This excellent value Chromebook has everything you need for work and everyday use for under $250

Chromebooks offer outstanding value for users who don’t need a fully fledged Windows or macOS laptop. They’re portable, simple to use, and there are plenty of affordable options. One of our top picks at the moment is this Asus CX14 Chromebook Plus at Best Buy for $239 (was $429).

That’s a ridiculously good price for a 14-inch laptop that offers a full HD screen, an Intel Core 3 processor, 8GB of memory, 128GB of eMMC storage, and Google AI built in. If you’re using web services like Gmail and Google Docs 99% of the time, then a Chromebook like this is the most affordable way to get your work done without compromising too much in terms of performance.

The Intel Core 3 processor comfortably runs ChromeOS and can handle a limited amount of multitasking, but if you want to run anything more complex, then it will begin to struggle. However, if you’re only ever using Gmail, Gemini, Docs, Photos, YouTube, or similar, then you won’t have any problems at all.

As you’d expect, Gemini AI is built into the very heart of the user experience, which enables you to access AI quickly and easily.

If you think a Chromebook will be too lightweight for your needs, then it’s worth taking a look at our best laptops guide to see what your other options are for mid-range and high-end performance.