The best Prime Day Chromebook deals 2024 — discounts and what to expect from the Amazon sale

Amazon's 48-hour Prime Day event kicked off on July 16th, so if you're hoping to find some sweet Chromebook deals during the sale, it's time to get your ducks in a row. Lucky for you, we've gathered a bunch of deals alongside a helpful FAQ so you know exactly what to look for. 

As you may know, buying a cheap Chromebook is a perfect way to get all of the power and performance you need for considerably less than a Windows or Macbook laptop. Yes, some of the specs are lower than you might want if you're tackling some performance-intensive tasks or serious gaming, but Chromebooks are well-suited to the needs of anyone just wanting to do a bit of work from home, browse the net, write up documents for work/school, or binge their favorite Netflix show. 

Keep reading to see a selection of Chromebook deals that are available now, and if you don't find anything today, be sure to check back later: we'll keep adding new Prime Day deals until the sale wraps up. 

Quick links

• Amazon Prime Day — see top deals that are currently active
• Amazon Prime 30-day FREE trial: Most deals are Prime-exclusive 
• Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (2023): $699.99 now $469.99 at Best Buy
• ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1700): $229 now $189 at Amazon
• ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34: $439.99 now $373.74 at Amazon
• HP Chromebook Plus x360: $699 now $449 at Best Buy
• ASUS Chromebook C424: $249.99 now $213 at Amazon
• Acer Chromebook 516 GE: $649 now $448.99 at Best Buy
• ASUS Chromebook Flip C434: $504.99 now $340.99 at Amazon
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Prime Day Chromebook deals

Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (2023): $699.99 $469.99 at Best Buy

Acer is always at the top of the list when trying to find the best Chromebook. Without a doubt, the latest Acer Chromebook Spin 714 offers almost the perfect balance of cost and performance. Surprisingly, Best Buy has one of the best Chromebook deals we've seen thus far, as the Spin 714 is getting an excellent discount of $230. 

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Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook (4GB/128GB): $379 $259 at Best Buy

For a segment of devices that prides itself on being portable and versatile, Lenovo's Duet 3 Chromebook remains the best option for a ChromeOS tablet. The base model with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage is now on sale during Best Buy's Black Friday in July, so you won't want to miss out.

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ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1700): $229 $189 at Amazon

The ASUS Chromebook CX1 is practically perfect for anyone who wants a basic laptop with an enormous screen. With the CX1, you'll get one of the largest displays on a Chromebook, measuring 17.3-inches, which also means that the CX1 even offers a full-size keyboard with numpad.

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Lenovo Flex 3i Chromebook: $399.99 $350 at Amazon

Are you looking for a Chromebook that can keep up with your everyday needs without breaking the bank? Lenovo's Flex 3i Chromebook might fit the bill, with its convertible design and more than 10 hours of battery life.

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ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 (8GB/128GB): $499.99 $349 at Best Buy

The ASUS Chromebook CX34 was already pretty great, but the Chromebook Plus CX34 model is even better. It has more than enough RAM and storage to handle heavier workloads and is $150 off at Best Buy, while also including 12 months of Google One AI Premium for free.

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HP Chromebook Plus x360 14-inch: $699 $449 at Best Buy

HP makes some of the best Chromebooks in the game, but the Chromebook Plus x360 14c is about as good as it gets in this price bracket, especially when you pair it with a $250 discount at Best Buy. It's powered by the 12th Gen Intel Core i3, while still providing all of the new and awesome Chromebook Plus features.

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ASUS Chromebook C424 (4GB/128GB): $249.99 $179.99 at Amazon

The ASUS Chromebook C424 is going to be great for those who just need an affordable laptop without a bunch of bells and whistles. It features a 14-inch FHD display, along with dual USB-C ports, and is rated to last for up to 10 hours on a single charge.

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Acer Chromebook 516 GE: $649 $448.99 at Best Buy

There aren't very many Chromebooks that can compete with what the Acer Chromebook 516 GE has to offer. It packs quite a powerful punch, while also sporting a beautiful 1600p display, complete with a 120Hz refresh rate. And now, you can save $200 over at Best Buy.

