Google’s introduction of the Chromebook platform in 2011 sent shockwaves through the laptop market, as its Chrome OS beat Windows in power efficiency, virus protection, and more. It quickly became a popular choice for schools, but there are many other reasons to consider one, especially during Best Buy’s massive Chromebook sale. They have a ton of models discounted, but I picked out three that we’ve reviewed and have massive discounts up to 60% off.
Acer Chromebook 315
15.6″ FHD display, Intel Celeron N4500 CPU, 4GB RAM. 64GB eMMC storage
$119.00
at Best Buy
$299.00
Save $180.00
Let’s lead off with a great example of how low Chromebooks can go. At $299, the Acer Chromebook 315 is a perfectly decent portable, with a big screen, smooth and responsive touchpad, and decent selection of ports. In our review, we gave it a “Good” rating, noting that it’s not particularly a powerhouse but it gets the job done for everyday productivity tasks. But chop that price down to $119 and things look very different. It’s a miracle to get a full laptop and a carrying case for that price, and for students and casual users this is a can’t-miss pick.
Asus CX14 Chromebook Plus
14″ FHD display, Intel Core 3 N355 CPU, 8GB RAM. 128GB eMMC storage
$249.00
at Best Buy
$429.00
Save $180.00
For something a little more potent, Google introduced the Chromebook Plus platform a couple years back. Still targeted to run on inexpensive processors and other components, laptops labeled Plus guarantee a baseline level of performance, speed and usability, with many of them seriously competitive compared to much more expensive Windows machines. The Asus CX14 is a more budget-focused Plus, but in our review we had great things to say about its good battery life, solid port selection, and attractive pricing. Grabbing one for $250 is a treat.
Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11
11″ 2K display, MediaTek Kompanio 838 CPU, 4GB RAM. 128GB eMMC storage
$249.00
at Best Buy
$399.00
Save $150.00
Lenovo makes some of our favorite laptops at a wide variety of price points, and this two-in-one Chromebook is a great bargain for the price. In our review, we gave it an “Excellent” rating for its high-quality detachable tablet screen, with clear 2K resolution and good responsiveness, as well as its sturdy metal chassis and capable performance. Because it’s a convertible, battery life is reduced a bit, but it still tested at six hours of run time in between charges. This bundle also comes with a folio cover to keep it free of scratches.
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K. Thor Jensen is a writer and cartoonist living in the Pacific Northwest. He has contributed to dozens of prestigious outlets, including PCMag, Tested, Clickhole, and Newsweek. His second graphic novel, Cloud Stories, was released in 2017.
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