Finding the Right Chromebook
In 2020 the pandemic changed the way schools use Chromebooks. To meet the existing, and new needs of schools, Google developed a wayfinding guide to help you find the right Chromebook for your use case.
| 1 Identify the primary use case, or how the device will be used. | 2 Map out the device specifications required for these use cases. |
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| 3 Make recommendations for devices that meet these needs. | 4 Compare across the device ecosystem and find the right device. |
Discover the right Chromebook for your school, staff and students based on your primary use case
 Basic Classroom Use |
 Learning Anywhere |
 Advanced Use |
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| Shared student devices – Web browsing, Email, Google Workspace or browser based classwork, Assignments and testing | Classroom and distance learning devices – Supports multiple browser tabs, Google Workspace, concurrently with video conferencing with 15+ participants | Teachers, staff, higher education, high school devices – Recommended for heavy workloads including content creation/editing, coding, running apps in virtualised environments. Supports heavy multitasking (large video calls with 15+ participants, multiple browser tabs, Google Workspace, external monitors/displays) |
Finding the Right Device
Identify the specifications you need. Find the right device that matches your required specs and suits your needs.
Supported peripherals:
Works With Chromebook is a peripherals certification programme ensuring compatibility across all makes of Chromebook devices. Here is the list of certified peripherals across various categories including Headsets, webcams, mice, external storage, cables & adapters, wall hangers and others.
AUE: Auto-update expiration:
You can find information about Auto-update expiration for your devices here. Devices listed on the following pages have AUE of 2026 or more
Connected devices
Devices with LTE/5G SKUs have been marked with an icon
Zero-touch enrollment
For the most updated list of devices enabled for zero-touch enrollment, reference here
Devices that support Parallels
The recommended hardware specifications for Parallels are available here. Devices eligible for Parallels is available to reference here