Save up to $200 on the two best Chromebooks on the market

We test a lot of Chromebooks around here, and I must say that it’s rare for a specific processor to completely change our expectations of what a Chromebook is capable of; but the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra chip has done exactly that in the past year. It manages to deliver elite multitasking performance while maintaining incredible battery life that easily pushes into the 12-to-14 hour range.

Currently, there are two flagship devices built around this incredible platform, and right now, you can score massive discounts on both of them. Whether you want a premium clamshell or a versatile 2-in-1, these deals are the perfect opportunity to future-proof your setup ahead of the upcoming ‘Aluminium OS’ upgrade later this year.

Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 ($200 off)

If you need flexibility, the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 is an absolute monster of a machine. It takes the Kompanio Ultra internal DNA and wraps it in a durable, MIL-STD-810H tested aluminum 2-in-1 chassis with USI pen support.

Right now, it has hit an all-time low price of just $499 (down from $699). For under $500, you are getting:

• A 14-inch WUXGA (1920×1200) IPS panel with a buttery smooth 120Hz refresh rate
• A massive 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM
• 256GB of fast UFS storage
• Wi-Fi 7 and a 1080p webcam

Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 ($100 off)

If you don’t care about folding your screen backwards and just want the best traditional laptop experience possible, look no further. I have confidently called the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 the “best Chromebook ever made,” and I still absolutely stand by it.

Right now, the high-end model is sitting at just $649 (a solid $100 off its usual price). This is the complete package, featuring a build quality that rivals laptops twice its price. Alongside the Kompanio Ultra chip, you get a staggering 16GB of RAM, a completely stunning 14-inch OLED touchscreen display, and some of the best Chromebook speakers you can find. If you spend your days doing heavy multitasking and want a screen/keyboard combo that is second to none, this is the one to grab.

Which one should you buy?

Honestly, you can’t go wrong with either. If you want a 120Hz display, value a convertible form factor for media consumption or note-taking, and want to keep your budget under $500, the Acer Spin 514 is an unbeatable value right now.

However, if you are willing to spend a bit more for 16GB of RAM, an absolutely gorgeous OLED screen, and a chassis that feels like a true flagship, the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is worth every penny of that $649 asking price.

With both devices primed and ready for the Project Aluminium era, these aren’t just great laptops for today; they are investments in the next generation of Google’s desktop experience as well. But don’t miss them – these deals will likely retreat soon!