If you’re looking for something cheap and basic to get online and do general day-to-day stuff and productivity tasks, then a Chromebook might be a good option for you. They tend to be cheaper, they’re generally more lightweight, and many of them are touchscreen-enabled. That said, you should be aware that they run on ChromeOS rather than Windows, so it might take a bit of adjustment, although it’s a perfect device if you’re already in the Google ecosystem.

The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is the best Chromebook we’ve tested this year. It’s a member of the new Chromebook Plus laptop category that Google introduced at the end of last year that guarantees minimum set specs, capabilities and features for Chromebook buyers. With Chromebook Plus, you’ll get the following:

12th-gen Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3 7000 processor or better

8GB or more of memory

128GB or more of storage

1080p IPS LCD or better

1080p webcam with temporal noise reduction

CNET’s editors have tested all of the Chromebooks on this list. Each member of our team has decades of experience testing and reviewing laptops. We conduct performance testing under controlled conditions in the CNET Labs and extensive hands-on use. All of the models on this list offer excellent performance and features for their price.

Best overall Chromebook: Acer Chromebook Plus 514

This 14-inch Chromebook Plus model delivers good performance and even better battery life, along with a respectably bright display with a matte finish to limit glare. And it has more storage than you’d typically find at its price. The model we reviewed lacked keyboard backlighting, which was a bit of a bummer, but Acer does sell models with a backlit keyboard that aren’t that much more expensive. With its mix of features and performance for the price, it’s easy to recommend the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 for school, work or home.

Best premium Chromebook: Acer Chromebook Spin 714

Acer’s premium Spin 714 2-in-1 doesn’t stray far from its predecessor in terms of what it offers: sturdy design, nice-looking display, strong performance and long battery life. The main changes are an updated 13th-gen Intel Core i5 processor, but Acer removed the garaged pen for use on the touchscreen display. It still works with USI pens. Less expensive options are available, but if you want a Chromebook that’ll last for years, this is it. Keep an eye out for a sale on this one, too: It normally lists for around $700 but can often be found on sale for less than $600.

Best Chromebook tablet 2-in-1: Lenovo Duet Chromebook

The Lenovo Duet Chromebook (aka Chromebook Duet 3) is an awesome little 11-inch ChromeOS tablet with a detachable keyboard and touch pad.

Its small size and performance aren’t ideal for full-time use. The Chromebook Duet 3 is a good pick if you’re looking for an affordable ultraportable device to get some work done on the go, sketch or jot down notes in class, or do simple stuff like email, web browsing, gaming, reading and streaming video.

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