It's not just about performance, of course. Chrome OS is an incredibly well-optimized operating system, and the Spin 311 takes full advantage of this. In fact, we'd go so far as to call it a consistent little workhorse of a Chromebook. Acer's Chromebook Spin 311, though, punches above its weight with solid performance at a very reasonable price tag.ĭuring our tests, it never experienced any stuttering or slowing down, despite having far too many Chrome tabs open while we were playing music on YouTube or Spotify at the same time. When it comes to budget laptops, it can be difficult to find one that will suit your needs since many are simply too underpowered to be worth the cost for most users.

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Sadly, the Pixelbook team at Google was recently disbanded, so don't expect any new models, but the Go is still available and still a very worthy purchase. The Pixelbook Go is so good, we've even taken to using it over more powerful Windows laptops when we need to get some work done on the go. It also boasts an incredible 'Hush' keyboard that feels amazing to type on and doesn't clatter as some laptop keyboards do. It also holds charge admirably, meaning you can close the lid and leave it in your bag for a few days, then come back and pick up right where you left off without finding that the battery has died in your absence.

This means you can go a full day at work or school without ever needing to shackle yourself to a wall outlet to charge your device. The Pixelbook Go's standout feature is its incredible battery life, which comfortably outlasts many competing traditional laptops.

The original Pixelbook previously held the top spot on our list, but the newer Pixelbook Go is even better, proving without a doubt that Chromebooks can hold their own against mainstream Windows laptops and MacBooks without sacrificing style or value. Since Google designed the Chrome operating system itself, it should be no surprise to anyone that the search engine giant makes the definitive best Chromebook on the market.

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