Whether you’re doing some holiday shopping or simply upgrading the home office, I just noticed one leftover Cyber Monday Chromebook deal that deserves your immediate attention. Best Buy has decided to extend a deal that carves $200 off the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus, an ultra-lightweight and versatile laptop that’s well-suited for both work and play.
We’ve tested dozens of Chromebooks over the years, and the Galaxy Chromebook Plus stands out as one of the best laptops we’ve used. That being said, it’s not exactly cheap, which is why deals like this have become so crucial to shoppers.
The Galaxy Chromebook Plus is further proof that Samsung is the master of manufacturing sleek, lightweight devices that don’t skimp on performance or cutting-edge features.
Straight out of the box, the Chromebook Plus offers a gorgeous 15.6-inch AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate, while under the hood you’ll get a powerful Intel Core 3 100U chip and 8GB of RAM. There’s also 256GB of expandable storage and a surprising number of ports, especially given that, at 11.8mm thick, the laptop is actually thinner than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. It’s also the first Chromebook to come with the Quick Insert key, a new feature that lets you access Gemini and other streamlined AI features more easily.
Of course, there are a few drawbacks with the Galaxy Chromebook Plus. For one, it doesn’t have a touchscreen or a convertible design, and the battery life (estimated around 13 hours max) is a bit disappointing given the steep price tag. You also don’t get a fingerprint scanner with the Galaxy Chromebook Plus, and you’re limited to the 256GB storage configuration (although you can expand the storage using a microSD card).
On a $300-$500 Chromebook, these issues wouldn’t be a big deal, but I’ve come to expect more from laptops in the $750 range. Fortunately, this Best Buy discount places the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus much closer to where it needs to be, just in time for holiday shopping.
