There are many people, those are looking for a very affordable laptop for online classes, attending meetings and doing normal stuffs. Although, all these can be done on mobile but, it's really heard to do all the times like reading an ebook on small screen or working on document, and this is where Chromebook comes into role.
A Chromebook is different from an ordinary laptop, specially is the operating system. Chromebook runs on Linux based lightweight Chrome Operating System or Chrome OS which is developed by Google. As chrome OS are so lightweight that they don't require powerful hardware like windows 11 and don't eat up battery. As a result, Chromebooks are very affordable, lightweight and offers a long battery backup. So, if you are planning to buy a Chromebook, read this article to know best 5 Chromebook under rs 30 thousand.
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Best Chromebook to buy under rs 30,000.
1. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook (CB11IJL6 Chromebook)
2. Lenovo Chromebook 14e
3. HP Chromebook Business Laptop
4. HP Chromebook x360 AMD 3015CE (14a-cb0007AU)
5. Asus Chromebook Celeron Dual Core (C623NA-A20303 Chromebook)
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook (CB11IJL6 Chromebook)
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| Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook |
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 is the first contender in our list as it is the only laptop in our list, having 128GB internal storage. The IdeaPad Flex 3 is run by Intel Celeron Dual Core N4500 of 1.1GHz and 2.8GHz maximum clock speed. It is consist of 4GB DDR 4 RAM and 128GB EMMc 5.1 SSD storage.
However, its 11.6 inch 1366 x 768 resolution HD display is 360 degree folded, that you can use it in laptop mode, tablet mode or tilted mode. The good thing is it has 10 hours battery backup and 45W type c adaptor for charging. Additionally due to its small form factor, it is weights only 1.2kgs. if you need an affordable compact lightweight Chromebook, Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 could be a good option, you can definitely checkout this laptop.
Pros
• 360° foldable
• 128GB storage
Cons
• HD display
Key Highlights
Processor: Intel Celeron Dual Core N4500
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 128GB
Display: 11.6 inch 250nits brightness
Resolution: 1366 x 768 HD resolution
Ports: 2x USB 3.2 type A, 1x USB type-C 3.2 gen 1 support data transfer and 3.0 PD charging.
Touchscreen: Yes
Operating System: Chrome
Lenovo Chromebook 14e
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| Lenovo Chromebook 14e |
Lenovo has a long existence on market and popular in affordable price segment. Lenovo Chromebook 14e is one of the most affordable Chromebook out of the there, having 14 inch Fhd display, 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. This laptop is run by AMD 3015Ce dual core processor of 1.2GHz and 2.4GHz clock speed that can smoothly run almost all software.
The Lenovo Chromebook 14e is very lightweight laptop, weights only 1.4kgs and has 57 whatt hours battery, that can run upto 9 to 10 hours on standby mode. The biggest point of this laptop is its price. It is a great laptop to buy under Rs 20 thousand.
Pros
• Most affordable laptop laptop
• FHD IPS LCD display is available
Cons
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Key Highlights
Processor: AMD 3015Ce dual core processor
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB
Display: 14-Inch FHD IPS LCD display
Resolution: 1920 x 1080p Fhd
Ports: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 1x microSD card reader, 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
Touchscreen: Yes
Operating System: Chrome OS
HP Chromebook 14 Laptop
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| HP Chromebook 14 Laptop |
HP is a well established company and they have a tons of laptop in different price range. Among all of them, HP Chromebook 14 is one of the most affordable Chromebook that you can buy under 30 thousand. The HP Chromebook is equipped with an Intel Celeron N4020 dual core processor of 1.2GHz and 2.3GHz clock speed that can perform any chrome OS based tasks smoothly. More of that, HP Chromebook 14 is gives you flexibility to expand internal storage upto 256GB.
However, this 14 inch laptop is not a Fhd laptop, instead, it has a 1366 x 768 resolution display. By the way, HP Chromebook is offering 100GB google drive storage and Ms office that can handle your office tasks. Overall, its a great laptop to buy under 30 thousand. If you are interested for a Chromebook, you can definitely checkout this laptop.
Pros
• storage expandable up 256GB
• 100GB free google drive storage
Cons
• It could better to have Fhd display
• HDMI port is not available
Key Highlights
Processor: Intel Celeron N4020 dual core processor
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB EMMc 5.1
Display: 14 inch 1366 x 768 HD display
Ports: 2x USB type-C, 1x USB type A, 1x 3.5mm audio jack, 1x sd card reader
Touchscreen: Yes
Operating System: Chrome OS
HP Chromebook x360 AMD 3015Ce (14a-cb0007AU)
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| HP Chromebook x360 AMD 3015CE (14a-cb0007AU) |
HP Chromebook x360 is a very popular foldable laptop series among student and professionals. The Chromebook x360 brings lots of primium features at affordable prices. The most attractive feature is its 360 degree folded feature that allow users to use it like a table, laptop or in tilted mode.
The Chromebook x360 is equipped with an AMD 3015Ce dual core processor of 1.2GHz and 2.4GHz clock speed and 4GB of RAM for multitasking. This laptop has a 64GB EMMc 5.1 storage and it is the only laptop in our list that has backlight keyboard. The 14 inch HD (1366 x 768), touchscreen display allow you to do anything that you want.
However, it don't have a HDMI port like other laptop so, it may be a matter for you but its 2 SuperSpeed USB Type-C 5Gbps does other job smoothly. Overall its a great laptop and I just like how it is. Although, it cost 31 thousand, you can definitely get it under 30 thousand on offer. So, if you are interested, you can definitely checkout this laptop.
Pros
• 360° foldable
Cons
• HDMI port is not available
Key Highlights
Processor: AMD 3015Ce dual core processor
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB
Display: 14 inch 1366 x 768p display
Ports: 2 SuperSpeed USB Type-C 5Gbps (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1 SuperSpeed USB Type-A (5Gbps), 1 headphone/microphone combo, 1x sd card reader
Touchscreen: Yes
Operating System: Chrome
Asus Chromebook Celeron Dual Core (C623NA-A20303 Chromebook)
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| Asus Chromebook Celeron Dual Core (C623NA-A20303 Chromebook) |
Asus is very popular brand for their windows laptop but not they are launching affordable Chromebook as well. The Asus Chromebook is an affordable laptop with 15.6 inch Fhd display and 180 degree foldable lid. This laptop is run by Intel Celeron N3350 Dual Core processor of 1.2Ghz and 2.4Ghz clock speed and 4GB of DDR4 RAM for smooth multitasking.
Unfortunately, there is no HDMI port but, you can do all these things using two USB type-C ports. All the way this is a great laptop under thirty thousand, if you are interested to buy a Chromebook, you can definitely go for it.
Pros
• Fhd display
Cons
• No HDMI port is available
Key Highlights
Processor: Intel Celeron N3350 Dual Core processor
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB
Ports: 2x USB 3.2 type-C, 2x USB type A 3.2, 1x audio jack, 1x sd card reader
Touchscreen: Yes
Operating System: Chrome OS
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