Lenovo's Chromebook Duet sounded like a winner the moment we first heard about it. It's a 2-in-1 detachable tablet running Chrome OS, and though it might not pack the fastest chipset, the rest of its hardware impresses — especially given that it starts at just $280 and comes with a keyboard cover.

Price $280 feels like a steal; Comes with keyboard Not all detachable 2-in-1s do (though they should); Battery life Easily lasts multiple days in lighter use, with great standby time; Screen Impressive for the price. It's sharp and bright with minimal bezels.

Thick with everything attached The kickstand isn't built-in, it's a separate piece. Mix in the keyboard cover, and the tablet is now more than twice as thick; Keyboard cover It's not rigid enough, sliding around when closed and flexing too easily when open, interfering with the...

Budget-strapped consumers and students with light computing needs will be captivated by Lenovo's Chromebook Duet, a detachable 2-in-1 that tops better-known 2-in-1 tablets on value.

Low price includes keyboard; Handy tablet gestures and Android phone integration; Decent cameras; Good battery life

Tepid performance; Only one USB port and no headphone jack; Cramped keyboard; No memory card slot

Lenovo’s Chromebook Duet is far from flawless. But when you’re evaluating a device that starts at $279, the question isn’t “Is this a perfect device?” The question is: “Is this better than other stuff you can get for that price?”

Ultra portable; 11-hour battery life; Included keyboard and kickstand; You can’t beat the price

Cramped keyboard and touchpad; Just one port (and it’s not a headphone jack); Lacks the horsepower for serious multitasking

The Lenovo Chromebook Duet is easily the best ultra-portable detachable for the money

Durable aluminum build; Magnetic keyboard and back cover included; Grippy aluminum prevents drops; provides durability; Great aesthetics and in-hand feel; Low weight and slim build for portability; Almost 7-hours of real-world device up time; Well-balanced speakers; Bright; vibrant 1920 x 1200...

Cramped keyboard requires a learning curve; Magnetic keyboard attachment isn't strong enough for comfort; Only a single port -- USB-C; No 3.5mm audio jack; 3.5-hours to charge

Originally unveiled at CES 2020, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet is finally here! We fell in love with the little Chrome OS 2-in-1 as soon as we saw it. But after spending nearly a month with the new Chromebook, does it really live up to its promise?

Incredible value; Amazing battery life; Solid build

Small keyboard

The Lenovo Duet isn’t just a great and very affordable Chromebook tablet, it’s also a great Chromebook laptop thanks to its bundled keyboard case.

Insanely good value for just $300; Gorgeous display with a very nice design; Excellent battery life

Processor is a bit on the pokey side; Typing on the bundled keyboard is a little cramped

The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook strikes the perfect balance between tablet portability and Chromebook utility, all while keeping the price ridiculously low - and somehow packing in a Lich King of a battery that simply refuses to die

Lightweight and portable; Long battery life; Very affordable; Huge library of available software

Tiny keyboard and finicky track pad; Magnetic components can pop off with normal use; Charger and headphones share a single port; Limited memory and lightweight processors

The Lenovo Chromebook Duet can be usef as a laptop or as a tablet. Is it good at either? Both? We find out....

Sharp display Solid battery life Compact form factor Keyboard included

Cramped keyboard App support Single USB-C port No expandable storage

A Surface Go killer

Lightweight, affordable, and fun. There's much to love about this new 2-in-1 Chromebook.

Tiny, lightweight, and portable. Affordable, yet well-built. Keyboard is surprisingly usable for its size. Great battery life. Screen is sharp and bright. Tablet mode is great for browsing the web.

Keyboard hinge has too much slack in it. No SD card support for extra storage. Tiny screen and Chrome OS make some tasks difficult. No headphone jack.