If you own older peripherals that use USB-A, you’ll need a dongle or dock to accommodate them. Unlike our other picks, this model has only USB-C ports. The Flex 5 is more than good enough for most people, but if you frequently have dozens of tabs open, run multiple Android apps, or use Linux on your Chromebook, the extra memory is worth paying more for-as a Chromebook enthusiast, I’d buy the Galaxy Chromebook 2.
If you’re willing to pay more for a smaller, lighter, and faster Chromebook with longer battery life, get the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2.
