Rankings
The Samsung Chromebook 4 is an 11.6" budget-friendly Chrome OS device with a durable build, long battery life, and modern ports. Its modest specs-4 GB RAM and 32 GB eMMC-make it best suited for web-centric tasks and students, while the lack of a touchscreen and limited storage may deter power users.
The Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 is a 12.2" 2-in-1 convertible with a sharp WUXGA display and an integrated active stylus, aimed at students and casual users. While its build quality and port selection are strong points, the modest Celeron CPU, limited RAM, and short battery life hold back performance.
The HP Chromebook 11-inch offers a lightweight, anti-glare IPS display and solid battery life for basic web-based tasks, but its low-end MediaTek processor, limited RAM and storage keep it in the entry-level segment.
The Acer Chromebook 311 is a lightweight, budget-friendly Chrome OS device with solid battery life and dual USB-C ports, aimed at students and mobile users, though its limited storage and modest display color gamut keep it in the entry-level segment.
The Lenovo 500e Chromebook is a rugged 2-in-1 aimed at education, offering solid durability and long battery life but limited performance and a low-resolution display.
The Acer Chromebook 11 is a rugged, fanless 11.6" netbook with excellent battery life and solid build quality, aimed at education and light productivity. Its low-resolution display and limited storage keep it from more demanding tasks.
The 2021 Dell 11.6" Convertible Chromebook is a rugged, lightweight 2-in-1 with good battery life and a touchscreen, but its tiny 16 GB storage and modest performance make it suitable mainly for basic educational use.
The Dell Chromebook 3180 is a rugged, budget-friendly 11.6" Chrome OS device with solid battery life and durability, but it suffers from limited RAM, storage, and a dim display.
The Lenovo 300e Chromebook is a rugged, education-focused 2-in-1 with long battery life and a versatile hinge, but its ARM processor and tiny storage make it best suited for light, cloud-centric tasks.
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11.6 inches | 11.6 inches | 11.6 inches | 12.2 inchesbest | 11.6 inches | 11.6 inches | 11.6 inches | 11.6 inches | 11.6 inches | |
8.97 hours | 12.5 hoursbest | 12 hours | 10 hours | 10 hours | 11 hours | 10 hours | 10 hours | 11 hours | |
8best | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.07 kgbest | 1.678 kg | 1.352 kg | 1.352 kg | 1.35 kg | 1.361 kg | 1.86 kg | 1.07 kgbest | 2.02 kg |
4 GBbest | 4 GBbest | 4 GBbest | 4 GBbest | 4 GBbest | 4 GBbest | 4 GBbest | 4 GBbest | 4 GBbest | |
32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 64 GBbest | 32 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 16.8 mmbest | 76.2 mm | 22 mm | 17 mm | 20.9 mm | 76 mm | 21.1 mm | 18.1 mm | 22 mm |
1 | 1 | 2best | 2best | 1 | 1 | — | 2best | 1 |
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Display(3) | |||||||||
Display Size (inches) | 11.6 inches | 11.6 inches | 11.6 inches | 12.2 inches | 11.6 inches | 11.6 inches | 11.6 inches | 11.6 inches | 11.6 inches |
Display Resolution | 1366x768 | 1366x768 | 1366x768 | 1920x1200 | 1366x768 | 1366x768 | 1366x768 | 1366x768 | 1366x768 |
Touchscreen | true | false | false | true | true | true | false | false | true |
Build & Design(2) | |||||||||
Weight (kg) | 1.07 kg | 1.678 kg | 1.352 kg | 1.352 kg | 1.35 kg | 1.361 kg | 1.86 kg | 1.07 kg | 2.02 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 16.8 mm | 76.2 mm | 22 mm | 17.0 mm | 20.9 mm | 76 mm | 21.1 mm | 18.1 mm | 22 mm |
Performance(4) | |||||||||
Processor Model | MediaTek MT8183 | Intel Celeron N4000 | Intel Celeron N3350 | Intel Celeron 3965Y | MediaTek MT8173C | Intel Celeron N3450U | Intel Celeron N3060 | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel Celeron N-series |
Processor Cores | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
RAM Type | LPDDR4/LPDDR4x | LPDDR4 | LPDDR4 | LPDDR3 | LPDDR3 | LPDDR4 | LPDDR3 | LPDDR4 | DDR3L |
Storage Capacity (GB) | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB |
Connectivity(4) | |||||||||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | 802.11ac | 802.11ac | 802.11ac | Wi‑Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi‑Fi 5 | 802.11ac |
Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 |
USB‑C Ports | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 |
HDMI Port | — | true | false | — | true | true | true | — | true |
Battery & Power(2) | |||||||||
Battery Life (hours) | 8.97 hours | 12.5 hours | 12 hours | 10 hours | 10 hours | 11 hours | 10 hours | 10 hours | 11 hours |
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 3 months | 3 months | 12 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | — | 3 months |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers view the HP Chromebook 11a as a solid budget option for light use, commending its portability and display, while criticizing its underpowered processor, limited RAM/storage and short real-world battery life.
