Black Friday Chromebook Deals 2020: Best Sales Today

The 2020 Black Friday sales arrived and ended yesterday, and even though the dust has settled on the biggest retail day of the year, you can still find plenty of great extended Black Friday deals that include some eye-popping price cuts on basic budget-friendly Chromebooks as well as the hottest new high-end models. These laptops are shaping up to be one of the most sought-after items of the 2020 holiday shopping season and they’re purpose-built for those doing schoolwork or working from home, so if you’re looking to get your paws on one of these slick Chrome OS-powered ultrabooks, you’ve still got time to strike while the iron is hot.

We’ve enjoyed a steady flow of great Black Friday laptop deals so far and we all know from previous years that the post-Thanksgiving holiday season is when you’ll find stuff like this at its lowest price. Read on to see all the best Black Friday Chromebook deals you can still score right now, along with our quick buying guide to help you choose the right one.

Best Black Friday Chromebook deals today

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. More Less

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With its lovely QLED touch display, 2-in-1 capabilities, and PC-like hardware, the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 is one of our favorites that's perfect for working at home and on the go. More Less

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For less than a couple Benjamins, 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. More Less

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With its sleek gray finish and spacious 14-inch screen, this Chromebook looks the part while helping you get your work done quickly and easily thanks to Google's online suite of superb apps. More Less

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This entry-level laptop is a great way to get started in the Chromebook world. Its roomy 14-inch display is great for work, and its sleek design looks the part wherever you take it. More Less

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Whether it's for studies or research, the ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 can perform nearly any clerical or educational task with ease thanks to its Intel m3 processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. More Less

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The Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 is geared for productivity with the full Google experience. With a powerful battery, fast processor, and 2-in-1 design, it is also perfect for presentations. More Less

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If the 4K Galaxy Chromebook is too pricey, this one still gets you a gorgeous 1080p QLED display. Add that to a 2-in-1 design, and you get a portable laptop that's perfect for work and study. More Less

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Need to work quickly on the go? Take this 11-inch HP Chromebook for a spin and watch your workflow fly. This compact Chromebook is powered by MediaTek CPU with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage space. More Less

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Equipped with solid mobile hardware, the convertible 13.3-inch Acer Chromebook Spin 513 also has a lovely IPS touch-screen display for added versatility. More Less

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The 13-inch Google Pixelbook Go is our favorite Chromebook and the one we recommend for most people. It's hard to find on sale, but it's a solid value even at its normal price. More Less

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If a cheap, dependable Chromebook is what you're looking for, the no-nonsense Acer Chromebook 315 is worth a look, boasting a 15.6 Full HD 1080p IPS touchscreen for all-day productivity. More Less

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With a 360-degree hinge, you can easily flip this laptop's screen in any way you want to suit your current needs. It's powered by an Intel Core m3 CPU and 4GB RAM for smooth basic everyday computing. More Less

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Boasting a QHD screen with crystal clear visuals, the Acer Chromebook Spin 13 is exceptionally versatile in both form and function, capable of rotating and handling a laptop's workload and more. More Less

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Prefer touchscreens with your laptops? This HP Chromebook 14 comes with a touchscreen to provide you with the extra convenience of finger-accurate navigation no matter the task. More Less

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It's decidedly basic in 2021, but this cheap Samsung Chromebook would be a great backup or travel work machine, or a good first laptop for a young techie you know. More Less

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Acer remains one of the top brands when it comes to cheap laptops, and its Chromebooks carry that pedigree proudly. Score this one on sale and get a free carrying case and mouse as a nice bonus. More Less

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HP rarely disappoints when it comes to laptops and the HP Pro c640 Chromebook is among its most well-rounded, equipped with an Intel Pentium processor with 8GB of RAM for great utility and power. More Less

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Despite its lightweight design, the Samsung Chromebook 4 has military-grade durability. When you boot it up, it offers fast Wi-Fi connectivity and advanced virus protection. More Less

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This clever 2-in-1 works as a traditional laptop, but can be flipped over and used with a stylus -- perfect for artists and graphic designers. Its 13.5-inch 2K 3:2 touch display is also beautiful. More Less

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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. More Less

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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. More Less

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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. More Less

