Buy cheap but good Chromebooks
As you know already, Chromebook considers being a good way to save some money if you don't want to buy an expensive laptop. The good thing is that In our days Chromebook bringing more and more updates, which include play store and Linux support.
In this list, I made the Chromebooks that are considered to be cheap, but the same time very functional for everyday use.
Let's straight get into it.
1. Acer Chromebook Spin 311
Storage: 64GB eMMC Flash
CPU: MediaTek MT8183 SoC
Memory: 4GB LPDDR4X
Battery: 4670mAh, Up to 15 hours of rated use
Ports: USB-C 3.1 Gen 1, USB-A 2.0, 3.5mm combo audio
Camera: 720p front webcam with HDR
Display (Size, Resolution): 11.6-inch IPS LCD touchscreen (1366x768 pixels resolution), 16:9 aspect ratio
Weight: 1.20 kg
Auto Update Expiration (AUE):
Form: 2-in-1 convertible
Dimension: 290.0 x 205.9 x 18.8 mm
Network: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.2
Speakers: 2x downward-firing stereo speakers
Price: $300
Model: CP-311-3H
USI Compatibility: No
2. Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook
CPU: Intel Core i3-1215U
Memory: 4GB LPDDR4x-4266MHz
Operating System: Chrome Free
Battery: 57Wh
Ports: Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 3.2, HDMI 2.0, Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm audio, SIM (optional)
Camera: 1080p RGB, privacy shutter
Display (Size, Resolution): 14 inches, 1920x1080 (FHD), IPS, anti-glare, non-touch, 250 nits
Weight: 3.5 pounds (1.7kg)
GPU: Intel UHD (integrated)
Auto Update Expiration (AUE): June 2030
Form: Clamshell
Dimension: 12.81 x 8.54 x 0.78 inches (325.4mm x 217mm x 19.9mm)
Network: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1, 4G/LTE (optional)
Speakers: Dual speakers, Waves MaxxAudio
3. Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5i
CPU: Intel Core i3-1115G4
Memory: 8GB LPDDR4x
Operating System: Chrome OS
Battery: 51Wh
Ports: Two USB-C 3.2 (Gen 1), USB-A 3.2 (Gen 1), microSD, 3.5mm audio
Camera: 720p
Display (Size, Resolution): 13.3 inches, 1920x1080 (FHD), Touch, 250 nits
Weight: 2.98 pounds
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics
Auto Update Expiration (AUE): June 2030
Form: Convertible
Dimension: 12.2 x 8.43 x 0.68 inches
Network: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1
Speakers: Dual 2W
4. Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go (I personally own this Chromebook)
Storage: 32GB eMMC
CPU: Intel Celeron N4500
Memory: 4GB LPDDR4x
Operating System: Chrome OS
Battery: 42.3Wh
Ports: Two USB-C, USB-A 3.2, microSD, 3.5mm audio
Camera: 720p
Display (Size, Resolution): 14 inches, 1366x768 (HD), LED, anti-glare
Weight: 3.2 pounds
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics
Auto Update Expiration (AUE): June 2030
Form: Clamshell
Dimension: 12.88 x 8.88 x 0.63 inches
Network: Wi-Fi 6, optional 4G LTE
Speakers: Dual 1.5W
Let me know if you know of any other good options.