Chromebook

Insanely bright 1200-nit touchscreen. Chromebooks are a dime a dozen these days, but higher-end models are still relatively uncommon. The US$999 Dragonfly Pro Chromebook stands out from the crowd with its 4x Thunderbolt ports and one of the brightest displays on any consumer laptop.
Intel Core i5-1235U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Excellent hardware ... meets a high-quality case in the Asus Chromebook Flip CX5. Hardly any other Chromebook has a more powerful processor or more RAM. The convertible delivers strong performance and is also suitable for gaming, as some tests with Steam games show. Only the price of the CX5 is annoying.
Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 15.80" | 2.1 kg

Chromebook with 120 Hz display. On paper, a 16-inch Chromebook with a 1600p full sRGB 120 Hz display sounds overkill. After spending just a few minutes with one, however, we can't look back. The Lenovo lives up to its name for being both a cloud gamer and a productive Chromebook.
Intel Core i5-1235U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 16.00" | 1.8 kg

Low emissions. Acer's 14-inch laptop offers a matte touchscreen display (Full HD, IPS), low operating noise, good battery life, and Thunderbolt 4. The integration with the Google Play Store allows the use of countless Android apps.
Intel Core i3-1115G4 | Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Affordable companion. The 2-in-1 laptop offers an IPS touchscreen display, a silent operation, good battery life, and USB-C with Power Delivery. The overall package won't put too big a dent in your wallet.
AMD 3015Ce | AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 | 14.00" | 1.7 kg

Better display than most subnotebooks. Most inexpensive Chromebooks come with average or subpar displays in order to keep costs low. The IdeaPad Duet 5 manages to include an AMOLED panel for superior colors and black levels while maintaining a competitive price.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | 13.30" | 715 g

MediaTek-powered machine. A no-frills convertible Chromebook designed for grade schoolers, travel, or a secondary backup laptop. It's relatively sturdy if you can get past the chunky size.
Mediatek MT8183 | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 | 11.60" | 1.2 kg

The Acer Chromebook Spin is one of the digital devices that Austria's school-age children will get starting in fall 2021. The laptop is inexpensive and offers a balanced performance. The most pressing question that arises in the test is: Can a laptop with Chrome OS replace a computer with Windows?
Intel Celeron N4120 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | 11.60" | 1.2 kg