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module BUY · 32 guides

Buying Guides

Practical help choosing, comparing and checking a Chromebook before you buy. Compare Chromebook Plus vs regular models or a Chromebook vs a Windows laptop, see our picks for students and under $300, and always check the auto update expiration date before buying a used model.

Buying Guides Jul 8, 2026

Best Chromebook Gifts for the Holidays 2026

Picking a Chromebook as a gift is different from buying one for yourself, fit matters more than specs. Here's how to choose by who it's for, plus a few accessories worth adding.

3 min read
Buying Guides Jul 8, 2026

Best Chromebooks for Battery Life 2026

If unplugging the charger matters more to you than raw speed, these are the 2026 Chromebooks that actually deliver on their battery life claims.

3 min read
Buying Guides Jul 8, 2026

Best Chromebooks for Cloud Gaming 2026

Chromebooks can't run most PC games locally, but a good one is a great cloud gaming machine for GeForce Now, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and Android titles. Here's what to buy.

3 min read
Buying Guides Jul 8, 2026

Best Chromebooks Under $200 (2026)

Under $200 gets you a real, usable Chromebook in 2026 — you just have to know which corners were cut. Here are the models worth buying at that price, and the ones to skip.

3 min read
Buying Guides Jul 8, 2026

Best Chromebooks Overall 2026: Our Top Picks

Shopping for a Chromebook in 2026 and don't want to compare fifty spec sheets? Here are the models worth your money right now, from flagship OLED picks to the best budget value.

4 min read
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