Customer Ratings & Reviews

It’s been along time since I’ve used a Google/Android based product, I’ve messed around with a few of them but haven’t owned one in a long time. All of my computer and tablet needs has been either iOS or windows based devices. Unboxing the device you get the tablet a USB-C charger and a removable kickstand/keyboard case. The case is made of a very durable feeling material and is two separate parts. When using the keyboard part, the device basically goes in computer mode as the grid of apps disappear from the Home Screen and returns when in tablet mode. The kickstand case part is really nice and I love that it has it as it makes it easy to prop the device up when watching videos. The device feels substantial and is on the thicker side as far as most tablets go, but in exchange for this you get great battery life. Setup- you can use the device in what’s called guest mode but if you do it lacks a lot of capabilities. Namely all the apps you’ll want from the Google play store as if you don’t sign into the play store and setup your account, you won’t have any apps or access to the play store. Once you sign into the play store it’s like the device comes to life and has so much more to offer. I somewhat understand why Google does this, I just wish they allowed full access to the play store in guest mode. Usage- the biggest thing I noticed was the battery life. With on and off usage from the occasional web browsing to mostly video watching on YouTube, it’s been amazing. It was 4 days before I had to change the device. This can be one of the trade offs for a device being thicker as they can put a larger battery in. When scrolling and using the device, the device for the most part is very smooth and lag free when using in tablet mode, though occasionally I did notice some lag here and there. The stylus adds a nice bit of added functionality and works great. When trying to remove it you really have to pull, almost to the point you think you’ll break it, but you won’t. Overall it’s a great consumption/light productivity device and the software is solid. The build quality is great and though it’s on the thicker side, it comes with great battery life.

The sleek design of the device immediately catches the eye, offering a modern aesthetic. Its lightweight build makes it incredibly easy to carry around, perfect for those on the go. The performance is undeniably smooth, handling various tasks with impressive speed and efficiency. Furthermore, the long battery life ensures productivity throughout the day without frequent charging. Overall, it's a fantastic piece of technology that enhances the user experience.

Runs most apps well, capable of daily tasks - surfing and emails - as long as only a few tabs at a time. The detachable keyboard adds another dimension for those who want extremely compact, portable device, and still have full function. However, this would benefit from 8Gb ram, and has smaller storage for personal files. And, a backlit keyboard would make typing much easier in dim light. For the price, this checks all the basic needs...

This is a fantastic product for the price. The screen is nice and bright with rich colors. The battery life is amazing. Feels well built and durable when toting around. The included cover is a nice bonus. I purchased this for basic surfing, notetaking, and occasional streaming and have not noticed any lag, even with a budget processor. My only negative is that the stylus can be a little tricky and almost requires some force to remove. I wish it would come out more smoothly. It's a basic but solid product for what it does.

