Need a cheap laptop? Between the entry-level offer under Windows 10 and the increasingly important breakthrough of Google's Chromebooks, there are more and more entry-level laptops at very low prices. Here is a selection of the 10 best cheap PCs to do your daily tasks.

Chromebooks, a cheap laptop PC, remains an interesting alternative if you know how to limit yourself to office applications, surfing the web or multimedia light. The offer in portable PCs is more and more varied and Windows 10 has been able to lighten enough to allow it to run on machines with modest performance, touchscreen laptops under 200 while ChromeOS is enjoying growing success with an approach based on web applications. Our selection of the best inexpensive PCs focuses on its two systems, with entry-level machines and others a little more advanced (touch screen, hybrid format, etc.).

Ultraportable Convertible HP Chromebook x360

Are you hesitating between a laptop and a tablet? This ultraportable convertible Chromebook from HP does both. Its screen rotates 360 degrees thanks to hinges provided for and it is thus placed in the ideal position to become a tablet. It is very stylish and its screen is perfectly tactile. You will also enjoy 4 GB of RAM memory

The Thomson brand reappears in particular in the field of cheap laptops. The Thomson Neo 14C is a 14 inch laptop with very modest features. Its biggest flaw is undoubtedly its 32 GB internal storage in eMMC format. Too bad, because the rest, without shining, is rather not bad, with in particular the presence of a 14-inch Full HD screen, and its price is one of the lowest

The Chuwi Herobook is a cheap and obviously not so “cheap” laptop. Its characteristics are fairly standard in this price range: touchscreen laptops under 200 Intel Atom processor, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of flash memory, which is the minimum necessary. However, we can inflate and accelerate its storage thanks to a slot for SSD up to 1 TB, and the 14-inch screen offers Full HD definition.

Acer Chromebook 11.6 ”Laptop

In the series of cheap laptops under ChromeOS, the Acer Chromebook CB3 really offers the minimum in terms of configuration, and for a Chromebook, acer laptop consumer reviews it is a little less problematic than under Windows: everything goes through Google Chrome and web applications. The Acer Chromebook CB3 has the advantage of being one of the more affordable Chromebooks, but it will have to accommodate 32 GB of storage

Asus Chromebook C423NA 14 ”Laptop

Asus offers a range of more or less advanced Chromebooks, including the Chromebook C423NA. The specifications of this laptop PC are minimalist to say the least, but sufficient to run the web applications of the Google OS. Here, the little extra that justifies a slightly higher price is a touch screen, especially ideal for using Android applications compatible with ChromeOS.

The HP 255 G7 is for users looking for an inexpensive large-format laptop PC that doesn't compromise on connectivity. asus x551mav rcln06 With 2 USB-C ports, one USB 2.0 port, one HDMI output and one Ethernet port, no need to bring an adapter or hub. Its 15.6-inch screen offers a comfortable display although it is served by a somewhat low resolution. On the other hand, we appreciate the possibility of upgrading to 8 GB of RAM for 50 euros more, and the integration of a true 256 GB SSD.

Lenovo Ideapad S130-14 IGM 14 ”Ultrabook

If you're looking for a compromise between a Chromebook and a cheap Windows 10 PC, the Lenovo Ideapad may be a good choice. This PC runs Windows 10 S, a simplified version of Windows 10 that only runs apps from the Windows Store, lenovo thinkpad edge e550 review and requires less maintenance. And as with any PC running Windows 10 S, you benefit from a 1 year subscription to the Office 365 suite. Apart from this specificity, it is a fairly standard entry-level laptop.

The Acer Chromebook R13 goes a little higher in the range than some competitors: its touchscreen and 360-degree hinge are reminiscent of the Lenovo Yoga series. With a 13.3-inch screen, we benefit from a very good resolution. On the other hand, for the price one could expect a little more than 32 GB of internal storage.

If you need a laptop for office tasks, this Aspire HD model from Acer will be ideal. It has a very good autonomy and contains the Office 365 suite offered for 1 year. Note, however, that its execution speed may leave something to be desired. It will lack speed if you request it for several activities at the same time.