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.

Samsung Chromebook 4 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Chromebook 4 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

long battery life

solid build quality

efficient Chrome OS

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

fewer port options

modest performance capabilities

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) and Samsung Chromebook 4
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) vs. Samsung Chromebook 4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Samsung Chromebook 4
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.76 cm x 24.08 cm x 1.85 cm 28.8 cm x 20.2 cm x 1.67 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 1.18 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic -
Colour Black (top), mineral grey (LCD cover), gun grey (bottom) Platinum titan
DISPLAY ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Samsung Chromebook 4
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 11.6"
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 728 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Glossy, Wide-View (IPS) Anti-reflective
PROCESSOR ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Samsung Chromebook 4
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500C / 2.1 GHz Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache 4 MB L2 - 4 MB
MEMORY ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Samsung Chromebook 4
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Samsung Chromebook 4
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 32 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Samsung Chromebook 4
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p (front)
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Samsung Chromebook 4
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Samsung Chromebook 4
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 39 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Samsung Chromebook 4
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A -
INPUT ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Samsung Chromebook 4
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Samsung Chromebook 4
Slots - 1 x microSD
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
USB-C
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Samsung Chromebook 4
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Samsung Chromebook 4
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Titan-C Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features - Dust-resistant, shock-resistant, drop-resistant, MIL-STD-810G tested, vibration-resistant
Repairability Index 6.2 (out of 10) -
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number E60081 -
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