Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight and portable

decent battery life

affordable price

limited storage capacity

average processor speed

no backlit keyboard

fewer port options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) and Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) vs. Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.9 cm x 24.58 cm x 1.695 cm 35.76 cm x 24.08 cm x 1.85 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour StGray Mineral grey
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Glare, CineCrystal Glossy, WideView, 81% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A
INPUT Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard Anti-ghosting, chiclet keyboard, marked WASD, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.0a
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Titan-C Security Chip
Features - ErgoLift
Compliant Standards - Energy Star 8.0
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 39K2 NA0296
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