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Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for chromebooks for college students.

College students have a lot of demands on their time: classes, homework, part-time jobs, friends, and maybe even a social life. They need a computer that will be able to handle their lifestyle and it should be portable and convenient enough so they can always bring it anywhere they need to. Browse the top-ranked list of Chromebooks for college students below along with associated reviews and opinions.

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  1. Acer - Chromebook Spin 514 Laptop - 14.0" Full HD 2-in-1 Touchscreen - AMD Ryzen 3 5125C – 8GB – 128GB – WiFi 6- Silver - Front_Zoom
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    "Amazing Chromebook for most users. It is good for school and programing like in Linux mainly, while some gaming like the Android hardware and Cloud Gaming are also quite nice. ...Great Chromebook for students, Highschool or College....Amazing Chromebook with better features...Great little Chromebook"

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    The Acer Chromebook Spin 514’s aluminum top and bottom covers provide an elegance that hides the power of an AMD RyzenTM processor. Hybrid workers will be able to take full advantage of the optimized audio features, improved conferencing ability, and secure cloud technology that lets them glide seamlessly between their work, home, and passion projects. Not only compact and lightweight, this Chromebook offers 78% screen-to-body ratio maximizing the viewing experience on the stunning 14” Full HD touch display. The 360-degree convertible use modes enable you to present or share your screen in more convenient and collaborative ways, while also allowing you work in areas with limited space such as on a plane or train.
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    "Amazing Chromebook for most users. It is good for school and programing like in Linux mainly, while some gaming like the Android hardware and Cloud Gaming are also quite nice. ...Great Chromebook for students, Highschool or College....Amazing Chromebook with better features...Great little Chromebook"

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    The Acer Chromebook Spin 514’s aluminum top and bottom covers provide an elegance that hides the power of an AMD RyzenTM processor. Hybrid workers will be able to take full advantage of the optimized audio features, improved conferencing ability, and secure cloud technology that lets them glide seamlessly between their work, home, and passion projects. Not only compact and lightweight, this Chromebook offers 78% screen-to-body ratio maximizing the viewing experience on the stunning 14” Full HD touch display. The 360-degree convertible use modes enable you to present or share your screen in more convenient and collaborative ways, while also allowing you work in areas with limited space such as on a plane or train.
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  2. HP - 15.6" Chromebook - Intel Pentium Silver - 8GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Mineral Silver - Front_Zoom
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    "Nice for school...My daughter needed a new laptop for school and this works perfect with the schools google classroom program that is needed to complete her homework....Perfect for school! I would buy an extra battery for sure."

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    Adventure ready: The Chrome OS is perfectly paired with the reliable performance and intuitive design of the HP Chromebook 15.6 inch. With an all-day battery life, oversized touchpad plus a numeric keypad, be equipped to conquer the world. Armed with an Intel® processor for performance you can count on. Effortlessly roam around the Google Play Store with access to your favorite apps, as the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® combo keep you connected. Passes the vibe check: Better together, enjoy the freedom to seamlessly transfer content across your ecosystem with HP QuickDrop. Video chat in crystal clear detail with the HP Wide Vision Camera and stay in control with the dedicated microphone mute button. Enjoy the vibe on a 15.6 inch diagonal, HD display, and pump up the volume with dual-stereo speakers. Thoughtfully and sustainably designed: HP is on a mission to drive progress toward a more sustainable future. This modern, dependable Chromebook is designed with EPEAT® Gold and ENERGY STAR® ratings. It also contains ocean-bound and post-consumer recycled plastic. Wrapped in sustainable packaging, the Chromebook is consciously designed from its outer box to the keycaps on the keyboard.
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    "Nice for school...My daughter needed a new laptop for school and this works perfect with the schools google classroom program that is needed to complete her homework....Perfect for school! I would buy an extra battery for sure."

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    Adventure ready: The Chrome OS is perfectly paired with the reliable performance and intuitive design of the HP Chromebook 15.6 inch. With an all-day battery life, oversized touchpad plus a numeric keypad, be equipped to conquer the world. Armed with an Intel® processor for performance you can count on. Effortlessly roam around the Google Play Store with access to your favorite apps, as the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® combo keep you connected. Passes the vibe check: Better together, enjoy the freedom to seamlessly transfer content across your ecosystem with HP QuickDrop. Video chat in crystal clear detail with the HP Wide Vision Camera and stay in control with the dedicated microphone mute button. Enjoy the vibe on a 15.6 inch diagonal, HD display, and pump up the volume with dual-stereo speakers. Thoughtfully and sustainably designed: HP is on a mission to drive progress toward a more sustainable future. This modern, dependable Chromebook is designed with EPEAT® Gold and ENERGY STAR® ratings. It also contains ocean-bound and post-consumer recycled plastic. Wrapped in sustainable packaging, the Chromebook is consciously designed from its outer box to the keycaps on the keyboard.
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  3. HP - 2-in-1 14" Touch-Screen Chromebook - Intel Celeron - 4GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Natural Silver - Front_Zoom
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    "College Kid Special...Nice inexpensive laptop for college students. Came with Office suite and that’s nice because I noticed a lot of laptops don’t these days. ...Great for school use...My son loves his new computer, he uses it for school"