Everyday users appreciate the Chromebook's light weight, clear screen and convenient ports, but complain about sluggish performance with multiple tabs, insufficient internal storage and a cheap-feeling plastic build.
“budget Chromebook with limitations.”
“It's fine for light use, but not for students or professionals with heavy workloads.”
“The screen is clear and readable in classrooms or bright rooms.”
Professional reviewers commend the Chromebook 4 for its solid web performance, long battery life, and rugged build quality, noting the Intel Celeron N4020 and 4 GB of RAM as a clear upgrade over earlier models. However, they criticize the lack of upgradable memory and the modest eMMC storage.
Everyday users praise the device's portability, all-day battery, and spill-resistant keyboard, especially for students and travel. Common complaints focus on limited RAM and storage, a dim TN display, and the inability to run non-Chrome OS applications.
Professional reviewers praise the battery life, keyboard and durability, but note the dim display, modest graphics and the end of OS updates as drawbacks.
Users love the long battery life and durability, while complaining about the narrow-view display and lack of USB-C charging.
Professional reviewers commend the Chromebook Plus V2 for its solid construction, high-resolution display, and the added productivity of an integrated stylus and dual cameras, but criticize the cramped keyboard, tiny touchpad, modest battery life, and heavier weight.
Everyday users love the stylus, sturdy build, and clear screen, but frequently complain about short battery life, an uncomfortable keyboard, a tiny touchpad, and performance slowdowns when multitasking.
Professional reviewers praise the 300e for its education-first rugged design, long battery life, and versatile 360° hinge, while cautioning that the ARM-based MediaTek processor trails Intel alternatives in multitasking.
Everyday users overwhelmingly highlight durability and battery endurance, with many noting the device survives daily drops and lasts a full school day; complaints focus on limited storage, sluggish performance with many tabs, and lack of a backlit keyboard.
Professional reviewers praise its durability, battery life, and stylus support, while noting the low-resolution screen, modest performance, and weak audio.
Users love the ruggedness and battery life but complain about the dim, low-resolution screen and poor speaker quality.
Reviewers praise its rugged construction, port selection and battery life, while noting modest processing power and limited storage.
Users appreciate durability and battery life, but often complain about the small storage capacity and dim screen.
Reviewers highlight the Chromebook 311's snappy performance, excellent battery life and dual USB-C ports, while noting limited storage, muted colors and a plastic chassis as drawbacks.
Users appreciate the light weight, long battery and responsive Chrome OS experience, but frequently mention the cramped 32 GB storage and lack of a backlit keyboard as pain points.
Reviewers praise its durability and long battery, while noting the entry-level CPU and tiny storage keep it limited to light web tasks.
Users like the durability and touchscreen versatility, but complain about the tiny internal storage and sluggishness with many tabs.
