Lenovo’s ‘Sapphire’ 13-inch Googlebook tablet gets a name: Googlebook Duet m

Tracking unreleased hardware behind the scenes is always a fun game of connecting development code names to real-world products. For months, we’ve been keeping a close eye on ‘Sapphire’ – a 13-inch MediaTek-powered detachable tablet that stands out as the only tablet-style form factor currently in active development for Google’s upcoming Googlebook ecosystem.

Now, thanks to a fresh listing in the Bluetooth SIG database, we officially have the retail name for this long-awaited detachable: The Lenovo Googlebook Duet m. For anyone who has followed ChromeOS hardware over the last five years, that name should immediately ring a bell.

Keeping the Duet legacy alive in the Googlebook era

When Lenovo released the original Chromebook Duet back in 2020, it redefined what a budget-friendly 2-in-1 could be. Since then, the Duet moniker has been Lenovo’s go-to branding for lightweight, kickstand-equipped detachables in the Chromebook space.

Seeing Lenovo carry the Duet name over into the Googlebook era while simply appending the “m” designation (which aligns with its MediaTek silicon under the hood) is a fantastic nod to continuity that connects Chromebook legacy to the new Googlebook era.

According to the Bluetooth SIG qualification details (filed under model number Duet 13M9611), the Lenovo Googlebook Duet m (13″, 11) is equipped with Bluetooth 5.4, matching up with the wireless capabilities of MediaTek’s high-end Kompanio Ultra 910 processor – though we know MediaTek is at least rebranding the Kompanio Ultra to Dimensity for Googlebook.

What we know about the Googlebook Duet m so far

Between this new Bluetooth SIG filing, recent FCC listings, and leaked renders circulating ahead of the likely Googlebook event we expect in the next month or so, the complete profile for Lenovo’s flagship tablet is coming into complete focus:

• Form Factor: 13.0-inch detachable tablet with an angled kickstand backplate and keyboard cover
• Display: 13.0-inch OLED
• Processor: re-branded or re-tooled MediaTek Kompanio Ultra with dedicated NPU hardware for on-device AI tasks
• RAM: Up to 16GB LPDDR5X.
• Stylus & Accessories: Designed alongside the recently leaked Lenovo Pen Pro for Googlebook (featuring magnetic wireless charging on the back plate) and the dedicated Lenovo AI Mouse M830.
• Googlebook Features: Lid-mounted Glow Bar light indicator, dual USB-C ports, Titan C2 security, and a physical camera shutter.

A familiar name for a brand-new desktop platform

By branding this device as the Googlebook Duet m, Lenovo is bridging the gap between a beloved Chromebook form factor and Google’s next-generation Googlebook desktop platform. Rather than starting from scratch with entirely unfamiliar product names, users looking for a versatile, ultraportable 2-in-1 will immediately recognize what the Googlebook Duet m brings to the table. Official announcements can’t be far off, so stay tuned to Chrome Unboxed as we keep covering the latest leaks ahead of launch season!