PCWorld thinks the Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 is the best all-around Chromebook. It’s got a solid Intel Core i5 processor, lots of ports, and handles everyday stuff really well. Basically, it’s a great pick if you want a reliable Chromebook without breaking the bank.
I tested the best Chromebooks of 2026. These are the ones I'd buyPCWorld's pick for best budget Chromebook is the Asus Chromebook CX15. With a spacious 15.6-inch 1080p display and roomy keyboard, this Chromebook is comfortable to use and its Intel Celeron N4500 processor is able to handle daily tasks. If you're after value, this Chromebook provides all the basics for less than $200.
I tested the best Chromebooks of 2026. These are the ones I'd buyA Chromebook’s just a laptop that runs Google’s Chrome OS instead of Windows or Mac. It’s mostly for web stuff like Google Drive and YouTube. Regular laptops are more powerful and can handle pretty much anything.
I tested the best Chromebooks of 2026. These are the ones I'd buyA Chromebook is a laptop that runs Google’s Chrome OS.
I tested the best Chromebooks of 2026. These are the ones I'd buy…Alaina Yee , Senior Editor, PCWorld A 15-year veteran of technology and video games journalism, Alaina Yee covers a variety of topics for PCWorld. Since joining the team in 2016, she’s…
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