ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

360-degree hinge versatility

responsive touchscreen display

solid build quality

efficient Chrome OS

lightweight design

limited app compatibility

modest storage capacity

no high-end GPU

higher price segment

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) and ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA)
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 23.2 cm x 1.695 cm 35.76 cm x 24.08 cm x 1.85 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Pure silver Immersive white | Matte black (top), white (bottom), immersive white (LCD cover)
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Glossy, WideView, NanoEdge display, 81% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA)
CPU Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 2 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Burst Technology Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - SanDisk 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 500 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
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 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA)
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 - M.2 Card -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A
INPUT Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, stylus
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x 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)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Titan-C Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Fanless, MIMO technology ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - Energy Star 8.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number C1T8 E60001
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