Thanksgiving may be two weeks away, but the Black Friday sales have already started; and they're no joke when it comes to Chromebook deals. Every retailer across the web has begun discounting these versatile laptops ahead of the sale, and we've done the work of gathering our top picks into one guide.
As you may know, buying a cheap Chromebook is a perfect way to get all of the power and performance you need for considerably less than a Windows or Macbook laptop. Yes, some of the specs are lower than you might want if you're tackling some performance-intensive tasks or serious gaming, but ChromeOS is well-suited to the needs of anyone just wanting to do a bit of work from home, browse the net, write up documents for work/school, or binge their favorite Netflix show.
Keep reading to see a selection of Black Friday deals available now, and if you don't find anything today, be sure to check back later: plenty of new holiday offers are sure to be just around the corner.
Editor's top pick
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The Slim 3 Chromebook from Lenovo offers a lightweight and portable design, to go along with its 14-inch display. It's also a battery beast, as Lenovo rates the Slim 3 Chromebook to last for at least 13 hours. You can grab one for yourself from Amazon and save more than 28%.
$499.99 <strong>$269.99 at Amazon</strong></a></p>
<p>If you want to save yourself the trouble of looking, this is the best Prime Day Chromebook deal we've seen so far. The 2022 IdeaPad from Lenovo is tough and versatile, with a convertible touchscreen display, up to 16 hours of battery life, and an included capacitive stylus. Ahead of Prime Day, Amazon is dropping half off the price of this laptop, sending it crashing down to nearly $250. </p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
$249 <strong>$129.99 at Best Buy</strong></a></p>
<p>Half off is always nice, but when half off means just $129 for a brand-new Chromebook? Now that's a downright unbelievable deal that you've absolutely got to take advantage of. Given the price, you'd be right in assuming this is best for lightweight tasks — an 11.6-inch display and 4GB of RAM proves that — but the 10-hour battery life means this one will last you a long time on the go and the convertible form factor is versatile enough to do more than you might think.</p>
<p><strong>Price check:</strong> <a href=https://www.androidcentral.com/"https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=169923&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB08NTP5RTN%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20%22>$235 at Amazon</a></p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
Acer is always at the top of the list when trying to find the best Chromebook. Without a doubt, the latest Acer Chromebook Spin 714 offers almost the perfect balance of cost and performance. Surprisingly, Best Buy has slashed the price by $130, bringing the price down to just $570 for a limited time.
$409.99 <strong>$322.95 at Amazon</strong></a></p>
<p>Many of the best Chromebooks are powered by Intel chips, but the Acer Chromebook 514 takes a different approach. This time around, Acer opted for a MediaTek processor, which is not only powerful but also means that it's quite efficient. Acer claims the Chromebook 514 will last for up to 15 hours on a single charge, and it can be yours for almost 20% off.</p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
$259.99 <strong>$172.90 at Amazon</strong></a></p>
<p>Head to Amazon today and you can get 16% off the price of the 32GB Acer Chromebook 315, a versatile device with a vibrant 15.6-inch display, 4GB of RAM, and up to 12.5 hours of battery life. The biggest drawback with this laptop is that it doesn't have a touchscreen.</p>
<p><strong>Price check: </strong><a href=https://www.androidcentral.com/"https://shop-links.co/link?publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Facer-chromebook-315-laptop-15-6-full-hd-touch-4gb-lpddr4-64gb-emmc-wi-fi-5-pure-silver%2F6529400.p&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url%22>Best Buy - $169.99</a></p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
Head to Amazon today and you can get 16% off the price of the 32GB Acer Chromebook 315, a versatile device with a vibrant 15.6-inch display, 4GB of RAM, and up to 12.5 hours of battery life. The biggest drawback with this laptop is that it doesn't have a touchscreen.
$299 $269 at Best Buy</strong></a></p>
<p>The ASUS Chromebook CX1 is practically perfect for anyone who wants a basic laptop with an enormous screen. With the CX1, you'll get one of the largest displays on a Chromebook, measuring 17.3-inches, which also means that the CX1 even offers a full-size keyboard with numpad.</p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
$504.99 <strong>$423.50 at Amazon</strong></a></p>
<p>If you're looking for a convertible Chromebook, the ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 might be the way to go. This laptop features a rotating hinge, an all-metal body, and a 14-inch FHD touchscreen display, and can be had for more than 20% off. </p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
Lenovo Chromebook deals
$549.99 $494.99 at Lenovo</strong></a></p>
<p>With the Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook, you'll find a 14-inch touchscreen display, a 1080p FHD webcam, and a convertible design that is divine. Meanwhile, Lenovo has snuck a pretty good deal in, as you can currently save 10% on this excellent Chromebook. </p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
With the Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook, you'll find a 14-inch touchscreen display, a 1080p FHD webcam, and a convertible design that is divine. Meanwhile, Lenovo has snuck a pretty good deal in, as you can currently save 10% on this excellent Chromebook.
