A 2-in-1 Chromebook with a long battery life
What we like: The best 2-in-1 Chromebook. Has a 360-degree hinge and a tall touchscreen, as well as a backlit keyboard and a reliable trackpad, surprisingly decent speakers, and 11 hours of battery life in our testing.
Other things to know: At 3.3 pounds, it’s a bit heavy, which can be inconvenient if you want to use it in tablet mode. Specs include 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB UFS storage.
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A Chromebook with a huge display
What we like: The best Chromebook if you want a big screen. Gigantic, 16-inch matte display screen. Ideal for spreading out work documents or watching movies. Keyboard includes a number pad. Trackpad is reliable. Nearly 12-hour-long battery life. Inexpensive.
Other things to know: Large and heavy at 3.75 pounds, so it’s inconvenient to tote around. Keyboard lacks backlighting. Intel Core i3-1315U processor, 16-inch non-touch screen, 8 GB memory, 128 GB SSD. Guaranteed update support through June 2033.
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A much more compact full-size keybord
What we like: The best 1800-layout mechanical keyboard. Provides all the keys of a full-size keyboard in a significantly more-compact layout. Sturdy case, durable PBT keycaps, and smooth lubricated stabilizers. Wired, wireless USB dongle, and Bluetooth connectivity.
Other things to know: Comes with Windows and Mac keycaps, and swapping between the two layouts is easy. Limited one-year warranty. Less aesthetically flexible than others. Nonstandard right Shift, bottom-row, and number-pad keys — something to look out for if you replace your keycaps.
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A smart webcam that expertly picks up voices
What we like: Our upgrade webcam pick. Ready to go as soon as you plug it in. Hand-gesture-activated smart features work right away. Software opens up additional features and controls. Tracking is easy to disable and re-enable. Picks up voices extremely well.
Other things to know: It’s a bit tall; this creates more eyeline offset, making it seem as though you’re looking away from the person you’re speaking to. Works with a variety of accessories.
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