I have to start off my review by pointing out that this Chromebook convertible costs less than the cheapest iPad, and it includes the keyboard case and stylus. That's kind of insane. In some ways, that might be all you need to know about the value provided by Asus here, as the iPad is probably the most obvious competitor. I've had iPads since they launched and remain a fan of those devices, but even the base model is objectively way way overpriced compared to this Chromebook as a productivity device. (To say nothing of the iPad Pros!) And especially so if you are a heavy Gmail, Google Docs, Sheets, Calendar, etc. user, as those apps have always been limited on the iPad and don't work great on mobile Safari. You can get a lot of work done on this little 2 in 1. Full stop. As for the hardware, you can look at my photos and get a sense of the size. It's a little narrower than an iPad Pro and a good bit thicker. The bezels around the screen are beefy and overall it's just never going to be confused for a product from Apple, Microsoft or Google. That said, it's still so compact! It's hard to believe how close it is to a tiny laptop at this size and yet that's exactly what it's like to use - a small 11 inch laptop. Which is cool and convenient! It feels good to hold, use, and carry. It's got some weight, but is by no means heavy. You can throw it in your bag and it won't take up much room at all. Or it'd be incredibly easy to just carry into an office meeting, no bag necessary. Beefy bezels aside, the display is really pretty darn good. It's very bright and text is crips. YouTube will play 4k and 60fps videos without much difficulty if you're on good wifi. (At full screen I noticed a little choppiness, but given the size of this screen there's really very little benefit in watching 4k content vs. 1080p which plays nice and smoothly). The touchscreen is very responsive, and scrolling etc. are very smooth. Especially for browsing the web - it just handles Chrome really well, as to be expected. No lag in changing screen orientation when in table mode. The speakers won't wow you but get pretty loud considering the size (and cost). And there's a headphone jack or bluetooth if you want headphones or external speakers. There's a nifty little silo that houses a stylus, which you can pop in and out when you need to sign something. The stylus itself feels pretty good and works well enough. If you're really looking at this device as the thing to make digital handwritten notes on, then I'd highly advise trying it in a store before buying. It's plastic on glass, so it's never going to feel quite like writing on paper. The keyboard attaches and detaches very easily. What's interesting is that the kickstand mechanism on this device is actually a back cover that connects to the tablet magnetically and is completely separate from the keyboard itself. You can take it off if you want for some reason, which is kind of cool and leaves the possibility of a future better option from Asus or 3rd party. The whole set up is reminiscent of the Microsoft Surface, though the last time I used one of those it had a fabric-like keyboard whereas this one feels a bit more plasticy and hard. The keys themselves have great travel, but are a little slick to the touch for my tastes. Still, it is really quite easy and comfortable to write on and I've had no issues using it for long stretches of time. Trackpad works as expected and has been fine. And again, I can't stress enough how nice it is that this keyboard is included!! I worry a little about how dirty it's going to get over time given the light color, but we'll have to see on that front. A darker option would be nice... but no backlight, folks. My guess is that's why they went with this color. Backlit keys would be so nice to have here, but I'm guessing this is one area where they made a cost decision to keep the price low. Chrome OS is nice and snappy. I'm not terribly familiar with this processor, but so far so good. No lagginess of issues getting things to load. Having the option for touch is so convenient on a device like this. Sometimes you just want to scroll with your finger, even when the keyboard is connected. This is my first time using a tablet though with Chrome OS and that experience leaves a little to be desired. When you detach the keyboard, the device automatically goes into tablet mode. Why? If touch works just fine with the regular desktop mode, why am I forced to use a different fork of the OS? This should be something users can choose to do via an option in the system settings. Instead, you're thrown into this mode which has no app drawer, meaning you get a grid of app icons blocking your desktop wallpaper and there's no way to get rid of that grid. (Even Apple finally added an app drawer to the iPhone and iPad a few years ago, making this experience feel even more dated.) Apps automatically open in full screen instead of in a window you can easily resize, and the whole thing just feels a little strange and unnecessary. In a perfect world - tablet mode would just run Android and bring with it a much better tablet operating system experience. So, if you're looking for a small and very mobile laptop like experience that runs Chrome OS this feels like a tremendous option and value. If you really, really are thinking you want to use this more in tablet mode than with the keyboard attached... I'd strongly advise you to just make sure you know what you're getting with the tablet mode fork of Chrome OS. Otherwise, this is a really cool little productivity machine!

Well built. Well thought out. Well designed. Three phrases that aren't usually ascribed to Chromebooks. The Asus 2-in-1 earns all 3. I handed this over to my daughter to use for her schoolwork and productivity. It exceeds that purpose, and I'm using it more often that she does. It challenges the limitations of what we normally attribute to Chromebooks. The build is extremely solid and sturdy. Nothing feels cheap of flimsy. Cover/case provides enough protection that I don't feel overly cautious when handling or tossing in a bag. Keyboard keys provide great tactile feedback, and the trackpad usage is smooth and precise. The keyboard also easily attaches and detaches without much fumbling. Screen is bright and clear with excellent details in images, games, and videos. Touch functionality is on par with any other tablet I have in my home. Sound is decent with a solid set of speakers. Definitely good enough for watching movies and general music listening. Not tinny. Sound has decent depth. Cameras are good for tablet standard. Great for video calls and general shooting. Not full function but fits the bill. On paper, the ram and processor look underwhelming, but for surfing, games, streaming, note taking, and my daughter's schoolwork, it was completely able to keep up. Open too many processes, yes there will be a slowdown, but general usage hasn't been problematic. The stylus fits snuggly into the screen for storage which also doubles as a charger. There are no buttons on the stylus for clicking options, but writing and general navigating is very smooth. The stylus is also capable of quick charging. 15 seconds adds dozens of minutes to usage. Being that it is android, it fits into my home ecosystem flawlessly. I have several "OK Google" devices around my home. Using voice commands and/or device casting works better than some of my native devices. Of course, there are a few cons. The first is the viewing angle. You cannot get a 90-degree angle as there is no horizontal hinge, and the screen is supported by a kickstand that is attached magnetically to the back of the screen. This makes it cumbersome to actually use on your lap in laptop mode without a lap desk of some sort. Not impossible, but cumbersome. Second issue is no SD expansion slot. Unfortunately, with the push towards "clouding" everything, expandable storage is starting to become a rarity. This is a shame because with all this Chromebook can do/handle, it would be great to add on-board content for those offline situations. There is a USB-C port for HD connection, but an SD card would have been preferable. Lastly, camera has no zoom. Front or rear. For video calls, not too much of an issue, but you must have the appropriate distance for every call. But for photography, not having at least a digital zoom is lacking. For example, when scanning a QR code, it's great to zoom in to scan rather that having to create a physical crop. All and all, this is a great, handy Chromebook that serves several purposes, and serves them well. My daughter can't get enough, and I too find myself grabbing it for a quick task.

