Google Pixel Slate

28 reviews

May, 2024

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design (18)
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durability (11)
portability (11)
battery (6)

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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 comments. Many are critical 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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Expert review by : Alastair Stevenson (trustedreviews.com)

Google Pixel Slate Review | Trusted Reviews

We take a first look at the Google Pixel Slate, and find out if it's ready for creatives as we find out its specs, release date and price.

Sleek design ; Good keyboard and trackpad ; Solid battery life ; Google Assistant support is fantastic

App offering is lacking for power users and creatives ; Android apps can crash/not work on occasion ; Expensive for what it is

The Pixel Slate has promise, but Chrome OS needs work.

Feb, 2019

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Google Pixel Slate review: is this high-end tablet a winner?

T3's official Google Pixel Slate review lands. Find out if it is the right system for you now

A superb screen ; Good build quality ; Expandable and versatile

Performance issues on review ; Very expensive

Jan, 2019

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Pixel C review: the best slate an Android fan can get

Google's combined style and substance creates the best iPad Air 2 rival out.

Brilliant display ; Premium design ; Plenty of power

Not optimised for keyboard ; Battery could be better ; Heavy

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Expert review by : Scott Stein (cnet.co.uk)

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 : Andrew Williams (stuff.tv)

Google Pixel Slate review

Does Google's tablet live up to its high-end price tag?

Great stereo speakers ; Solid battery life ; Bright, sharp screen

Flaky Android app support ; Expensive ; Occasional wobbly performance and navigation

Top tier hardware matched with software that doesn’t deserve it

Dec, 2018

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Expert review by : Jonathan Bray (expertreviews.co.uk)

Google Pixel Slate review: Not quite the finished article

Gorgeous hardware, but there are too many small flaws for the Pixel Slate to command such a high price

Great speakers ; Works well with Android and Linux apps ; Case fits somewhat loosely

Chrome OS is a bit rough around the edges ; Palm rejection issues with stylus ; Too expensive for the specifications

There are elements of the Google Pixel Slate I absolutely love. The keyboard is fabulous to type on, the Pen works perfectly most of the time, and the battery life is superb. It’s also highly refreshing that core functions like the file system,...

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : Martyn Casserly (techadvisor.co.uk)

Google Pixel Slate

Google has released a new ChromeOS tablet, but is it good enough to take on Microsoft's Surface Pro 6? We compare the two.

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The Pixel Slate is Google's answer to the Microsoft Surface Pro and the Apple iPad Pro. Instead of running Android as you might expect, this tablet uses Google's Chrome OS operating system instead. With a high price and expensive accessories, this...

Feb, 2019

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Expert review by : David Price (macworld.co.uk)

Head to head: Google Pixel Slate vs iPad Pro

We compare Google's Pixel Slate and the 2017 iPad Pro models for design, features, specs and value for money

Oct, 2018

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

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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