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Compare Android and Chrome OS 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (46.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Android
Star Rating
(1,209)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(541)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Android excels in RAM management with a score of 8.6, allowing for smoother multitasking and app switching, while Chrome OS, with a score of 8.4, may struggle with heavier applications, particularly in a multi-tab browsing environment.
- Reviewers mention that both Android and Chrome OS have the same ease of use score of 9.3, but Android's extensive app ecosystem, including popular productivity apps, gives it an edge in versatility for small businesses.
- G2 users highlight that Android's quality of support, rated at 8.5, is slightly lower than Chrome OS's 8.6, but many users appreciate the community forums and extensive documentation available for Android users.
- Users on G2 report that Android's product direction score of 9.2 indicates a strong commitment to innovation, with frequent updates and new features, while Chrome OS, at 9.1, is seen as more stable but less frequently updated.
- Reviewers mention that both platforms have similar ease of setup scores, but Android's integration with Google services is often praised for making initial setup and ongoing use more seamless for users already in the Google ecosystem.
- Users say that while both products perform well in data backup, Android's integration with Google Drive and other cloud services, scoring 8.7, is often highlighted as a more robust solution compared to Chrome OS's 8.5, which relies heavily on cloud storage as well.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Android
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
897
8.9
424
Ease of Use
9.3
908
9.3
432
Ease of Setup
9.1
243
9.3
173
Ease of Admin
8.7
149
8.9
70
Quality of Support
8.5
820
8.6
392
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
135
8.7
70
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
852
9.1
420
Features by Category
Memory Management - Operating System
8.4
65
8.4
75
Device Management - Operating System
9.0
66
8.7
75
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
8.8
66
8.6
75
Error Detection - Operating System
8.1
66
8.5
73
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Android and Chrome OS are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Android has no unique categories
Chrome OS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Android
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Chrome OS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
18.8%
Computer Software
14.3%
Higher Education
3.5%
Telecommunications
3.1%
Computer & Network Security
3.1%
Other
57.1%
Information Technology and Services
14.2%
Computer Software
11.6%
Education Management
4.3%
Marketing and Advertising
3.3%
Computer & Network Security
3.1%
Other
63.4%
Discussions
how am i able to update to the most recent version if my phone wont allow?
5 Comments
JR
If your phone is not compatible with the newest version of android then you might have to wait a little while for the new android if not then you might have...Read more
How do u like android?
3 Comments
HH
In terms of smartphone operating systems, it's basically Android or Apple. Both have their advantages. Apple keeps things simple, but limits your choices. ...Read more
Chrome OS has no discussions with answers
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