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.

ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

decent battery life

solid build quality

good basic performance

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre graphics card

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) and ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) vs. ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.76 cm x 24.08 cm x 1.85 cm 26.92 cm x 21.58 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 1.14 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Plastic
Colour Black (top), mineral grey (LCD cover), gun grey (bottom) Silver, silver (bottom), mineral grey (top)
DISPLAY ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 12"
Touchscreen Yes Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 912
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 50% NTSC
Features Glossy, Wide-View (IPS) Glossy
PROCESSOR ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500C / 2.1 GHz MediaTek MT8183 / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB 1 MB
MEMORY ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics ARM Mali-G72 MP3
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 32 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045)
Input AC 100-240 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 Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, stylus
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
USB 2.0
USB-C 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045)
Included Accessories Power adapter Stylus, USB-C power adapter
Cables Included - USB-C to HDMI adapter
Security Titan-C Security Chip Titan-C Security Chip
Repairability Index 6.2 (out of 10) 6.1 (out of 10)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number E60081 -
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