Best Buy's huge Chromebook sale takes up to 54% off, 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.