Best Chromebook deals now in January 2025

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The best Chromebook deals right now in January feature solid discounts on today's best Chromebooks. While Google has yet to launch Pixelbook Go successor, the tech titan collabs with laptop makers on behind the scenes.

This week's new year laptop sales continue to slash prices on Chromebooks made in collaboration with Google. Now is a great time to score considerable savings on Chromebooks made by laptop brands Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung.

College students, remote workers, and anyone else looking for a Windows and MacBook alternative, will benefit from end-of-year discounts on already modestly-priced Chromebooks.

I've been using the Pixelbook Go for four years and can tell you that Chromebooks are fast-booting, battery-efficient, and easy to use. Chromebooks also support native Linux and Android apps which is ideal for programmers and developers.

More importantly, Chromebooks are secure, less prone to viruses, and offer smooth, unproblematic system updates. You will never have to worry about encountering the Blue Screen of Death.

Many of today's Chrome OS laptops like the Intel Core i5-charged Acer Chromebook 516 GE and Intel Ultra 5-charged Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 are just as powerful as their counterparts. These premium Chromebooks are more than adequate for day-to-day tasks, video editing with Adobe Photoshop, and cloud gaming.

So if you're looking for a Mac and Windows laptop alternative, there are plenty of Chromebook deals up for grabs.

From budget Chromebooks to powerful ChromeOS laptops for cloud gamers, students, and business pros, here are today's best Chromebook deals:

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Samsung  Galaxy Chromebook Plus
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus: was $699 now $140 at Samsung

Save up to $550 on the Editor's Choice Galaxy Chromebook Plus at Samsung with eligble laptop, phone or tablet trade in. The iPhone 15 Pro Max nets you the highest value to drop the Galaxy Chromebook Plus to just $199. In our review, we called the Galaxy Chromebook Plus a worthy choice for its solid performance, bright AMOLED display, and thin, lightweight design. We gave it an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars for these welcome attributes as well as its solid 11 hour battery life.

Features: 15.6-inch FHD (1920 X 1080) 400-niit display Intel Core 3 100U 6-core CPU, 8GB RAM, Intel Graphics, 256GB of storage, ChromeOS

Acer Chromebook Spin 312
Acer Chromebook Spin 312: $449 at Best Buy

Launched in October 2024, even when it's not on discount, the Acer Chromebook Spin 312 is a great value 2-in-1 laptop. Although we didn't test this exact model, we gave its 14-inch sibling, the 2024 Acer Spin Plus 714 our Editor's Choice Award. Featuring a compact 2-in-1 design, 8-core processing power alongside 8GB of RAM, it's a portable and capable multitasking laptop for school, work, and everything else.

Features: 12.2-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) touchscreen, Intel Core i3-N305 8-core CPU, 8GB RAM, Intel UHD graphics, and 128GB of eMMC flash storage, ChromeOS

Lenovo   IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook: was $349 now $229 at Best Buy

One of the most popular Chromebook deals at Best Buy takes $120 off the 2023 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook. Great for students and anyone else looking for a basic laptop, it's easy to use and lasts up to 12 hours on a full battery charge (rated).

Features: 12.2-inch (1920 x 1200) display, 3.4-GHz Intel Celeron N100 quad-core CPU, 4GB of RAM, Intel UHD graphics and 64GB of eMMC flash storage. There's a media card reader built-in if you want to add more wiggle room for your files.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook: was $219 now $197 at Amazon

Save $22 on the Lenovo Slim 3 Chromebook. Great for students and anyone else looking for a basic laptop, it's easy to use and lasts up to 10 hours on a full battery charge. This Chromebook features a 14-inch 1080p display, MediaTek Kompanio 520 8-core CPU, 4GB of RAM, Intel UHD graphics and 64GB of eMMC storage. There's a media card reader built-in if you want to add more room for files.

