8 Best Chromebook Alternatives with Windows

Google Chromebooks are so popular with educators that PC makers have created their own Chromebook alternatives with Windows. You really can’t attend an after-school program or enter a grade school classroom without seeing these low-cost, durable laptops on a desk. And unlike a Chromebook, you can use Chromebook alternatives with Windows fully without an internet connection.

The HP Stream 11

Chromebooks owe their popularity to four key things. First, they’re priced well. Chromebooks don’t cost more than $300 dollars, usually. This allows educators and parents to spend money on tech they need and not expensive hardware. Second, Chromebooks are not a huge target for hackers, and they have a built-in app store that lets owners add new functionality without risking their device’s security. Also, Chromebooks usually have 11-inch displays, making them easy to stuff in a bag.

Chromebooks’ biggest advantage is Chrome OS’ close relationship with Google services. The operating system connects to Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs and other Google services directly. Many people use these services on their smartphone already.

Read: 5 Best Chromebooks for 2017

The best Chromebook alternatives with Windows copy these advantages as best they can. It’s easy to stuff them in a bag because they don’t have very big screens. Windows 10 and Windows 10 S have an app store that lets users safely add new features to their device without getting a virus. OneDrive cloud storage is built into Windows 10 and some PC makers include a free year of Microsoft’s Office 365 service so that buyers don’t need to purchase Word or PowerPoint separately.

Read: Google Chromebooks vs Windows: What You Need to Know

Here are the 8 best Chromebook alternatives with Windows. Buy one of these to get you as close to a Chromebook experience as you can get without switching to Chrome OS.

8 Chromebook Alternatives with Windows

1. HP Steam 11
2. Dell Inspiron 11 3000 2-in-1
3. Asus Transformer Mini T102HA
4. Lenovo IdeaPad 120S (11″)
5. HP Stream 11 Pro
6. Surface Laptop
7. Lenovo N24
8. Asus VivoBook Flip 12

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