ASUS 17 inch Chromebook CX1700CKA 17.3" HD+ Laptop (Intel Celeron N4500, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Chrome OS), Silver

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You can determine what hardware you require by thinking about the software that you use and which operating system it runs. The membership includes 100 GB of storage across Google Drive, Gmail and Google Photos, as well as access to Google experts and extra member benefits — all in one shareable family plan. Extra touches like Wi-Fi 6E and a 1080p webcam are just icing on the cake, making it the best Chromebook to get when you need a bigger screen. mm key travel ensures supremely comfortable typing experiences on ASUS Chromebook CX1 — typing on a compact device has never been this smooth and easy! Chromebooks are laptops running on Chrome OS that can be used for web browsing or mobile applications.

However, if you’re getting one of the more budget options whether it’s for productivity or gaming, particularly competitive gaming, a 1080p resolution will more than suffice.While this isn't a gaming laptop, the dedicated GPU means a spot of gaming is still an option - and accelerating resource-intensive programs like MATLAB is a cinch too. The display is a crisp 4K panel with a high 144Hz refresh rate, and in our time spent with the GT77 we found it hard to deny we'd ever seen games look better on a laptop.

When it comes to performance, the Acer Chromebook 317 is swinging for contact and it manages to get on base. The optional built-in Full HD 82° wide-angle webcam and optional dual digital microphones provide clearer visuals and audio during remote meetings, making this Chromebook perfect for remote workers and those working from home. This means both the browser-based and Android versions of Microsoft Office are available if you want an alternative to Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. ASUS Chromebook CX1 offers a 180 ° lay-flat hinge that allows it to be fully opened and laid completely flat on a desk or table. And we've reviewed enough of them to know exactly which ones are worthy of being included on this list.It is big and heavy compared with all the smaller Chromebooks here, so it's not a great option if mobility is a priority.