The best early Black Friday deals on Chromebooks

Saving money is what we’re all about here at PCMag’s Deals Department, and one of the best ways to do that in the laptop world is by looking beyond Apple and Windows laptops to the Chromebook market. What was once a niche for ultra-cheap student laptops has expanded radically as Chrome OS becomes more powerful and versatile, and modern Chromebooks are faster and more capable than ever before, while still hundreds of dollars cheaper than the competition. We expect to see a lot of Black Friday deals on Chrome devices, but here are some early deals on portable devices that you can save on right now.

ChromeOS is built around touchscreen input, so the detachable and two-in-one form factors are very popular for Chromebook devices. One we really like is the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3, which has a detachable keyboard and display stand. In our review, lead analyst Brian Westover said the portable was “a great option to consider if you’re in the market for a small smart tablet that works like a laptop,” praising its punchy Qualcomm Snapdragon 7cG2 processor and comfortable and responsive keyboard. . This configuration comes with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal eMMC storage.

In our review of the Acer Chromebook Plus 514, which is currently $80 off at Amazon, Brian Westover said the unit “provides impressive battery life and plenty of storage, making it a capable platform for tools latest Google Gemini AI”. The 14″ Full HD display is bright and clear, and the FHD webcam works well. Under the hood, you’ll find an Intel Core i3-N305 processor, significantly more powerful than your standard Chromebook, along with 8 Generous LPDDR5 GB RAM and a 128GB SSD.

Here’s a big price drop for a very capable Chromebook convertible. In our review of the x360, analyst Zackery Cuevas stated that the laptop “delivers nice performance at a good price,” praising its attractive design and responsive touchscreen. A fully flexible hinge lets you use it as a tablet, canopy display or traditional laptop, and it’s durable enough for regular use. Inside the case you’ll find an Intel N100 processor, 4GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 64GB of eMMC flash memory. Battery life is solid, with over 10 hours on test.

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