Chromebook reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 227 Reddit reviews across 7 subreddits and 64 posts to rank the best Chromebook brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/chromeos, r/ChromebookGaming, r/k12sysadmin, r/XboxGamePass, r/pcmasterrace. Top-rated brands include Acer (4.3/5), Lenovo (4.3/5), Asus (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews227
Subreddits7
Posts64
Brands36
Products72
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#1
Acer
4.3
(59)
"I own an Acer Spin 513 and couldn't be happier with it."
"I love my Acer 514 CB Plus and even got it 2nd hand. Don't hear it at all and it does everything I need and then some."
"I love the ACER 516 GE but it's best advertised version with the i7 and 16 gigs of RAM."
"Is $199 at Costco right now ($150 off)."
"Check out the Acer Chromebook 516 GE. It calls itself a Gaming Edition, but I don't game either."
"In my opinion this is the best chromebook at the moment."
"It’s fast, durable, and has a great touchscreen with 2-in-1 versatility."
"Best Buy has it on sale ever so often."
"Acer c733 is a great model, so is the Lenovo 300e."
"Love mine."
#2
Lenovo
4.3
(50)
"Dime for dollar I don't think you can do better than a Lenovo Duet 5, it's a great convertable, great RAM and the screen is spectacular."
"Would highly reccomend the lenovo duet 3 11". It's got great battery life, and works well for drawing/reading applications."
"I love the Lenovo Folding Chromebook. It's a Laptop, a Tablet and a monitor in one."
"For $350 with 128GB SSD, 8GB RAM."
"Lenovo duet is a great device and rugged."
"I got one and it is amazing!"
"New Duet is great!"
"They're super cheap and built to withstand kids."
"I highly recommend getting a model with 8 gb of memory."
"I’d recommend the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i if you want a solid Chromebook."
#3
Asus
4.3
(19)
"At $350, I'd recommend the Asus Chromebook Plus CX34, which is on sale at Target. This is the computer I personally own and use as my main device and I love it."
"Always works great with Zoom apps and multiple tabs."
"I really love my Asus Chromebook Plus CX34."
"Examples: a) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook Plus b) ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34"
"ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34"
"I just got an ASUS CB+ CX3402 today for $209! Happy with it."
"I really like my Asus Chromebook plus. (The white one) . I love the keyboard and up to now it never filed doing any tasks."
"Just get a Chromebook Plus, I don’t know the $. I got an Asus recently."
"I have the Asus CX54 Chromebook Plus... Performance is good and fast."
"Found a Asus zenbook (nice laptop) for 620 USD on Amazon."
#4
Chromebook
4.4
(18)
"The Chromebook is grandma/grandpa proof."
"If she likes things as undemanding technically, then a Chromebook is excellent."
"A Chromebook is great for seniors. I went from Windows 10 to a Chromebook about a year ago and I love it."
"I would ONLY get a Chromebook for someone old."
"Yes by all means. Chromebooks are most secure."
"I recommend CB to all relatives who ask."
"Having my parents use a chromebook has been a lifesaver."
"Chromebook is absolutely your answer."
"The best chromebook is the cheapest you can endure."
"Chromebook is the perfect choice for nearly everyone, including the elderly."
#5
4.7
(12)
"Pixelbook Go is good until 2029. Buttery smooth"
"I recently got my elderly mom a Pixelbook (the OG, not the Go), and she's thrilled with it."
"My current one is a Pixelbook. By far my favorite."
"Pixels are the best imo.. Hps are most popular i think among byod computers, followed by Acer."
"They have a few years left of support and pretty much blow almost anything out of the water still."
"I love my pixelbook go and I will never recover once it dies."
"This one is great quality and will take any beating your kid gives it."
"Do a search for the Pixelbook Go."
"The Google Pixelbook Go has much better specifications (more RAM, more storage and a better processor) and a touchscreen"
"I have this Chromebook, very good, although I do like my ancient Google pixelbook go more.."
#6
HP
4.3
(13)
"Get any Chromebook Plus. You're welcome."
"I replaced my macbook air with an Hp elite dragonfly chromebook. I love it."
"You can get the HP Chromebook plus x360 14c (i3/8gb RAM) for under $300."
"She now has an HP Chromebook plus and loves it."
"The new HP chromebook 14 x360 chromebook plus is a beast!!"
"What do you consider cheap?"
"HP x360 chromebook plus is a great choice."
"HP Chromebook x360 Chromebook plus... It's pretty great!!"
"This is a really good one for $489."
"Buy some of HP education models."
#7
Chromebook Plus
4.1
(8)
"Chromebook plus models are the best ones to get, wellspect and will also be ideal for whatever you want."
"Get a Chromebook plus, they last long."
"Look into Chromebook plus branded ones. They have better processors and last long."
"Get a chromebook plus off fb marketplace/mercari/ebay."
"Kinda depends on the use case, but mainly focus on the "Chromebook Plus" devices"
"If you can find a Chromebook Plus on special I don't think you can go wrong with any of them."
"Anything that is labeled as Chromebook Plus."