Size was important. I've been using a Chromebook for 10+years. This is the perfect size. Having a detachable keyboard is a plus but the white numbers and letters are difficult to use. Black keys with white numbers work way better. Speed and security are important . I shopped for value and service. BestBuy offered both. This is the 3rd computer I purchased from BestBuy. They beat the price on the internet. I'm very satisfied with this ASUS CM3001

This is exactly what I was looking for -- Love having the touch screen, keyboard and stylus. The size and weight work perfectly for me to use anywhere. I use this product for email, web, docs, sheets, slides, notes, videos and borrowing magazines & books from the library. I have been a Chrome OS user for years so I have realistic expectations of what this machine can do. The price was right since it was on sale for 1/2 off.

It is portable and works well for me. It is true that the memory is small, so opening a few more apps or tabs will slow it down a lot. But when working on one app or using only a tab for a webpage, it is usually fine. It also allows connecting to an external display, though the resolution seems to be limited to 1920x1080. After removing the keyboard the machine can be used as a tablet and is very convenient. Also it can run a lot of Android apps.

I love the size of this tablet. It works really well for my needs It seems very sturdy and the removable tablet from the keyboard and the removable stand provides lots of protection for the tablet. I had an old Asus tablet about 20 years old that still works so i was due for an upgrade. Since i had such good luck with the brand I'll stick with it.

This is a nice compact tablet style computer that not only offers the flexibility of a tablet but the keyboard and touchpad mouse of a laptop. It has a great screen that is crips and clear with colors that pop. It is heavier than a normal tablet with the keyboard and stand attached but not so much it isn't still portable and easy to take on the go. The battery life is what has probably impressed us the most as we have been using it over the last week and still have yet to charge it again and it has about 25% battery left. The keyboard is also nice and reminds me of our old Surface one that we had although the magnetic connections on this are way stronger than any other Surfaces or Chromebooks I have used. There is definitely no worry of this one coming off or losing it. Setup was quick and easy and we had our Google account for our business logged in, synched up, and ready to go in about 10 minutes. Pros - Great battery life - Sharp and clear display - Amazingly strong magnetic detachable keyboard - Responsive Keyboard Cons - Rear magnetic kickstand is not strong enough, comes off too easy - Heavier than other Chromebooks or our previous Surface - Limited storage unless you pay for additional cloud storage - No MicroSD slot to expand storage - Chrome OS which might have a bit of a learning curve if you aren't familiar with it Overall for placing orders for our home based business and staying on top of emails this is a great option. It is small yet has a lot of the features with a keyboard and touchpad to manage items without having to be at our desktop PC. For the price it is a solid tablet style Chromebook if that is what you are looking for and if you are familiar with the Chrome OS you will be able to jump right in.

Got this for my 5th grader. Very lightweight, battery lasts all day and then some, and the detachable keyboard is a neat feature that lets the Chromebook to be used as a tablet. I do wonder about the longevity of the keyboard being attached & detached so many times.

Overall: I like it! The Chrome OS is new to me so there's a bit of a learning curve. I love the magnetic keyboard attachment. Sometimes I want a keyboard but a lot of times I don't, so I get the best of both. LONG battery life when not being used (but not off).

Little slow on ram but screen is amazing and the stylus works really well!

I work as a CPT for a fitness center and this is a low cost, excellent solution to keep teack of my clients needs on the go. Basically a full functional laptop/tablet as you need it to be with a magnetic detachable keyboard. Can't beat the price to performance for how versatile it is, believe me I tried!

Great value! Bought an open box and it came like new. Computer has decent speed, and plenty enough for basic stuff like surfing the internet, etc. Decent battery life.

Haven't had the computer for long, but so far its pretty cool. has the power of a laptop but the portability of a tablet. yes, the screen detaches from the keyboard. nice feature. also has a stylus. don't use it much but nice to know its there. also, the back cover folds to make a stand if using as a tablet. all in all, very cool product.

Pros - value, form factor, keyboard, lightweight Cons - not the speediest I would recommend for a basic chromebook, backup device, secondary in another room, etc...

Nice keyboard. Easy to pack and travel. Comes on instantly

I have the Lenovo Duet and Duet 3, compared to the Duet 3 this looks nicer and the included stylus is a plus. I haven't used it for intensive tasks so performance is still to be decided so far for regular browsing it seems to be holding up.