9 Best Chromebooks of 2026

The Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 packs the most everyday convenience per dollar on this list. Lenovo's US store sold model 83LN0005US for $529.99 when we checked, marked down from a listed estimated value of $799.99. That buys a 14-inch WUXGA touch screen with Corning Gorilla Glass, an 8-core Intel Core 3 N355 processor, 8GB of LPDDR5 memory and 128GB of UFS storage. Lenovo adds a fingerprint reader, a backlit keyboard, a 5MP camera with a privacy shutter, Wi-Fi 6E and a microSD card reader, which helps if 128GB fills up with downloads. The 50Wh battery charges over USB-C with a 65W adapter. The pen is optional and sold separately. The tradeoffs: the memory is soldered at 8GB, the screen is rated at 300 nits, and at a starting weight of 1.5 kg (3.31 pounds) it is the heaviest model here. If the sale ends, compare it with the ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34.

The CX34 is the cheapest way to get a 14-inch Chromebook Plus from a major brand. Google's Chromebook store page listed it from $369 when we checked. ASUS sells it in several configurations: Intel Core i3-1215U, Core i5, Core 3 100U or Core 5 120U processors, 8GB or 16GB of LPDDR5 memory, and 128GB or 256GB of UFS storage. The 14.0-inch screen is anti-glare and comes in touch and non-touch versions. ASUS lists a camera privacy shutter, a Titan C security chip, Wi-Fi 6 or 6E with Bluetooth 5.4, two USB-A ports, a headphone jack and a 45W USB-C charger, and says the chassis meets the US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard. The tradeoffs are a starting weight of 3.17 pounds and a spec sheet with so many variants that the $369 model will not have every feature, such as the backlit keyboard. For a family that wants a reliable homework laptop at the lowest Chromebook Plus price, it is the default choice.

This is the most capable Chromebook on the list and the one to buy if battery life matters most. Lenovo builds it around the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910, with an NPU rated up to 50 TOPS for on-device AI features such as Smart grouping and image generation in the Gallery app. The 14-inch WUXGA OLED screen covers 100% of DCI-P3 at 400 nits, and quad 2W speakers are tuned with Dolby Atmos. Lenovo says the 60Wh battery gives the longest battery life ever on a Chromebook, based on Google's PowerQual V2 test, and that Rapid Charge reaches 80% in an hour. It starts at 2.58 pounds and 0.62 inches thin, with Wi-Fi 7, two USB-C ports, one USB-A port and support for two external 4K displays. Lenovo's US store listed it from $799.99 when we checked, against an estimated value of $1,199.99. That is more than double the CX34, the memory is soldered, and there is no card reader, so it suits users who want a premium machine more than a cheap one.

The Chromebook Plus i is the big-screen family pick. Lenovo's US store sold model 83T10015US for $629.99 when we checked, down from a listed $849.99. It has a 15.3-inch WUXGA touch screen with a taller 16:10 shape, 400 nits, 100% sRGB color and a 120Hz refresh rate, which is the smoothest display on this list. Inside are an Intel Core 3 N355 processor, 8GB of LPDDR5X memory and 256GB of UFS storage, plus a 50Wh battery. Lenovo includes a fingerprint reader, a 5MP camera with a privacy shutter and a full set of ports: two USB-A, two USB-C with DisplayPort and an HDMI 1.4b port. Lenovo's spec sheet says it passed MIL-STD-810H military testing. It starts at 3.44 pounds, so it is better on a kitchen table than in a backpack all day, and the keyboard is not backlit. If you only need the large screen and not touch, the Chromebook i shares the chassis for $349.99.

