Finding reliable computers for the classroom can be a challenge. There are so many models out there on the market, so it can be hard to pick the right one. We understand the struggle, so we’ve put together this list of the best Chromebooks for students and teachers.
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Best Chromebooks for the Classroom
Google Pixelbook Go
One of the best Chromebooks, this laptop offers high speed, fast charging, and excellent battery life. Some have complained, however, about an insufficient number of ports.
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Acer Chromebook 314
Looking for a Chromebook on a budget? This is a great option! It offers a bright, crisp display, excellent performance, solid battery life, and a good price. It does not include a touchscreen and some reviews have described the processing power as average.
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Acer Chromebook 515
This is another one of the best Chromebooks overall. It offers a large, bright display, great performance, and good value for the money. There is no touchscreen, however, and some say that webcam is less than stellar.
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Asus Chromebook Flip C434
One of the best 2-in-1 Chromebooks, you can use this in both tablet and laptop mode. For such a small device, it has a big screen and a good number of ports. Drawbacks are that it could use more RAM and the camera isn’t the greatest.
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Asus Chromebook Flip C436
Another option for a 2-in-1 Chromebook, this laptop offers a premium build and good performance. Unfortunately, some reviews have said it’s not very robust and the battery life is average.
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Lenovo Flex 5i
This is a fantastic value Chromebook for the classroom. Not only is it affordable, but it has a touchscreen, 2-in-1 feature, and long battery life. Worth noting, though, that some reviews have said the screen is a bit dim and that it is not upgradeable.
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Samsung Chromebook Plus V2
This Chromebook offers a touchscreen, USB-C charging, LTE connectivity, and it includes a pen. It is not upgradeable, however, and some have commented on the short battery life, small storage drive, and weaker processing.
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Lenovo Chromebook Duet 560
This is one of the best Chromebooks for battery life, so if you need something that will last a long time without needing to be plugged in, this is a good option. Some reviews have said that the performance isn’t the best and that it lacks sufficient ports.
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Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook
This detachable tablet Chromebook offers a great display, sizable keyboard, long battery life, and a portable, lightweight design. If you need a stylus, you will have to buy it separately, and some reviews suggest that the kickstand is unstable.
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Acer Chromebook Spin 713
It will be hard to beat this Chromebook’s excellent performance, powerful specs, and beautiful touchscreen display. If you use the webcam, though, you will need to buy a privacy shutter since it doesn’t include one.
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Acer Chromebook 516 GE
This Chromebook is a great choice if you need something for working as well as gaming. It has one of the best screens of any Chromebook as well as excellent performance and solid battery life. You won’t be able to game directly on Stream, though, and it’s pretty pricey.
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Looking for more classroom devices?
Check out these other roundups of our favorites:
- Best Laptops for Students
- Best Laptops for Teachers
- Best Tablets for Students
- Best Tablets for Teachers
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