Today's Best Chromebook Deals

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Due to ongoing supply chain issues, it has been pretty difficult to find Chromebooks on sale in 2020. Sometimes, it’s difficult to find a Chromebook that isn’t sold out or being sold at inflated prices. To help you in your search, we’ve created this page that updates every 30 minutes with the latest deals from Amazon and Best Buy.

This page is auto updated from the Amazon and Best Buy APIs and we hope to add other retailers in the future. Even though we’re getting sale prices directly from the retailer’s own APIs, you still need to check the prices on the actual website. Prices change quickly, and Chromebooks are selling out fast these days.

On Amazon, make sure you check for the lowest price in the section called “Other Sellers on Amazon.” Sometimes you’ll find the best deals in this section, especially in 2020, when many items are on backorder.

If you’re looking for a good deal, bookmark this page and check back often.

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Acer Chromebook 311

Acer released this Chromebook in late 2019. The Acer Chroembook 311 has an 11-inch screen and a decent Intel Celeron processor. With 4GB or RAM and 32GB of storage, this entry-level Chromebook should serve well for kids and others looking for a low-cost Chromebook.

List Price: $279.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $162.87 Used from $164.00

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Samsung Chromebook 4

This is Samsung's refresh to their very popular line of entry-level Chromebooks. The Samsung Chromebook 4 includes an 11.6 inch display, Intel Celeron N4000 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB of eMMC storage. Samsung claims that it is built with "with military-grade durability" to withstand the challenges of classrooms and backpacks. With 12.5 hours of battery life, this Chromebook should get you through a long day's work with ease. We recommend this Chromebook for kids and those looking for a lightweight and well-built entry-level Chromebook.

List Price: $229.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $134.98 Used from $104.99

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Lenovo Flex 3 Chromebook

List Price: $279.00
Amazon.com prices: New from $165.00 Used from $156.88

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Lenovo Flex 3 Chromebook

List Price: $289.00
Amazon.com prices: New from $199.99 Used from $180.18

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ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1100)

List Price: $229.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $159.99 Used from $147.19

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HP Chromebook 11a (ARM)

List Price: $259.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $195.99 Used from $139.00

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HP Chromebook 14a

List Price: $269.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $204.00 Used from $163.38

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HP Chromebook 14a

List Price: $269.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $222.88 Used from $171.51

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Lenovo Chromebook Duet

List Price: $269.00
Amazon.com prices: New from $232.99 Used from $229.99

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Lenovo Chromebook Duet

List Price: $339.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $299.99

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HP - 11.6" Chromebook - Intel Celeron - 4GB Memory - 32GB eMMC Flash Memory - Ash Gray

List Price: $259.00
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New from: $99.00

Lenovo - Flex 3 11" 2-in-1 Chromebook Laptop - Mediatek MT8183 - 4GB Memory - 32GB eMMC - Arctic Grey

List Price: $379.00
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New from: $149.00

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Acer Chromebook Spin 311

List Price: $499.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $209.99 Used from $189.00

HP - 14" Chromebook - Intel Celeron - 4GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Chalkboard Gray

List Price: $319.00
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New from: $149.00

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ASUS Chromebook C204MA

This ASUS Chromebook has an 11.6" screen, an Intel Celeron N4000 Dual Core Processor, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage.

List Price: $349.00
Amazon.com prices: New from $179.10 Used from $194.99

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Samsung Chromebook 4

This is Samsung's refresh to their very popular line of entry-level Chromebooks. The Samsung Chromebook 4 includes an 11.6 inch display, Intel Celeron N4000 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB of eMMC storage. Samsung claims that it is built with "with military-grade durability" to withstand the challenges of classrooms and backpacks. With 12.5 hours of battery life, this Chromebook should get you through a long day's work with ease. We recommend this Chromebook for kids and those looking for a lightweight and well-built entry-level Chromebook.

