The best Chromebook deals in March 2024

A Samsung Chromebook, Asus Chromebook and Lenovo Chromebook on a blue background
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Chromebooks are more affordable alternatives to Windows laptops and can be a smarter buy if you just need a basic device for light everyday use or are a student in need of a flexible and capable machine for school work. If either of those sounds like you then we've gathered up all the best Chromebook deals available right here.

We've searched through all the major retailers and brought together all the top offers right now, including the biggest discounts on some of the best Chromebooks we've tested here at TechRadar. The ones we've chosen offer solid performance, portability and all-day battery life – and usually cost around $300 / £300 or less.

These hand-picked Chromebook deals will be able to handle basic tasks, school work, and everyday browsing or double as a tablet for media streaming. You'll find small and lightweight options, more high-performance laptops, flexible 2-in-1 devices, and everything in between. At least one should suit your budget and needs.

Today's best Chromebook deal in the US

Acer Chromebook 315: $299 $149 at Walmart

Acer Chromebook 315: <a href="https://goto.walmart.com/c/1943169/565706/9383?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FAcer-Chromebook-315-2023-15-6-FHD-Intel-Celeron-N4500-4GB-RAM-64GB-eMMC-Pure-Silver-Protective-Sleeve-Included-CB315-4H-C7A1%2F3193557250%3Fathbdg%3DL1300" data-link-merchant="walmart.com"">was $299 now $149 at Walmart
This Acer Chromebook 315 is a basic device but it's great value for money if you need a cheap laptop for light use such as general browsing and schoolwork. It sports a 15-inch display, full-day battery life and the lean Chrome OS that make it a great buy for students or those always on the move with around $150 to spend.

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Today's best Chromebook deal in the UK

Asus Chromebook Flip: £349.99£199.99 at Amazon

Asus Chromebook Flip: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2FASUS-Chromebook-CM3200FM1A-Touchscreen-Processor%2Fdp%2FB0CL7MNTXD%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">was £349.99 now £199.99 at Amazon
Want a laptop but also think you'd appreciate the flexibility of a tablet? Why not both? This Asus Chromebook Flip is a relatively basic machine but is fine for light use and everyday tasks. Plus, you have the versatility to flip it to tablet mode at any time to make web browsing or watching videos even more comfortable. Decent storage at 128GB and a solid 10-hour battery life are very good for this price, too.

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Chromebook deals: FAQs

Acer Chromebook 15

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How much should I pay for a Chromebook?

On average, you only need to pay somewhere around $200 / £200 to get a decent Chromebook. Of course, there are options to spend slightly less (and a whole lot more, too) but that is the ballpark figure to keep in mind. Anything lower and the machines are very basic. This can be fine, though, if you're aware of those limitations and are willing to accept the dramatic dip in performance.

If you pay much more a Chromebook can lose its edge in terms of value for money. We would say that once you get closer to $500 / £500 you're better off taking a look at some of the more general laptop deals available right now as you get more for your money. And if you want really high performance you'll want today's cheap gaming laptop deals or MacBook deals for that.

What to look for in Chromebook deals

The cheapest Chromebook deals are already pretty good for the price, and tend to be aimed at those who don't want to blow all their cash on a single gadget purchase. You're not picking up bags of storage at the lowest end of the price spectrum, but with Chrome OS removing the need for updates (these laptops don't run on Windows), you won't need as much space as you would on a conventional laptop. Plus, everything will run through your web browser on a Chromebook, which means you need even less storage.

The models above all carry decent processors for the cash, so you'll be sorted for an acceptable speed considering how little you're spending on your laptop here. However, it's worth checking out display quality and keyboard textures, as this is where manufacturers tend to cut corners in order to squeeze into these cheap Chromebook prices. 

James Pickard
Senior Deals Editor

James Pickard is a Deals Editor at TechRadar. After many years of scouring the net for the cheapest games and tech for his own personal use, he decided to make it his job to share those bargains with you. James also has over five years of experience covering some of the biggest sales events of the year at Eurogamer and VG247, including Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Amazon Prime Day. When not deals hunting, James can be found on the PS5, watching a classic film noir or cheering on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.