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Every year, the biggest online retailers offer deep price cuts on the latest Chromebooks from major brands like Asus and HP on Black Friday. Some of our favorite models currently on sale include the stylish Asus Chromebook C424 and the powerful Lenovo 3i Chromebook, but this year’s deals offer a range of options from most major brands, so you can carefully choose the model with the specs to meet your needs.
While Black Friday technically begins Nov. 24 for most brick-and-mortar retailers, the online sales have already begun and will continue through Cyber Monday on Nov. 27. Since we have a team compiling deals nonstop through the weekend of shopping, you can rely on our hand-picked deals lists and informed reviews.
Last updated on Nov. 15, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. PT.
These deals are already live, so there’s no need to wait until Black Friday or Cyber Monday to take advantage of savings when buying a computer for yourself or a loved one. However, many new deals will go live at midnight (EST) on a range of online retailers.
You can expect large retailers like Amazon and Best Buy to offer the biggest deals on popular brands. While most deals are online, you can guarantee your Chromebook arrives on time by buying online and picking up in-store at some retailers. Walmart also has a wide selection of Chromebooks in-store and online, including steep cuts on open-box and refurbished devices.
In addition to some of our writers opting for these affordable little machines themselves, we’ve spent hours putting Chromebooks through our methodical testing practices and extensive research and comparison. We have years of experience testing and reviewing electronics and only recommend products that meet our standards for reliability and functionality.
On Black Friday, we have an around-the-clock team tracking the latest deals and updating deals that have changed or expired, so you know our guides offer reliable and up-to-date deals and information.
A. For everyday web browsing, video calls, streaming and word processing, a Chromebook is one of the more affordable all-in-one devices. Their batteries are typically longer lasting than those of standard laptops, and their lightweight designs make them easy to take on the go. In addition, their unique operating system design protects them from viruses and malware, and the system checks for signs of security threats every time it boots up.
A. So long as you don’t need any processing-intensive applications or serious gaming capability, your money will go far with these compact laptops. If a typical week includes sending emails, streaming shows and movies, listening to music, video calling and using online word processors like Google Docs, a Chromebook will more than meet your needs.
A. Using previous years as an indicator, you can count on dozens of deals focusing on budget and mid-range Chromebook models from popular brands. Deals are likely to be added in the days following Black Friday, so there’s reason to hold off until Cyber Monday if you’re feeling choosy.
A. To an extent, yes. Most (but not all) Chromebooks have access to the Google Play store, which includes a massive selection of apps, some of which are counterparts to traditional computer programs like Microsoft Office. Your mileage may vary on how well these apps integrate with Chrome OS, but you can expect to find plenty of streaming services, word-processing programs and even games that run smoothly on your Chromebook.
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Peter McPherson writes for Vanke. Vanke has helped millions of consumers simplify their purchasing decisions, saving them time and money.