Best October Prime Day 2025 deals on Chromebooks (Oct. 6)
Amazon’s October Prime Day 2025 Chromebook deals are now officially live. In this article we’ve curated the best Chromebook deals for what Amazon also refers to as Prime Big Deal Days, but we’ve also examined deals from Best Buy, Walmart and other retailers through Oct. 7 and Oct. 8.
We already test and recommend the best Chromebooks, so we know what makes a great device. Over the past few years, I’ve compiled lists of the top Chromebook deals for Prime Day, Black Friday, and more. I’m seeing some surprisingly decent deals for Prime Day on recent hardware, though it appears that the premium Chromebook Plus models are where inflation is hitting hardest.
To compile PCWorld’s list of Chromebook deals for October Prime Day deals, I looked at the specifications, the price, the manufacturer, and any reviews we’ve published on a specific Chromebook. Want more? Check out all the best October Prime Day deals on PCWorld’s landing page here.
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Best October Prime Day Chromebook deals at Amazon
- Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Chromebook, Intel Celeron N4500/8GB RAM/64GB eMMC, 15.6-inch 1920×1080 display, $169.99 (10% off at Amazon)
- Lenovo 15.6-inch Chromebook, Intel N4120/4GB RAM/128GB storage (64GB eMMC+64GB SD), 15.6-inch 1920×1080 display, $168.80 (20% off at Amazon)
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook, MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor/4GB RAM/64GB SSD, 14-inch 1920×1080 display, $159.99 (27% off at Amazon)
- Lenovo Chromebook 14-inch, MediaTek Kompanio 520/4GB RAM/192GB storage (64GB eMMC + 128GB SD), 14-inch 1920×1080 display, $203.15 (38% off at Amazon)
- Lenovo Chromebook 14-inch, MediaTek Kompanio 520/4GB RAM/320GB storage (64GB eMMC/256GB SD), 14-inch 1920×1080 display, $220.15 (26% off at Amazon)
- Acer Chromebook Plus 514, Intel Core i3-N305 processor/8GB RAM/128GB SSD, 14-inch 1920×1080 display, $358.88 (6% off at Amazon)
- Asus ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus, Intel Core Ultra 5 processor/8GB RAM/128GB SSD, 14-inch 2560×1600 display, $599.99 (14% off at Amazon)
- Acer Gateway Chromebook 314, Intel Celeron N4500/4GB RAM/64GB storage/14-inch 1920×1080 display, $179.99 (28% off at Amazon)
- Asus Flip CX1 Chromebook, Intel Celeron N4500/8GB RAM/128GB storage/14-inch 1920×1080 touch display, $309.99 (16% off at Amazon)
Ignore the fact that Lenovo’s IdeaPad 3i has just a 10 percent discount attached to it. It’s the best price that I’ve found for an all-around, no-compromise Chromebook for October Prime Day. It has 8GB of RAM, a 1080P display, and a good processor. If you don’t care about a Chromebook Plus like the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 in the next section, buy this.
Yes, the top five devices right now are from Lenovo. They all have some compromise (4GB of RAM, in this case) but all of them except for the IdeaPad 3i are at their lowest prices of the year. I list them in order of preference, so the 15.6-inch Lenovo Chromebook is the one I’d choose if the IdeaPad 3i isn’t available.
Acer’s Chromebook Plus 514 and the Asus ExpertBook gets you into the Chromebook Plus category, which offers 12 months of Google AI Pro for free. Right now, the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 at Best Buy offers a far better price, however.
The Asus Flip CX1 also doesn’t compromise, either, but at $309 it’s well above some of the other offerings. I think it’s worthy of mention, but deserves to be at the bottom of this list.
Best October Prime Day Chromebook deals beyond Amazon
- Acer Chromebook Plus 516, Intel Core i3-1315U/8GB RAM/128GB SSD, 16-inch 1920×1200 display, $299.00 (38% off at Best Buy)
- Asus CX15 Chromebook, Intel Celeron N4500 processor/4GB RAM/128GB eMMC storage, 15.6-inch 1920×1080 display, $139.00 (37% off at Walmart)
- Acer Chromebook 315, Intel Celeron N4500/4GB RAM/64GB eMMC/15.6-inch 1920x1080p display, $139.00 (54% off at Best Buy)
- HP 15.6-inch Chromebook, Intel N200/8GB RAM/64GB eMMC, 15.6-inch 1366×768 display, $199.00 (54% off at Best Buy)
- Lenovo Duet 11 Chromebook, MediaTek Kompanio 838 processor/4GB RAM/128GB eMMC storage, 11-inch 1920×1200 touchscreen display, $249 (38% off at Best Buy)
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, MediaTek Kompanio 520/4GB RAM/64GB eMMC, 14-inch 1920x1080p display, $218.00 (45% off at Best Buy)
The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 at the top of the list is the best all-around deal. (Do you need a Chromebook Plus?) That’s an excellent price for a no-compromise Chromebook, and with Google’s AI subscription on top of it. You’ll have no regrets.
