The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 is an impressive piece of hardware, but its also incredibly expensive. If you want a device with a similar form factor but at a fraction of the price, check out the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook, which is currently even cheaper at just $359 following a $140 discount from Best Buy on its original price of $499. Youre going to have to be quick with your purchase if you want to take advantage of this bargain though, because were not sure if it will still be available tomorrow.

　　Why you should buy the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook

A 2-in-1 laptop combines the convenience of a tablets touchscreen and the utility of a laptops keyboard, according to our laptop buying guide. This versatility is an important feature of the Microsoft Surface Pro 9, but you can also get it with the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook. Its keyboard cover doubles as protection for its display, which is a 13.3-inch OLED touchscreen with Full HD resolution for sharp details and lifelike colors whether youre using the device for work or for recreational purposes.

In terms of performance, the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook wont match the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 because its only equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 processor, Qualcomm Adreno 618 graphics, and 8GB of RAM. However, it works smoother than you would expect as its a Chromebook that runs on Googles Chrome OS, which is an operating system that heavily depends on web-based apps instead of installed software. The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook only comes with a 128GB eMMC for storage, but if you need extra space for your files, you can save them on Google Drive.

Related The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook isnt as powerful as the Microsoft Surface Pro 9, but if its specifications and Chrome OS will be enough for your needs, then this is the offer that you should shop among all the 2-in-1 laptop deals and Chromebook deals. Best Buys $140 discount pulls its price down further to just $359 from $499, but we dont know for how long. If you want additional savings when buying the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook, youll have to complete the transaction right now.