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Best Chromebook UK 2026

The Lenovo Chromebook Plus Gen 10 is the best Chromebook for most people.

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Its OLED screen gives richer colours, and its 12GB of RAM keeps plenty of tabs and apps open at once. For notes or tablet use, pick the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714. Its touchscreen flips round, and a stylus is included.

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★ Our top pickLenovo Chromebook Plus Gen 10 14-inch OLED (MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910, 12GB, 128GB UFS)Image: LenovoSee it on Amazon

Which one is for you?

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Which pick suits which need
Ifyou want the best screen and speed and don't mind paying moreLenovo Chromebook Plus Gen 10 14-inch OLED (MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910, 12GB, 128GB UFS)See it on Amazon
Ifyou want a stylus and a flip-around screenAcer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 (Intel Core Ultra 5 115U, 8GB, 512GB SSD)See it on Amazon
Ifyou want a big, light 15.6-inch AMOLED screenSamsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch (Core 5, 8GB, 256GB, XE550XGA-KC2UK)See it on Amazon
Ifyou want a solid 14-inch Chromebook for browsing and school for lessLenovo Chromebook m Gen 11 14-inch (14M8911, MediaTek Kompanio 540, 4GB, 128GB UFS)See it on Amazon
Ifyou want the cheapest large-screen ChromebookASUS Chromebook CM15 (CM1505C4, 15.6-inch, MediaTek Kompanio 540, 4GB, 128GB eMMC)See it on Amazon

The 5 picks compared

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  1. 1★ Top pick

    Lenovo

    Lenovo Chromebook Plus Gen 10 14-inch OLED (MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910, 12GB, 128GB UFS)Best for best screen and speed

    Best screen and speed, with up to 17 hours of battery

    See it on Amazon
  2. 2

    Acer

    Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 (Intel Core Ultra 5 115U, 8GB, 512GB SSD)Best for stylus convertible

    Jot notes and sketch on a touchscreen with a stylus included

    See it on Amazon
  3. 3

    Samsung

    Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch (Core 5, 8GB, 256GB, XE550XGA-KC2UK)Best for big, light AMOLED screen

    Get a big 15.6-inch AMOLED screen that weighs 1.17 kg

    See it on Amazon
  4. 4

    Lenovo

    Lenovo Chromebook m Gen 11 14-inch (14M8911, MediaTek Kompanio 540, 4GB, 128GB UFS)Best for value 14-inch for school

    Up to 18 hours of battery in a 14-inch Chromebook

    See it on Amazon
  5. 5

    ASUS

    ASUS Chromebook CM15 (CM1505C4, 15.6-inch, MediaTek Kompanio 540, 4GB, 128GB eMMC)Best for cheapest big screen

    Get a big screen and up to 20 hours of battery

    See it on Amazon

Side by side

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The picks side by side
PickBest forPriceThe fact that sets it apartWhere to buy
Lenovo Chromebook Plus Gen 10 14-inch OLED (MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910, 12GB, 128GB UFS)best screen and speed£599Currys lists a MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910, 12 GB RAM, 128 GB storage and a Full HD+ OLED screen, with up to 17 hours of battery.See it on Amazon
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 (Intel Core Ultra 5 115U, 8GB, 512GB SSD)stylus convertible£799Currys lists an Intel Core Ultra 5 115U, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD and a Full HD touchscreen.See it on Amazon
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch (Core 5, 8GB, 256GB, XE550XGA-KC2UK)big, light AMOLED screen–Samsung lists a 15.6-inch Full HD AMOLED display with 400 nits, at 1.17 kg and 11.8 mm thick in a metal chassis.See it on Amazon
Lenovo Chromebook m Gen 11 14-inch (14M8911, MediaTek Kompanio 540, 4GB, 128GB UFS)value 14-inch for school£379Currys lists a MediaTek Kompanio 540, 4 GB RAM, 128 GB UFS storage and a 400-nit Full HD 60Hz screen.See it on Amazon
ASUS Chromebook CM15 (CM1505C4, 15.6-inch, MediaTek Kompanio 540, 4GB, 128GB eMMC)cheapest big screen£279Currys lists a 15.6-inch Full HD 60Hz screen, MediaTek Kompanio 540, 4 GB RAM and 128 GB eMMC storage.See it on Amazon

Prices from the maker or retailer named on each pick below, checked 26 October 2026. A dash means the price changes too often to quote: tap through for today's.