The Galaxy Chromebook Plus is the big-screen choice. Samsung fits a 15.6-inch Full HD AMOLED display into a body 0.47 inches thick that weighs 2.58 pounds, and says it is the thinnest and lightest Chromebook Plus as well as the only one with an AMOLED screen. The US store sold the Intel Core 3 model with 8GB of LPDDR5X memory and 256GB of storage for $774.99 when we checked. Samsung rates the battery at up to 13 hours in Google's Chrome Power Load Test and lists a full set of ports: two USB-C, one USB 3.2 Type-A, HDMI, microSD and a headphone and mic jack. A Quick Insert key opens Gemini writing and image tools inside Google apps, and the 1080p camera is wide-angle. It also links with Galaxy phones through Quick Share and Samsung Notes. The price is the main drawback: it costs about twice the CX34 or Acer Chromebook Plus 515, so it makes most sense for Galaxy phone owners and people who watch a lot of video.

The Duet is a ChromeOS tablet first and a laptop second, which makes it a good fit for younger kids and for reading, drawing and video at home. Lenovo's US store sold model 83HH0000US, which includes the Lenovo USI Pen 2, for $319.99 when we checked, down from a listed $499.99. The 10.95-inch WUXGA touch screen reaches 400 nits behind Corning Gorilla Glass 3. A folio stand with a kickstand and a detachable keyboard with touchpad turn it into a small laptop. Lenovo lists a MediaTek Kompanio 838 processor, a 29Wh battery rated at 12 hours in Google's power load test, a 5MP front camera with a privacy shutter and an 8MP rear camera. The tablet alone weighs from 1.12 pounds, and Lenovo says the chassis is spill-resistant and MIL-810H certified. The limits are real: this model has 4GB of memory and 64GB of storage, no card reader and a non-backlit keyboard, so heavy multitasking is not its job.

The Chromebook i is the cheapest big-screen laptop here. Lenovo's US store sold model 83T10001US for $349.99 when we checked, down from a listed $519.99. It shares its chassis with the Chromebook Plus i: a 15.3-inch WUXGA screen at 400 nits, a 50Wh battery, two USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, HDMI and a microSD reader, with MIL-STD-810H testing listed in Lenovo's spec sheet. The savings come from the inside and the extras. It uses an Intel N150 processor with 4GB of soldered memory and 128GB of storage, the screen is non-touch, and the camera is 720p rather than 5MP. Because it is a standard Chromebook rather than a Chromebook Plus, Lenovo notes that some Google AI features may be limited. For browsing, email, streaming and light homework it covers the basics, but 4GB leaves little room for many tabs at once, so anyone who multitasks should spend more on a Chromebook Plus model.

The CX14 is ASUS's newer 14-inch Chromebook Plus, built around an 8-core Intel Core 3 N355 with 8GB of LPDDR5 memory and 128GB of eMMC storage. The 14.0-inch anti-glare screen comes in touch and non-touch versions, and ASUS lists the non-touch panel at 300 nits. Depending on the version, you get a backlit keyboard or a spill-resistant one, which matters for younger students. ASUS highlights HDMI alongside USB-C and USB-A ports, so it plugs into a classroom projector without a dongle. It has a camera privacy shutter, a Titan C security chip, a 42Wh battery and a US MIL-STD 810H rating, and it starts at 3.06 pounds. The catch is price: the ASUS Store listed it from $669.99 when we checked, nearly double the $369 CX34 on Google's store page, with slower eMMC storage. Buy it if you find it discounted at a retailer; at the ASUS Store price, the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 offers more.

The CX15 is a plain Chromebook for people who live in a browser. ASUS sells two US models: the CX1505CKA with an Intel Celeron N4500 and 8GB of LPDDR4X memory, and the CX1505CTA with an Intel N50 and 4GB of LPDDR5, both with 128GB of eMMC storage. Both are dual-core chips, so this is the slowest machine here. The 15.6-inch FHD anti-glare screen is rated at 300 nits with an 87% screen-to-body ratio. ASUS gives it a spill-resistant keyboard, a NumberPad on the CKA model, HDMI, USB-C and USB-A ports, a camera privacy shutter, a Titan C security chip and a US MIL-STD 810H rating, and it comes in four colors. The 42Wh battery is smaller than Lenovo's 50Wh in the Chromebook i. It is heavy at 3.51 pounds, and ASUS's US page did not show a price when we checked, so compare its retail price with the $349.99 Lenovo Chromebook i before buying.