The Best Chromebooks You Can Buy Now (2020)

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Chromebooks have risen quite a bit in popularity over the years and for good reason. I’ve owned a Samsung Chromebook Plus and an HP Chromebook x360, which have served me well but may not be the best Chromebooks. Here are the best Chromebooks you can buy right now.

Editors Note: For more recommended Chromebooks, check out my 2021 Chromebook recommendations.

Best budget Chromebooks

In this case, I’m defining the budget price as anything under $300. At that price point, it is hard to beat the Lenovo Chromebook C330. It has all the basic Chromebook functions you would want: 2-in-1 design, touch screen, and very light. It’s a very durable Chromebook that does everything you want without breaking the bank.

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Also consider…

• Samsung Chromebook 4
• Acer Chromebook Spin 11
• Asus Chromebook C532NA-DH02

Best Chromebook Value

These Chromebooks aren’t the most or least expensive. However, they offer a great set of features and quality for their price. If you are budget conscious but don’t want to skimp on features, I highly recommend the HP Chromebook x360. It has a solid and appealing build, a really good screen, and is powerful enough to handle all but the most demanding needs. You can get a Core i3 version with 8GB RAM for under $400. I personally own one, and you can check out my detailed review of the HP Chromebook x360.

Specs:

Also consider…

• Samsung Chromebook Plus v2
• HP Chromebook X2
• Dell Inspiron 5481

Best Chromebooks for kids

If you want to buy a Chromebook for your teen or younger you probably don’t want to pay a lot and you want it to be especially durable. Children are also more accustomed to carrying around small screens and tablets so they will probably prefer their Chromebook compact and light. The Acer Chromebook Spin 11 fits all of these criteria and keeps your costs under $300. It’s an 11.6-inch convertible table that comes with a stylus, work’s well as a tablet and is rugged and water-resistant.

Specs:

Also consider…

• Dell Inspiron Chromebook 11
• Acer Chromebook 15
• Lenovo Chromebook C330

Best premium Chromebooks

You’ve decided that you want a Chromebook and that price is no object. You want the best screen, the fastest processor, the best looks – everything. Nobody makes Chromebooks like Google, who, up until this point, have only released premium Chromebooks. Their latest release, the Pixelbook Go, is the best Chromebook you can buy. The Pixelbook Go is loaded with a processor, RAM, and storage that runs a lap around most Chromebooks, all put in an elegant and durable package.

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Also consider…

• Google Pixelbook
• Pixelbook Slate
• Lenovo Yoga Chromebook C630

Final thoughts

The fact of the matter is that there are a lot of Chromebooks out there that can get the job done. You simply have to decide what features are most important to you, and how much you want to spend. Fortunately, Chromebooks, when compared to their Mac and Windows alternatives, are extremely affordable.

If you buy a Chromebook, be sure to check out 23 tips for using a Chromebook.

Which Chromebook do you like the most? Did I miss one you think should be on this list? Let me know on Twitter or in the comments!