Best Buy's huge Chromebook sale takes up to 54% off, here are the 3 deals I recommend and why

Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5i, Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE, and HP Chromebook x360 against green gradient background.

Save up to 54% on top-rated Chromebooks at Best Buy (Image credit: Laptop Mag, Acer, HP, Lenovo)

Spring is making it so that the best Chromebook deals of the season are at every turn. For example, Best Buy is having a huge Chromebook sale that slashes up to 54% off top-rated ChromeOS laptops.

If my beloved Google Pixelbook Go died today, its replacement has a tough act to follow. In my humble opinion, the Pixelbook Go is offers the perfect combination of speed, design, and functionality.

While browsing Best Buy's Chromebook sale, I found a few impressively-specced Chromebooks that I'd add to my shopping cart.

Browse: Best Buy's entire sale

I prioritize nappy performance, a backlit keyboard, top-firing speakers, at least a 1080 display, and long battery life in the laptop. Sure, I'd like a lightweight Chromebook since my Pixelbook Go weighs just 2.3 pounds, yet a bit more heft isn't a total dealbreaker for me.

Google has no plans of releasing a Pixelbook Go successor which is unfortunate for ChromeOS users. However, the tech giant works closely with laptop makers like Acer, HP, Lenovo, and others in their Chromebook design endeavors.

So if you want to a buy a sub-$500 laptop or switching from Windows or Mac, see what Best Buy's Chromebook sale has to offer.

Here are the 3 deals I recommend and why.

Now $130 off, the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook is an affordable 2-in-1 laptop that's perfect for productivity, basic creative work, and content consumption. It runs on a fast Intel 6-core processor, has top-firing speakers, a backlit keyboard, and a 1920 x 1200-pixel resolution touchscreen. With a weight of 3.5 pounds, it's fairly portable despite being a little over a pound heavier than the Pixelbook Go.

Launched in 2023, the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook 4 out of 5 stars in our review for its fast, AI-infused performance in Chrome OS, sturdy hinges to support its 2-in-1 flexibility, and comfortable keyboard. We even tested out cloud gaming via Nvidia's GeForce Now service, and the laptop handled it swimmingly.

Key specs: 14-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200), 60Hz, 300-nit touchscreen IPS display, Intel Core i3-1315U 6-core CPU, 8GB RAM, integrated Intel UHD graphics, 128GB SSD, 1080p webcam, backlit keyboard, Chrome OS

Currently $230 off at Best Buy, the 2024 Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE a great for both gaming and productivity. It's one of the best Chromebooks for college students, business pros, and anyone else looking for a capable PC.

Optimized for gaming, the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE runs on a powerful Intel Core 5 10-core CPU. I expect Google's lightweight ChromeOS running on this powerful hardware to be incredibly fast and responsive. Rounding out its specs are top-firing speakers, an RGB backlit keyboard, and a 2560 x 1600-pixel resolution display. It weighs 3.81 pounds so it's easily portable and significantly lighter than standard gaming laptops.

Key specs: 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) 120Hz display, Intel Core 5 120U 10-core CPU, 8GB RAM, Intel graphics, 256GB SSD, RGB backlit keyboard, ChromeOS

Finally, Best Buy is slashing $160 off the convertiable HP Chromebook x360 14 (14b-cd0023dx) for a limited time.

Launched in 2024, this 2-in-1 HP Chromebook 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.

This Chromebook runs on a fast Intel Core i3 8-core processor, has top-firing speakers, a 1080 touchscreen, and a backlit keyboard. With a weight of 3 pounds, it's the lightest Chromebook in this roundup.

Key specs: 14-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 300-nit touchscreen, Intel Core i3-N305 8-core CPU, 8GB RAM, Intel UHD graphics, 256GB of storage, backlit keyboard, ChromeOS.

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.

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