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The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 Gen 9 is one of our favorite 2-in-1s, and it's now on sale for just $249

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Lenovo Chromebook Duet Gen 9 for $249

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The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 Gen 9 is one of the best 2-in-1 devices for the money. (Image credit: Laptop Mag, Lenovo)

I love a cheap Chromebook that doesn't skimp on performance. It's an even better value when it affords you the best of both worlds.

Launched in late 2024, the Lenovo Chromebook 11 Duet Gen 9 is one of our favorite 2-in-1s — and for good reason. It's versatile, super-portable, and most importantly, affordable.

You can now get our beloved Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 for just $249 at Best Buy. Previously, it was $399, which is $150 off, and the lowest price I could find for Lenovo's 2-in-1 detachable. By comparison, it undercuts Lenovo's current direct price by $130.

I track sales for a living, and this is one of the best Chromebook deals for the money.

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Easy to use and flexible, the Chromebook Duet Gen 9 is one of the best devices for kids 8 to 80. Our Lenovo Chromebook 11 Duet Gen 9 review praises its nearly 10-hour battery life, solid performance, and high-quality cameras.

This deal's specs sheet for the Chromebook lists a 10.95-inch 2K LCD touchscreen, MediaTek Kompanio 838 8-core processor, 4GB RAM, and Integrated MediaTek graphics.

Its key specs include a 5MP front-facing camera, an 8MP rear camera, and 128GB of eMMC storage. Powered by Google ChromeOS, it ships with a keyboard folio case and supports an optional Lenovo USI Pen 2 (sold separately).

At just $249, the Chromebook Duet 11 Gen 9 is a no-brainer for anyone looking for a wallet-friendly Surface Pro-like device.

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Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 Gen 9: was $399 now $249 at Best Buy

Overview

Now $150 off, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 Gen 9 is one of our favorite devices. This budget-friendly 2-in-1 detachable is super-portable, has a slick touchscreen with stylus support, and delivers solid performance.

Features: 10.95-inch 2K (1920 x 1200) touchscreen, MediaTek Kompanio 838 8-core CPU, 4GB RAM, Integrated ARM Mali-G57 MC3 GPU, 128GB eMMC storage, ChromeOS, keyboard folio case included

Release date: December 2024

Price check: Lenovo $379

Price history: At $249, this is the lowest price I could find for this configuration of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet. Amazon's price tracker shows it beat its previous record low of $325.

Reviews: We reviewed the Lenovo Chromebook Duet Gen 9 and found its performance, battery life, and webcam impressive. Our expert described the folio keyboard as mushy. However, the Chromebook's slick stylus and gesture controls are welcome features.

Laptop Mag: ★★★★

Buy it if: You want a versatile Surface Pro-like 2-in-1 device that affords you the functionality of a laptop and the portability of a tablet.

Don't buy it if: You prefer a traditional clamshell style laptop or want a tablet solely for general use, like web browsing and streaming content.

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Hilda Scott
Hilda Scott

Hilda Scott uses her combined passion for gadgets from laptops to TVs and her bargain-shopping savvy to bring you the best prices on all things tech. She has a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies from Hunter College and over a decade of experience in tech journalism. Her work has been featured on Tom’s Guide, iTechPost, Examiner.com, Parlemag, Enstars, and Latin Times. When she's not scouting for the best deals, Hilda’s catching up on her favorite TV series and combat sports.

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