Chromebooks combine great functionality and affordability, while Windows 10 S-mode laptops offer some a more familiar, if limited, Windows experience.
With Amazon Prime Day deals dropping on June 21 into June 22, we’re going to see a lot of Prime Day laptop deals dropping that are going to be absolute must-grabs. But if you’re in the market for one of these laptops, it might be hard to pick between a Chromebook and a Windows 10 S-mode laptop, or even to know which one is best for your needs. There are some real differences between the two kinds of systems and each has its advantages and drawbacks. And while they will be going head to head on Amazon Prime Day, especially in terms of price, it’s important to consider which is right for your specific needs rather than go for whichever is cheapest. For many Windows users, a Windows 10 S-mode laptop probably sounds like a better fit than a Chromebook, which they might not have ever used before. But the “Windows 10” label could be misleading for some who might have been better off going with a Chromebook than a Windows 10 S-mode laptop that doesn’t have the kinds of features and functionality that they might have been expecting. Meanwhile, if you are new to Chromebooks – especially if you are coming from a Windows laptop or MacBook – you might find Chrome OS to be very underwhelming, and with most of it’s functionality being reliant on a good internet connection, you might not find Chromebooks to be functional enough for your needs. So as you cull through all the deals on Amazon Prime Day, we’re here to help break down the strength, weaknesses, and differences between the two so you can buy the best cheap laptop for your situation. Both Chromebooks and Windows 10 S-mode laptops are generally lightweight, portable devices that you can throw in a bag and tote around with you during the day. And while both will get the job done when it comes to lightweight computing tasks, Chromebooks are built from the ground up specifically for this purpose. While you can find some super premium Chromebooks out there running very powerful hardware, Chrome OS was designed to run on lower-end machines by streamlining its resource usage.