List Price: $239.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $135.00 Used from $138.75

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Samsung Chromebook Plus v2

The Samsung Chromebook Plus v2 is a Chromebook released by Samsung in 2018. This model (XE520QAB-K03US) features, a high-resolution (1920x1200) touchscreen, a dual-core 1.5Ghz Intel Celeron 3965Y, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of eMMC storage.

List Price: $549.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $326.00 Used from $226.85

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Samsung Chromebook Plus v2

The Samsung Chromebook Plus v2 is a Chromebook released by Samsung in 2018. This model (XE521QAB-K01US) features, a high-resolution (1920x1200) touchscreen, a dual-core 1.5Ghz Intel Celeron 3965Y, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB of eMMC storage.

List Price: $499.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $299.98 Used from $258.46

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HP Chromebook 14a

List Price: $289.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $176.90 Used from $155.00

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Lenovo Chromebook C340 11.6"

List Price: $299.00
Amazon.com prices: New from $184.17 Used from $128.61

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Samsung Chromebook Plus v2 (LTE)

The Samsung Chromebook Plus v2 is a Chromebook released by Samsung in 2018. This model (XE525QBB-K01US) features, a high-resolution (1920x1200) touchscreen, a dual-core 1.5Ghz Intel Celeron 3965Y, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB of eMMC storage. This version also comes with a built-in LTE modem!

List Price: $599.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $370.63 Used from $349.95

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Lenovo Chromebook S330

List Price: $249.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $154.90 Used from $129.00

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Samsung Galaxy Chromebook

List Price: $999.00
Amazon.com prices: New from $620.00 Used from $469.99

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HP Chromebook 11a

List Price: $219.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $137.99 Used from $132.99

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HP Chromebook 14

This Chromebook from 2018 features an Intel Celeron N3350 Processor, HD screen, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage.

List Price: $288.00
Amazon.com prices: New from $181.53 Used from $128.99

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HP Chromebook 11a (Intel)

List Price: $219.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $140.00 Used from $105.00

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Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Enterprise Edition

List Price: $1299.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $829.99 Used from $499.00

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ASUS Chromebook C223NA

List Price: $249.00
Amazon.com prices: New from $160.00 Used from $109.59

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ASUS Chromebook C423

List Price: $249.00
Amazon.com prices: New from $161.99 Used from $99.00

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HP Chromebook 11a (Intel)

List Price: $219.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $144.00 Used from $89.00

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Samsung Chromebook 4

This is Samsung's refresh to their very popular line of entry-level Chromebooks. The Samsung Chromebook 4 includes an 11.6 inch display, Intel Celeron N4000 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 16GB of eMMC storage. Samsung claims that it is built with "with military-grade durability" to withstand the challenges of classrooms and backpacks. With 12.5 hours of battery life, this Chromebook should get you through a long day's work with ease. We recommend this Chromebook for kids and those looking for a lightweight and well-built entry-level Chromebook.

List Price: $239.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $157.24 Used from $148.14

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Samsung Chromebook 4

This is Samsung's refresh to their very popular line of entry-level Chromebooks. The Samsung Chromebook 4 includes an 11.6 inch display, Intel Celeron N4000 processor, 6GB of RAM, and 64GB of eMMC storage. Samsung claims that it is built with "with military-grade durability" to withstand the challenges of classrooms and backpacks. With 12.5 hours of battery life, this Chromebook should get you through a long day's work with ease. We recommend this Chromebook for kids and those looking for a lightweight and well-built entry-level Chromebook.