Get a simple laptop for browsing, documents, streaming and Android apps, with Google saying ChromeOS devices receive 10 years of updates from the platform release date. This guide is for parents, students and anyone who wants a Chromebook without the fuss. Three things decide your choice: whether you need Chromebook Plus, which Google says has 8 GB+ of RAM and 128 GB+ of storage; whether the screen flips round for notes or tablet use; and battery life, quoted at 10 to 20 hours across these models.

Our picks in detail

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Lenovo Chromebook Plus Gen 10 14-inch OLED (MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910, 12GB, 128GB UFS)
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1★ Top pickBest for best screen and speed

Lenovo Chromebook Plus Gen 10 14-inch OLED (MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910, 12GB, 128GB UFS)

Best screen and speed, with up to 17 hours of battery.

What it is
The Lenovo Chromebook Plus Gen 10 pairs a Full HD+ OLED screen with a MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 chip and 12GB of RAM, for rich colour and room to multitask.
Perfect for
It suits you if screen quality and speed come first on your list.
Why we picked it
Google features it as the most advanced Chromebook Plus yet. The Amazon UK listing adds Wi-Fi 7, UFS 3.1 storage and a backlit keyboard for typing in the dark.
Price
£599 (currys.co.uk, checked 26 October 2026)
  • Currys lists a MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910, 12 GB RAM, 128 GB storage and a Full HD+ OLED screen, with up to 17 hours of battery.
  • The Amazon UK listing adds Wi-Fi 7, UFS 3.1 storage and a backlit keyboard.
  • Google's Chromebook Plus page features it as the most advanced Chromebook Plus yet.

The catch: Storage is 128 GB, a quarter of the Acer Spin 714's 512 GB.

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Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 (Intel Core Ultra 5 115U, 8GB, 512GB SSD)
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2Best for stylus convertible

Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 (Intel Core Ultra 5 115U, 8GB, 512GB SSD)

Jot notes and sketch on a touchscreen with a stylus included.

What it is
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 is a 14-inch touchscreen laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 5 115U processor, 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, the most storage here.
Perfect for
This one suits you better than the others if you want a touchscreen laptop you can write or draw on with a stylus.
Why we picked it
The stylus is in the box, so you can write on the screen straight away. The Full HD touchscreen flips round into a tablet for notes, sketches and reading.
Price
£799 (currys.co.uk, checked 26 October 2026)
  • Currys lists an Intel Core Ultra 5 115U, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD and a Full HD touchscreen.
  • The Amazon UK listing gives a 14-inch WUXGA IPS touch display at 60Hz and says a stylus is included.
  • Acer's UK store lists the Chromebook Plus Spin 714 touchscreen as model CP714-1HN.

The catch: Currys quotes up to 10 hours of battery life, the lowest of the Chromebooks in this guide.

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Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch (Core 5, 8GB, 256GB, XE550XGA-KC2UK)
Image: Samsung

3Best for big, light AMOLED screen

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch (Core 5, 8GB, 256GB, XE550XGA-KC2UK)

Get a big 15.6-inch AMOLED screen that weighs 1.17 kg.

What it is
The Galaxy Chromebook Plus pairs a 15.6-inch Full HD AMOLED screen with a metal body. You get a big picture in a body 11.8 mm thick.
Perfect for
Pick this if you want a big, light AMOLED screen you can still carry around easily.
Why we picked it
Samsung lists the screen at 400 nits of brightness. Ports include two USB-C, USB 3.2 Type-A, HDMI, a microSD slot and a headphone jack. A compact 45W USB-C travel adapter comes with it, so you can charge on the go.
  • Samsung lists a 15.6-inch Full HD AMOLED display with 400 nits, at 1.17 kg and 11.8 mm thick in a metal chassis.
  • A 68Wh battery gives up to 13 hours of use, with a compact 45W USB-C travel adapter.
  • Ports include two USB-C, USB 3.2 Type-A, HDMI, a microSD slot and a headphone jack.

The catch: Samsung rates battery at up to 13 hours, below the 17–20 hours quoted for the Lenovo Plus and ASUS picks.

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Lenovo Chromebook m Gen 11 14-inch (14M8911, MediaTek Kompanio 540, 4GB, 128GB UFS)
Image: Lenovo

4Best for value 14-inch for school

Lenovo Chromebook m Gen 11 14-inch (14M8911, MediaTek Kompanio 540, 4GB, 128GB UFS)

Up to 18 hours of battery in a 14-inch Chromebook.