$439.99 <strong>$254.99 at Amazon</strong></a></p>
<p>It's never too early to start thinking about the Back to School season, and this Prime Day deal for the Lenovo 14e Chromebook is perfect. This Chromebook was designed with students in mind, thanks to its 14-inch display and all-day battery life. It might not be as impressive as newer Chromebooks, but it's hard to argue with saving $130.</p>
<p><strong>Price check: </strong><a href=https://www.androidcentral.com/"https://lenovo.7eer.net/c/221109/218864/3808?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lenovo.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fp%2Flaptops%2Flenovo%2Flenovo-edu-chromebooks%2Fideapad-3i-gen-6-%2815-inch-intel%29%2F82n40020us%22>Lenovo - $309.99</a></p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
$419 $349 at Amazon</strong></a></p>
<p>Blurring the lines between Chromebook and tablet is the <a href=https://www.androidcentral.com/"https://www.androidcentral.com/chromebooks-laptops/lenovo-ideapad-chromebook-duet-3-review">Lenovo Duet 3</a>, a reliable couch companion that packs the power of the Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 processor alongside 8GB of RAM into a portable 10.95-inch package. The Duet 3 also comes with a stylus and keyboard case, and it's currently $30 off at Amazon. </p>
<p><strong>Price check: </strong><a href=https://www.androidcentral.com/"https://shop-links.co/link?skuId=6508240&publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Flenovo-ideapad-duet-3-chromebook-11-0-2000x1200-touch-2-in-1-tablet-snapdragon-7cg2-4g-ram-128g-emmc-with-keyboard-misty-blue%2F6508240.p%3FskuId%3D6508240&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url%22>$269 at Best Buy (4GB/128GB)</a></p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
$469.99 <strong>$411.48 at Amazon</strong></a></p>
<p>If you're on the hunt for a new tablet, the <a href=https://www.androidcentral.com/"https://www.androidcentral.com/lenovo-chromebook-flex-5i-review">IdeaPad Flex 5i</a> is an all-around great choice, with an efficient Intel Core processor, a 13.3-inch convertible touchscreen display, and a backlit keyboard. The battery life isn't great, but if that's not a problem, you can snag this laptop from Amazon and save a nice 12%. </p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
Are you looking for a tablet with a big screen that does more than just run Android? Look no further than the Duet 5 Chromebook from Lenovo with its 13.3-inch OLED display. Making the Duet 5 even more enticing is that you can save $170 on it over at Best Buy.
HP Chromebook Deals
$499 $349.99 at Best Buy</strong></a></p>
<p>Weird naming scheme aside, this Chromebook from HP is quite a bit more impressive than you might think. It sports a massive 15.6-inch display, is powered by Intel's Core i3, paired with 8GB of RAM, and can even go from 0-50% in just 45 minutes. </p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
Weird naming scheme aside, this Chromebook from HP is quite a bit more impressive than you might think. It sports a massive 15.6-inch display, is powered by Intel's Core i3, paired with 8GB of RAM, and can even go from 0-50% in just 45 minutes.
$699 <strong>$448.99 at Best Buy</strong></a></p>
<p>If you're a fan of HP Chromebooks but want a convertible, then the x360 14c is the way to go. This Chromebook has just about everything could want from the massive trackpad to the built-in fingerprint scanner. Since this is technically last year's model, you can save $250 on a Chromebook that will still last for another 9 years.</p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
If you're a fan of HP Chromebooks but want a convertible, then the x360 14c is the way to go. This Chromebook has just about everything could want from the massive trackpad to the built-in fingerprint scanner. Since this is technically last year's model, you can save $250 on a Chromebook that will still last for another 9 years.
More Chromebook brands
Of course, this list only features a few of the many excellent brands that sell Chromebooks. In addition to smartphones and wearables, Samsung makes quite a few impressive Chromebooks, while HP and Dell are known for selling their own powerful devices. Although it's a little hard to find on sale, HP also sells the HP Dragonfly Pro, a laptop that we selected as the "best premium pick" in our guide to the best Chromebooks. If that device happens to go on sale during Black Friday, we'll update this page.
How to choose
How do I choose a Chromebook?
There's always a ton of specs and features you typically need to juggle when shopping for a laptop, but for Chromebooks, the buyer's guide can be summed up pretty well into four points:
Get a touchscreen. — Unless you're anti-fun, there's no reason not to get a touchscreen model; they do not cost that much more and it's always worth it. Touchscreens make it easier to interact with Android apps as well as making it easier to do things like sign documents or zoom in precisely.
4GB of RAM is good, 8GB is better. — Most Chromebooks sold today come with 4GB of RAM, and 4GB is perfectly fine for running a video call plus a dozen or so tabs in Chrome. More RAM is always better, but 4GB is fine. If it says it has 2GB of RAM — or 16GB of internal storage — close the tab and walk away.
Check the expiration date!!! — Yes, Chromebooks come with expiration dates, after which they are no longer guaranteed to receive Chrome OS updates. It's called the AUE date, and they're listed for every single Chromebook model on the relevant Google support page, so before you move that Lightning Deal Chromebook from your cart to the checkout, take ten seconds and look it up on this page. Most Chromebooks launched in 2021-2023 have 10 years of support ahead of them.
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After almost a decade of working in the e-commerce space, Patrick Farmer (he/him) began his career at Android Central as a Deals and Commerce Writer before moving into a new role as AC's eCommerce Editor in 2023. When he's not hunting down the best deals and offering shopping advice for our readers, you'll often find him listening to music, camping out at a brewery, or treating his cat like a human child.
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Andrew MyrickSenior Editor - Chromebooks, tablets, and wearables
