ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

rugged build quality

affordable price point

long battery life

compact and portable

efficient Chrome OS

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

restricted app compatibility

modest performance capabilities

ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

efficient Chrome OS

good battery life

solid build quality

limited app compatibility

modest performance

low storage capacity

no high-resolution display

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427) and ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427) vs. ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Product Type Chromebook - 180-degree hinge design Chromebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.2 cm x 19.9 cm x 2.01 cm 36.13 cm x 24.99 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Plastic (top), plastic (bottom), plastic (LCD cover)
Colour Grey Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), transparent silver (bottom) | Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare, 78% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
MEMORY ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Input: Google Assistant
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
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 Anti-scratch, MIL-STD-810G tested, tamper-resistant, rubber bumper MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, JATE, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, iDA, ErP 2013 RoHS
SAR Value 0.196 W/kg (body), 0.196 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years -
Model Number - BR0007
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