I write about laptop deals for a living, here are 5 extended October Prime Day Chromebook deals I recommend

Amazon takes $107 off the Acer Chromebook 314 for a limited time. Like all Chrome OS laptops, the Chromebook 314 is easy to use, boots fast, and offers tough security. We didn't get to test this laptop, however, Acer Chromebook 314 reviews average 4.3 out of 5 stars at Amazon. We tested its convertible sibling, the Acer Chromebook Spin 714, and loved its excellent display, design, and fast, stable performance.

Features: 14-inch (1366 x 768) touchscreen, Intel Core i3-N305 8-core CPU, 8GB RAM, Intel UHD graphics, 128GB of eMMC, Chrome OS

Amazon knocks $136 off the HP Chromebook x360 14 (14b-cd0010nr) in this limited-time laptop deal. It packs plenty of oomph for your day-to-day productivity into a slim, lightweight form factor. Its 360-degree hinge design makes it easy to go from laptop to tablet mode.

Features: 14-inch 2K (1920 x 1200) 250 nit touch screen, Intel Core i3-N305 8-core CPU, Intel UHD graphics, 8GB RAM, 128GB of storage, microSD card reader, ChromeOS.

Now $38 off its already affordable price, the Acer Chromebook Plus 514, is one of the best laptops to buy if you're on a tight budget. In our review of its big brother, the 15-inch Acer Chromebook 515 Plus we gave it 4 out of 5 stars for great performance, sturdy design, and comfy keyboard. If you want a budget-friendly, portable machine for school, work, and everything else, the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is a budget-friendly choice.

Features: 14-inch (1920 x 1200) display, AMD Ryzen 3 7320C 4-core CPU, 8GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 GPU, 128GB SSD, 1080p webcam, Chrome OS

Save $54 on the Lenovo Flex 3i Chromebook on Amazon. 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: 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1800) display, Intel Celeron N4500 dual-core CPU, 8GB RAM, Intel HD graphics, and 64GB of eMMC flash storage. There's a media card reader built-in if you want to add more storage.

Now $37 off, the Acer Chromebook 516 GE is adequate for cloud gamers, college students, remote workers, and anyone else looking for a budget laptop. This gamer-centric Chromebook features an RGB keyboard and is optimized for Nvidia GeForce Now cloud gaming.

Features: 16-inch (2560 x 1600) 120Hz display, Intel Core i5-1240P 12-core CPU, 8GB RAM, Intel Iris Xe graphics, 256GB SSD.