Laptops

For lower-cost web work

ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34

Amazon UK · New

£225

Core 3 100U · 8GB RAM · 128GB UFS · 14-inch Full HD

A low-cost Chromebook Plus for documents, web apps and streaming, with a Core 3 processor and a UK keyboard.

Know before buying: ChromeOS needs compatible apps. Memory cannot be upgraded and storage is small. Confirm touchscreen support, charger contents and the update end date.

Price checked 13 Sept 2026

For study with more local storage

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook Plus

Amazon UK · New

£249.99

Core i3-N305 · 8GB RAM · 256GB eMMC · 14-inch IPS

A practical Chromebook with a matte IPS screen, backlit UK keyboard and more local storage for documents and downloads.

Know before buying: Check ChromeOS app compatibility and update support. Memory and storage cannot be upgraded; the screen is unsuitable for colour-critical work.

Price checked 13 Sept 2026

For a very tight budget

Acer TravelMate P6

PCS4U · Used / heavy cosmetic wear

£90.20

Core i5-10210U · 8GB RAM · 256GB SSD · 14-inch Full HD

An inexpensive used business laptop for documents and browsing, if appearance and battery uncertainty are acceptable.

Know before buying: Heavy cosmetic wear, unknown battery health and a 90-day return-to-base warranty. Confirm UK keyboard layout; Acer charger included.

Price checked 13 Sept 2026

For a light, larger-screen Chromebook

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus

Amazon UK · New

£399

Core 5 120U · 8GB RAM · 256GB UFS · 15.6-inch AMOLED

A 1.17kg Chromebook with a bright 15.6-inch AMOLED display for web work and streaming, without paying for a Windows ultraportable.

Know before buying: ChromeOS needs compatible apps; 8GB memory is fixed. Updates through June 2032. Confirm UK key legends and touch support; inspect the hinge on arrival.

Price checked 13 Sept 2026

For work and media on a larger OLED screen

Acer Aspire 16 AI OLED

Costco · New

£549.98

costco membership required

Retailer page price before checkout reduction: £779.98

Costco members

Ryzen AI 5 340 · 16GB RAM · 512GB SSD · 16-inch 120Hz OLED

A 120Hz OLED screen, Ryzen AI processor and 16GB memory make a useful everyday Windows package with a charger included.

Know before buying: Costco membership required; £230 basket saving ends 15 September. Confirm UK keyboard layout and memory upgradeability. Two-year warranty; delivery estimated at two business days.

Price checked 13 Sept 2026

For web work with a larger SSD

Acer Chromebook Plus 514

Amazon UK · New

£349.99

Core 5 120U · 8GB RAM · 512GB SSD · 14-inch 1920x1200

A Core 5 processor and 512GB SSD make this a useful step up from entry-level Chromebooks for local files and everyday multitasking.

Know before buying: ChromeOS needs compatible apps. UK plug and charger included; confirm UK key legends and the update-support end date before buying.

Price checked 13 Sept 2026

For office multitasking with more memory

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15 — 24GB

Costco · New

£699.99

costco membership required

Retailer page price before checkout reduction: £799.99

Costco members

Core Ultra 5 322 · 24GB RAM · 512GB SSD · 15.3-inch WUXGA IPS

24GB RAM, a 400-nit matte screen and a two-year retailer warranty suit everyday Windows work; colour coverage is modest.

Know before buying: Costco membership required; £100 basket saving ends 22 September. No charger included: budget for a suitable USB-C PD adapter. UK keyboard is not backlit; two-year Costco warranty and estimated three-business-day delivery.

Price checked 13 Sept 2026