If you're getting a chromebook, it's worth checking if it's on the list of models supported by Mr. Chromebox[1], an alternative firmware that gets you mostly normal UEFI booting with no mandatory waits or loud noises or chance of accidentally wiping.

Chromebook ram and storage can be pretty small and newer models have both soldered, so shop carefully, but like for like, chromebooks tend to be a bit less expensive than windows laptops.

[1] https://mrchromebox.tech/#devices