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PCWorld thinks the Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 is the best all-around Chromebook. It’s got a solid Intel Core i5 processor, lots of ports, and handles everyday stuff really well. Basically, it’s a great pick if you want a reliable Chromebook without breaking the bank.
I tested the best Chromebooks of 2026. These are the ones I'd buyPCWorld's pick for best budget Chromebook is the Asus Chromebook CX15. With a spacious 15.6-inch 1080p display and roomy keyboard, this Chromebook is comfortable to use and its Intel Celeron N4500 processor is able to handle daily tasks. If you're after value, this Chromebook provides all the basics for less than $200.
I tested the best Chromebooks of 2026. These are the ones I'd buyA Chromebook’s just a laptop that runs Google’s Chrome OS instead of Windows or Mac. It’s mostly for web stuff like Google Drive and YouTube. Regular laptops are more powerful and can handle pretty much anything.
I tested the best Chromebooks of 2026. These are the ones I'd buyA Chromebook is a laptop that runs Google’s Chrome OS.
I tested the best Chromebooks of 2026. These are the ones I'd buy… Basically, it’s a great pick if you want a reliable Chromebook without breaking the bank. What is the best cheap Chromebook? PCWorld's pick for best budget Chromebook is the Asus Chromebook CX15. …
… One of the fastest-growing categories is the Chromebook, Google's own line of devices. Initially, Chromebooks were low-cost machines largely limited to the Chrome browser. In recent years, more premium Chromebook models with greater processing power have entered the market. …
… What's the difference between a regular laptop and a Chromebook? When people say “laptop,” they usually mean a PC or a Mac. But Chromebooks are laptops too, they just run Google’s Chrome OS instead of Windows or macOS. So, yeah, all Chromebooks are laptops, but not all laptops are Chromebooks. …
… Speaking of Chromebooks… What happens to Chromebooks? Google didn't have much to say about ChromeOS or Chromebooks in its initial media presentation, except that they're still both a thing. …
… What's the difference between a Chromebook and a Windows laptop? The one big difference between a Chromebook and a Windows laptop is the operating system. Chromebooks run ChromeOS and Windows run, well, Microsoft Windows. …
… What's the difference between a Chromebook and a Windows laptop? Chromebooks are simple and fast, perfect for stuff like browsing, writing papers, and streaming. …
… "Chromebooks are more expensive now, too, but the median price is about $500 for an Intel N100/N150 Chromebook processor and $370 for a Mediatek based system; upgrade the RAM and SSD and screen and you're at Neo levels on specs and price. …
… If you need a zippy Chromebook for everyday tasks, the Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 won't let you down--it's simple, reliable, and ready to handle whatever your day throws at it. …
… The question is whether Google management will see it as another Stadia -- a cloud gaming service Google hyped, then discarded -- or as a platform like Chromebooks optimized for cloud gaming, which it still supports as part of the Chromebook Plus program. …
… The M705 will work with just about any platform you use, from PCs to Macs to Chromebooks. …