Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go vs ASUS Chromebook CM14
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go (#4) vs ASUS Chromebook CM14 (#5): in our Light Use Laptops scoring the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go totals 8.3/10 and the ASUS Chromebook CM14 8/10, the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go leading on Battery Life and Reliability.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go | ASUS Chromebook CM14 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Chrome OS | Chrome OS |
| Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | MediaTek Kompanio 520 |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB - 8GB |
| Storage | 32GB - 64GB eMMC | 64GB eMMC |
| Display | 14" FHD 1920x1080 | 14" FHD 1920x1080 |
| Weight | 3.2 lbs | 3.1 lbs |
| Battery | Up to 12 hours | Up to 10 hours |
| Price | Check price → | Check price → |
How they differ in real use
Built from our light use laptops scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go and the ASUS Chromebook CM14 made our Top 5 Light Use Laptops, at #4 and #5. The Galaxy Chromebook Go is useful for buyers who care about light weight and optional always-connected configurations more than display quality. The ASUS Chromebook CM14 is a sturdy basic Chromebook with a usable keyboard and display, but it is less compelling unless its exact configuration is discounted.
We score light use laptops on Value (35%), Ease of Use (25%), Battery Life (20%), Reliability (15%) and Display (5%). On that basis the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go totals 8.3 out of 10 and the ASUS Chromebook CM14 8. The widest gap is Battery Life, where the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go scores 9 against 8 for the ASUS Chromebook CM14: hours of use. Reliability also separates them: 9 for the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go versus 8 for the ASUS Chromebook CM14.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: CPU: Intel Celeron N4500 on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go versus MediaTek Kompanio 520 on the ASUS Chromebook CM14; RAM: 4GB on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go versus 4GB - 8GB on the ASUS Chromebook CM14; Storage: 32GB - 64GB eMMC on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go versus 64GB eMMC on the ASUS Chromebook CM14; Weight: 3.2 lbs on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go versus 3.1 lbs on the ASUS Chromebook CM14; Battery: Up to 12 hours on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go versus Up to 10 hours on the ASUS Chromebook CM14. They match on Operating System and Display.
Check current pricing at the merchant links below. Owners praise the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go for very lightweight and LTE option; the most common complaint is basic display. Owners praise the ASUS Chromebook CM14 for good build quality and decent performance; the most common complaint is not the cheapest.
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go
- Very lightweight
- LTE option
- Durable build
- Good keyboard
- Basic display
- Modest performance
- Chrome OS limits
ASUS Chromebook CM14
- Good build quality
- Decent performance
- Nice keyboard
- Good display
- Not the cheapest
- Chrome OS limits
- Average battery
Which should you buy?
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go is the better fit for on-the-go users and those wanting LTE; it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Battery Life and Reliability. The ASUS Chromebook CM14 is the better fit for everyday use and students. The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go is a poor fit for power users; the ASUS Chromebook CM14 is a poor fit for heavy tasks.
Choose the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go if
- On-the-go users
- Those wanting LTE
- Light work
Skip it if
- Power users
- Heavy multitasking
Choose the ASUS Chromebook CM14 if
- Everyday use
- Students
- Basic productivity
Skip it if
- Heavy tasks
- Windows users
Common questions
Is the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go better than the ASUS Chromebook CM14?
In our Light Use Laptops ranking the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go scores higher overall, 8.3 to 8, with the biggest advantage in Battery Life. The ASUS Chromebook CM14 does not out-score it on any criterion we weigh.
What is the main difference between the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go and the ASUS Chromebook CM14?
The headline spec difference is CPU: Intel Celeron N4500 on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go versus MediaTek Kompanio 520 on the ASUS Chromebook CM14. In use, the gap that matters most is Battery Life (9 vs 8 in our scoring): hours of use.