The Asus CX15 Chromebook and Acer Chromebook 315 falls in the ultra-cheap category at just $139, but it still delivers a lot for the price. You’re getting a spacious 15.6-inch 1080p display plus 64GB to 128GB GB of storage, which is more than enough for day-to-day browsing and streaming. It’s the kind of Chromebook that makes sense if you want a big screen without emptying your wallet, and the deep discounts makes both an easy pick.
HP’s Chromebook at Best Buy only offers a 768p resolution, which is going to look a little grainy on its 15-inch screen. There is no external display connection, either. I’d use the return policy here; the 8GB of RAM helps make this a good deal, which is why it’s here. But if it’s just too hard on your eyes, return it. Otherwise, it’s a solid deal.
I’d prefer the Lenovo Duet 11 over the Slim 3 at Best Buy on specs alone. However, the Duet is a detachable tablet, and that might turn some people off. (I prefer clamshells over tablets, but that’s just me!) The Slim 3 might be a better choice, but it’s a bit less powerful.
I don’t want to even list this, but the $119 HP 14-inch Chromebook is about the cheapest new Chromebook I found. It has only 4GB of RAM and a 768p screen, so it’s definitely subpar. But if you need a bargain-basement option, it’s there.
Deals updated at 9:19 AM PT on Oct. 7, 2025.
Other great October Prime Day deals
These aren’t the only Prime Day deals being tracked by the PCWorld team. If you’re looking to supercharge your home setup with the juiciest tech sales, hit the links for only the best expert-curated picks we’ve found.
FAQ
How much should I pay for a Chromebook during October Prime Day?
Expect to pay roughly $130 to $250 for most Chromebooks, depending on the configuration. The cheapest options can dip into the $130–$170 range, while more premium Plus models typically cost $250 and up. We’ve used this guidance for the past few years, and even with inflation, it still holds true. The only note we’d ask is that the Plus models have a much higher price than a few years ago.
What’s a good Chromebook to buy during October Prime Day sales?
There are two ways of shopping during Amazon’s October Prime Day. The first is to go down our list of recommended Chromebooks until you find a price you like. Our real-time pricing services should reflect real-time discounts, but occasionally “lightning” or instant sales may slip through.
The other way is to shop using our recommended deals above. Typically, I look for at least a large 1080p display unless it’s an absolute budget model. (Anything higher than 1080p is a bonus.) I also really prefer a Chromebook with at least 8GB of RAM, for keeping many tabs open and running programs. The third priority is actually the processor, and it’s a bit of a challenge to explain which is the “right” chip to buy. A recent Intel Celeron, AMD Ryzen, or Arm chip from Qualcomm or Mediatek is a good choice.
How does PCWorld decide what a good Chromebook deal is?
Generally, Chromebooks tend to fall into three categories: ultracheap models at about $100 to $200, which can offer solid discounts but can hide gotchas like a subpar screen; the typical midrange price of between $250 and $400; and premium Chromebooks at $500 or more. Those prices can sometimes blur together, of course.
I basically compare the price with the specifications. As I said above, I’m looking for a Chromebook with 8GB of RAM and at least a 1080p screen, along with a “good” processor. (I typically make a list of processors, mental or otherwise, with the relative performance of each one and how old they are.) I then start selecting candidates for good deals. Are they one of our recommended Chromebooks? They then go to the top of the list.
At this point, I start checking for how long the support window is. Chromebooks are supported for ten years after their ship date, but most of these deals use Chromebooks which have been on the market for at least a few years. No one wants a Chromebook which won’t receive upgrades next year.
I also almost always recommend a “new” Chromebook, rather than one which has been refreshed or “renewed” by Amazon.
Will tariffs affect October Prime Day Chromebook deals?
Yes and no. Remember, tariffs only take effect when the product enters the United States, so it’s very likely that a bargain Chromebook has been available on the market and even sat on a U.S. store shelf for a few years. Chromebooks are very price-dependent.
Are the best October Prime Day Chromebook deals only at Amazon?
Amazon would like to think so! But we check other sites as well, just to make sure. You’ll find those Chromebook deals from sites other than Amazon listed above, too.
Does a Chromebook’s brand matter?
Interestingly, Chromebooks are one of the few tech categories whose products are almost all made by big “name” brands. We might prefer a Chromebook made by one company over another, but generally Chromebooks are manufactured by companies like Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo, Samsung and more — all big, reputable brands.