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If you want a reliable companion in your workspace, you can't go wrong with the Asus Chromebook C423. It's the perfect size for work and carry at 14 inches and packs perfect hardware for the price. More Less

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This ultra-portable little powerhouse has a Full HD IPS touchscreen and Chrome OS, which supports an ever-growing number of apps, so you shouldn't miss out on much with this budget-friendly laptop. More Less

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How to choose a Chromebook

The pickings were slim when Chromebooks first came onto the scene about a decade ago, but today, pretty much every major PC maker offers its own Chrome OS laptops, and they cover the entire spectrum of sizes, hardware configurations, designs, and prices. If you want a super-cheap 11-inch Chromebook with mobile hardware, they’re out there. If you want a high-end 2-in-1 Chromebook with a 4K display and the latest hardware, you’ve got options. In 2020, narrowing down this field to find the best Chromebook for your needs and budget is now much the same as shopping for any Windows laptop — although there are some distinctions to keep in mind. And if that distinction has you wondering, check out our guide to Chromebooks versus laptops for more information.

As Chromebooks run on Google’s cloud-based Chrome OS operating system, they’re not quite as resource-heavy as Windows laptops. That doesn’t necessarily mean that Chromebooks can perform the same tasks as Windows laptops for less — for instance, Chrome OS is not really designed for demanding jobs like gaming or video rendering, where you’ll be better served by a Windows PC with a dedicated GPU. The cloud-based convenience of Chrome OS lends itself especially well to things like web browsing, document writing, taking online classes, and similar projects for work and study. That means they’re a great choice for those heading off to college or attending school virtually, and you can have a look at the best Chromebooks for students.

Super-cheap Chromebooks in the sub-$300 bracket tend to sport pared-down mobile CPUs (such as Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium, Intel N-series, AMD A-series, and MediaTek processors), a minimal amount of RAM (usually 4GB), and 32GB to 64GB of eMMC flash storage. These are simple laptops built for basic tasks, and they’re perfectly suitable as a first laptop for a kid, a backup computer, or a machine that’s solely dedicated to school or work (i.e. it won’t be your PC for a heavy user). You get what you pay for, but if your needs are modest and your expectations are realistic, you won’t be disappointed. The best brands to look for here include Lenovo with products like the Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5, or Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, and Samsung. You can even find some cheap 2-in-1s among these budget Chromebook offerings.

If you need something that’s more like a traditional laptop in terms of hardware in performance, you can usually expect to pay something closer to traditional laptop prices. However, there are a lot of good Chromebooks out there, like the Google Pixelbook and Samsung Chromebook Pro. Many of these higher-end Chromebooks come loaded with the latest Intel Core CPUs, boosted RAM, and proper solid-state storage drives, along with nicer displays (up to and including 4K panels on some of the newer models). And a high-end Chromebook can be a great investment. The top brands to look for in this bracket are Lenovo, Samsung, and Google, with laptops like the Google Pixelbook Go, Lenovo IdeaPad Duet, HP Chromebook 15, Asus Chromebook Flip C436, and Samsung Galaxy Chromebook being two of our own favorites.

Where to find the best Chromebook sales

Amazon Black Friday: Amazon is running new Lightning Deals pretty much every day throughout the holiday shopping season, although this online retail giant is generally not as good of a place to find Chromebook deals (and laptop deals in general) as other stores like Best Buy and Walmart. Nonetheless, it’s a good idea to keep that page bookmarked and check back daily — you might just find a hidden gem.
Best Buy Black Friday: Best Buy offers discounted laptops year-round and you can be sure it’ll have plenty of Chromebook deals on tap. In fact, there are some worthy savings to be had on top models from HP, Google, and Samsung right now.
Target Black Friday: With models from HP, Acer, and Asus, you’ll find Chromebooks of varying specifications including 2-in-1 and convertible models, many of which are on sale right now.
Walmart Black Friday: Walmart’s laptop deals often fly under the radar and it can be a mistake to overlook this retailer (which many shoppers regard mostly as a brick-and-mortar store). It’s a surprisingly great place to find Black Friday Chromebook deals and other holiday discounts on models from Lenovo, Acer, Samsung, and Asus, which go on sale a lot here.

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