ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

full hd display

solid build quality

mediocre performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

fewer port 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 C523NA (A20117) and ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
74 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.85 cm x 1.61 cm 35.76 cm x 24.08 cm x 1.85 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Silver (top), black (LCD cover) Black (top), mineral grey (LCD cover), gun grey (bottom)
DISPLAY ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) 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 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Glare Glossy, Wide-View (IPS)
PROCESSOR ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
CPU Intel Pentium N4200 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 3500C / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.5 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 2 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 505 AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Speaker, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) 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)
BATTERY ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) 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 C523NA (A20117) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 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, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, USB-C to HDMI cable Power adapter
Security Google Security Chip H1 Titan-C Security Chip
Compliant Standards UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, JATE, FCC, A-Tick -
SAR Value 0.398 W/kg (body), 0.398 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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