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If you need a new laptop but want something off the beaten path of Windows and MacOS, then there’s never been a better time to try a Chromebook. Chrome OS laptops have been around for a little more than a decade now, but they only really came into their own in the past couple of years thanks to the surge of new people working and studying from home. That’s because cloud-based simplicity of Chrome OS is perfect for those who live their lives online — and the fact that Chromebooks are very affordable doesn’t hurt, either. Got your attention? Keep reading: We’ve got the best cheap Chromebook deals of the week right here, along with some details about a few of our favorites.
Today’s Best Chromebook Deals
This Chromebook is unlike any other, as it’s all about luxury, from its 4K OLED display to its durable (and attractive) aluminum finish.
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For the price, it doesn’t get much better than the Lenovo Chromebook Flex if you’re looking for a compact 2-in-1 laptop that can pull double duty as a tablet.
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Designed for everyday versatility, the Lenovo Chromebook Flex 3 is a laptop that can convert into a screen or tablet in seconds, making it perfect for students and professionals working on-the-go.
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Lenovo’s 10-inch Chromebook Duet is a unique 2-in-1 laptop that can pull double duty as a stand-alone tablet thanks to its completely detachable keyboard and vibrant 1200p touchscreen.
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The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is a simple yet fully functional Chromebook for students and professionals alike, able to carry simple workloads with ease. This one even comes with a free headset.
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Among HP’s arsenal of versatile laptops is the HP Chromebook 11, which is capable of handling hours of endless productivity but light enough to be with you all day.
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Whether in the classroom or the office, the Lenovo C340 is equipped to handle every task you would ever need. Its 15.6-inch display is also a fold-flat touchscreen for added versatility.
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Most Chrome OS laptops are sporting mobile CPUs and pared-down hardware, but if you want more traditional PC-like specs with a modern 2-in-1 design, this 14-inch HP Chromebook fits the bill.
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Love the sleek simplicity of Chrome OS but want a bigger display? The 17-inch Acer Chromebook 317 has what you need, right down to its 1080p IPS touchscreen.
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If you’re looking for perhaps the cheapest name-brand Chromebook you can buy, then the 11.6-inch Acer Chromebook 11 fits the bill for just 200 bucks.
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Need a reliable Chromebook from a reputable brand? Look no further than this offering from Lenovo, which has just what you need to work on the go quickly and easily.
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With its sleek gray finish and spacious 15-inch FHD touchscreen, this Chromebook looks the part while helping you get your work done quickly and easily thanks to Google’s online suite of superb apps.
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Don’t let that small frame fool you: This Chromebook still packs a lot of great features for an on-the-go student, including fast Gigabit Wi-Fi connectivity, Google Assistant, and ChromeOS.
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Lenovo as a brand needs no introduction, and along with its great (but often pricey) ThinkPad laptops, it offers some very solid — and super affordable — Chromebooks like the S330.
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This lightweight Chromebook features a large 15.6-inch FHD display as well as USB-C connectivity, allowing you to charge up and stay productive on the go for school, work, and a lot more.
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HP makes plenty of budget Chromebooks, but with its 13.5-inch display and proper PC hardware, this 2-in-1 Chrome OS machine feels more like a full-on laptop.
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Capable of folding between four different modes, the HP Chromebook X360 12 is a versatile piece of work, powered by an Intel Celeron processor, with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage space.
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Lenovo Chromebook S330
Lenovo is putting out some of the best Chromebooks on the market today, but its high-end offerings naturally don’t come cheap. For a super-affordable alternative to laptops like the Yoga, consider Lenovo’s Chromebook S330. This 14-inch computer runs on a quad-core CPU and 4GB of RAM – snappy enough for work tasks like web browsing and word processing. It also comes with 32GB of flash storage for files and apps. Since Chrome OS is largely cloud-based, you don’t need too much space to handle your basic needs.
It may not replace your full-featured Windows, Mac, or Chrome OS laptops, but for such little money, it’s hard to find this much laptop.
Acer Chromebook 15
Compact laptops are handy for travel, but for hours of regular use and work, a full-sized computer like Acer’s excellent Chromebook 15 might be a better option. This Chrome OS laptop features a quad-core Intel Pentium N4200 CPU, 4GB of DDR4 RAM, and 32GB of storage for handling basic tasks. But the highlight of this model is its 15.6-inch HD touch display, which gives you a lot more screen real estate to work with.
It’s still fairly sleek and lightweight, though, and its internal battery provides up to 12 hours of juice, giving you more than enough for a day’s worth of work and entertainment.
Samsung Chromebook 4+
The Samsung Chromebook 4+ is another 15-inch Chromebook, but it’s one of our favorites. It sports a sleek look, featuring a silver chassis and thin bezels, despite being just 3.75 pounds. Like many Chromebooks, it comes with just 4GB of RAM and an Intel Celeron processor, but if your computing tasks are relatively simple, you’ll find plenty of performance here under the hood. The Samsung Chromebook 4+ also comes with two USB-C ports, a full-size keyboard, and up to 10.5 hours of battery life.
Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook
If you’re looking for a solid 2-in-1 Chromebook, look no further than the Lenovo Flex 5. For an affordable price, the Flex 5 Chromebook includes great with its 10th-gen Core i3 processor, a crisp 1080p touchscreen, and excellent battery life. And, unlike some of the cheaper Chromebooks, the Flex 5 features fantastic build quality and refreshingly simple design. The sleek design, 13-inch size, and 2-in-1 versatility rival laptops that cost twice as much. It even utilizes a proper SSD, which is pretty rare to see on a Chromebook.
Deals are scarce right now for this solid mid-range 2-in-1 Chromebook, so if you see one on our list, jump on it before it’s gone.
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet
The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet currently ranks as the best 2-in-1 Chromebook you can buy (by our measuring, anyway). The cheaper model, which runs for around $250 when on sale, comes with a MediaTek processor, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. That might not sound like a lot, but for a 10-inch Chromebook, it’s plenty of muscle to get you by.
Like the Surface Book 2, the IdeaPad Duet is actually 10.1-inch tablet that can completely separate from the keyboard case. It functions as well as a tablet as it does a clamshell notebook. This design makes it a great option for college students or workers on the go. It’s a little bit more on the small side for a laptop, but with such a great design, you definitely get your money’s worth.
Google Pixelbook Go
Given that Google pioneered the Chrome operating system, it’s only fitting that the company’s own Chromebooks are among the best that money can buy, so we’ve saved this one for last. The Google Pixelbook Go has the look and feel of a high-end Chrome OS laptop with a super-slim and attractive design, great build quality, a beautiful high-resolution display, and fast performance under daily workloads. In a word: It’s the Chromebook laptop that most people should buy.
It lacks some amenities like a 2-in-1 design with a fold-flat touchscreen, but if you’re willing to forego those amenities for a solid, no-frills Chromebook, then the Pixelbook Go is arguably a better choice than most Chromebooks thanks to its PC-level hardware which includes newer Intel Core CPUs and full 8GB-16GB of RAM. All of these features would normally run you around $650 for the entry-level model, but you’ll find it at discount from time to time that makes the Pixelbook Go an even better value.
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