Our verdict
The Samsung Chromebook Go 14 is a 14-inch laptop built for simple online tasks: browsing, email, streaming, video calls and homework. It runs ChromeOS, Google's lightweight system built around the Chrome browser and web apps, which starts quickly and is easy to learn. This version has 4GB of memory (RAM, the space for open apps and tabs) and 64GB of eMMC storage, a compact type of flash memory that is slower than the SSD in a Windows laptop. Both limits matter. 4GB leaves little room for demanding multitasking, and 64GB fills quickly unless you save files online or on an external drive. The listing gives battery life of up to 12 hours; real use will vary. Our price check found it at £179 on 1 August 2026.
Buy it if
- Your tasks live in a web browser: email, streaming, Google Docs and online homework
- You want a cheap, simple laptop for a child or as a spare
- You are happy to save files online rather than on the laptop
Skip it if
- You need Windows-only programmes, which ChromeOS cannot run
- You keep many tabs and apps open, where 4GB will slow down
- You store lots of photos, video or downloads locally
How it would fit your home
Homework and web tasks
Online lessons, documents and research work well in the Chrome browser, and the low price suits a laptop that may get knocked about.
A simple laptop for someone new to computers
ChromeOS is easy to learn and has few settings to manage, so it suits anyone who wants email, video calls and streaming without fuss.
Away from a desk
The listing gives up to 12 hours of battery life. Treat that as a best case, but it means light use should get through a school or work day more often than not.
The details, in plain English
ChromeOS
ChromeOS is Google's operating system, designed around the Chrome browser and web apps. It is quick to start and simple to use. The main limit is software: ChromeOS cannot run every Windows desktop program, so check that the tools you need have a web or Android version before buying. Google publishes an automatic update policy for Chromebooks, so check the end date for this model.
Memory
This version has 4GB of memory. Memory, or RAM, is the space the laptop uses to keep apps and browser tabs running. 4GB is enough for a few tabs, a video call or a streaming programme, but it leaves little room for demanding multitasking. If you open many tabs while running a video call, expect it to slow down. This is why the Chromebook Go suits light use best.
Storage
The 64GB is eMMC storage, a compact type of flash memory used in low-cost laptops. It is slower than the SSDs in most Windows laptops, and there is not much of it. Local storage is limited, so cloud storage, such as Google Drive, or an external drive may be needed for photos, videos and large downloads. For a laptop used mainly online, 64GB can be enough.
Battery and price
The listing gives up to 12 hours of battery life. That figure is a best case, and real use, especially with video calls or a bright screen, will be shorter. At £179 the appeal is the price: you get a full-size 14-inch laptop that starts quickly and works well online. The trade-off is that it does not have the memory or storage to grow with you.
Strengths and drawbacks
What it does well
- £179: one of the cheapest ways to get a proper 14-inch laptop
- ChromeOS: simple, quick to start and easy for children and older users
- Up to 12 hours of battery life, as listed (best case); real use will vary
- Suitable for browsing, email, streaming and homework
What to watch out for
- ChromeOS cannot run every Windows desktop program
- 4GB of memory leaves little room for demanding multitasking
- 64GB of eMMC storage is limited, so cloud storage or an external drive may be needed
- The listed battery figure is a best case
We compare the Samsung Chromebook Go 14 with other Chromebooks and low-cost laptops, keeping memory, storage and operating system visible. It is not treated as the same machine as a Windows laptop with more memory, because ChromeOS runs different software. At £179, it works best as a simple laptop for web tasks, homework or a spare.
Make the Samsung Chromebook Go 14 easier to live with
Add-ons that answer a drawback we named above. Check compatibility with your exact model before buying.
Solves: 64GB of eMMC storage is limited, so cloud storage or an external drive may be needed
Samsung Portable SSD T7 1TB MU-PC1T0T/WW Not yet reviewed by us
Adds external space for files without relying on a later internal-storage upgrade. It cannot add RAM or make a weak processor faster.
Check first: Adds external file storage, not RAM or internal upgradeability.
Alternatives we have reviewed
| Product | Our verdict | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Samsung Chromebook Go 14 (this one) | A cheap, simple laptop for web-based work, email and homework, as long as you accept ChromeOS, 4GB of memory and 64GB of storage. | £1794 GB memory · 64 GB eMMC, Price recorded 1 Aug 2026 | Check price |
 Acer Chromebook 314 14 | A sensible low-cost laptop for web-based study and home use, but this 4GB/128GB version falls below our preferred 16GB/512GB long-term laptop standard. | £1794 GB memory · 128 GB eMMC, Price recorded 1 Aug 2026 | Check price |
 HP Chromebook 15a-nb0504sa | A roomy, low-cost laptop for browsing and online study, but this 4GB version falls below our preferred 16GB/512GB long-term laptop standard. | £1994 GB memory · 128 GB phone storage, Price recorded 1 Aug 2026 | Check price |
 ASUS CM14 Flip Chromebook | A good pick if you want a Chromebook that doubles as a tablet for light use, but this 4GB/128GB version falls below our preferred 16GB/512GB long-term laptop standard. | £2494 GB memory · 128 GB eMMC, Price recorded 1 Aug 2026 | Check price |
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Where our findings come from
Research-based review; we have not tested this laptop ourselves. Specifications and the price come from our recorded product data, and we checked update and security guidance from Google and the NCSC. Reviews of the older Galaxy Chromebook Go 14 from TechRadar and Notebookcheck were used only as background, since they cover a different configuration.