Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Slides are a word processor, a spreadsheet and a presentation program respectively, all part of a free, web-based software office suite offered by Google within its Google Drive service. The suite allows users to create and edit documents online while collaborating with other users in real-time.
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Availability and Pricing

Computers

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Specs for Minimal levels of performance in Google Drive

Most software developers publish system requirements, and while they're accurate, they can be difficult to interpret; not everyone's comfortable with the jargon employed and older components are often referred to long after they've left the market.

Here are current specs for pre-built machines capable of handling Google Drive.

	for Minimal performances
Components	Minimum	Typical
Processor (a.k.a. CPU)	ARM MT8163 or better Intel Celeron N3060 Intel Celeron N3350	MediaTek MT8173 Samsung Exynos 7904 MediaTek MT8183	Alternative CPU Options
Video Card (a.k.a. GPU	not needed ARM PowerVR GX6250 Intel HD Graphics 500	not needed ARM Mali-G71 ARM Mali-G72	Alternative GPU Options
Memory (a.k.a. RAM)	1 GB or better	2 GB

Sadly, there are also no predefined standards for performance; some developers have very high standards while others can be a bit optimistic so your mileage may vary.

Ready-to-Order Systems Meeting these Specs Prices range from ∼ US$160 to US$388, accessories included.

The following Systems meet the minimal system requirements set by Google Drive's developers. So it should run, but you might experience slowdowns when working with larger, heavier files.

Each product below was checked recently for rebates and availability from retailers located in Canada or which at least makes importing easy.

#1, Tablets (under $400)

Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2019) from US$150;
~$290 with accessories

Here's an affordable tablet that doesn't compromise on software updates and long-term security. It's not the perfect product, but it's now a bit more powerful... Read More about the KFMAWI
- the Mobile Gamer
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 3/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 5/5

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 4/5

performance in Google Drive

1/5
Meets minimal requirements
Specs

Processor: MediaTek MT8183

Graphics: ARM Mali-G72

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Screen Size: 10.1"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1200

Dimensions: 26.20 x 15.90 x 0.98 cm
Weight: 0.504 kg
detailed info from US$145.42
- US$145.42 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2020-05-29 10:35:13, EDT
- US$145.42 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2020-05-29 09:25:58, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Acer 11" Chromebook from US$180;
~$257 with accessories

Designed to access the web simply and securely, it's an excellent fit as someone's 1st laptop or if your needs away from your desk are basic... Read More about the CB3-132-C6ZD
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 4/5

by Netbooks standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

performance in Google Drive

3/5
Meets recommended specs
Specs

Processor: Intel Celeron N3060

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 16.00 GB

Screen Size: 11.6"

Screen Resolution: 1366×768

Dimensions: 29.40 x 20.40 x 1.85 cm
Weight: 1.100 kg

detailed info
US$173.78 from Canada Computers (Refurbished)
as of 2020-05-29 08:22:41, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Canada Computers site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#2, Tablets (under $400)

Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2019, Kids Edition) from US$190;
~$350 with accessories

Cost-efficient and kid-friendly, this tablet comes with a kid-proof case and a 2-year guarantee to match.
- the Mobile Gamer
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 5/5

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy 4/5

performance in Google Drive

1/5
Meets minimal requirements
Specs

Processor: MediaTek MT8183

Graphics: ARM Mali-G72

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Screen Size: 10.1"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1200

Dimensions: 29.20 x 20.60 x 2.60 cm
Weight: 0.778 kg
detailed info from US$189.05
- US$189.05 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2020-05-29 10:41:38, EDT
- US$189.05 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2020-05-29 09:34:43, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Acer 11" Chromebook from US$190;
~$277 with accessories

A netbook well-suited to access the web simply and securely. If you mostly want a laptop to check your Emails, social media, and streaming videos, this is a cos... Read More about the CB3-132-C5GZ
- the Casual Nomad
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 4/5

by Netbooks standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 3/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

performance in Google Drive

3/5
Meets recommended specs
Specs

Processor: Intel Celeron N3060

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Screen Size: 11.6"

Screen Resolution: 1366×768

Dimensions: 29.40 x 20.40 x 1.87 cm
Weight: 1.100 kg

detailed info
US$188.33 from Canada Computers (Refurbished)
as of 2020-05-29 05:37:36, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Canada Computers site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#4, Tablets (under $400)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019, 32GB) from US$220;
~$388 with accessories

Straddling the line between Affordable and Capable, this tablet does not have all the bells and whistles, but it makes for a compelling source of portable enter... Read More about the SM-T510NZKAXAC
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 4/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

performance in Google Drive

3/5
Meets recommended specs
Specs

Processor: Samsung Exynos 7904

Graphics: ARM Mali-G71

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Screen Size: 10.1"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1200

Dimensions: 24.52 x 14.94 x 0.75 cm
Weight: 0.469 kg
detailed info from US$216.68
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#5, Tablets (under $400)

Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2017) from US$150;
~$290 with accessories

Here's an affordable tablet which doesn't compromise on software updates and long-term security. It's not the perfect product, but it's a great option as a port... Read More about the B07G3WWRQQ
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 2/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 0/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 2/5

performance in Google Drive

1/5
Meets minimal requirements
Specs

Processor: MediaTek MT8173

Graphics: ARM PowerVR GX6250

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Screen Size: 10.1"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1200

Dimensions: 26.20 x 15.90 x 0.98 cm
Weight: 0.500 kg

detailed info
US$145.42 from Amazon (New)
as of 2020-05-29 03:33:50, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Amazon site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#1, Laptops (under $525)

Lenovo S330 14-inch Chromebook - Business Black from US$190;
~$270 with accessories

