which is astonishing.
2/The power, with just 4 GB of RAM. I had before an Asus 3 Chromebox on which I installed 16 GB of RAM. My Duet 5 is much faster because I think of the Celeron processor of the Chromebox compared to the Snapdragon of the Duet 5.
3/ The battery lasts a very long time. If we don't forget to switch of the Duet after use! Last night I finished with 50% of battery and did not switch off completely. This morning, I just got 25% left! I know Google is very curious, but last night I forgot.
4/ The detachable keyboard is remarkable too. I had before a Bluetooth Logitech 480 keyboard with my Chromebox. I hated it because I made many typing errors with it. Nothing to compare with my Duet 5 keyboard, which allows me many typing approximations.
5/ The tablet mode. It's my first 2in1 device. I like it very much and, like you, I like to "laptomize" in my salon after having typed a lot (I'm a blogger) on my Chromebook.
Finally, I'm very satisfied with my new acquisition and thank you again to make me discovering this gem.😇
Just a question : to activate dev mode on my (first) Chromebook tablet, I suppose it's different of the traditional 3 keys together process because it doesn't work with the keyboard.
Thank you for the details. If you don't mind, can I ask 1) how heavy is the tablet without the keyboard and the back case? I saw somewhere 700g, but it's not clear with or without the case. 2) Does the keyboard have bluetooth connection or it can only be attached to this spesific device? Thank you
@@sslaia The tablet's weight is 700 grams without the keyboard. There is no Bluetooth connection to the keyboard. Only a direct connection when magnetically attached to the tablet. But because it's a Chromebook you can connect an external Bluetooth keyboard .
@ thank you.
One of the things that I love about Robbie's reviews is that I absolutely trust him. He obviously loves ChromeOS, but that doesn't blind him to any issues with devices, and every time I've bought a product on his recommendation it's been exactly as good as he's described.
Exactly, Robbie is one of the most unobjective reviewers out there and isn't afraid to give takes like saying Apple does it better etc. I'm still rocking my Acer Spin 713 from last year based on his review, and its one of my best tech purchases ever.
Thanks Robby - I heard you guys gushing about this in recent podcasts. I hope Lenovo eventually makes a lightweight 12"-13" 16x10 Duet (maybe w/ the Snap 7C+ Gen 3) with a similar full sized keyboard. Until then, the Duet 5 sounds pretty nice as a sometimes productivity device and frequent media device. I already entered the contest for your giveaway -- looking for an update to my old Asus C302.
That's what I thought. With cellular connectivity, I would buy it in a blink.
I appreciate your candour at the outset about your tablet use. I’m a huge iPad guy but always wanted to see something in Chrome OS ecosphere because I only own Chromebook(s) as my laptop. Even still use Google Slate but only as a laptop because of the lack of app development. I just wish there was something like Notability for Chrome.
Youre absolutely correct I had recomment to my olderly neighbor because he was un happy used the Ipad Air. After all he was ecstatic of easy to use + the OLED display makes big difference. Personaly despite using pretty advaned in Programing Win11 pro + Apple OS I have been tempting to get one for working with not complicated demands. Over all it is awesome very light Laptop-Tablet which wont break the Bank. Great review also a humble one!!
Dang man I'm just seeing this guy more than the tablet
I am thinking about this device for my daughter. (Student) She is in the Windows cosmos, (Has a 14 inch Yoga) would like an external monitor, but has very little space. Using the software from Duetdisplay ( the name is confusing but seemingly a coincedence) she can set up the lenovo duet ( the duet display software works with the router) as a monitor unplug it and take it to Uni as a light and portible. Also at the end of the day it can be used as a tablet for media consumption.
The i7 pixel Slate hardware is exceptional, it's the tablet interface in Chrome OS that's lacking. I really hope android 12L does something to improve things.
In what all ways do you find it lacking?
Is it as laggy as people say it is
@@lucasceleste4743 he said lacking, not laggy
I hope we can see an affordable 2-in-1 Chromebook with UFS storage. I believe that would transform low-mid range Chromebooks from a "disposable gadget" to a real laptop replacement.
Thanks for your review! I've been looking for a laptop to take to school with me. My current laptop is a Lenovo Legion, which is awesome, but it is so heavy and bulky, and the charger is a chore to carry to class. I will be picking up the Duet 5 tomorrow.
I still have and use the original 10.1 Duet and it is still a champ, love it
This was... a... great review... refreshing...
I really love my duet 5 but yeah led backlit keys and a fingerprint would set thing ablaze. That said the USB-C is where fido or other types of sensors can be used. Does take up a port... but hey I am happy with the sticker price.
Looks great - I'm waiting for a 2023/24. I love my 5i Flex Chromebook - great for browsing, great for C++/Python coding. Just brilliant.
It looks like a great chromebook, but I'm not sold on the cpu, and the non backlit keyboard. In my experience of having a laptop, backlit keyboards are a must.
Great video. As always. Would love to see a comparison video with the device and the Google Pixel Slate as they are both 13" tablets.
The slate is 12.3", same as the surface pro devices
Bro personally u think pixel slate has edge over it in terms of processor ? And also I'm planning on buying either 1, which one u suggest the Duet 5 8gb ram version or pixel slate core M3 version both are similar priced considering the it on sale but no keyboard for pixel slate included
@@laks2804 Pixel Slate should be way better. Although the Duet 5 has a great screen
I love your support for chromebooks most people dont like chromebooks but you do and thank i you for that
interesting chromebook. I have the OG HP chromebook X2. looking for a power upgrade but also keep my 1440p screen.
It is so adorable nd expensive also.