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    Meet the HP Chromebook x360 that gives you the perfect balance of performance you need with entertainment features you want paired with the best of Chrome and Android and a battery life that lasts all day.
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    "College Kid Special...Nice inexpensive laptop for college students. Came with Office suite and that’s nice because I noticed a lot of laptops don’t these days. ...Great for school use...My son loves his new computer, he uses it for school"

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    Meet the HP Chromebook x360 that gives you the perfect balance of performance you need with entertainment features you want paired with the best of Chrome and Android and a battery life that lasts all day.
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  4. Acer - Chromebook 314 Laptop-14" Full HD Touch IPS - 4GB LPDDR4-64GB eMMC- Wi-Fi 5 - Charcoal Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Great laptop, great for school, great for any student K-13. My son has used this for homeschool has been great no issues. ...Decent battery life. I use it for school and watching tv. Works well. Could be a little louder"

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    The Acer Chromebook 314 is a productivity rock star with an immersive 14-inch Full HD IPS touch display that's designed for working in bright-light conditions. It's thin, light and delivers unmatched value in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world. With a long battery life, a fast Intel CPU and fast Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) connection it gets you online in an instant so you can run your favorite Google apps or access your photos, videos, music,documents-(Protective sleeve included with purchase)
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    "Great laptop, great for school, great for any student K-13. My son has used this for homeschool has been great no issues. ...Decent battery life. I use it for school and watching tv. Works well. Could be a little louder"

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    The Acer Chromebook 314 is a productivity rock star with an immersive 14-inch Full HD IPS touch display that's designed for working in bright-light conditions. It's thin, light and delivers unmatched value in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world. With a long battery life, a fast Intel CPU and fast Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) connection it gets you online in an instant so you can run your favorite Google apps or access your photos, videos, music,documents-(Protective sleeve included with purchase)
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  5. ASUS - 17.3" Chromebook - Intel Celeron N4500 - 4GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Transparent Silver - Front_Zoom
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    "Perfect for school...Looking for something for school and found the perfect computer....Excellent for College...Bought for my daughter just starting college. She loves it. Have had zero complaints."

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    ASUS CXB170CKA Chromebook: Stay productive and entertained with this ASUS 17.3-inch Chromebook notebook.
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    "Perfect for school...Looking for something for school and found the perfect computer....Excellent for College...Bought for my daughter just starting college. She loves it. Have had zero complaints."

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    ASUS CXB170CKA Chromebook: Stay productive and entertained with this ASUS 17.3-inch Chromebook notebook.
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  6. Lenovo - Flex 3 Chromebook 11.6" HD Touch-screen Laptop - Celeron N4020 - 4GB - 64GB eMMC - Abyss Blue - Front_Zoom
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    "Great computer for high school and college students...Chromebook...Easy to setup and use. Perfect for kiddo for school."

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    Product Description

    Fast, flexible, and fun, the Lenovo™ IdeaPad™ Flex 3 Chromebook 11" brings everyone’s favorite Chromebook features, housed in a slim 2-in-1 chassis, running on the lightning-fast Chrome OS that boots up in seconds, updates automatically, and is protected by built-in virus protection. Smaller than a piece of A4 paper, the IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook 11" features an Intel® processor with up to 10 hours battery life. IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook 11" is your best companion from day to night.
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    "Great computer for high school and college students...Chromebook...Easy to setup and use. Perfect for kiddo for school."

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    Fast, flexible, and fun, the Lenovo™ IdeaPad™ Flex 3 Chromebook 11" brings everyone’s favorite Chromebook features, housed in a slim 2-in-1 chassis, running on the lightning-fast Chrome OS that boots up in seconds, updates automatically, and is protected by built-in virus protection. Smaller than a piece of A4 paper, the IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook 11" features an Intel® processor with up to 10 hours battery life. IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook 11" is your best companion from day to night.
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  7. Lenovo - IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook - 11.0" (2000x1200) Touch 2-in-1 Tablet - Snapdragon 7cG2 - 4G RAM - 128G eMMC - with Keyboard - Misty Blue - Front_Zoom
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    "Freak Chromebook...Bought for my daughter for school and she loves it. Great price for the touch screen Chromebook with detachable keyboard....Great for college"

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    Fast, flexible, and fun, the Lenovo Duet 3 Chromebook 11" brings everyone’s favorite Chromebook features, housed in a slim chassis, running on the lightning-fast Chrome OS that boots up in seconds, updates automatically, and is protected by built-in virus protection. Powered by Snapdragon SC7180 processor offers up to 10 hours of battery life, to seamlessly run all of your favorite apps at the same time.
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    "Freak Chromebook...Bought for my daughter for school and she loves it. Great price for the touch screen Chromebook with detachable keyboard....Great for college"

