ASUS has sold many Chromebooks over the years, including some of the best models, and the company is continuing that trend at Computex 2025. ASUS just revealed four budget Chromebooks with 14 and 15.6-inch screens, as well as a 14-inch Chromebook Plus model.
Chromebook CX14/CX15
First up is the 2025 Chromebook CX14 and CX15, which are mostly identical except for the screen size. The CX14 has a 14-inch 1920×1080 display, while the CX15 has a 15.6-inch screen with the same resolution and a numeric keypad. There are also a range of color options depending on the model, including ‘Mistey Grey,’ ‘Washi, ‘Fabric Blue,’ and others.
All four laptops are powered by an Intel Celeron N4500 processor with Intel UHD graphics. That’s a low-end CPU that Intel released in 2021, and in benchmark tests, it’s about half as fast in multi-core operations as Intel’s current low-end processor, the N100. ChromeOS isn’t as fast and optimized as it was years ago, now that it runs an Android virtual machine layer (and sometimes a Linux container) alongside web apps, so that old CPU will probably still struggle under more demanding productivity workloads.
ASUS Chromebook CX14/CX15 Specifications
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Model Name |
CX1405CA-CL464 |
CX1405CA-IS88FT-GR |
CX1505CA-WS48F |
CX1505CA-AS88F-PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Marketing Name |
ASUS Chromebook CX14 |
ASUS Chromebook CX14 |
ASUS Chromebook CX15 |
ASUS Chromebook CX15 |
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Operating system |
ChromeOS |
ChromeOS |
ChromeOS |
ChromeOS |
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CPU |
Intel® Celeron® N4500 Processor |
Intel® Celeron® N4500 Processor |
Intel® Celeron® Processor N4500 |
Intel® Celeron® Processor N4500 |
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GPU |
Intel® UHD Graphics |
Intel® UHD Graphics |
Intel® UHD Graphics |
Intel® UHD Graphics |
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Memory |
4GB LPDDR4X on board, Memory Max Up to:4GB |
8GB LPDDR4X on board, Memory Max Up to:8GB |
4GB LPDDR4X on board, Memory Max Up to:4GB |
8GB LPDDR4X on board, Memory Max Up to:8GB |
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Storage |
64GB eMMC |
128GB eMMC |
128GB eMMC |
128GB eMMC |
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Display |
14.0-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) VIPS, AG, 300nits, NTSC:45% |
14.0-inch FHD VIPS on-cell touch |
15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) VIPS, AG, 300nits, NTSC:45% |
15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) TN, AG, 250nits, NTSC:45% |
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I/O ports |
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C support Display / Power Delivery 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1x USB 2.0 Type-A 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack |
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C support Display / Power Delivery 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack |
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C support Display / Power Delivery 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1x HDMI 1.4b 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack |
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C support Display / Power Delivery 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1 x HDMI 1.4b 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack |
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Video camera |
HD camera with camera shutter |
HD camera with camera shutter |
HD camera with camera shutter |
HD camera with camera shutter |
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Wireless |
Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.4 |
Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.4 |
Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.4 |
Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.4 |
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Audio |
2 x 2W Stereo Speaker Integrated digital microphone *2 on the CMOS module, support Google Assistant Dual mic, Dual speaker |
2 x 2W Stereo Speaker Integrated digital microphone *2 on the CMOS module, support Google Assistant Dual mic, Dual speaker |
2 x 2W Stereo Speaker Integrated digital microphone *2 on the CMOS module, support Google Assistant Dual mic, Dual speaker |
2 x 2W Stereo Speaker Integrated digital microphone *2 on the CMOS module, support Google Assistant Dual mic, Dual speaker |
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Color |
Misty Grey, Paint |
Pure Grey, Washi |
Pure Grey, Paint Fabric Blue, Paint |
Pure Grey, Washi |
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Material |
Plastic |
Plastic |
Plastic |
Plastic |
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Weight |
3.06lbs |
3.06lbs |
3.51 lbs |
3.51 lbs |
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Dimensions |
12.78″ x 8.44″ x 0.67″ ~ 0.78″ |
12.78″ x 8.44″ x 0.67″ ~ 0.78″ |
14.15″ x 9.14″ x 0.79″ ~ 0.79″ |
14.15″ x 9.14″ x 0.79″ ~ 0.79″ |
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Battery |
42WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion |
42WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion |
42Wh |
42Wh |
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Security |
Kensington Nano Security Slot™ (6x 2.5mm) Titan C Security Chip |
Kensington Nano Security Slot™ (6x 2.5mm) Titan C Security Chip |
Kensington Nano Security Slot™ (6x 2.5mm) Titan C Security Chip |
Kensington Nano Security Slot™ (6x 2.5mm) Titan C Security Chip |
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AC adapter |
TYPE-C, 45W AC Adapter, Output: 15V DC, 3A, 45W, Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal |
TYPE-C, 45W AC Adapter, Output: 15V DC, 3A, 45W, Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal |
TYPE-C, 45W AC Adapter, Output: 15V DC, 3A, 45W, Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal |
TYPE-C, 45W AC Adapter, Output: 15V DC, 3A, 45W, Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal |
Thankfully, the connectivity options and port selection are solid. You get one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port, which can be used for USB, charging, or DisplayPort 1.2 output. There’s also one HDMI 1.4b, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. One more USB-C port would have been helpful, but you can always add a hub for more ports. You also get Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.4.
The CX14 has 64 or 128GB of storage, depending on which model you buy, while all versions of the CX15 have 128GB storage. Both Chromebooks are sold with either 4 or 8GB RAM. That old Celeron CPU paired with 4GB RAM is not going to be a fun time for more than a few Chrome tabs.
Chromebook Plus CX14
ASUS also announced a more powerful model, the Chromebook Plus CX14. This is one of many laptops from various manufacturers with Google’s ‘Chromebook Plus’ label, giving it access to additional Gemini AI features and other functionality. It has a similar design and 14-inch 1080p screen as the regular CX14, but with some important hardware changes.
The main difference here is the processor: instead of an old Celeron, it has an Intel Core 3 N355 CPU. That’s still on the lower end of Intel’s laptop processor lineup, but it’s faster than the N4500 and N100. Combined with the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, this laptop should be able to juggle tabs and Android apps without much difficulty.
ASUS Chromebook Plus CX14 Specifications
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Model Name |
CX1405CTA-I38128 |
|---|---|
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Marketing Name |
ASUS Chromebook Plus CX14 |
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Operating system |
ChromeOS |
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CPU |
Intel® Core™ i3 N355 |
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GPU |
Intel® UHD Graphics |
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Memory |
8GB LPDDR5 on board, Memory Max Up to:8GB |
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Storage |
128GB UFS |
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Display |
14.0-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) VIPS, AG, 300nits, NTSC 45% |
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I/O ports |
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® full function (PD+USB+DP 1.4) 1 x HDMI® 1.4b 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack |
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Video camera |
FHD with camera shutter |
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Wireless |
Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.4 |
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Audio |
2 x 2W Stereo Speaker Integrated digital microphone *2 on the CMOS module, support Google Assistant |
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Color |
Misty Grey, Paint |
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Material |
Plastic |
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Weight |
3.06lbs |
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Dimensions |
12.78″ x 8.44″ x 0.67″ ~ 0.78″ |
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Battery |
42WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion |
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Security |
Kensington Nano Security Slot™ (6x 2.5mm) Titan C Security Chip |
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AC adapter |
TYPE-C, 45W AC Adapter, Output: 15V DC, 3A, 45W, Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal |
ASUS also added another USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port, bringing it to a total of two USB-C and one USB-A, and upgraded to Wi-Fi 6E. It seems like a decent mid-range laptop if a Windows PC or Mac isn’t for you.
Pricing and Availability
The lowest-end Chromebook CX14 (model CX1405CKA-CL464) with 64GB storage and 4GB RAM, is available for $279 at Best Buy. You can buy the higher-end CX14 for $300 at Cotsco, which bumps up the RAM to 8GB and the storage to 128GB.
The CX15 starts at $220 at Walmart for the 4GB RAM model, and the 8GB RAM version is $270 at Amazon. Finally, the CX14 Plus is $429 at Best Buy.
Source: ASUS