What it is
The Lenovo Chromebook m Gen 11 is a 14-inch laptop with a MediaTek Kompanio 540 chip, 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of UFS storage.
Perfect for
It suits pupils who need a 14-inch laptop that lasts the whole school day.
Why we picked it
Currys lists a 400-nit Full HD 60Hz screen and quotes up to 18 hours of battery life. The Amazon UK listing adds Wi-Fi 7 and two USB-C ports, giving you more ways to connect.
Price
£379 (currys.co.uk, checked 26 October 2026)
  • Currys lists a MediaTek Kompanio 540, 4 GB RAM, 128 GB UFS storage and a 400-nit Full HD 60Hz screen.
  • Currys quotes up to 18 hours of battery life.
  • The Amazon UK listing adds a WUXGA display, Wi-Fi 7 and two USB-C ports.

The catch: It has 4 GB of RAM, below the 8 GB Google sets as the minimum for Chromebook Plus.

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ASUS Chromebook CM15 (CM1505C4, 15.6-inch, MediaTek Kompanio 540, 4GB, 128GB eMMC)
Image: ASUS

5Best for cheapest big screen

ASUS Chromebook CM15 (CM1505C4, 15.6-inch, MediaTek Kompanio 540, 4GB, 128GB eMMC)

Get a big screen and up to 20 hours of battery.

What it is
The ASUS Chromebook CM15 gives you a 15.6-inch Full HD screen, a sharp picture on a big display. Currys quotes up to 20 hours of battery life, so it keeps going for hours away from a plug.
Perfect for
It suits shoppers after a big 15.6-inch screen who want to keep their spend as low as possible.
Why we picked it
A MediaTek Kompanio 540 chip and 4GB of RAM run browsing, documents and streaming, with 128GB of storage for your files. Its quoted 20 hours of battery is the longest here.
Price
£279 (currys.co.uk, checked 26 October 2026)
  • Currys lists a 15.6-inch Full HD 60Hz screen, MediaTek Kompanio 540, 4 GB RAM and 128 GB eMMC storage.
  • Currys quotes up to 20 hours of battery life, and lists the charger as sold separately.
  • The Amazon UK listing for ASUS Chromebook 15 CM1505C4 matches the 4GB, 128GB eMMC and Full HD configuration.

The catch: Currys lists the charger as sold separately, and with 4 GB of RAM it is not a Chromebook Plus.

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What we left out, and why

  • ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 (CX3402): ASUS's UK page lists up to Intel 12th-gen Core and up to 10 hours of battery, and shows no UK price, so it is an older platform we could not price.
  • Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514-5H): Acer's UK store lists it with a Core 3 100U and 8 GB RAM, and the Amazon UK listing we found is a different configuration, so we could not match one model across both.

How we chose

Our buying criteria

A Chromebook runs Google's ChromeOS system, so it is built for web browsing, Google apps and Android apps. To make this list, a Chromebook had to meet Google's Chromebook Plus mark (at least 8 GB of RAM, the memory that keeps tabs open, and 128 GB of storage) or win on price and battery for school use, as the two 4 GB models do. Each Chromebook's specs come from its maker's UK page or a UK retailer's listing, and each pick shows its catch.

  • Check RAM and storage: 8 GB and 128 GB or more is the Chromebook Plus mark.
  • A Full HD, 14-inch screen suits most people.
  • Look for a flip-around screen if you want to take notes or use it as a tablet.
  • Compare battery life, which these models quote from 10 to 20 hours.

How we choose every pick

Your questions, answered

What's the difference between a Chromebook and a Chromebook Plus?
Google says a Chromebook Plus has at least 8 GB of RAM and at least 128 GB of storage, for smoother multitasking. Want a Plus? The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 has 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The Lenovo Chromebook m Gen 11 has 4GB of RAM, so it is not a Chromebook Plus.
How long do Chromebooks get updates for?
Google says ChromeOS devices get 10 years of updates, counted from the platform's release date, so a newer model keeps getting updates for longer.
Can a Chromebook run Android apps?
Yes. ChromeOS runs web apps, Google's own apps and Android apps. For the most room to run them side by side, the Lenovo Chromebook Plus Gen 10 has 12GB of RAM.
Which Chromebooks have a touchscreen or flip over into a tablet?
Go for the Acer Spin 714. Currys lists a Full HD touchscreen on it, and the Amazon UK listing says a stylus is included.
Which Chromebook has the best screen?
Go for the Lenovo Chromebook Plus Gen 10 14-inch, which Currys lists with a Full HD+ OLED screen. Want a bigger display? The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus has a 15.6-inch Full HD AMOLED screen with 400 nits of brightness.

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