List Price: $279.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $185.00 Used from $249.66

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Acer Chromebook Spin 13

List Price: $899.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $595.00 Used from $699.00

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ASUS Chromebook C423

List Price: $269.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $179.13 Used from $111.11

HP - 11" Touch-Screen Chromebook - Qualcomm Snapdragon - 8GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Natural Silver & Night Teal

List Price: $599.00
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New from: $399.00

HP - 11" Touch Screen Chromebook - Qualcomm Snapdragon - 8GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Natural Silver & Shade Gray

List Price: $599.00
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New from: $399.00

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HP Chromebook 14 (AMD)

List Price: $299.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $199.95 Used from $156.38

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Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (AMD)

List Price: 399.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $268.88 Used from $228.85

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Acer Chromebook Spin 311

List Price: $349.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $238.50 Used from $249.99

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Acer Chromebook R 13

List Price: $399.00
Amazon.com prices: New from $277.05 Used from $169.00

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook

List Price: $999.00
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New from: $699.00

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook

List Price: $999.00
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New from: $699.00

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Samsung Galaxy Chromebook

List Price: $999.00
Amazon.com prices: New from $699.00 Used from $529.99

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Lenovo Chromebook C340 15

List Price: $499.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $350.00 Used from $289.00

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Lenovo Chromebook C330

List Price: $299.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $209.99 Used from $181.24

ASUS - 2-in-1 15.6" Touch-Screen Chromebook - Intel Core 11th Gen i3 - 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Matte White

List Price: $569.00
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New from: $399.00

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Samsung Chromebook Plus v2

The Samsung Chromebook Plus v2 is a Chromebook released by Samsung in 2018. This model (XE520QAB-K02US) features, a high-resolution (1920x1200) touchscreen, a dual-core 1.0 Ghz (max 2.6 Ghz) Intel Core m3-7Y30, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of eMMC storage.

List Price: $599.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $422.00 Used from $299.00

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Acer Chromebook Spin 11 CP311

List Price: $329.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $233.49 Used from $169.00

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HP Chromebook 14 (AMD)

List Price: $299.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $213.00 Used from $114.99

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Lenovo Chromebook S330

List Price: $279.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $199.65 Used from $167.84

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Samsung Chromebook 4+

List Price: $319.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $228.98 Used from $180.00

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Acer Chromebook R 13

List Price: $399.00
Amazon.com prices: New from $288.99 Used from $249.99

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Acer Chromebook Spin 511

List Price: 409.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $299.99 Used from $199.99

Samsung Chromebook 4+

List Price: $379.00
Best Buy Price:
New from: $279.00

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Samsung Chromebook 4+

List Price: $299.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $223.00 Used from $136.40

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Samsung Chromebook 3

The Samsung Chromebook 3 is one of the most popular Chromebooks of all time. Samsung sold many different versions of the Chromebook 3 over several years before replacing it with the Samsung Chromebook 4. This model features a dual-core 1.6 Ghz (max 2.48 Ghz) Intel Celeron Processor N3060, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage.

List Price: $279.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $210.00 Used from $99.95

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HP Chromebook x360 14b

List Price: $379.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $285.00 Used from $259.00

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HP Chromebook 14a

List Price: $299.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $228.99 Used from $137.29

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HP Chromebook 14a

List Price: $299.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $229.99 Used from $215.00

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Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook

List Price: $429.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $329.99 Used from $289.00

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HP Chromebook 11 G6 EE

List Price: $259.00
Amazon.com prices: New from $199.00 Used from $337.99

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Lenovo Chromebook 3 11"

List Price: $219.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $169.99 Used from $152.43

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HP Chromebook 11A G8 EE

List Price: $225.00
Amazon.com prices: New from $174.99 Used from $89.00

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Acer Chromebook Spin 311

List Price: 249.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $194.98

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HP Chromebook 14a

List Price: $249.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $197.00 Used from $99.00

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ASUS Chromebook Flip C214

List Price: $349.00
Amazon.com prices: New from $275.05 Used from $249.99

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ASUS Chromebook CX22NA

List Price: $189.00
Amazon.com prices: New from $149.00 Used from $99.99

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Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook

List Price: $499.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $395.70 Used from $406.99

