Cyber Monday arrived yesterday, trailing behind Black Friday weekend to kick off the biggest online shopping week of the year. If it’s time for a new laptop, don’t think that the only Cyber Week discounts are on Windows and MacOS machines; many retailers also are offering huge markdowns on Chromebooks, unique laptops powered by Google’s cloud-based Chrome OS that are popular (and often much less costly) alternatives to MacBooks and Windows laptops. If you missed out on a special Chromebook you were eyeing among the Black Friday or Cyber Monday offerings, then these still-ongoing Cyber Monday deals and Cyber Week sales are giving you another chance to find it before the curtains fall on 2020 — but don’t drag your feet.
To help you find the laptop that’s right for you, we’ve scoured the web to smoke out all the best remaining Cyber Monday Chromebook deals you can still score right now. If you’re not already settled on one of these Chrome OS-powered workhorses, though, then also check out these awesome Cyber Monday laptop deals that are also still up for grabs on MacBooks, touchscreen 2-in-1s, and more.
Best Cyber Monday Chromebook deals
Some of the hottest sales this week are Best Buy Chromebook deals and a great Acer Chromebook deal from Amazon. See more discounts below:
Samsung Galaxy 13.3 inch 4K Ultra HD Chromebook
$892
Lenovo Chromebook Flex 3 2-in-1 (11.6 inches, MediaTek CPU, 4GB RAM, 32GB)
$179
ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 (14-inch, Intel m3-8100Y, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC)
$529
Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 2-in-1 Laptop
$450
Lenovo Chromebook Duet 2-in-1 with Free 64GB MicroSD Card
$299
HP Chromebook 11 (Intel Celeron, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC)
$149
HP 2-in-1 14-Inch Touchscreen Chromebook
$269
Google Pixelbook Go (Intel Core m3, 8GB RAM, 64GB SSD)
$649
Acer Chromebook 315 (4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC) + Protective Sleeve
$258
HP Chromebook x360 14 2-in-1 (Pentium Gold CPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB flash storage)
$360
Samsung Chromebook 4+ 15-inch (4GB RAM, 64GB Storage)
$299
Acer Chromebook Spin 13 (Intel i3, 4GB RAM, 128GB eMMC)
$700
HP Chromebook x360 14 2-in-1 (Core i3 CPU, 8GB RAM, 64GB eMMC)
$490
HP Chromebook 14 (Intel Celeron CPU, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC)
$200
HP Chromebook 14 (Intel Celeron N4000, 4GB RAM, 64GB) with Mouse and Sleeve
$259
Lenovo C340 Touchscreen Chromebook (Amazon Renewed)
$247
Lenovo Chromebook C330 11.6" 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop
$394
Acer Chromebook Spin 13 (Intel i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB eMMC)
$839
Samsung Chromebook 3 11.6" with Intel Celeron CPU, 4GB RAM, 32GB Flash Storage
$300
Acer Chromebook 514 (Intel Celeron N3450, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC storage)
$388How 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.
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