ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500)
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Get more done every day, from anywhere

ASUS Chromebook CX11 is made for boosting productivity and having more fun while on the move — all day, every day. This laptop features up to a quad-core Intel® CPU for superior performance and dual-band WiFi 6 technology for superfast speeds, as well as enhanced portability and an up to 11-hour battery life. The slim-bezel design of the series fits more screen into the compact chassis for easy multitasking and incredibly immersive entertainment, and the device is your gateway to the best of Google, including the rich library of apps for work or play on the Google Play2. With speedy performance, robust security and convenient features, ASUS Chromebook CX1 is not only perfect for students — it’s ideal for anyone on the go!

Design

Modern, stylish and ultraportable

ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CNA) embodies pure style and portability with a lightweight, 1.74 kg 3 chassis and a distinctively trendy look and feel. Designed for empowering on-the-go lifestyles, it’s always ready to go wherever your day takes you.
1.74 kg
light
18.9 mm
thin
Portable
15.6”
design

Durability

Tough enough to take anywhere

With structural reinforcements to boost chassis strength, ASUS Chromebook CX1 is solidly built and provides durability for all your travels. It also meets next-level and industry-leading MIL-STD 810H4 US military tests, which are more rigorous and demanding than ever before. Additionally, the device undergoes stringent in-house testing — including panel-pressure, shock and drop tests — for ensuring maximal toughness, so you don’t have to worry about everyday knocks and bumps.
Shock Test
Withstands three harsh shocks in each direction at a force of 120 G / 3 ms.
Vibration Test
Withstands 5-500 Hz physical vibrations in all directions for one hour.
Altitude Test
Operates as normal at 15,000 feet to simulate an aircraft cargo hold and in-flight operation.
Drop Test
Dropped from 120 cm while powered on to mimic a desk accident.
Panel Pressure Test
Laptop must endure 25 kg of force on the lid and bottom without LCD panel damage.
Keyboard Durability Test
Designed for a lifespan of up to 10,000,000 keystrokes.
Hinge Test
Subjects the laptop to up to 30,000 open-and-close cycles.
Port Durability Test
Tested with 5,000 insertion-and-removal cycles.
Temperature Test
Endures 50° C and 0° C with the power on for 20 hours.
Shipboard Vibration Test
Withstands 4-33 Hz of environmental vibration for 2 hours.
Sand and Dust Test
Endures combined conditions of 1.2 g/m3 particle density, 28 m/s air velocity and 60°C.
Humidity Test
Survives conditions of 85% humidity and 40°C for 24 hours both with the power on and off.
Thermal Shock Test
Endures temperature changes of -51°C to 71°C for an hour through 3 cycles.
Twist Test
Withstands 50,000 twists to ensure chassis rigidity.

Performance

Breeze through work

Powered by up to a quad-core Intel® processor, ASUS Chromebook CX1 delivers excellent performance for responsive experiences with your favorite apps. Combined with the full capabilities of Google Workspace and other productivity apps from the Google Play2, the device lets you make quick work of your to-do list, from anywhere.
Up to
Quad-core
Intel® CPU
Up to
8 GB
memory
Up to
64 GB
storage

Display

Immersive visuals for focused productivity

Featuring ultra-narrow bezels, ASUS Chromebook CX1 packs a stunning 15.6-inch display into its ultraportable chassis, delivering an immersive 77% screen-to-body ratio. Combined with a matte anti-glare coating to reduce distracting reflections, the device maximizes your focus and productivity while minimizing the form factor — empowering you to do more on the go!
77%
screen-to-body ratio5
Two-sided
slim bezels
Anti-glare
display

Flexibility

Easy idea sharing

ASUS Chromebook CX1 offers a 180° lay-flat hinge that allows it to be fully opened and laid completely flat on a desk or table. This setup makes it easy to share ideas, visuals, samples and designs when you’re working with friends, colleagues or clients.
180°
lay-flat hinge

Keyboard

Exceptional typing experience

A full-size, ergonomic keyboard with 1.4 mm key travel ensures that typing is supremely comfortable. Typing on a compact device has never been this smooth and easy! The device also features a numeric keypad for convenient, intuitive number input.
1.4 mm
key travel
Intuitive
Numeric keypad
keyboard6

WiFi

Fast, stable connections

ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA) offers dual-band WiFi 6 (802.11ax) for strong, stable signals and superfast speeds, allowing you to load online content in the blink of an eye. Its connectivity is made even better by exclusive ASUS technologies — such as ASUS WiFi Master for Chrome OS7 — that ensure greater speed, stability and range for your WiFi connections and help you stay connected anywhere.
Up to
WiFi 6
technology7

Battery

Work or play, all day

The power-efficient ASUS Chromebook CX1 is designed to last for up to 11 hour8 on a single charge, so you can work or play throughout the day and while you’re on the move.
Up to
11-hour
battery life8

Security

Built-in protection

ASUS Chromebook CX1 is enabled with automatic updates9 and built-in anti-virus protection, seamlessly keeping your device safe, secure and always up to date. Because it leverages the rock-solid security of your personal Google Account, you can rest assured that private documents, emails, photos and confidential data are safe at all times.
Titan C
security chip

