Should I use the numeric ID or the full path for Laptops?

You can use either the ID 328 or the full path 'Electronics > Computers > Laptops'. The numeric ID is preferred as it is language-independent.

Does this category require specific attributes like size or color?

No, size, color, gender, and age_group are primarily required for apparel. Laptops do not have these specific mandatory requirements.

Can I use my own internal category names instead of this taxonomy?

You should use the google_product_category for Google's classification. You can still use your own naming system in the free-form product_type attribute.

Google product category

Laptops

Category ID328

Full path for the feedElectronics > Computers > Laptops

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim Chromebook
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim Laptop
Apple MacBook Neo
Acer Aspire Lite Laptop
Microsoft Surface Laptop
ASUS ROG Strix Gaming Laptop
Apple MacBook Air
Dell Latitude Notebook
MSI Modern Laptop
ASUS CX Chromebook Plus Laptop
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus
HP ZBook Ultra Mobile Workstation
HP OmniBook AI Laptop
Lenovo Legion Pro Gaming Laptop
Lenovo ThinkPad P1

Laptops Category Overview

The Laptops category is identified by the numeric ID 328 within the Google product taxonomy. It belongs to the Electronics > Computers > Laptops path, serving as the third level in the hierarchy under Computers.

What Belongs in This Category

This category is specifically for portable computing devices designed for mobile use. Based on current US market listings, this includes a variety of units such as:

Standard consumer laptops and ultrabooks
Chromebooks and ChromeOS-based devices
Gaming-focused portable computers
Mobile workstations designed for professional graphics or engineering
Business-grade notebooks

What Does Not Belong Here

Products that do not fit the portable profile should be mapped to their respective neighbouring categories. Desktop computers, including barebone kits and all-in-one workstations, must be placed in Desktop Computers. Tablet computers, which are primarily touchscreen-based without attached physical keyboards, belong in Tablet Computers. Devices like smart glasses, interactive kiosks, and thin clients are also excluded from this category and must be classified under their specific taxonomy paths like Smart Glasses or Thin & Zero Clients.

Category Implementation in Your Feed

You can populate the google_product_category attribute using either the ID 328 or the full string: Electronics > Computers > Laptops. While this attribute is optional and Google may attempt auto-classification, providing the value manually ensures higher accuracy for your listings. Remember that the product_type attribute remains a separate, free-form field for your internal organizational needs and does not replace the required taxonomy category.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use the numeric ID or the full path for Laptops?: You can use either the ID 328 or the full path 'Electronics > Computers > Laptops'. The numeric ID is preferred as it is language-independent.
Does this category require specific attributes like size or color?: No, size, color, gender, and age_group are primarily required for apparel. Laptops do not have these specific mandatory requirements.
Can I use my own internal category names instead of this taxonomy?: You should use the google_product_category for Google's classification. You can still use your own naming system in the free-form product_type attribute.

This category in other languages

ru: Электроника > Компьютеры > Ноутбуки
uk: Електроніка > Комп'ютери > Ноутбуки