Mashable staff and contributors have tested nearly a dozen popular Chromebooks over the course of the past two years, and as of late 2025, there are five I recommend in particular. My top pick for most people is the Lenovo 5i Flex Chromebook Plus, a mid-range convertible with excellent build quality, upper-level performance, and an all-day battery life. It’s priced at $599.99 in two configurations, and one is usually on sale for well under $400.
My complete guide to the best Chromebooks includes other picks for budget shoppers, splurgers, kids, and casual gamers, so keep scrolling. (And if you aren’t sure whether a Chromebook is right for you, check out my explainer on how they’re different from regular Windows laptops and MacBooks.)