ASUS Chromebook C433TA

List Price: $529.00
Best Buy Price:
New from: $423.99

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ASUS Chromebook C523

List Price: $269.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $217.98 Used from $168.00

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HP Chromebook 14a

List Price: $339.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $274.99 Used from $174.39

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HP Chromebook 11 (G5)

List Price: $209.00
Amazon.com prices: New from $169.99 Used from $61.65

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HP Chromebook 14 (AMD)

List Price: $269.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $219.99 Used from $114.00

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Acer Chromebook Spin 13

List Price: $799.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $653.94 Used from $549.99

Samsung - Galaxy Chromebook 2 - 13.3" QLED Touch-Screen - Intel Celeron - 4GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Mercury Gray

List Price: $549.00
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New from: $449.00

Samsung - Galaxy Chromebook 2 - 13.3" QLED Touch-Screen - Intel Celeron - 4GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Fiesta Red

List Price: $549.00
Best Buy Price:
New from: $449.00

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Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2

List Price: $549.00
Amazon.com prices: New from $449.00

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Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook

List Price: $949.00
Amazon.com prices: New from $779.99

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HP Chromebook 14b (AMD)

List Price: $469.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $389.99 Used from $226.79

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HP Chromebook 14

This Chromebook from 2018 features an Intel Celeron N3350 Processor, HD screen, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage.

List Price: $289.00
Amazon.com prices: New from $239.99 Used from $193.20

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Acer Chromebook Spin 13

List Price: $899.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $749.00 Used from $556.75

Samsung Chromebook 4+

List Price: $299.00
Best Buy Price:
New from: $249.00

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HP Chromebook x360 11 G3 (Education Edition)

List Price: $299.00
Amazon.com prices: New from $249.00 Used from $187.82

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Galaxy Chromebook Go 14"

List Price: $299.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $249.99

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HP Chromebook 14a

List Price: $299.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $250.00 Used from $147.95

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HP Chromebook 11a

List Price: $219.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $183.99 Used from $115.57

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HP Chromebook 11a (Touch)

List Price: $259.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $219.00 Used from $189.98

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ASUS Chromebook Flip C434

List Price: $569.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $482.00 Used from $255.55

HP - 11.6" Touch-screen Chromebook - MediaTek MT8183 - 4GB Memory - 32GB eMMC - Indigo Blue

List Price: $269.00
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New from: $228.99

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Samsung Chromebook 4

This is Samsung's refresh to their very popular line of entry-level Chromebooks. The Samsung Chromebook 4 includes an 11.6 inch display, Intel Celeron N4000 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 16GB of eMMC storage. Samsung claims that it is built with "with military-grade durability" to withstand the challenges of classrooms and backpacks. With 12.5 hours of battery life, this Chromebook should get you through a long day's work with ease. We recommend this Chromebook for kids and those looking for a lightweight and well-built entry-level Chromebook.

List Price: $224.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $191.64 Used from $149.90

HP - 14" Chromebook - Intel Celeron - 4GB Memory - 32GB eMMC - Mineral Silver

List Price: $279.00
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New from: $237.99

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Lenovo 10e Chromebook Tablet

List Price: $269.00
Amazon.com prices: New from $230.00

Samsung - Galaxy Chromebook 2 - 13.3" QLED Touch-Screen - Intel® Core™ i3 - 8GB Memory - 128GB eMMC - Mercury Gray

List Price: $699.00
Best Buy Price:
New from: $599.00

Samsung - Galaxy Chromebook 2 - 13.3" QLED Touch-Screen - Intel® Core™ i3 - 8GB Memory - 128GB eMMC - Fiesta Red

List Price: $699.00
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Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2

List Price: $699.00
Amazon.com prices: New from $599.00 Used from $499.00

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Samsung Chromebook 4+

List Price: $349.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $299.99 Used from $272.13

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Samsung Chromebook 4

This is Samsung's refresh to their very popular line of entry-level Chromebooks. The Samsung Chromebook 4 includes an 11.6 inch display, Intel Celeron N4000 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of eMMC storage. Samsung claims that it is built with "with military-grade durability" to withstand the challenges of classrooms and backpacks. With 12.5 hours of battery life, this Chromebook should get you through a long day's work with ease. We recommend this Chromebook for kids and those looking for a lightweight and well-built entry-level Chromebook.