Acer  Chromebook Plus 516 GE (2024)
Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (2024): was $649 now $449 at Best Buy

One of Best Buy's featured Chromebook deals takes $200 off the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE. Thoughtfully designed for work and play, it packs a powerful Intel Core 5 10-core processor. Experience seamless cloud gaming and high fps gameplay on its stunning 16-inch 120Hz 2K display.

Features: 16-inch WQXGA 2.5K (2560 x 1600) 120Hz IPS display, Intel Core 5 120U 10-core CPU, 8GB RAM, Intel graphics, RGB anti-ghosting keyboard, 256GB PCIe Gen4 SSD, Chrome OS

Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 Gen 9
Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 Gen 9: was $379 now $269 at Lenovo USA

Save $70 on one of our favorite Chromebooks, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 Gen 9. From pre-school to College, and even to the workplace, this budget-friendly Chromebook is a great buy for kids of all ages with slick touch and stylus controls, solid performance, and incredible portability.

Features: 10.9-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) touchscreen, MediaTek Kompanio 838 8-core CPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC storage, keyboard folio case

Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3
Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3: was $399 now $239 at Lenovo USA

One of the best 2-in-1 Chromebook deals takes $160 off the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3. We didn't test this 10.9-inch version, however, the 13 -inch Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 review earned a solid 4 out of 5-star rating from us. We gave it our Editor's Choice Award for its vivid display, long battery life, and practical 2-in-1 design. One of the best 2-in-1 detachable devices around, the Chromebook Duet series is a cheaper alternative to the Surface Pro 9 with Keyboard.

Features: 10.9-inch 2.5K (2000 x 1200) 400-nit touchscreen, Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 8-core CPU, 4GB RAM, Qualcomm Adreno graphics, 64GB of eMMC storage

Lenovo  3i Chromebook
Lenovo 3i Chromebook: was $399 now $259 at Lenovo USA

The already Lenovo Chromebook 3i just dropped $140 and it's one of the best budget laptops you can get. Great for students and anyone else looking for a basic laptop. It's easy to use and offers peace of mind cybersecurity with a verified boot and privacy shutter.

Features: 15.6-inch (‎1920 x 1080) touchscreen, Intel Celeron N6000 quad-core CPU, 4GB RAM, Intel UHD graphics, 128GB of eMMC of storage, HD webcam with dual array microphone, ChromeOS

Acer Chromebook Plus 515
Acer Chromebook Plus 515: was $399 now $299 at Best Buy

Now $100 off, the Acer Chromebook Plus 515 is one of the best laptops to buy on a budget. In our Acer Chromebook 515 Plus review, we gave it 4 out of 5 stars for great performance, sturdy design, and comfy keyboard. If you want a budget-friendly laptop for creative tasks, productivity, and play, the Acer Plus 515 is a wise choice.

Features: 15.6-inch (1920 x 1080) display, Intel Core i3-1215U 6-core CPU, 8GB RAM, Intel UHD Graphics, 128GB of storage, 1080p webcam.

Lenovo  Chromebook Duet 5
Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5: was $499 now $349 at Best Buy

Pick up the excellent Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 2-in-1 detachable for $150 below retail. In our Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 review, we loved it so much that we gave it a solid 4 out of 5-star rating and our Editor's Choice Award. It wowed us with its vivid OLED display, long battery life, and practical 2-in-1 design.

Features: 13.3-inch (1920 x 1080) OLED 400-nit touchscreen, 2.55-GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 7C Gen 2 8-core CPU and 8GB of RAM. Rounding out its specs are Qualcomm Adreno graphics, 128GB of eMMC storage, ChromeOS

Hilda Scott

Hilda Scott uses her combined passion for gadgets from laptops to TVs and her bargain-shopping savvy to bring you the best prices on all things tech. She has a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies from Hunter College and over a decade of experience in tech journalism. Her work has been featured on Tom’s Guide, iTechPost, Examiner.com, Parlemag, Enstars, and Latin Times. When she's not scouting for the best deals, Hilda’s catching up on her favorite TV series and combat sports.