Author: Cameron Summerson / Source: reviewgeek.com
So you have a shiny new Chromebook and want to give it a little oomph. There are definitely some neat accessories out there to supercharge your Chromebook experience—here are some of the must haves.
The number of things that are compatible with a Chromebook may surprise you, especially given their simplistic nature.
That said, as you approach the “what accessories to buy” aspect of Chromebook ownership, though, you should at least keep your expectations in check—there are still plenty of one-off products here and there that lack Chrome OS compatibility.That’s also exactly why we decided to put together a list of the best accessories you can get for your Chromebook. Chrome OS is ultimately still very powerful and versatile, especially when you throw the right tools with it.
USB-C to A Adapters ($8)
Most Chromebooks these days are shipping with nothing but USB-C ports, which can be a huge problem for anyone with, well, any USB accessories. That’s why a USB-C to A adapter is basically a must have for anyone with a USB-C-only Chromebook, like the ASUS Chromebook Flip C302 or Pixelbook.
These little dongles are just simple little converters that are easy to throw in your bag for quick access. They’re also cheap, so you might as well pick up a few to have on hand. There’s no shortage of these on Amazon, but the Aukey USB-C is a dependable model from a dependable brand.
USB-C Portable Charger ($100)
The cool thing about having a modern Chromebook that charges over USB-C is that anything with USB-C PD (power delivery) will be able to charge it, which positions it perfectly for on-the-go charging with a portable charger.
Of course, you’re going to need a powerful battery that provides power over USB-C and has plenty of juice to power up your ‘Book. For that, the Anker Powercore is the perfect choice. It packs 20,100mAh of power and a 30w charging port. You’ll be able to charge your laptop anywhere you want to with this little guy. Boom—computing on the go for everyone.
Google Cast-Enabled Speaker ($50-$400)
Look, it doesn’t matter which Chromebook you buy, it’s still going to sound like a laptop. If your Chromebook is your main machine, you’re going to want a way to play music without having to deal with the tinny little laptop speakers.
The cleanest and most reliable way to do this is going to be with a Google Cast-enabled speaker—like a Google Home, for example. If you’re looking to keep the cost down, the $50 Google Home Mini is a decent option—it’s doesn’t have the best sound quality, but it’s still better than a set of laptop speakers. There’s also the $100 Google Home speaker, which sounds very good for its small size. But if you ask us, the best Google Cast speaker right now is the JBL Playlist. At $150 it’s a little pricier than Google Home, but it’s a fantastic speaker that also support multi-room audio—the biggest downside is that the Google Home speakers all have Assistant built in and the JBL doesn’t. It’s purely a speaker.
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