


Internally, the Chromebook 15 packs an Intel Celeron N3060 processor paired with 4GB of memory and 32GB of solid-state storage. That also makes it the Chrome OS laptop with the largest display on this list at 15.6 inches, which might impact portability but certainly helps with productivity and media viewing. Ranked as the best budget Chromebook in our guide, the Acer Chromebook 15 packs a rare 1080p IPS display - most budget machines are limited to 720p. Fortunately, you can always choose to disable it: Just make sure your downloads aren’t too demanding! Acer Chromebook 15 Bill Roberson/Digital Trends S Mode is a lighter version of Windows that fits this style of portable laptop well, but also is very limiting when it comes to what apps you can use. Note that while these specs may invoke the idea of a Chromebook, the HP Stream 11 actually offers Windows 10 S Mode. For connections, the laptop offers both two USB-A 3.1 ports and a single USB-C 3.1 port plus HDMI. These specs help keep the price down while still enabling plenty of useful features, although you may find it useful to embrace cloud storage and web apps to help keep storage from filling up too quickly. Inside, the laptop relies on a dual-core Intel Celeron N4000 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of eMMC storage. HP has done an excellent job with the design of this 11-inch model, which is both portable and durable. The Stream is a dream for students working from home - or any classroom or dorm where an affordable, project-focused laptop is an important accessory. If you like the idea of an affordable Chromebook but aren’t a huge fan of the 2-in-1 style, then check out our sturdier Acer Chromebook selection below.

This Chromebook also supports dedicated MU-MIMO wireless connections, although unfortunately there’s no Wi-Fi 6 compatibility.Ī Chromebook like the Acer Spin 311 aids with quick work, where shifting into a tablet or tent mode may be particularly handy to share ideas or sketching a quick note. Like many of the best Chromebooks, this lightweight laptop works best when combined with cloud services, but you always can add an SD card or other external storage of your own if you prefer to keep things local.īattery life on this model maxes out at 10 hours, while ports include both two USB-A 3.0 connections and two USB-C 3.1 connections, which should be enough to handle any array of accessories (check out the bundle to see what exactly you can pair with the laptop when you buy). It runs with an Intel Celeron N4000 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of eMMC storage. Fitbit Versa 3Īpple’s XR headset could get one of the Mac’s best featuresĪcer takes full advantage of the Chromebook’s portable potential with this 11-inch, 2-in-1 laptop that’s perfect for on-the-go task management.