Your all videos are so useful for all. Thanks for this video...❣️✨
Thanks for the awesome review. I've been thinking about it of buying it for school and entertainment. It seems to be made for both and that makes it awesome. 🙂
I knew you would fall in love with this one
I'm on my 4th Duet 5 since I got my first one in March 2022. That's right, I've had 3 fail, and the life of each one has been the same (2 months). If the trend continues, my current Duet 5 should fail in mid December 2022. Kudos to the retailer for replacing the failed units, and allowing a full warranty from when each replacement is issued, but eventually it will become a discontinued model and I might have to switch to something else. I like the screen, battery life, form factor and the price (got it for $360USD). Why these things suddenly die after 2 months is a mystery. Anyway, it's given me a good taste for Chromebook tech, good battery life and OLED screens.
This one with 8GB RAM/128GB MMC storage is 329 at Beat Buy right now.
I was watching this especially to see battery life. It's impressive!
Astonishing video!
Great job with this review. I've subbed for more.
Lovely Chromebook and a nice review Chrome Unboxed :-)
I'm still using my Pixel Slate, especially for media consumption and to play Stadia. Also, I connect my Slate to an external monitor. Regarding image quality with the OLED display compared to the pixel slate, do you think it will be an upgrade getting the Duet 5?
Just got the 8gb/256gb combo open box - for a whopping 460AUD. Thats after an ebay voucher and gift card. I cant pass it up 🤩 Can’t wait to get mine!!
Love it! 309 in excellent condition on BB right now.
Great video, enjoy the honest review. This is exactly what I was looking for for my wife. Unfortunately I can't get the 8 gig version in Canada and Lenova informed me that they are discontinued. Do you have a suggestion on a comparable chrome tablet.
Would have liked to see how it goes with apps/games and even linux tbh, ChromeOS isn't just the browser anymore
Picked mine up today and well pleased. My only gripe is the speakers could be a little louder but it's a small price. The Oled screen compensates for that. I installed a sound booster from the PlayStore so it's much better now.
Fantastic review as always 👍🏽👍🏽
What sound booster? And roughly how much louder are we talking?
@@CoryInTheHouseThatsMe Try Wavelet
Any word on that pen holder and USI pen? Also when will this 8GB RAM with 256GB storage option actually be available?
I just bought one based on your review!
nice review.
What about the resolution on an external display? I think the small duet has only max. 1080p at 30Hz on a tv due to the usb-c port. I hope that the duet 5 can do at least 1080p at 60Hz via external display.
I use a USB C port dock and on my TCL 6 tv, the TV shows 2160p. This is a full screen, no.bars. My Ipad Pro does not do this.
Thank you! Super useful video, I think I'm getting myself one
I'm reluctantly replacing a Toshiba Chromebook II tomorrow, with the Duet 5. It does sound good!
Finally a tech dev which really feels like it will be useful
That's very useful for my studies, hope to have one. My phone can't do what that tablet can
Looks nice, but when I went to the Lenovo website to get more info it says discontinued. Kind of strange for a device that's only a couple of months old. Do they mean out of stock?
Had the same problem. Can't find it anywhere!
I had an online chat with a sales agent: She, too, confirmed that this model has been discontinued and recommended the earlier 10 inch model. But then she mentioned that a new Gen 6 model will become available in January.
oh wow.. i'm standing in front of it at BestBuy in L.A. right now.. they have to unopened ones in-stock
dang , kinda makes me want it even more in a way.. then on the flip side makes me hesitant wondering if they discontinued it b/c it's defective
Which one is better this one or the acer Chromebook Spin 713? I mainly want this to write stuff, media consumptions and cloud gaming
This would have been great information BEFORE black Friday. 😂 I actually thought of buying one during the black Friday sales but wasn't sure.
Can you please inform me of which Lenovo-branded pens are compatible with this device? Additionally, what alternative branded pen is compatible? And maybe even just a stylus branded and non-branded? Many thanks, keep up the great work 🫂
Great presentation. You sold me on this. Quick question. the quick charge you talk about, is that with a fast charger or can I plug the cable into any USB charger and get quick charge. Thanks
I got a used one for 250$. All I really want todo is stream videos while I do my workouts. Figured a Tablet is more flexible than another wall mounted TV. It also has the upside of being able todo more than that. My expectations are low. Im looking forward to it.
Wooow.....i love very much....this Chromebook and your review
I love my duet 5. I just wish I knew which pen would go for that backslot
As of last night, this unit still wasn't being demoed at our local Best Buys. Sad. Regarding the not-included USI pen, I was surprised you didn't review how Cursive runs on the Duet 5.
And we know how the "no bag" plan went ;) Thanks as always!
Thanks for the great review and this have promoted me to grab the Duet 5 from my local best buy because my old macbook air broke. So far I am enjoying what Chrome OS has to offer and coming from someone who also have an android phone, I am just happy that Chrome OS is perfect since I can use the google play store. However I love using Microsoft Edge on all of my devices and I am having a problem installing the linux deb verrsion on this particular Duet 5. For some reason even after I enable the Linux in the Developer tab, and donwloading the Edge deb Linux software off Microsoft's website there is an error installing it. Is this because the Duet 5 is running a Snapdragon chip?
Yeah, unfortunately you can't install it on ARM based devices, unless it's an ARM based device running Windows. (found that out trying to install Edge on my old Duet)
standing in BestBuy in front of the display that caught my eye walking down the aisle.. after watching your video , i'm ready to head to the checkout out & make this baby mine
(i'm a blogger that has a desktop 21-inch Mac at home & am looking for something easy to continue writing blogs and brainstorming while i'm on-the-go)
i already have a macbook , lol , buuuuuut i recently added a social media intern to the one-man band that is every beginner blogger , so i want to loan her my macbook as a work computer for the duration of her internship