ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (H50021) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (H50021) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

fast boot-up

clear display

good battery life

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

fewer ports

mediocre sound quality

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 14 C425TA (H50021) and ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (H50021) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (H50021) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Product Type Chromebook - 180-degree hinge design Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.17 cm x 20.8 cm x 1.69 cm 35.76 cm x 24.08 cm x 1.85 cm
Weight 1.44 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Aluminum, plastic
Colour Silver Black (top), mineral grey (LCD cover), gun grey (bottom)
DISPLAY ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (H50021) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level Glossy, Wide-View (IPS)
PROCESSOR ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (H50021) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
CPU Intel Core m3 (8th Gen) 8100Y / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 3500C / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (H50021) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (H50021) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (H50021) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 615 AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Speaker, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (H50021) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (H50021) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (H50021) 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 14 C425TA (H50021) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (H50021) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Interfaces USB 3.1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (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) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (H50021) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (H50021) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Google Security Chip H1 Titan-C Security Chip
SAR Value 0.644 W/kg (body), 0.644 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index - 6.2 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - E60081
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