Every year, we see new Chromebooks launch, but this year, we saw not only new products but a massive uptick in people buying new laptops and Chromebooks.
Our resident expert and Senior Editor, Andrew Myrick, digs deeper into this year’s winners. Congrats, Lenovo, for taking the crown for Best Chromebook this year!
Best Chromebook: Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14
For years, those who use Chromebooks regularly have been wanting something that is both powerful and power-efficient. Until the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, many wondered if this would have come to fruition.
Thanks to the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910, the Chromebook Plus 14 finally delivers exactly that. By making use of an ARM SoC, Lenovo and Google were able to provide an extremely performant device, while also offering the best battery life in a Chromebook that we’ve ever seen.
Best Android tablet: OnePlus Pad 3
Many Android tablets are stuck in a kind of weird spot, as the market demand is constantly in flux. However, Samsung has remained at the top of the food chain until now, as it’s been supplanted by the OnePlus Pad 3.
The reasoning behind this isn’t so much that the Galaxy Tab S11 series is bad, but it’s more about what the Pad 3 offers. It’s powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite, compatible with the OnePlus Stylo 2 and Smart Keyboard, and features a beautiful 13.2-inch, 144Hz LCD 3.4K display, all for $100 less than the Galaxy Tab S11.
Best e-reader: Amazon Kindle Scribe
E-Ink devices have seen quite the rise in popularity in recent years, thanks to options such as the Boox Palma 2. However, amongst the AC crew, it was actually the Amazon Kindle Scribe that came out on top as the best.
With the Scribe, you’re already getting one of the best e-readers available, but with the added benefit of being able to use it as a digital notebook thanks to the included stylus. Not only that, but the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft will be arriving soon, perfect for those who prefer a color display over the traditional black and white.
