Best Chromebook deals in December 2024: From as low as $119

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If you're looking for the best Chromebook deals in December, you've come to the right place.

College students, remote workers, and anyone else looking for a Windows and MacBook alernative, 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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Best Chromebook deals

Acer Chromebook 315 w/ Sleeve
Acer Chromebook 315 w/ Sleeve: was $349 now $119 at Best Buy

Save $230 on this Acer Chromebook 315 and laptop sleeve bundle. This is the ideal budget laptop for everyday tasks like creating docs, web browsing, and streaming content.

Features: 15.6-inch (1920 x 1080) display, Intel Pentium N6000 4-core CPU, 4GB RAM, Intel UHD Graphics, 128GB of eMMC flash storage. ChromeOS

HP  Chromebook x360
HP Chromebook x360 : was $429 now $199 at Walmart

Walmart knocks $230 off the HP Chromebook x360 14 2-in-1 (14b-cd0130wm) for a limited time. Featuring an 8-core processor and up to 11 hours of battery life (rated) it packs day-to-day productivity into a slim, lightweight form factor. The Chromebook's 360-degree hinge design makes it easy to convert from laptop to tablet mode as needed.

Features:
14-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) touchscreen, Intel Core i3-N100 8-core CPU, Intel UHD graphics, 4GB RAM, 65GB eMMC, ChromeOS

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  3i Chromebook
Lenovo 3i Chromebook: was $399 now $279 at Lenovo USA

Modestly priced at just under $280, Lenovo Chromebook 3i — is one of the best budget laptops around. 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

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook: was $219 now $179 at Amazon

Save $40 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.

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

Acer Chromebook 315 w/ Sleeve
Acer Chromebook 315 w/ Sleeve: was $179 now $139 at Walmart

Save $40 on this Acer Chromebook 315 and laptop sleeve bundle. This is the ideal budget laptop for everyday tasks like creating docs, web browsing, and streaming content.

Features: 15.6-inch (1920 x 1080) display, Intel Celeron N4500 dual-core CPU, 4GB RAM, Intel UHD Graphics, 64GB of eMMC flash storage.

Samsung  Galaxy Chromebook Plus
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus: was $699 now $199 at Samsung

Save up to $500 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 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 $329 at Best Buy

Pick up the excellent Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 2-in-1 detachable for $170 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

Acer  Chromebook Plus Spin 714
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 : was $699 now $579 at Best Buy

Save $120 on the new Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 2-in-1 at Best Buy. It ships with 1-free year of Gemini Advanced (valued at $249) which is just one of many Google perks.

Features: 14-inch WUXGA (1920 X 1200) 120Hz IPs touchscreen, Intel Core Ultra 5 115U 8-core CPU, 8GB RAM, Intel graphics, 256GB PCIe Gen 4 SSD, ChromeOS

Acer  Chromebook 516 GE
Acer Chromebook 516 GE : $599 at Amazon

At just under $600, this Acer Chromebook 516 GE gaming laptop ships with an Acer gaming controller (valued at $40). Optimized for Nvidia's GeForce Now top tier cloud gaming, the Acer Chromebook 516 GE also one of the best best for college students, business pros, and anyone else looking for a capable PC.

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

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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.