List Price: $249.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $215.00 Used from $134.95

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HP Chromebook 14b

List Price: $579.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $499.99

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ASUS Chromebook C523

List Price: $289.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $250.00 Used from $179.00

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Samsung Chromebook 4

This is Samsung's refresh to their very popular line of entry-level Chromebooks. The Samsung Chromebook 4 includes an 11.6 inch display, Intel Celeron N4000 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 16GB of eMMC storage. Samsung claims that it is built with "with military-grade durability" to withstand the challenges of classrooms and backpacks. With 12.5 hours of battery life, this Chromebook should get you through a long day's work with ease. We recommend this Chromebook for kids and those looking for a lightweight and well-built entry-level Chromebook.

List Price: $224.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $194.33

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ASUS Chromebook C523

List Price: $259.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $225.00 Used from $219.66

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Acer Chromebook 314

List Price: $279.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $242.45 Used from $209.99

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Lenovo Chromebook C340 15

List Price: $429.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $374.00 Used from $283.00

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Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen

List Price: $369.00
Amazon.com prices: New from $322.14 Used from $199.95

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Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen

List Price: $369.00
Amazon.com prices: New from $322.14

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ASUS Chromebook Flip C434

List Price: $499.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $437.94 Used from $388.82

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Samsung Chromebook 4

This is Samsung's refresh to their very popular line of entry-level Chromebooks. The Samsung Chromebook 4 includes an 11.6 inch display, Intel Celeron N4000 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB of eMMC storage. Samsung claims that it is built with "with military-grade durability" to withstand the challenges of classrooms and backpacks. With 12.5 hours of battery life, this Chromebook should get you through a long day's work with ease. We recommend this Chromebook for kids and those looking for a lightweight and well-built entry-level Chromebook.

List Price: $229.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $201.75

Acer - Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN 13.5" Touch-Screen Chromebook - Intel Core i3 - 8 GB Memory - 64 GB eMMC - Steel Gray

List Price: $799.99
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New from: $702.99

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HP Chromebook 14 (AMD)

List Price: $269.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $238.00 Used from $119.99

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Acer Chromebook 314

List Price: $279.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $247.13 Used from $239.99

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HP Chromebook 11a (Touch)

List Price: $259.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $229.99 Used from $166.94

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HP Chromebook 11 (G5)

List Price: $189.00
Amazon.com prices: New from $169.00 Used from $59.90

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HP Chromebook 14a

List Price: $269.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $242.00 Used from $219.62

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Acer Chromebook 311

Acer released this Chromebook in late 2019. The Acer Chroembook 311 has an 11-inch touch screen and a decent Intel Celeron processor. With 4GB or RAM and 32GB of storage, this entry-level Chromebook should serve well for kids and others looking for a low-cost Chromebook.

List Price: $259.99
Amazon.com prices: New from $233.49 Used from $189.00

Acer - Chromebook 512 – 12” IPS Display - Intel Celeron N4020 - 4GB Memory - 32GB eMMC – Ruggedized – Spill Resistant KB

