Best Chromebooks

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What to look for

Check the auto-update date: after it, the Chromebook stops getting updates.

Models worth comparing

From manufacturers' specifications and published UK reviews, read on 6 October 2026. Not tested by us. In no particular order: these are not ranked, and we do not say which is best until the customer ratings are in.

Budget

ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 (CX3402CBA, Core i3-1215U, 8GB, 128GB)

Pupils and home users who want Chromebook Plus features and a proper Core i3 chip at an entry-level price.

Six-core Intel Core i3-1215U with 8GB of memory
Generous ports: two USB-C, two USB-A and HDMI
Backlit keyboard and a privacy shutter on the 1080p webcam

Watch out for: The 250-nit screen is fairly dim, and updates stop in June 2032, sooner than on newer models.

Processor: Intel Core i3-1215U
Memory and storage: 8GB, 128GB UFS
Screen: 14in, 1920 x 1080
Weight: 1.44kg
Auto-update until: June 2032

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Sources: ASUS UK specifications · Google ChromeOS auto-update list

Mid-range

Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514-6H, Core 3 N355)

Families and students who want a recent Chromebook Plus that will keep getting updates well into the 2030s.

Updates promised until June 2035
14in WUXGA anti-glare screen in a 16:10 shape
Wi-Fi 7 and a military-grade (MIL-STD-810H) tested chassis

Watch out for: The touchscreen and backlit keyboard are optional extras, so check the exact model before buying.

Processor: Intel Core 3 N355
Screen: 14in, WUXGA, anti-glare
Ports: 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI
Wireless: Wi-Fi 7
Auto-update until: June 2035

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Sources: Acer UK product page · Google ChromeOS auto-update list

Premium

Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 (CP514-4HN-5925, Core i5-1335U, 8GB, 256GB)

Note-takers and video callers who want a 2-in-1 Chromebook that folds into a tablet and works with a stylus.

14in WUXGA touchscreen with Gorilla Glass and 100% sRGB
1440p QHD webcam with a physical privacy shutter
Weighs under 1.5kg with up to 10 hours claimed battery life

Watch out for: The stylus is sold separately, and updates end in June 2032.

Processor: Intel Core i5-1335U
Memory and storage: 8GB, 256GB SSD
Screen: 14in touchscreen, 1920 x 1200, 60Hz
Claimed battery: Up to 10 hours
Auto-update until: June 2032

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Sources: Acer UK product page · Google ChromeOS auto-update list

Pro

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus 15.6in (XE550XGA-KC2UK, Core 5 120U, 8GB, 256GB)

People who want a big-screen Chromebook that is still very slim and light, with a vivid AMOLED display for video.

15.6in AMOLED screen in a body just 11.8mm thick
Weighs 1.17kg despite the large screen
68Wh battery with up to 13 hours claimed use

Watch out for: Updates end in June 2032, earlier than some newer Chromebook Plus models.

Processor: Intel Core 5 120U
Memory and storage: 8GB, 256GB eUFS
Screen: 15.6in AMOLED, 1920 x 1080
Weight: 1.17kg
Auto-update until: June 2032

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Sources: Samsung UK product page · Google ChromeOS auto-update list

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