ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

efficient battery life

simple chrome os

fast boot times

limited storage capacity

mediocre display quality

low processing power

fewer connectivity options

ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

stylish orange accents

comfortable backlit keyboard

decent battery life

mediocre speaker quality

limited storage capacity

no high-resolution options

average processing power.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA) and ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
73 % - Design
63 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.6 cm x 19.9 cm x 1.725 cm 35.76 cm x 24.08 cm x 1.85 cm
Weight 1 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum, plastic
Colour Red | Grey Black (top), mineral grey (LCD cover), gun grey (bottom)
DISPLAY ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 15.6"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Glossy, Wide-View (IPS)
PROCESSOR ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
CPU Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 3500C / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 2 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 500 AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
Battery Run Time Web browsing: up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A
INPUT ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Google Security Chip H1 Titan-C Security Chip
Compliant Standards UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, FCC, WEEE, A-Tick -
Repairability Index - 6.2 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number GJ0040 E60081
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