Best Chromebooks Of 2021: Acer, ASUS And Lenovo Go Head To Head

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Check Out These Great Chromebook Options From Some Of The Most Trusted Names In Computing


Unless you've been living under a rock, you already know that the Chromebook market is red hot at the moment. The COVID-19 pandemic and the sharp increase in demand for cheap computing devices from everyday consumers and school systems has led to a significant surge in Chromebook adoption. With this in mind, we decided to pull together a roundup of three current-generation Chromebooks that cover a broad pricing spectrum from Lenovo, ASUS, and Acer.

Our Video Deep-Dive Of Chromebook Contenders

Lenovo Duet Convertible Chromebook

At the low-end is the Lenovo Duet, which has a starting MSRP of $230 in its 64GB configuration or $300 in a 128GB configuration. You get a 10.1-inch display along with a MediaTek Helio P60T Arm SoC running the show.

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ASUS Flip C434 2-In-1 Chromebook

Stepping things up a notch, we come to the ASUS Flip C434, which takes on a more conventional [fixed] 2-in-1 convertible form factor. The device comes with a $500 price tag that gets you a 7th gen Intel Core m3 processor, 8GB of RAM, 64GB of eMMC storage, and a 14-inch Full HD touch screen.

Acer Spin 713 2-In-1 Chromebook

At the high-end sits the Acer Spin 713, which rings up at $630. It is a convertible with a 13.5-inch 2K display powered by a 10th gen Core i5 processor with 8GB of RAM and a full-fledged 128GB PCIe NVMe SSD.

While this is just a brief intro to today's contestants, you'll want to check out our full review in the video above here for Aaron's comprehensive look at each device. Enjoy!

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Brandon Hill

Brandon received his first PC, an IBM Aptiva 310, in 1994 and hasn’t looked back since. He cut his teeth on computer building/repair working at a mom and pop computer shop as a plucky teen in the mid 90s and went on to join AnandTech as the Senior News Editor in 1999. Brandon would later help to form DailyTech where he served as Editor-in-Chief from 2008 until 2014. Brandon is a tech geek at heart, and family members always know where to turn when they need free tech support. When he isn’t writing about the tech hardware or studying up on the latest in mobile gadgets, you’ll find him browsing forums that cater to his long-running passion: automobiles.

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