Connectivity

USB-C® for ultimate flexibility

Two full-function reversible USB-C® (USB Type-C®) ports make it easy to charge ASUS Chromebook CX1 or connect it to peripherals and external displays. USB-C provides superfast data-transfer speeds — making it possible to transfer a 2 GB video file to a USB drive in under 2 seconds10! For maximum convenience and compatibility, ASUS Chromebook CX1 also features standard USB 3.2 ports, and there’s a microSD slot for adding more storage.
2 x USB-C®
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
1 x microSD card slot
1 x audio jack

Chrome OS

Enjoy the best of Google

It doesn’t get better than Chrome OS. For both work and leisure time, ASUS Chromebook CX1 is your gateway to the very best of Google. You’ll enjoy full access to Google Play2, and you can talk to Google to get things done.
Google Play
Google Assistant
Google One
Easy access to apps on Google Play
Full access to Google Play2 lets you use your favorite apps for work, play and creativity. Also, with seamless cloud integration, you can easily access almost anything from any device. ASUS Chromebook CX1 opens a whole new world of freedom!
The fast way to get things done​
Get more done fast using your voice on your ASUS Chromebook CX1. Send an email, find documents, listen to music, access your calendar or control smart home devices, all without switching screens. Just say “OK Google” to get started2.
Google One with 100 GB of cloud storage
Your ASUS Chromebook CX1 purchase entitles you to a 12-month subscription of Google One11. The membership includes 100 GB of storage across Google Drive, Gmail and Google Photos, as well as access to Google experts and extra member benefits — all in one shareable family plan.​
Activate your Google One offer

Minecraft

Minecraft is here

Like ghasts and the Nether, Minecraft and Chromebooks12 are better together! The blocky game you know and love is now on Chromebook13, which means you can mine, craft, survive and explore in a vast open world, with seamless cross-play with friends wherever they play Minecraft Bedrock. Download from the Play Store on Chromebook today14.
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  1. The ASUS Chromebook CX1 model includes the CX1500CKA SKU (the latest version) and the CX1500CNA SKU (the previous version).
  2. Internet connection required. Google, Google Play, YouTube and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC.
  3. CX1500CNA is 1.74 kg and CX1500CKA is 1.8 kg.
  4. The testing regime includes the requirements of both military-grade standards and ASUS quality tests, and varies depending on device. MIL-STD-810 testing is conducted on selected ASUS products only. Note that the MIL-STD-810 testing helps to ensure the quality of ASUS products but does not indicate a particular fitness for military use. The test is performed under laboratory conditions. Any damage caused by attempts to replicate these test conditions would be considered accidental, and would not be covered by the standard ASUS warranty. Additional coverage is available with ASUS Premium Care.
  5. The stated width of the side bezel is the distance between the edge of the non-active screen display area and the inside edge of the case. If the case width is included, the side bezel width is 7 mm. The stated width of the bottom bezel is the distance between the edge of the non-active screen display area and the visible edge of the display when the laptop is opened to 90°. These measurements are based on the standard (without anti-glare) display configuration.
  6. Only the CX1500CKA model offers the numeric keypad.
  7. CX1500CKA is certified with WiFi Master for Chrome OS. WiFi Master for Chrome OS certified devices feature WiFi 6 and enhanced WiFi stability when USB 3.2 Gen 1 interference is present, allowing users to stream smoothly when they are up to 160 meters to 225 meters away from a router.
  8. Based on Chromium OS power Load Test. The 11-hour battery life was determined by looping local video playback at higher than 80 nits and at the default display brightness level. Battery performance is based on a mix of standby, web browsing and other use. Charging time requires the battery to be at least 5% charged, with the device inactive and using the included charger. Actual battery life depends on usage, specifications, applications and environment, among other factors.
  9. Auto-updates and auto-backup require an internet connection.
  10. Unless otherwise stated, all data-transfer speeds are based on theoretical performance. Actual performance may vary.
  11. Google One availability varies according to country. Please check with your local ASUS retailer for details.
  12. Google Play and Chromebook are trademarks of Google LLC.
  13. Only devices that meet early access minimum requirements can run the game. Requirements include-- Operating System: ChromeOS 111, System Architecture: 64-bit (x86_64, arm64-v8a), Processor: Intel Celeron N4500, Intel i3-7130U, Mediatek MT8183, Qualcomm SC7180, AMD Ryzen 3 3250C or better, Memory: 4 GB RAM, Storage: Minimum of 1 GB game installation, maps, and other files.
  14. The models shown are CM3401F and CM1402.
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IPS stands for in-plane switching, a type of LED (a form of LCD) display panel technology.

Unless otherwise stated, all performance claims are based on theoretical performance. Actual figures may vary in real-world situations.

The actual transfer speed of USB 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, and/or Type-C will vary depending on many factors including the processing speed of the host device, file attributes and other factors related to system configuration and your operating environment.

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