Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Asus CX14 Chromebook Plus with Google AI is a pretty straightforward and easy-to-use Chromebook. It is entry level but has a few perks that makes it a cut above some of the other comparable ones. