The Lenovo Duet 5’s week’s-long $299 deal is still going, and there may be a good reason

It’s not often that we write about the same deal multiple times in a row, but the ongoing, aggressive discount on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 at Best Buy is too notable to ignore. We’ve highlighted this $200 discount before, and for good reason: at just $299, the Duet 5 is an absolute steal. But what’s become even more interesting is the sheer longevity of this sale. This isn’t just a weekend special; it’s been holding at this price for weeks, and that usually means something is up.

A quick reminder of why this Chromebook is special

For those who need a quick refresher, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 remains one of our favorite detachables, and it all starts with its killer feature: the gorgeous 13.3-inch OLED display. Even a few years after its debut, this screen is stunning, with the vibrant colors and perfect blacks that make watching movies or browsing the web an absolute joy.

Couple that with its epic 12-15+ hour battery life and a solid detachable experience (the keyboard and kickstand are included!), and you have a device that excels at media consumption and on-the-go productivity. While its Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 processor isn’t the newest chip on the block, it’s more than capable for everyday tasks, and at $299, the trade-off is an easy one to make for that screen and battery combo.

Why the extended sale? Our theory

So, why has this top-tier deal stuck around for so long? While we have no official word from Lenovo or Best Buy, a deep, prolonged discount like this on a popular piece of aging hardware often points to one thing: it’s likely a move to clear out existing inventory.mAnd for fans of the Duet 5, this could actually be some very exciting news.

The Duet 5 has had a fantastic run, but it’s due for an update. Our hope is that this inventory clearing is making way for a new model down the line – perhaps a “Duet 5 Gen 2” that keeps the beloved OLED screen and form factor but upgrades the internals to a more modern chip, like the MediaTek MT8189 we’ve been tracking or even the Snapdragon X Plus we know is on the way soon-ish.

But speculation about the future aside, the fact remains that the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 at $299 is one of the single best values in the entire Chromebook market right now. If you’re looking for a versatile, long-lasting Chromebook with a screen that punches far, far above its price class, this is your chance.

Even if a successor is on the horizon, it almost certainly won’t launch at a $299 price point. So, if you’ve been on the fence, we’d recommend acting on this one. Deals this good, even when they last a while, don’t stick around forever.