Black Friday Chromebook deals 2023 — 9 best early sales

Acer Chromebook 515 Plus
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Black Friday Chromebook deals are live at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart. Black Friday, Nov. 24 is over a week away and retailers currently offer early discounts. So if you planning to buy a Chromebook on Black Friday, you can snag one before then. 

Beyond cheaply priced budget Chromebooks, we're seeing significant price cuts on Plus Chromebooks. These powerful Chromebooks feature the same Intel hardware found in Windows laptops which make them a great alternative. Google's lightweight and efficient Chrome OS running on Intel's powerful chip provides near instant boot ups, snappy performance, and long battery life. 

So whether you want a budget laptop for basic tasks or a Plus Chromebook for productivity and gaming, it’s a wonderful time to save. I’m sharing the best Chromebook deals you can get before Black Friday so you get first dibs on the best end-of-year discounts. See my recommended deals below. 

Black Friday 2023 will offer tons of deals on the most wished for holiday tech. Visit our Black Friday 2023 deals hub for more early savings.  

Black Friday Chromebook deals — Quick links

Budget Chromebooks

MediaTek Kompanio 520</a> 8-core CPU, 4GB of RAM, Intel UHD graphics, 64GB of microSD-expandable eMMC storage.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Price check: </strong><a href=https://www.laptopmag.com/deals/"https://lenovo.7eer.net/c/221109/218864/3808?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lenovo.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fp%2Flaptops%2Fideapad%2Fideapad-300%2Fideapad-slim-3-chromebook-gen-8-%2814-inch-mtk%29%2F82xj0000us%3F%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Lenovo $149</strong></a></p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook: $319

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook: $319 $149 @ Best Buy
Lowest price!
Now $170, this Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook is one of the best Black Friday laptop deals under $300. It's easy to use, lasts up to 10 hours on a full charge, and makes a great computer for anyone looking for a basic laptop,

Features: 14-inch 1080p display, MediaTek Kompanio 520 8-core CPU, 4GB of RAM, Intel UHD graphics, 64GB of microSD-expandable eMMC storage. 

Price check: Lenovo $149

review of 2020 model</a>, and liked its long battery life, lightweight design and decent performance.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Features: </strong>11.6-inch (1366 x 768) display, Intel Celeron N4020 dual-core CPU, 4GB of RAM, Intel UHD graphics 600, and 64GB of eMMC flash storage.</p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
Samsung Chromebook 4 (2022): $159 $129 @ Walmart

Samsung Chromebook 4 (2022): $159 $129 @ Walmart
If you're looking for a budget laptop, the Samsung Chromebook 4 is wise choice. Although we didn't get to test this newer release, in our review of 2020 model, and liked its long battery life, lightweight design and decent performance. 

Features: 11.6-inch (1366 x 768) display, Intel Celeron N4020 dual-core CPU, 4GB of RAM, Intel UHD graphics 600, and 64GB of eMMC flash storage.

Acer Chromebook 314 (MediaTek): $229

Acer Chromebook 314 (MediaTek): $229 $159 @ Amazon
Now $70 off, the Acer Chromebook 314 is at all-time low price. Overall, Acer's Chromebook 314 is a budget-friendly laptop for the basics. This Chromebook has a rated battery life of up to 12 hours on a full tank. 

Features: 14-inch (1366 x 768) display, ‎MediaTek MT8183 8-core CPU, 4GB RAM, Integrated graphics, 32GB of eMMC flash storage.

Acer Chromebook 315 w/ Sleeve: $226

Acer Chromebook 315 w/ Sleeve: $226 $179 @ Walmart
Save $47 on this Acer Chromebook 315 and laptop sleeve bundle. This is one of the best laptops to buy if you want a personal computer for basic tasks. It's ideal for creating docs, web browsing and streaming content. 

Features: 15.6-inch (1920 x 1080) display, Intel Celeron N4500 dual-core CPU, 4GB of RAM, Intel UHD Graphics, 64GB of eMMC flash storage. 

Acer Chromebook 315: $419

Acer Chromebook 315: $419 $385 @ Amazon
This already modestly priced Acer Chromebook 315 with laptop sleeve is now $34 off. That's something you don't often see these days. If you don't want to spend a fortune on a laptop and just want a budget-friendly laptop for basic tasks, this is it. 

Features: 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) display, Intel Pentium Silver N6000 quad-core CPU, 8GB RAM, Intel UHD graphics, 64GB of eMMC flash storage. 

Plus Chromebooks

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook Plus:  $499

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook Plus: $499 $379 @Best Buy
Best Buy takes $120 off the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook in this deal. Lenovo and Google teamed up to release this new Plus Chromebook that packs AI-infused next-level performance into a fun 2-in-1 that’s super affordable. Powered by Google's Chrome OS with built-in virus protection and cloud backups, the IdeaPad Flex 5i is easy to use, secure, fast and versatile. 

Features: 360-degree flip-and-fold design. 14-inch 2K (1920 x 1200) matte touch screen, Intel Core i3-1315U 6-core CPU, Intel UHD graphics, 8GB of RAM, 128GB SSD, microSD card reader, HD webcam with microphone.

Asus Chromebook Plus CX34: $439 $399 @ Amazon

Asus Chromebook Plus CX34: $439 $399 @ Amazon
Now $40 off, the ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 is at its best price yet. Don't be mistaken by its stylish, portable design, the Chromebook Plus CX34 is powerful and made for productivity. What's more, integrated AI-powered  features like Magic Eraser, noise cancellation, and video make it great for school and work. 

Features: 14-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) anti-glare display, Intel Core i3-1215U 6-core CPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB of storage.

HP Chromebook x360: $699

HP Chromebook x360: $699 $449 @ Best Buy
Save $250 on the convertible HP Chromebook x360 (14c-cd0013dx). Like all Chromebooks, the HP Chromebook x360 includes 15GB of Google Drive cloud storage and tons of Google Perks like 3 free months of  Nvidia GeForce Now cloud gaming. 

Features: 14-inch (1920 x 1200) 250 nit touch screen, 12th Gen Intel Core i3-1215U 6-core CPU, 8GB of RAM, Intel UHD graphics, 128GB SSD.  

Alternative: HP Chromebook x360 with 256GB for $499

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook review</a> we found its breathtaking QLED display, razor-thin chassis, and speedy performance most impressive.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Features;</strong> 13.3-inch (1920 x 1080) QLED touch screen, 2.1-GHz Intel Core i3-10110U dual-core CPU, Intel UH graphics, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of eMMC storage.&nbsp;</p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2: $699

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2: $699 $589 @ Best Buy
Now $109 off, despite its age, the Samsung Chromebook 2 is one of the best Plus Chromebooks to buy. And, it's scheduled to receive Google updates through Jun 2030. In our Samsung Galaxy Chromebook review we found its breathtaking QLED display, razor-thin chassis, and speedy performance most impressive. 

Features; 13.3-inch (1920 x 1080) QLED touch screen, 2.1-GHz Intel Core i3-10110U dual-core CPU, Intel UH graphics, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of eMMC storage. 

Hilda Scott

Hilda Scott uses her combined passion for gadgets and bargain shopping to bring you the best prices on all things tech. She has a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies from Hunter College and 11 years of tech and entertainment journalism. Her work has been featured on Tom’s Guide, iTechPost, Examiner.com, Parlemag, Enstars, and Latin Times. When she's not scouting for the best deals, Hilda’s catching up on her favorite TV shows and pro-wrestling matches.