ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

responsive touchscreen display

solid build quality

360-degree hinge versatility

efficient Chrome OS

good battery life

limited app compatibility

modest storage capacity

no high-end GPU

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) and ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.2 cm x 21.539 cm x 1.96 cm 32.09 cm x 20.65 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, metal
Colour Champagne AI blue
DISPLAY Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Glossy, Wide-View (IPS), 85% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
CPU MediaTek MT8173c / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1110G4 / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz -
Rated Speed 1866 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) PowerVR GX6250 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Marvell 88W8897 - M.2 Card -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A
INPUT Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, stylus
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (MultiMediaCard, MMCplus, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter, USI stylus
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Titan-C Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 1.04 W/kg (body), 1.04 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index - 6.6 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - AI0057
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