Best Chromebooks for Gaming in 2024
by
Juniya
Post Updated: April 22, 2024
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Hello gamers, we have a list of the best Chromebooks for gaming which in our case, we have included Chromebooks that are built for casual gamers who want to dabble with Android games on Chromebook a little here and there, nothing too serious and of course we have listed some ‘Mike Tyson’ heavy weight machines for those of you who are serious gamers, yes, Chromebooks are actually great for modern gaming, by modern I mean cloud gaming which Chromebooks are perfect for and you could argue, ahead of their time.
We have carefully selected these Chromebooks based on their performance, durability, and value for money to ensure that gamers get the best possible device for their gaming needs. Whether you need a Chromebook for online gaming or offline gaming, we have you covered.
Chromebooks run on ChromeOS, which is a lightweight operating system that is designed for simplicity and security and it can also install and run Android games and Android apps.
Top Chromebooks for gamers
- Best Chromebook for gaming overall: Acer Chromebook 516 GE
- Best budget Chromebook for gaming: Lenovo IdeaPad 16″ Gaming Chromebook
- Best Chromebook for high performance gaming: Acer Chromebook 516 GE
- Best Chromebook for casual gaming: ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip
- Best lightweight Chromebook for gaming: Acer 2023 Chromebook Spin 714
Acer Chromebook 516 GE
I don’t think you will be surprised on why I chose this masterpiece as my favorite gaming Chromebook. The Acer Chromebook 516 GE is a powerhouse that comes with up to a 12th Gen Intel Core with the i7 P-Series which should NOT be underrated. It also comes with up to 16GB of ram, DDR4 of course, and somehow someway, it still manages to be lightweight compared to some of the other models we have listed on here.
On top of that it comes with an excellent battery that lasts between 7-9 hours depending on what you are doing, for me, usually it lasts 7 hours but many others including Acer themselves have said it lasts up to 9 hours for most tasks.
I am hoping they continue this series and I am sure it will, they are popular and Google themselves promote on their website so the future is bright, you literally can’t go wrong choosing this Chromebook to play games UNLESS of course you worry about storage, it comes with an SSD of up to 256 but as we know, you can expand this by buying an external SSD.
Acer Chromebook 516 GE Features & Specs:
- Processor: Up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 P-series
- Screen: 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 120Hz IPS narrow-bezel display, 100% sRGB
- Memory (RAM): Up to 16 GB of LPDDR4X
- Weight: 3.75 pounds
- Graphics: Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Storage: Up to 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD
- Networking: WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
- Battery life: Up to 9 hours
- Ports:
- 2 x USB 3.2 Type-C ports
- 1 x USB 3.2 Type-A port
- 1 x HDMI port
- 1 xRJ-45 2.5G Gigabit Ethernet (2.5GbE) LAN port
- 1 x audio jack
What you will like:🙂
- Up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 P-Series that can handle heavy duty games
- Large 16 inch display
- Configurable keyboard RGB backlighting colors and options
What you might not like:😟
- No touchscreen
- Not the best audio
- You might have a bit of trouble finding the i7 version
Video review:
Where to buy: Check the current price at Amazon – Last checked starting price: $539
ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip
The Asus Vibe CX55 Flip Chromebook(wish they could have come up with a better name) is hands down the best touchscreen gaming laptop out there. It is both powerful as it comes with up to a 11th Gen Intel i7-1165G7 CPU, even for the next 3 years, this CPU will carry its weight. I have yet to get myself this Chromebook but I am planning to order another one once they release a newer, if they decide to.
If you love touchscreen displays, this one is the one for you, it has a full HD display with 144Hz refresh rate and you can set it up in 3 different modes as you game or work. You have the tent mode, stand mode and tablet mode, all of these modes are useful depending on what you are doing, for example, if you are playing an android game, you will probably want to turn it into a tablet(mode) for compatibility.
ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip Features & Specs:
- Processor: Up to Intel Core i7
- Screen: 15.6” FHD touchscreen display with a 144 Hz high refresh rate and three-sided NanoEdge display
- Memory (RAM): Up to 16GB DDR4
- Weight: 6.19 pounds
- Graphics: Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Storage: Up to 512GB PCIe M.2 SSD
- Networking: Wifi 6, Bluetooth
- Battery life: Up to 10 hours
- Ports:
- 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
- 1 x microSD card reader
- 1 x HDMI 2.0
- 1 x audio jack
What you will like:🙂
- Up to 11th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU for good performance
- Convertible design for versatility
- Durable build quality
- Full HD touchscreen display
What you might not like:😟
- Limited storage
- A bit heavy
- A bit pricey
- No Thunderbolt 4 Port(not a big deal but you can read more about why this matters)
Video review:
Where to buy: Check the current price at Amazon– Last checked starting price: $549
Lenovo IdeaPad 16″ Gaming Chromebook
Despite being the ‘oldest’ Chromebook on this list, making it’s debut in late 2022 the reliable Lenovo IdeaPad 16 inch Chromebook delivers where it has to. I am a big fan of Lenovo and I have maybe 2-3 Lenovo Windows laptops in my room that I use weekly so I had to put this one on the list and it is worth it.
It comes with a U series Intel Core which is great to handle most apps and of course cloud gaming. It is 16 inches like it’s name suggests and it is closer to weighing 5 pounds than not, despite all that it still comes with a number pad that most of these Chromebooks on here are missing and it also doesn’t have a touchscreen but makes up with it with the 120Hz 2560×1600 ray tracing display.
Lenovo IdeaPad 16″ Gaming Chromebook Features & Specs:
- Processor: Up to 12th Gen Intel Core i5
- Screen: 16″ WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS anti-glare, 120Hz refresh rate
- Memory: Up to 8GB DDR4 RAM
- Weight: 4.30 Pounds
- Graphics: Intel Iris XE Graphics
- Storage: Up to 256GB SSD
- Networking: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth
- Battery life: Up to 12 hours
- Ports:
- 1x audio jack
- 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports
- 2x USB Type-A ports
What you will like:🙂
- Fairly priced with great gaming performance
- RGB backlit keyboard that is customizable
- Number Pad for those of you who can’t go without
What you might not like:😟
- It’s a tad bit old(released in 2022)
- No touchscreen
- Not the most powerful processor
- No Thunderbolt 4 or Ethernet ports
Video review:
Where to buy: Check the current price at Amazon– Last checked starting price: $554
Acer Chromebook Spin 714 2023
Well a lot of people claim the Acer Spin 714 Chromebook series as the best Chromebooks out there overall and the video I shared below seems to agree with that. BUT, while I also love this machine, can I just say that Acer, please organize your Chromebooks and models, it is very confusing when you release 10+ models with the same name but completely different specs and limited places to buy it, please fix this.
Anyway, besides that, this machine is as advertised, it’s packed with a powerful processor of up to 13th Gen i7 and 16 DDR4 Ram to complete the core. The Display is Corning Gorilla Glass which means it is well protected and it won’t scratch easily. It comes with a standard 256GB SSD that you can of course add on and a powerful Wifi 6.0E which is perfect for cloud gaming.
Acer Chromebook Spin 714 2023 Features & Specs:
- Processor: Up to 13th Gen Intel i7 processor
- Screen: 14-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS narrow-bezel touch display
- Memory (RAM): Up to 16GB LPDDR4X
- Weight: 3.09 pounds
- Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Storage: 256GB SSD
- Networking: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
- Battery life: Up to 10 hours
- Ports:
- 1x HDMI Port
- 1x audio jack
- 2x Thunderbolt 4(Thunderbolt ports are USB-C compatible)
What you will like:🙂
- Responsive Touchscreen with different modes
- Powerful 13th Gen Intel i7 core that can handle anything you throw at it
- Durable and light weight
What you might not like:😟
- Might not be easy to find the model you want on Amazon, some are found on their website Acer.com
- A bit expensive
Video review:
Where to buy: Check the current price at Amazon – Last checked starting price: $779
Resources & Links
- Google’s Guide on playing games on Chromebooks.
- Save money and browse cheap Chromebooks that get the job done without emptying your pockets.
- Are you in high school? College? Browse our list of the best Chromebooks for students.
Cloud Gaming Services
These Cloud gaming services work on the latest Gaming Chromebooks like the ones we have listed on this page(and other models). If you have a stable internet connection, these services will work great.
- Try Boosteroid Cloud Gaming service
- Try Xbox Cloud Gaming service
- Try Nvidia GeForce Now Gaming service
- Try Amazon Luna Gaming service
Poll
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