Many of the best cheap Chromebook options arrive during sales events, and this one is no different. For a limited time as a part of its Memorial Day weekend sale, Best Buy is offering this 14-inch HP Chromebook for $220 off, or just $180 total.
The HP Chromebook N4500 may have originally been a 2021 release, but the user-friendly Chrome OS platform makes it hold up even today. Add in the balanced size and overall portability, and a decent 14-inch display, and you've got yourself a well-valued laptop.
To be sure, this laptop isn't anything too terribly special, but nor should one expect a premium device at a $180 price. Still, if your main uses are for a laptop are streaming movies and shows using the web browser, other internet surfing needs, or basic word processing and spreadsheet needs, this might be a good time to pick up this budget-friendly laptop.
✅Recommended if: you want a cheap laptop that won't compromise on utility, and you're looking for a device with a roughly-14-inch display; you don't need a lot of onboard storage and you primarily plan to use your laptop for tasks that don't require a lot of file space or performance speed; you've liked devices with Chrome OS and other Google platforms in the past.
❌Skip this deal if: you're in the market for the best Chromebooks out there today, and you have enough money to upgrade to something more powerful; you prefer a laptop with a larger or smaller display, or something with an even more minimal design; you want something that can tackle high-level tasks such as video and audio editing, or you prefer industry-leading performance speeds.
The HP Chromebook N4500 is a basic laptop with a 14-inch screen, 64GB of storage, and the well-liked Chrome OS. Users like this laptop for its long-lasting battery and Google Chrome operating system, along with its price tag (which often scores even bigger discounts, like this one).
HP says the laptop will get up to 10 hours of battery per charge, while it estimates that charging from empty to 50% will take around 45 minutes total.
All in all, this price point is hard to argue with, and those who want something affordable yet useful might want to think about if $180 is around their budget.
