(Mobile Lab) is a self-contained automated testing environment designed by Google. It typically runs on a Chromebox and is used by hardware manufacturers (OEMs) to ensure their devices meet Google's strict standards.

The was a prototype laptop designed for consumers to test the cloud-only operating system. The Wyvern MobLab (often running on variants like the CTL Chromebox CBx2 Wyvern ) is a hardware test laboratory used by engineers to build and certify the ecosystem. Google Cr-48 (2010) Wyvern MobLab (2020s) Device Type Prototype Consumer Laptop Automated Engineering Test Lab Form Factor 12.1-inch matte clamshell notebook Mini PC desktop hardware (Chromebox) Primary Intent Cloud computing consumer testing Automated infrastructure & firmware testing Target Audience Early adopters and beta testers Hardware developers and QA engineers Availability 60,000 free units distributed via lottery Commercial enterprise distribution via partners Google Cr-48: The Birth of the Chromebook

Here is an interesting review comparing the two, focusing on their roles as educational and experimental vessels rather than just specs.