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ASUS Chromebook Flip C434: $504.99 $344.90 at Amazon

If you're looking for a convertible Chromebook, the ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 might be the way to go. This laptop features a rotating hinge, an all-metal body, and a 14-inch FHD touchscreen display, and can be had for more than 30% off. 

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Acer Chromebook Plus 515: $399 $319 at Best Buy

Although Acer's Chromebook Spin 714 (2023) is still our favorite deal, it's tough to ignore the Chromebook Plus 515. This is one of Acer's better offerings, as it was released alongside Google's Chromebook Plus announcement.

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Acer Chromebook 315 64GB: $299 $179 at Best Buy

Head to Amazon today and you can get 16% off the price of the 32GB Acer Chromebook 315, a versatile device with a vibrant 15.6-inch display, 4GB of RAM, and up to 12.5 hours of battery life. The biggest drawback with this laptop is that it doesn't have a touchscreen.

Price check: $239.99 at Amazon

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ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip: $699.99 $589.99 at Amazon

Did you know that there are gaming-focused Chromebooks? The ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip is one of the best, with its 15.6-inch display, full-size keyboard, and enough power to run pretty much anything you throw at it. Plus, you can save $110 from Amazon as part of Prime Day.

Price comparison: $699.99 at Best Buy

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ASUS Chromebook Flip C214: $349.99 $249 at Amazon

The versatile ASUS Flip C214 boasts a compact and convertible 11.6-inch HD touchscreen, an Intel Dual Core processor, and up to 12 hours of battery life on a single charge. Head to Amazon today and you can save a hefty 38% on your purchase. 

Price check: Walmart - $399

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More Chromebook brands

Of course, this list only features a few of the many excellent brands that sell Chromebooks. In addition to smartphones and wearables, Samsung makes quite a few impressive Chromebooks, while HP and Dell are known for selling their own powerful devices. Although it's a little hard to find on sale, HP also sells the HP Dragonfly Pro, a laptop that we selected as the "best premium pick" in our guide to the best Chromebooks. If that device happens to go on sale this Prime Day, we'll update this guide as quickly as possible. 

FAQ

When is Prime Day?

Amazon has confirmed that the 10th annual Prime Day sale event will run from July 16th through July 17th. 

How can I find the best deals during Prime Day?

We'll be reporting all the best Prime Day deals for Android fans here on our site, but you can also find all sorts of deals by signing up for one of Amazon's newsletters. If you're unsure about the quality of an offer, we also suggest using a price history tracking tool like Camelcamelcamel.com to get some context before hitting that Add to Cart button. 

Do I have to be a Prime member to shop on Prime Day?

For the most part, Prime Day is exclusive to subscribers. If you haven't become a member yet, we suggest signing up for Amazon's 30-day free trial so you can enjoy all of the benefits of the sale for free. Alternatively, you can keep an eye on competitors' sites — such as Best Buy or Walmart — to see if they're matching Amazon's prices.

How do I choose a Chromebook?

There's always a ton of specs and features you typically need to juggle when shopping for a laptop, but for Chromebooks, the buyer's guide can be summed up pretty well into four points:

1. Get a touchscreen. — Unless you're anti-fun, there's no reason not to get a touchscreen model; they do not cost that much more and it's always worth it. Touchscreens make it easier to interact with Android apps as well as making it easier to do things like sign documents or zoom in precisely.
   
2. 4GB of RAM is good, 8GB is better. — Most Chromebooks sold today come with 4GB of RAM, and 4GB is perfectly fine for running a video call plus a dozen or so tabs in Chrome. More RAM is always better, but 4GB is fine. If it says it has 2GB of RAM — or 16GB of internal storage — close the tab and walk away.
   
3. Check the expiration date!!! — Yes, Chromebooks come with expiration dates, after which they are no longer guaranteed to receive Chrome OS updates. It's called the AUE date, and they're listed for every single Chromebook model on the relevant Google support page, so before you move that Lightning Deal Chromebook from your cart to the checkout, take ten seconds and look it up on this page. Most Chromebooks launched in 2021-2023 have 10 years of support ahead of them.