Chromebooks
2 0 24’ s best Chromebooks
By CNET.COM (TNS) If you’re looking for something cheap and basic to get online and do general day-to-day stuff and productivity tasks, then a Chromebook might be a good option for you. They tend to be cheaper, they’re generally more lightweight, and many of them are touchscreen-enabled. That said, you should be aware that they run on ChromeOS rather than Windows, so it might take a bit of adjustment, although it’s a perfect device if you’re already in the Google ecosystem.
The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is the best Chromebook we’ve tested this year. It’s a member of the new Chromebook Plus laptop category that Google introduced at the end of last year that guarantees minimum set specs, capabilities and features for Chromebook buyers.
With Chromebook Plus, you’ll get the following:
■ 12th-gen Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3 7000 processor or better
■ 8GB or more of memory
■ 128GB or more of storage
■ 1080p IPS LCD or better
■ 1080p webcam with temporal noise reduction CNET’s editors have tested a slew of Chromebooks. Each member of our team has decades of experience testing and reviewing laptops. We conduct performance testing under controlled conditions in the CNET Labs and extensive hands-on use. All of the models on this list offer excellent performance and features for their price.
The following CNET staff contributed to this story: Senior Editor Matt Elliott, Managing Editor Joshua Goldman and Copy Editor Jim Hoffman. For more reviews of personal technology products, please visit www.cnet.com.
