Chromebooks have improved and become a lot more popular in the past few years. They specifically attract interest from students, teachers, and anyone who has basic needs. These notebooks run Chrome OS which means they are perfect for web-based tasks. They also support Android apps natively which is another reason to opt for them.
Chromebooks are also known for long battery life which means you do not have to look for your charger frequently. Lastly, they have long software support from Google (up to seven years) which means they can last for years with ease. We have compiled a list of some of the best Chromebooks that you can gift during the 2023 holiday season.
This is a 2-in-1 convertible premium Chromebook. It sports a 14-inch touchscreen display with 1920 x 1200 pixels resolution. It has a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 processor with 8GB RAM and up to 1TB SSD storage. You will get an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU, one USB 3.2 Type-A port, one USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port, two USB Type-C charging ports, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, and one HDMI port. It should be your pick if performance is your top priority.
This is a Chromebook with 12th Gen Intel Core i3 processor, 8GB RAM, and 256GB UFS storage. There is a 14-inch Full HD anti-glare display with a 180-degree hinge. It has Bluetooth 5.3, WiFi 6, military-grade durability, and a keyboard with antimicrobial treatment.
This Chromebook comes with a 10.95-inch 2K (2000 x 1200 pixels) IPS display with 400 nits brightness. It has Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 processor coupled with 8GB RAM and 128GB eMMC storage. It is important to note that this is essentially a Chrome OS tablet. You will need to attach a keyboard to use it like a notebook.
This is an entry-level Chromebook in traditional notebook form factor. You get a 14-inch Full HD IPS touchscreen display and MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor. There is 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC storage, HD webcam, Bluetooth 5.1, and WiFi 6.
This is a 2-in-1 convertible Chromebook from Acer. It has a 14-inch Full HD IPS touchscreen display with AMD Ryzen 3 3250C processor. There is up to 8GB RAM and 128GB eMMC storage. The keyboard on the Chromebook is backlit.
This is another budget Chromebook but with a 360-degree hinge. It can be used in laptop, tablet, tent, and stand modes. There is an 11.6-inch HD display and Intel Celeron N4020 processor. It has 4GB RAM and 128GB eMMC onboard storage. You also get two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, Bluetooth 4.2, and WiFi 5 connectivity. However, it is recommended only for purposes like taking online classes and doing some basic office work.
This is a Chromebook notebook with a 180-degree hinge. It has a 14-inch HD anti-glare display with a MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor. There is 4GB RAM and 64GB eMMC storage. It boasts military-grade durability and a spill-resistant keyboard. There is Bluetooth 5.3 and WiFi 6 connectivity support.
This is the cheapest 2-in-1 convertible Chromebook in this list. It has an 11.6-inch HD touchscreen display. There is a MediaTek MT8183 processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage. The only thing is it has WiFi 5 connectivity instead of the usually seen WiFi 6.
This is a premium Acer Chromebook with a big 15.6-inch Full HD display. The choice of processor is 11th Gen Intel Core i5 paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. It has Intel's Iris Xe graphics that should help with basic graphics requirements.
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