Shopping for a Chromebook? Because several hardware manufacturers produce Chromebooks, it can be hard to figure out which one is best for you. Chromebooks are relatively inexpensive, so Chromebook shoppers are well advised to balance the available features with the price they want.
To help you make the best choice, then, take a look at the tables below, which list ten top-selling Chromebooks alongside their specs and capabilities. (Note that the Chromebooks aren't listed in any particular order.) Find the Chromebook that offers what you want for the best price. Good luck!
| Chromebook | Price | Dimensions | Weight | Display size | Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Chromebook | $249 | 290x206x17.5mm | 1.09 kg | 11.6" | 1366x768 (135ppi) |
| Dell Chromebook 11 | $299 | 295x200x24.6 mm | 1.31 kg | 11.6" | 1366x768 (135ppi) |
| Acer Chromebook 13 | $299 | 328x229x17.8 mm | 1.5 kg | 13.3" | 1920x1080 (166ppi) |
| Chromebook Pixel (aluminum) | $1299 / $1499 | 225x298x16.2 mm | 1.52 kg | 12.8" | 2560x1700 (239 ppi) |
| Samsung Chromebook 2 | $319 | 205x290x16.8 mm | 1.2 kg | 11.6" | 1366x768 (135ppi) |
| Asus Chromebook C300 | $249 | 231x330x22.9 mm | 1.4 kg | 13.3" | 1366x768 (118ppi) |
| Asus Chromebook C200 | $249 | 201x305x20.3 mm | 1.13 kg | 11.6" | 1366x768 (135ppi) |
| HP Chromebook 14 | $299 / $349 | 239x345x20.6 mm | 1.85 kg | 14" | 1366x768 (112 ppi) |
| HP Chromebook 11 | $279 / $299 | 192x297x17.6 mm | 1.04 kg | 11.6" | 1366x768 (135ppi) |
| Acer C720 | $199 / $299 | 202x288x19.8 mm | 1.25 / 1.35 kg | 11.6" | 1366x768 (135ppi) |
In the following table, an asterisk (*) denotes Chromebooks that have 4G/LTE capabilities:
| Chromebook | Processor | Graphics | RAM | Storage | Battery Life | Ports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Chromebook | Exynos 5250 1.7GHz (dual core) | ARM Mali T604 | 2GB | 16GB | 6.5 hrs | 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0, HDMI, SD card slot |
| Dell Chromebook 11 | Celeron 2955U, 1.4GHz (dual core) | Intel HD | 2GB | 16GB | 10 hrs | 2x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0, HDMI, SD card slot |
| Acer Chromebook 13 | Tegra K1 2.1GHz (quad core) | Nvidia | 2GB | 16GB | 11.5 hrs | 2x USB 3.0, HDMI, SD card slot |
| Chromebook Pixel (aluminum)* | Intel Core i5 (Ivy Bridge) 1.8GHz (dual core) | Intel HD 4000 | 4GB | 32/64GB | 5 hrs | 2x USB 2.0, mini DisplayPort, SD/MMC |
| Samsung Chromebook 2 | Exynos 5420 1.9GHz (quad core) | Arm Mali T628 | 4GB | 16GB | 8 hrs | 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0, HDMI, microSD |
| Asus Chromebook C300 | Intel Celeron N2830 2.42GHz (dual core) | Intel HD | 2GB | 16GB | 10 hrs | 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0, HDMI, SD card slot |
| Asus Chromebook C200 | Intel Celeron N2830 2.42GHz (dual core) | Intel HD | 2GB | 16GB | 10 hrs | 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0, HDMI, SD card slot |
| HP Chromebook 14* | Celeron 2955U, 1.4GHz (dual core) | Intel HD | 4GB | 16GB | 9.5 hrs | 1x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0, HDMI, SD card slot |
| HP Chromebook 11* | Exynos 5250 1.7GHz (dual core) | Arm Mali T604 | 2GB | 16GB | 6.5 hrs | 2x USB 2.0, microUSB |
| Acer C720 | Celeron 2955U, 1.4GHz (dual core) | Intel HD | 2GB | 16/32GB | 7.5/8.5 hrs | 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0, HDMI, SD card slot |