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If you’re not necessarily a Windows fan but still don’t want to switch to the Apple ecosystem, a Chromebook is a good middle ground. It’s similar to your regular laptop, but instead of running one of those operating systems, it runs ChromeOS, which is developed and supported by Google. On the one hand, a major advantage of ChromeOS is that it’s not as resource-intensive as Windows, so even the best Chromebooks offer great performance at a good price. On the other hand, some apps that are available on Windows don’t have ChromeOS, so before you go down that route, make sure your must-have apps have a ChromeOS version. If they do, you can get performance that rivals some of the best laptops, at least when it comes to productivity and everyday tasks.
To that end, we’ve rounded up our favorite Chromebook deals below. You’ll see there’s a lot of overlap with some of our other roundups, such as the HP laptop deals, Acer laptop deals, Dell laptop deals, and Lenovo laptop deals, so you might want to check those out too.
HP Chromebook 11A G6 Education Edition (renewed) – $51, was $198
This Education Edition is probably one of the cheapest options for a Chromebook, designed to be as basic as possible to keep the price down. The processor is an entry-level AMD A4 9120C, which is just enough to fully handle productivity tasks, and probably won’t be able to handle more complex tasks. The 4GB of RAM isn’t much either, but since ChromeOS isn’t as demanding on resources, you shouldn’t feel it as much as you would on a Windows device. The biggest downside is the 16GB SSD, which means you’ll almost certainly have to rely on one of those external hard drives.
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Acer Chromebook 315 – $179, was $199
While the Acer Chromebook 315 doesn’t have a powerful CPU, the Intel Celeron N4020 is definitely more powerful than the HP Chromebook and will make your life easier, at least for productivity tasks. However, it still only has 4GB of RAM, which we would have liked to see increased to 8GB, but at least the storage has been increased to 64GB. The screen is also much bigger and much better, so the extra cost is definitely worth it.
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Acer Chromebook Spin 311 – $223, was $290
The Acer Chromebook Spin 311 adds versatility to the tried and tested Chromebook formula, as it’s a 2-in-1 laptop, described in our laptop buying guide as a device that can transform between laptop and tablet mode using the 360-degree hinges that connect the chassis to its 11.6-inch HD touchscreen. Inside the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 is the Intel Celeron N4020 processor, Intel UHD Graphics 600 and 4GB of RAM, with up to 10 hours of battery life and a 32GB eMMC for storage.
$194, previously $290
HP Chromebook 14a – $191, was $220
The HP Chromebook 14at is one of the cheapest options if you want a Chromebook, but it will still help you get your basic tasks done with its Intel Celeron N4120 processor, Intel UHD Graphics 600, and 4GB of RAM. It comes with a 14-inch HD screen, a battery that lasts up to 14 hours on a single charge, and a 64GB eMMC. If you need more storage, you can store your files on Google Drive, so you can access them from any device too.
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Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook – $275, was $400
The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook is a 2-in-1 laptop with a difference as it uses a detachable keyboard that doubles as a protective cover for the 11-inch full HD OLED touchscreen. Inside the device is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 processor, Qualcomm Adreno 618 graphics, and 4GB of RAM. You also get a 64GB eMMC for storage, which is relatively large compared to other Chromebooks.
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Asus Chromebook Flip C434 – $342, was $505
The Asus Chromebook Flip C434 is another Chromebook that is also a 2-in-1 laptop as the different modes are very helpful for both working professionals and students in their day-to-day lives. The Asus Chromebook Flip C434 is powered by an 8th Gen Intel Core M3 processor, Intel HD Graphics 615, and 4GB of RAM and offers 64GB eMMC and a 14-inch touchscreen with Full HD resolution for sharp details and vibrant colors.
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ASUS 14-inch 2-in-1 Touchscreen Chromebook – $374, was $400
If you need a Chromebook with a bit more power, this Asus Chromebook is a perfect choice. It has a similar Intel Core i5 under the hood, as well as a very solid 8GB of RAM, both of which will give you a great experience. The 128GB of storage isn’t bad either, although you’ll probably need to supplement it with an external hard drive, especially if you plan on watching locally downloaded content.
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HP Elite Dragonfly G4 Chromebook – $1,139, was $1,354
The HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook has a good chance of being counted among the best Chromebooks as it pushes the envelope of what a Chrome OS laptop can do. With its 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, and 8GB RAM, you get smooth performance. There is also a 128GB SSD for storage. The HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook also features a 13.5-inch FHD touchscreen that is attached to the body with 360-degree hinges as it is also a 2-in-1 laptop.
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