ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5501FEA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5501FEA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum design

sharp full-hd display

responsive keyboard

long-lasting battery

360-degree hinge flexibility

limited app compatibility

mediocre speakers

no fingerprint sensor

higher price point

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 Flip CX5 (CX5501FEA) and ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5501FEA) vs. ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5501FEA) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.76 cm x 24.08 cm x 1.85 cm 36.13 cm x 24.99 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Plastic (top), plastic (bottom), plastic (LCD cover)
Colour Mineral grey Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), transparent silver (bottom) | Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5501FEA) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Glossy, 81% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, 78% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5501FEA) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5501FEA) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5501FEA) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5501FEA) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Speakers, microphone
Audio Features Output: Smart Amp Input: Google Assistant
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5501FEA) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5501FEA) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5501FEA) 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 Flip CX5 (CX5501FEA) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Anti-ghosting, chiclet keyboard, marked WASD, 1.4mm travel distance Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5501FEA) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Interfaces HDMI 2.0a
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5501FEA) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5501FEA) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Titan-C Security Chip Titan-C Security Chip
Features ErgoLift MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards Energy Star 8.0 RoHS
Model Number - BR0007
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