There’s no shortage of laptop deals this Prime Day but if you’re after a competent workstation that doesn’t break the bank then this is the offer for you.
Even though I’ve got a handful of laptops to jump between (such is the life of a tech journalist), my go-to device if I’m running late or if I’m going to be working away from a power outlet is the Acer Chromebook Plus 515, and it’s just been given the Prime Day 2024 treatment.
Right now you can bag the ChromeOS powered laptop for just £359.99, down from the usual price of £499.99. So long as you’re not completely reliant on Windows, there’s a lot to like here and it’s well worth considering if you work mostly in-browser or use less power intensive apps.
Speaking from my own experience, there isn’t that much within my workload that doesn’t take place entirely within a browser. Whether it’s writing articles in Google Docs or editing a thumbnail in Canva, it’s all happening in a single Chrome window and in that regard, the Chromebook Plus 515 can really shine.
Because it’s built around Chrome, the laptop can open up the browser incredibly quickly and there’s no discernible slowdown as you jump from one tab to the next. That same speed also applies to the start-up, as I’ve found myself getting stuck in with work at a much faster pace than with any other laptop I’ve used.
What really helps however is that, because ChromeOS isn’t juggling quite as many operations as Windows, the Acer 515 is able to last for up to 10-hours on a single charge which makes it perfect for working in a cafe or library where the availability of a power outlet is never guaranteed.
The 15.6-inch display is also roomy enough to have multiple windows open simultaneously, which is particularly handy if you’re trying to research a document and write about it at the same time. The keyboard also features a backlight so if you need to get in a bit more writing after the sun has gone down, that won’t be an issue.
Given that it costs far less than most Windows laptops at this price, the Acer Chromebook Plus 515 is an easy winner for anyone in need of a solid workstation at a reasonable price.
Best Prime Day deals
UK:
- Apple AirPods Pro 2 – Now just £179 (was £229)
- iPad 10.2 (10th Gen) – Now just £306 (was £349)
- Pixel 8 Pro – Now just £616.55 (was £999)
- Ninja Double Stack Air Fryer – Now just £209.99 (was £269.99)
- All-new Echo Spot – Now just £49.99 (was £79.99)
- Chromecast with Google TV – Now just £29.99 (was £59.99)
- Amazon Fire 55-inch QLED TV – Now just £429.99 (was £749.99)
- Eero 6+ Mesh Wi-Fi Router – Now just £199.99 (was £299.299)
US:
- Apple AirPods Max – Now just $394.99 (was $549)
- Beats Powerbeats Pro – Now just $149.99 (was $249.95)
- Apple Watch SE 2 – Now just $169.99 (was $249)
- Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker – Now just $149.99 (was $199.99)
- All-new Echo Spot – Now just $44.99 (was $79.99)
- MacBook Air M3 – Now just $899 (was $1099)
- Echo Show 15 with Fire TV Remote – Now just $249.98 (was $314.97)
- GoPro Hero 11 Bundle – Now just $249.99 (was $349.99)