Chromebooks are increasingly becoming the preferred choice over traditional laptops, with various brands and configurations available. However, selecting the right Chromebook to suit your needs isn't always easy. Here, we'll highlight the top 5 Chromebooks currently on the market for you to consider.
1. Acer Chromebook Spin 713
Acer Chromebook Spin 713. Source: The VergeIn a fiercely competitive Chromebook market, Acer's Spin 713 stands out as the best all-around choice you can find at a reasonable price. Its 3:2 aspect ratio screen delivers razor-sharp quality comparable to pricier competitors, offering ample space for work and multitasking.
The excellent keyboard provides a comfortable, quiet typing experience with beautiful backlighting, and it even includes an HDMI port, a rarity on thin and light laptops. Most importantly, it's paired with a 10th generation Intel processor for seamless multitasking capabilities.
2. Asus Chromebook Flip C434
Asus Chromebook Flip C434. Source: 9to5Google.Asus has long held an advantage over other manufacturers when it comes to crafting a Chromebook. The C434 embodies the qualities Asus strives for, offering a large 14-inch display in a body that feels like a 13-inch, with significantly slimmed-down bezels. Asus has also nailed down the essentials for a Chromebook. The keyboard provides an excellent typing experience, the touchpad offers high precision, and the device even supports a USB-A port in addition to two USB-C ports on either side, making it incredibly versatile for daily tasks.
The C434 also features a microSD card slot for expanding storage, as the device only comes with 64GB of internal memory. Perhaps the biggest downside is that the processor doesn't quite match the price point, but don't worry too much because Chrome OS still handles everyday tasks with ease.
3. Lenovo Chromebook Duet
Lenovo Chromebook Duet. Source: Chrome Unboxed.Next up is a standout 2-in-1 Chromebook from 2020, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet. It features a 10.1-inch display, a detachable kickstand and keyboard for convenient versatility on the go.
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet boasts a MediaTek Helio P60T processor, 4GB of RAM, and up to 128GB of storage. When detached from the keyboard, the Duet surprises with Android-like gesture navigation for seamless app switching. Its most impressive feature, however, is the battery life, capable of reaching nearly 11.5 hours of use.
Certainly, the device still has its limitations. The touchpad and keyboard are quite small, there's no headphone jack, and it only has one USB-C port. But those are reasonable trade-offs to get a budget-friendly price, aren't they?
4. Google Pixel Go
Google Pixel Go. Source: Best buy.When it comes to premium Chromebooks, you can't overlook the Google Pixelbook Go, a luxurious 13.3-inch laptop weighing just over 1 kg.
Pixelbook Go not only looks beautiful but also delivers stable performance and supports fast charging through one of its two USB-C ports. The battery life is also impressively long, easily meeting your full day's work demands. Another notable feature is its quiet keyboard with extremely sensitive typing and bounce. With those features, it's truly deserving of being an expensive Chromebook.
5. Samsung Chromebook Plus V2
Samsung Chromebook Plus V2. Source: Samsung.Last but not least is a very interesting product from Samsung, the Samsung Chromebook Plus V2. It offers users a plethora of cool features on a laptop. This includes a stylus, a front-facing secondary camera for quick photos, and an additional camera above the keyboard, both surprisingly high-resolution, 13-megapixel sensors with autofocus.
The V2 also boasts a stylish and innovative design, competing with other premium Chromebooks with its aluminum lid and sturdy hinge on a lightweight body weighing just 1.3 kg.
Above is the list of the top 5 best Chromebooks we've compiled. Not all of the top 5 are laptops with high-end specifications, but the basic thing is that they all have interesting features within their price range.
Which Chromebook among the 5 intriguing machines above catches your fancy? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below!