Laptop shopping can turn into something shocking when you start looking at price tags. It’s not uncommon to spend thousands of dollars on a portable PC these days, and if that scares you, good news. Chromebooks, once derided as for elementary school students only, are getting better and better with age. Google’s polished and refined Chrome OS has proven to be fast, energy-efficient, and virtually virus-free. Hardware manufacturers responded by offering laptops that squeeze tons of performance out of low-priced components. And now you can find deep discounts with our favorite Chromebook deals at Best Buy this week.
Lenovo Duet 11 Chromebook
11-inch 2K screen, MediaTek Kompanio 838 2024 CPU, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD storage
$249.00
at Best Buy
$399.00
Save $150.00
Small form factors are popular in the Chromebook world, because the internal components don’t need a ton of cooling infrastructure to work well. This bite-sized Lenovo is a great two-in-one option, featuring a detachable keyboard, high-quality build when used as a tablet, and solid if unspectacular performance. In our review, we noted that the all-aluminum build was a rarity in this price bracket, and the full HD 400-nit display was a cut above what we’re used to seeing. It’s worth noting that the included keyboard is pretty small, to fit with the 11-inch form factor, so people with big hands might struggle.
Asus CX14 Chromebook Plus
14-inch FHD screen, Intel Core 3 N355 CPU, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD storage
$279.00
at Best Buy
$429.00
Save $150.00
Chromebooks are all about compromise, but when the prices drop that trade-off goes in the customer’s favor. Case in point: the Asus CX14 Chromebook Plus, which is a very nice option at its $429 retail price, but becomes an absolute steal at $279. In our review, writer Mark Coppock said that the portable “delivers solid performance and a thoughtful selection of ports,” praising its battery life and stable performance as well. While it’s not going to dazzle you with extra features, this is one of the best portable computing options you can get at this price.
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714
14-inch FHD screen, Intel Core Ultra 5 115U CPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD storage
$579.00
at Best Buy
$799.00
Save $220.00
The number of five-star “Exemplary” ratings that we give out here is flabbergastingly low. It’s only the absolute best in class that earn one, and the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 belongs in that category. You can read our rave review for all the details, but the topline is simple: the advanced Chromebook Plus components deliver buttery-smooth performance that stands head and shoulders above the competition, the touch screen is bright, crisp, and has great color quality, and getting 12 months free Google One with Gemini Advanced lets you dive deep into the myriad AI applications this machine is capable of. Snag a $220 price cut right now.
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