Best Buy discounts HP Chromebook 14 laptop for Black Friday — now $129

Bargain hunters looking ahead to Black Friday to buy a budget laptop don’t have to wait any longer, as this 14-inch HP Chromebook is already on sale — the latest in a string of recent Best Buy Black Friday deals — with a $170 discount, taking its price down to $129 from its original price of $299.

The HP Chromebook 14, named such as it is powered by Google’s Chrome OS, is a basic laptop that’s more than enough for students and employees who only need to perform basic tasks. This Chromebook already holds good value at its original price of $299, so it’s an even better deal at its discounted price of $129.

The HP Chromebook 14 features a 14-inch multitouch screen with 1366 x 768 HD resolution, which is clear enough for working with documents or watching videos. The laptop is powered by the entry-level, dual-core Intel Celeron processor with 4GB of RAM, which is capable of handling general productivity tasks. It also comes with an HP TrueVision HD webcam and a dual array microphone to enable video meetings.

The main advantage of Chromebooks over traditional laptop, in addition to the generally lower price, is their quick startup and snappy performance because Chrome OS utilizes web-based apps. The reliance on online services is why the HP Chromebook 14 only comes with 32GB of eMMC flash memory, as most of your files will be on cloud storage.

The HP Chromebook 14 is a very portable laptop, as it weighs only 3.4 pounds and is 0.7 of an inch thin. It also has an estimated battery life of just 11 hours, which should be enough juice for you to keep working while on the go.

There’s no shortage of Black Friday laptop deals that you can browse, but Best Buy’s offer for the HP Chromebook 14 is one of the best ones out there right now for a budget laptop. Moving from a traditional laptop to a Chromebook might require an adjustment, but it’s hard to ignore the $170 discount for the HP Chromebook 14, which takes its price down to $129 from $299.

More Chromebook deals right now

If you’re not sold with the HP Chromebook 14, we’ve gathered the best Black Friday Chromebook deals currently available, alongside the many other Black Friday deals for you to browse for your holiday shopping.

Lenovo Chromebook S330 (Mediatek CPU, 4GB RAM, 32GB SSD)

$169 $239

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

Buy at Walmart

Samsung Galaxy 13.3-inch 4K 2-in-1 Chromebook

$687 $1,000

This Chromebook is unlike any other, as it's all about luxury, from its 4K OLED display to its durable (and attractive) aluminum finish. more

Buy at Amazon

With trade-in

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 13-Inch 2-in-1 (Core i3 CPU, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD)

$350 $700

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

Buy at Samsung

Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 2-in-1 (13 inches, Core i3 CPU, 8GB RAM, 128GB)

$425 $440

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. more

Buy at Newegg

Extra 5% off with coupon

Acer Chromebook 2021 (Intel Celeron, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC)

$379 $499

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

Buy at Amazon

Lenovo Chromebook Flex 3 11-Inch 2-in-1 (MediaTek CPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage)

$218 $320

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. more

Buy at Amazon

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