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    Fast, flexible, and fun, the Lenovo Duet 3 Chromebook 11" brings everyone’s favorite Chromebook features, housed in a slim chassis, running on the lightning-fast Chrome OS that boots up in seconds, updates automatically, and is protected by built-in virus protection. Powered by Snapdragon SC7180 processor offers up to 10 hours of battery life, to seamlessly run all of your favorite apps at the same time.
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  8. ASUS - 15.6" Touchscreen Cloud Gaming Chromebook - Intel Core i5-1135G7 - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Front_Zoom
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    "Chromebook is ok touchscreen not sensitive...Holds charge for suffiently long period. And chromebooks in general require a number of operational changes that take getting used to...Again, to reiterate, this Chromebook “gaming” pc is for cloud gaming, student level data management, and media consumption. "

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    The 15.6-inch ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 has a new look and features up to the latest 11th Generation Intel Core i5 processor plus WiFi 6E for powerful performance and connectivity. To deliver expansive visuals in any scenario, its three-sided NanoEdge display with a 16∶10 aspect ratio fits more screen into the chassis, while a Harmon Kardon-certified audio system offers a quad-speaker design to deliver impeccable sound.
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    "Chromebook is ok touchscreen not sensitive...Holds charge for suffiently long period. And chromebooks in general require a number of operational changes that take getting used to...Again, to reiterate, this Chromebook “gaming” pc is for cloud gaming, student level data management, and media consumption. "

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    The 15.6-inch ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 has a new look and features up to the latest 11th Generation Intel Core i5 processor plus WiFi 6E for powerful performance and connectivity. To deliver expansive visuals in any scenario, its three-sided NanoEdge display with a 16∶10 aspect ratio fits more screen into the chassis, while a Harmon Kardon-certified audio system offers a quad-speaker design to deliver impeccable sound.
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  9. Lenovo - Slim 3 Chromebook 14" FHD Touch-Screen Laptop - MediaTek Kompanio 520 - 4GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Abyss Blue - Front_Zoom
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    "Good Chromebook...Cheap plastic feel, no bells and whistles BUT the Mediatek Kompanio 520 is very capable and there is a camera privacy shutter and the 300 nits screen is a plus. Great for a high school or college student. At this price range it is very solid!"

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    Live animated, live lively, live balanced. When you’re packing the thin and light IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook, featuring WiFi 6 and 13.5 hours of battery life, balancing work and play all day becomes effortless. The 14" FHD IPS touchscreen display and MediaTek Kompanio 500 Series processors are a significant upgrade to your work and entertainment, with front-facing Waves-tuned speakers.
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    "Good Chromebook...Cheap plastic feel, no bells and whistles BUT the Mediatek Kompanio 520 is very capable and there is a camera privacy shutter and the 300 nits screen is a plus. Great for a high school or college student. At this price range it is very solid!"

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    Live animated, live lively, live balanced. When you’re packing the thin and light IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook, featuring WiFi 6 and 13.5 hours of battery life, balancing work and play all day becomes effortless. The 14" FHD IPS touchscreen display and MediaTek Kompanio 500 Series processors are a significant upgrade to your work and entertainment, with front-facing Waves-tuned speakers.
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  10. Acer - Chromebook Spin 714 Laptop - 14.0" 2-in-1 Touchscreen - Intel Evo Core i5 – 8GB – 256GB SSD - Slate Blue - Front_Zoom
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    "Not tough enough for school...We are required to have a Chromebook for school and while our past one squeaked out a school year. ...Acer Chromebook review...She is able to do her homework assignments for school and play all the online games that she enjoy, therefore, I couldn't be happier."

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    Powered by an Intel® Evo™ design, the 2-in-1 high-performance Acer Chromebook Spin 714 empowers users to stay productive anywhere with its 14” WUXGA IPS CineCrystal™ touch display, 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor and military-grade durability. At just over 3 lbs., this sleek machine is not only faster and more efficient than ever, but features a bevy of functional features and a quick-chargeable 10-hour battery2 that gives you up to a four hour charge in under 30 minutes. The 360° durable hinge provides four different modes for you to enjoy.
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    "Not tough enough for school...We are required to have a Chromebook for school and while our past one squeaked out a school year. ...Acer Chromebook review...She is able to do her homework assignments for school and play all the online games that she enjoy, therefore, I couldn't be happier."

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    Powered by an Intel® Evo™ design, the 2-in-1 high-performance Acer Chromebook Spin 714 empowers users to stay productive anywhere with its 14” WUXGA IPS CineCrystal™ touch display, 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor and military-grade durability. At just over 3 lbs., this sleek machine is not only faster and more efficient than ever, but features a bevy of functional features and a quick-chargeable 10-hour battery2 that gives you up to a four hour charge in under 30 minutes. The 360° durable hinge provides four different modes for you to enjoy.
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