Price: £449 from fave.co/3Tagl7u
I really like Google’s new Chromebook Plus concept introduced in 2023. Intel Core-class performance, good screens, good webcam, fast connectivity and some other things to tick off, which means that a Chromebook Plus can compete with an affordable mid-range laptop, and then also get a bunch of features, mainly AI for image and sound management.
The models I’ve tested so far have all met the minimum requirements, but Lenovo raises the bar with its Chromebook Plus IdeaPad Flex 5.
DESIGN
This is a sturdy little computer in a 14-inch format, with a higher weight than many others of the same size. This is partly due to a sturdy chassis with a