Here are 7 of my favorite back-to-school Chromebook deals, from ASUS to Lenovo

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus 8GB / 256GB: $749.99 $579.99 at Best Buy

If you're reading this and have a budget under $600, stop what you're doing and go grab the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus before this deal is gone. Since its release in late 2024, we haven't seen the price drop anywhere close to this, as Best Buy has it on sale for almost $200 off.

Lenovo Duet 11 Chromebook 8GB RAM / 128GB: $399 $249 at Best Buy

If you are on a budget and want one of the best back to school Chromebook deals, this is the one. It comes courtesy of Lenovo's Doorbuster deals, as the Duet 11 Chromebook is now just $249.

This is a much better overall deal than what Best Buy has, as you'll get double the RAM (4GB vs. 8GB), AND the Lenovo USI Stylus is included.

Price check: Best Buy (4GB/128GB): $399 $279 at Best Buy

ASUS CX14 Chromebook 4GB RAM / 64GB: $279 $209 at Target

ASUS' CX14 Chromebook is a fantastic option for those who just want something cheap and reliable. It might not be the flashiest pick out there, but it'll get the job done. Plus, the CX14 is rated for up to 10 hours on a single charge, but we suspect you'll probably be able to squeeze a bit more out of that.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Chromebook Plus 8GB RAM / 128GB: $549 $399 at Lenovo

It's no secret that we love ourselves a good Lenovo Chromebook, as they are some of the most reliable devices that money can buy. That includes the Slim 3i Chromebook Plus, with its 14" touchscreen display and rather run-of-the-mill design. That said, it's a beast where it counts, powered by the Intel Core i3-N305 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Currently, you can save $150 as the Slim 3i is part of Lenovo's current Back to School Doorbusters promotion.

HP Chromebook Plus x360 14 8GB RAM / 128GB: $599 $363 at Amazon

Something to keep in mind when considering a new Chromebook is that you don't necessarily need to avoid last year's model. The HP Chromebook Plus x360 14 is a perfect example of that, as this specific model was released last year, but carries all of the same pertinent specs as its successor. But instead of paying upwards of $500 or $600, you can get this version for just north of $360.

Acer Chromebook Plus 514 8GB RAM / 128GB: $479 $379 at Best Buy

If the Chromebook Plus 714 Spin is just a bit too much, then you might like the Chromebook Plus 516. This gives you most of the same general experience as the more expensive 714, but for less than half the price. With the 514, we have a 16-inch, 1920 x 1200 display, Intel's Core i3-1315U, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. Surprisingly, the Chromebook Plus 514 is rated to last for almost 13 hours, easily surpassing most of the other Chromebooks on this list. And, it's on sale for $100 off over at Best Buy.

ASUS Chromebook Detachable CM3001: $349 $269 at Amazon

Besides Lenovo's Duet line, ASUS is really the only other company willing to take a chance on ChromeOS tablets. The Chromebook Detachable CM3001 is a fine option, and there's currently an on-page coupon over at Amazon that saves you $80. On top of that, this deal is actually a bundle that includes the CM3001, along with a USB-C docking station that has 128GB of storage built in. Considering the CM3001 only has 64GB of onboard storage, this is a great way to get more storage for less.