Chromebooks can be a cost-effective way to stay connected away from the desk when you need a full keyboard. This specific model doesn't have a lot of storage, b... Read More about the 81QB000AUS
- the Casual Worker
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

by Netbooks standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 2/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy 2/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 3/5

performance in Google Drive

4.5/5
This should run nicely
Specs

Processor: MediaTek MT8173

Graphics: ARM PowerVR GX6250

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 16.00 GB

Screen Size: 14"

Screen Resolution: 1366×768

Dimensions: 32.57 x 23.24 x 2.08 cm
Weight: 1.501 kg

detailed info
US$181.78 from Best Buy (New)
as of 2020-05-29 09:56:54, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Best Buy site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#6, Tablets (under $400)

Amazon Fire HD 8 from US$6030% cheaper than usual
~$160 with accessories

A compelling option if you're looking for a no-frills tablet to play video, music and even some games... Read More about the B0794PD8NS
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 5/5

by Small Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy 5/5

performance in Google Drive

1/5
Meets minimal requirements
Specs

Processor: ARM MT8163

Graphics: ARM Mali T730MP3

Memory: 1.50 GB

Storage: 16.00 GB

Screen Size: 8"

Screen Resolution: 1280×800

Dimensions: 21.40 x 12.80 x 0.97 cm
Weight: 0.370 kg
detailed info from US$50.89
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#3, Laptops (under $525)

Asus 14-inch Touch Screen Chromebook from US$200;
~$290 with accessories

This Chromebook can run Chrome OS, and Android (even Linux if you're comfortable trying beta features) and is quite versatile for the price.
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by Netbooks standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 3/5
Autonomy 5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 4/5

performance in Google Drive

4/5
Meets recommended specs
Specs

Processor: Intel Celeron N3350

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 500

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Screen Size: 14"

Screen Resolution: 1366×768

Dimensions: 32.26 x 22.86 x 1.52 cm
Weight: 1.400 kg

detailed info
US$196.32 from The Source (New)
as of 2020-05-29 05:41:01, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the The Source site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×

Wonder why you get better systems than requested?

That's because TekAdvisor looks for devices which will at least satisfy the demands for the best price without filtering over-performers. For instance: If 3-stars or even 5-stars systems are available in the same price range as 1-star options, I'm pretty sure you should consider the better-performing options as well.

The results above are the 9 systems offering the best bang-for-the-buck among the cheapest catalogued systems capable of running Google Drive at the specified level of performance or better.

Know someone on the market for a Google Drive machine?

Narrow down your search

Looking for a specific kind of device?

Were you looking for a laptop instead? You can focus your search on a specific kind of device with the options below:

Looking for a different performance level?

The systems above meet Google Drive's minimum requirements. It might run a little slow in some areas, and you might need to disable or lower some options for an enjoyable experience.

You can look for something with more oomph by picking another performance level below:

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Google Drive

Availability and Pricing

Computers

Mobile

Specs for Minimal levels of performance in Google Drive

Ready-to-Order Systems Meeting these Specs Prices range from ∼ US$160 to US$388, accessories included.

Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2019) from US$150;
~$290 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Google Drive

Acer 11" Chromebook from US$180;
~$257 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Google Drive

Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2019, Kids Edition) from US$190;
~$350 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Google Drive

Acer 11" Chromebook from US$190;
~$277 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Google Drive

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019, 32GB) from US$220;
~$388 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Google Drive

Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2017) from US$150;
~$290 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Google Drive

Lenovo S330 14-inch Chromebook - Business Black from US$190;
~$270 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Google Drive

Amazon Fire HD 8 from US$6030% cheaper than usual
~$160 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Google Drive

Asus 14-inch Touch Screen Chromebook from US$200;
~$290 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Google Drive

Wonder why you get better systems than requested?

Narrow down your search

Looking for a specific kind of device?

Looking for a different performance level?

Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	1.5/5
Storage	2/5
Portability	3/5
Autonomy	4.5/5

Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	1.5/5
Storage	2/5
Portability	0.5/5
Autonomy	4.5/5

Google Drive

Availability and Pricing

Computers

Mobile

Specs for Minimal levels of performance in Google Drive

Ready-to-Order Systems Meeting these Specs Prices range from ∼ US$160 to US$388, accessories included.

Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2019) from US$150;~$290 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Google Drive

Pricing Accuracy

Acer 11" Chromebook from US$180;~$257 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Google Drive

Pricing Accuracy

Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2019, Kids Edition) from US$190;~$350 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Google Drive

Pricing Accuracy

Acer 11" Chromebook from US$190;~$277 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Google Drive

Pricing Accuracy

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019, 32GB) from US$220;~$388 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Google Drive

Pricing Accuracy

Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2017) from US$150;~$290 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Google Drive

Pricing Accuracy

Lenovo S330 14-inch Chromebook - Business Black from US$190;~$270 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Google Drive

Pricing Accuracy

Amazon Fire HD 8 from US$6030% cheaper than usual~$160 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Google Drive

Pricing Accuracy

Asus 14-inch Touch Screen Chromebook from US$200;~$290 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Google Drive

Pricing Accuracy

Wonder why you get better systems than requested?

Narrow down your search

Looking for a specific kind of device?

Looking for a different performance level?

Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2019) from US$150;
~$290 with accessories

Acer 11" Chromebook from US$180;
~$257 with accessories

Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2019, Kids Edition) from US$190;
~$350 with accessories

Acer 11" Chromebook from US$190;
~$277 with accessories

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019, 32GB) from US$220;
~$388 with accessories

Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2017) from US$150;
~$290 with accessories

Lenovo S330 14-inch Chromebook - Business Black from US$190;
~$270 with accessories

Amazon Fire HD 8 from US$6030% cheaper than usual
~$160 with accessories

Asus 14-inch Touch Screen Chromebook from US$200;
~$290 with accessories