List Price: $279.00
Best Buy Price:
New from: $251.99

HP - 11.6" Chromebook - MediaTek MT8183 - 4GB Memory - 32GB eMMC - Ash Gray

List Price: $229.00
Best Buy Price:
New from: $206.99

Acer - 11.6" HD- Chromebook 311- Intel Celeron N4000-4GB Memory -32GB eMMC

List Price: $219.00
Best Buy Price:
New from: $197.99

HP - 14" Micro-Edge  Chromebook - AMD 3015Ce - 4GB Memory - 32GB eMMC

List Price: $339.99
Best Buy Price:
New from: $317.99

HP - 14" Micro-Edge Chromebook - AMD 3015Ce - 4GB Memory - 32GB eMMC

List Price: $339.99
Best Buy Price:
New from: $317.99

ASUS Chromebook C523

List Price: $269.99
Best Buy Price:
New from: $255.99

ASUS Chromebook C223NA

List Price: $249.99
Best Buy Price:
New from: $237.99

ASUS 11.6" Chromebook

List Price: $249.99
Best Buy Price:
New from: $237.99

ASUS Chromebook C423

List Price: $269.99
Best Buy Price:
New from: $263.99

How to Find the Best Deals on Chromebooks

When looking for a new Chromebook at a good price, there are several things that you should be aware of and take into consideration before you click the buy button. Some deals that you'll find online may seem good at first but turn out to be a bad decision. If you're going to spend your hard-earned money on a computer, you want to make sure you're getting a device that will server you for a long time and not simply the cheapest thing out there. Here are some of the most important things to keep in mind when looking for a Chromebook that is on sale.

Beware of the Google's Auto Update Policy

Unlike computers that ship with Microsoft Windows or Apple's macOS, Chromebooks only receive automatic operating system updates and security patches until the device reaches its Auto Update Expiration (AUE). Google works together with the Chromebook makers to provide constant updates to each Chromebook, but they only guarantee these updates until the date listed on their Auto Update policy page. Sometimes this date is extended after the devices original release date, but you'll often find Chromebooks for sale online that are very near their AUE date. Be sure to check this date before making any purchase! Once the AUE date is reached, your device will no longer receive updates or security patches and eventually this can be a major security issue.

Important Chromebook Specifications

Screen Quality and Resolution

One of the top reasons that some people get turned off to Chromebooks is because of poor screen quality. Some very cheap Chromebooks come with terrible screen that may be dim, have washed out colors, and have terrible viewing angles. Many also have a low resolution of 1366x768 (sometimes referred to as "HD"). This is generally a decent screen resolution for 11-inch Chromebooks, but some find it annoying on larger size screens. For larger sized Chromebooks, consider getting a 1920x1080 resolution display (aka FullHD). Look for Chromebooks with IPS or other good quality screens. Click on the "Compare" or "Details" link below the pictures above to see video reviews of a Chromebook before you consider purchasing it. Most reviewers cover the screen quality in depth. Since you'll spend almost all of your time on your Chromebook interacting with the screen, make sure you're getting something that you can live with and enjoy!

Amount of RAM or System Memory

System memory size (RAM) and storage size (eMMC, SSD, Hard Drive) make up a big part of the price of any laptop. In general, the more you have of both of these types of memory, the better. Because the original idea behind Chromebooks was for everything to be "cloud based" and for you to store documents on Google Drive, most early Chromebooks came with a very small amount of storage. These days, try to avoid anything with 16GB of storage and aim for 64GB or more. The same is true for system memory (RAM), don't buy a Chromebook with only 2GB of RAM and aim for 8GB or more.

App Compatibility

As Chrome OS has matured over the years, Google has added the ability to run apps from the Google Play Store (Android apps) as well as the ability to run most Linux applications. If you want to use any applications besides the Chrome browser, make sure that the device you're considering supports either the Play Store or Linux apps. You will also want to take other things into consideration if you're planning to use a specific application. Does the app require a large amount of storage space? If so, you should look for a Chromebook with plenty of storage. Does the Android app you want to run work better with touch screens? If so, make sure to get a device with touch support.

Conclusion

Once you've taken time to consider each of these points, click through to the device details or comparison page and make sure that the Chromebook you're considering has everything you're looking for. Taking a few extra minutes to find a good match will make the difference between regretting your purchase and getting many years of use out of your Chromebook.

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