Is a high-end Chromebook better than a MacBook Air for web browsing and document editing?

For pure web browsing and document editing, a high-end Chromebook is better value. The MacBook Air is overkill unless you’re deep in the Apple ecosystem. A $700–$900 Chromebook gives you fast performance, a good screen, all-day battery, and boots in seconds. It saves you $300–$500 and runs Linux and Android apps natively.