Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. Deals

Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Why trust us?

Amazon is dropping huge deals on these Samsung Chromebooks

Timothy Taylor
By

A Chromebook doesn’t need to be extremely powerful or fancy. Most people just get them as a secondary computer and use them for social media, web browsing, and emailing. If you want to use Microsoft Office or Photoshop, a Chromebook is not for you as their processors are pretty bare-bones and rely on online storage (although some software do have browser-based counterparts). For these reasons, they’re mostly affordable. We’ve rounded up three solid but budget-friendly Chromebooks below: The Samsung Chromebook 3, the Samsung Chromebook 2, and the Samsung Chromebook 3 Plus V2. Save as much as $329 when you purchase them on Amazon today.

SAMSUNG CHROMEBOOK 3 – $160, was $280

Image used with permission by copyright holder

First on our list is the Samsung Chromebook 3, which you can get on Amazon for $160 – that’s a huge $120 off its usual price of $280. The Chromebook 3 is a great little laptop. It boasts nearly 10 hours of battery life and comes with 4GB of RAM. The screen is a notable upgrade from the Chromebook 2 (see below). The 11.6-inch display is luminous and stunningly vibrant and puts other budget laptops to shame. The chassis is made of smooth plastic that feels classy and well-made.

This Chromebook runs with an Intel Celeron processor which works well for web surfing and word processing. Its drawbacks include the muddy sounding speakers and awkward key placements. The backspace key is literally right below the power key so that you’re just a press away from accidentally shutting it down. But for the irresistible price of $160, the Chromebook 3 is practically a steal.

Related

SAMSUNG CHROMEBOOK 2 – $170, was $499

Image used with permission by copyright holder

The Samsung Chromebook 2 normally costs $499, but with Amazon’s stupendous $329 discount, you can get it for just $170.

This ultra-portable 11.6-inch Chromebook is powered by an Intel Celeron processor and equipped with 4GB of system memory. It’s housed in a metal-reinforced body that provides protection from accidental slips and falls.

Performance-wise, the Samsung Chromebook 2 does a respectable job despite its compact form. Running multiple tabs doesn’t cause it to lag (which can be attributed to the extremely efficient Chrome OS) and it can be operated for up to nine hours straight. The keyboard is comfortable to use, and the touchpad is flawlessly responsive. Its LED screen leaves a lot to be desired though. The screen is awash with blue-tinted colors, and text appears blurry on the edges. Still, for only $170, the Samsung Chromebook 2 is a more than adequate budget laptop.

SAMSUNG CHROMEBOOK PLUS V2 – $341, was $550

Image used with permission by copyright holder

Finally, we’ve got the Samsung Chromebook Plus V2. It boasts a sturdy metal and plastic chassis that’s compact and lightweight, making it perfect for travelers. It has a hinge design that rotates 360 degrees so you can use it as a tablet. Together with the built-in stylus, you can use this Chromebook as a digital sketchbook for drawing, designing, editing, and more.

Chromebooks are most often equipped with a webcam, but Samsung took things further and placed a secondary rear camera on the Chromebook Plus V2. The 13-megapixel lens is capable of autofocus and can take gorgeous, crisp photographs when used in tablet mode. Powered by an Intel Celeron processor that’s backed by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable memory, this Chromebook runs smoothly when binge-watching Netflix, surfing the web, and writing emails. Lastly, since the Celeron processor and Chrome OS aren’t exactly power hogs, the Chromebook Plus V2 can easily last an entire day under normal usage.

The Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 normally retails for $550, but with Amazon’s incredible $209 discount, you can get yours for $341.

Stressing about the holidays? Here are some last-minute gift ideas that remove the worry of delivery. Looking for more tech discounts? Visit our curated deals page for the latest laptop deals, MacBook deals, and Chromebook deals.

Editors' Recommendations

Topics
Timothy Taylor
Timothy Taylor
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Timothy is a deals writer for Digital Trends that specializes in finding the best discounts on smartphones, wireless…
The best Samsung The Frame TV deals — from just $600
Samsung's 65-inch Class 'The Frame' QLED 4K Smart TV displaying a famous oil painting.

One of the more unique TVs we’ve seen is The Frame TV by Samsung. It’s a fan favorite designed to slip anonymously into almost an interior design style, as it’s made to seem as much like a piece of art as a modern piece of tech. The Frame often places among the best TVs and offers superior image quality with QLED picture technology. More recently The Frame is a good TV lineup to turn to if you’re looking for some savings, as it also often appears among the best TV deals. Deals are currently taking place on multiple sizes of The Frame TV, and we’ve pieced them all together below.
Today's best Samsung The Frame TV deals

If you're looking to save big on Samsung's iconic The Frame TV, you've come to the right place. Here are all the best deals available:

Read more
Best Amazon TV deals: Cheap TVs under $100
TCL 6-Series Roku TV, 2022 model.

Amazon is a great retailer to turn to if you’re on the hunt for some deals, and this is especially true if you’ve got an eye out for the best TV deals. You can find some impressive savings for your home theater, living room, or basement viewing experience at Amazon right now, as the retail giant has a lot of TVs discounted. Amazon is also a great place to shop for a TV if you’re a Prime member, as it will get you free shipping, which can amount to some decent savings on larger items like TVs. Below we’ve rounded up what we feel are the best Amazon TV deals to check out right now. Among them you’ll find some bargain pricing, TV options by some of the best TV brands, and even big screen 4K TVs.
Insignia 32-inch F20 Series HD Fire TV -- $90, was $130

If you don't mind skipping 4K Ultra HD resolution and a massive screen in favor of a lower price, then you'll want to purchase the 32-inch Insignia F20 Series HD Fire TV. You'll be able to watch your favorite shows on HD resolution, and because the TV supports HDMI ARC, it can send audio directly from its HDMI port to a compatible soundbar or AV receiver to remove the necessity of an extra cable. The HD TV runs on Amazon's Fire TV, which not only supports all of the popular streaming services, but also grants access to the best Alexa skills. The budget TV even comes with an Alexa Voice Remote, so you'll be able to search for content, switch input sources, control playback, and many more using voice commands. It also supports Apple's AirPlay, which will let you easily share videos and photos from an Apple device to the TV's 32-inch screen.

Read more
Crutchfield is having a huge sale on Onkyo home theater receivers
Onkyo TX-NR5100 on a shelf.

Onkyo is one of the most popular brands of home theater receivers, and if you've always wanted to buy one, some models are currently on sale with huge discounts from Crutchfield. You can get savings of up to $580 with every purchase, but you need to hurry in deciding what to buy because these bargains may disappear at any moment. Feel free to browse through Crutchfield's Onkyo home theater receivers sale yourself, just as long as you act fast.

What to buy in Crutchfield's Onkyo home theater receivers sale
The most affordable option in Crutchfield's Onkyo home theater receivers sale is the Onkyo TX-SR3100, which is from $399 for savings of $50. It's a 5.2-channel home theater receiver with Bluetooth and support for Dolby Atmos. You can also get the Onkyo TX-NR5100, a 7.2-channel home theater receiver with Bluetooth, Dolby Atmos, Wi-Fi, Apple AirPlay 2, and compatibility with Amazon's Alexa, for instead of $599 following a $100 discount. It's the best mid-range AV model in our roundup of the best AV receivers because it comes with good features for its price, so it's an even better purchase now that you can get it for cheaper than usual.

Read more