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

ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CB3400FMA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CB3400FMA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

lightweight design

efficient battery life

responsive touchscreen

chrome os integration

limited storage capacity

mediocre speaker quality

no high-end gpu

fewer native applications

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA) and ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CB3400FMA)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CB3400FMA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CB3400FMA)
Product Type Chromebook - 180-degree hinge design Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.13 cm x 24.99 cm x 1.87 cm 32.5 cm x 21.98 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material Plastic (top), plastic (bottom), plastic (LCD cover) -
Colour Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), transparent silver (bottom) | Transparent silver AI blue
DISPLAY ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CB3400FMA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
Touchscreen - 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 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 78% screen-to-body ratio Glossy, WideView, 80% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CB3400FMA)
CPU Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1110G4 / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CB3400FMA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CB3400FMA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CB3400FMA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, World Facing Camera
Sound Speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Input: Google Assistant Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CB3400FMA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CB3400FMA)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CB3400FMA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A
INPUT ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CB3400FMA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, stylus
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CB3400FMA)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CB3400FMA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CB3400FMA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Stylus, USB-C power adapter
Security Titan-C Security Chip Titan-C Security Chip
Features MIL-STD-810H tested Fanless, ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Bronze
Model Number BR0007 E10046
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