"I would try to stick with the Chromebook Plus models as they have just a little better graphics."
#8
ASUS
4.3
(6)
"I would recommend this ASUS Vivobook Go 15.6 because it comes with everything you need, AMD Ryzen 5 7520U CPU, 8GB of RAM for smooth multitasking."
"I love my ASUS Flip CM34 (Ryzen 5 version) 🤤 I think it ticks every one of your boxes."
"People are shitting all over Chromebooks here, but I bought the Asus Vibe CX55 and I love it."
"I got me a Asus chromebook today at my local Kroger store."
"I like the one I bought last year it's super fast and actually feels like a premium device."
"Asus 17 I have one very nice."
#9
Acer Chromebook
3.6
(5)
"I have 2 Acer units and love them. Great build and long lasting battery"
"I second the recommendation for anything labelled Chromebook Plus. I also agree with Acer."
"An Acer with a touch screen costs about 400 €."
"The Acer is a little cheaper and has most of what I'm looking for."
"Then we moved to Acer because Dell wouldn't release anything with a pen that sits in the chassis, and my superintendent was pretty much demanding that. Acer has been absolute."
#10
Costco
5.0
(3)
"The Costco deal that was posted is the way. That's a great device for a great price."
"I really like mine"
"It's awesome."
#11
Chromebooks
4.7
(3)
"Yes, because Chromebooks are the best modern Computer for everyone. PERIOD!"
"Chromebooks are amazing! You'll do just fine."
"I use a Chromebook for all manner of tasks... a Chromebook can be useful for 'real' work, too!"
#12
Samsung
4.3
(3)
"The Samsung is head and shoulders above the others to me."
"I purchased a Galaxy Chromebook 2 last month for $350 and I personally think it's great for that price."
"Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 on sale at Best Buy for $349."
#13
Dell
4.0
(3)
"I buy the basic 11.6" clam shell low cost chromebook. I have had Lenovo HP and now Dell. The 3100 line. They are easier to work on and the parts are less costly."
"Dell 3100 fleet has been really good for us."
"My personal favorite in regards to chrome os this the dell chromebook 3100."
#14
Acer 516 GE
5.0
(2)
"Acer 516 GE is the best Chromebook available and was Designed for GeForce Now."
"Try the acer 516GE, its on sale at bestbuy for USD448.00."
#15
HP Chromebook Plus
4.0
(2)
"Get Chromebook plus branded laptops."
"The new HP Chromebook Plus is supposed to be great but it is pretty big."
#16
Acer Chromebook Vero 514
5.0
(1)
"Its just a Beast for its price."
#17
HP Chromebook Plus 14 2-in-1
5.0
(1)
"Have it and it is great"
#18
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been very pleased with it and its 16” screen."
#19
Lenovo Flex 5i
5.0
(1)
"Any Chromebook Plus would be good, though this Lenovo Flex 5i is especially so."
#20
Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3
5.0
(1)
"Tablet and laptop combo, best bang for your buck."
#21
HP Chromebook x360 14c
5.0
(1)
"Great keyboard and powerful with the i3."
#22
Google Chromebook Plus
5.0
(1)
"Get a Chromebook plus for the years supply of google Gemini"
#23
ThinkPad
5.0
(1)
"I bought a second-hand Thinkpad L380 for $120. Built like a tank, very high-quality keyboard."
#24
ASUS Chromebook C433
5.0
(1)
"We scored this: https://slickdeals.net/f/16321654-asus-c433-2-in-1-chromebook-14-fhd-ips-touch-m3-8100y-8gb-lpddr4-64gb-emmc-179?src=SiteSearch"
#25
HP Elite DragonFly Chromebook
5.0
(1)
"If you want a "high-end" one, the best are going to be: - Hp Elite DragonFly Chromebook."
#26
ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus
5.0
(1)
"If you want a "high-end" one, the best are going to be: - ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus."
#27
CTL
4.0
(1)
"They’re cheap(ish), super sturdy, and super reliable!"
#28
HP c645
4.0
(1)
"Probably has one of the better graphics available in a chromebook."
#29
Acer Spin 513
4.0
(1)
"Im a big fan of (i think) the Acer spin 513, the snapdragon one."
#30
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3
4.0
(1)
"It's rather chromeOS tablet with a detachable keyboard."
#31
Acer 714
4.0
(1)
"Acer 714 usually goes onsale for 550$ at best buy."
#32
ThinkPad Used
4.0
(1)
"Consider installing ChromeOS Flex on a used thinkpad."
#33
Apple
4.0
(1)
"If it’s for coding I would recommend you save a bit more and pick an used / refurbished Macbook Air m1."
#34
Wisetek Market
4.0
(1)
"You can get a refurbished enterprise model for just a little over $120 with promo codes."
#35
Intel
4.0
(1)
"An Intel mobile like the 4500 is good because it sips power, doesn't need a fan and extends battery life."
#36
Best Buy
3.0
(1)
"Amazon sucks for Chromebooks. I would recommend Best Buy or directly from the manufacturer."
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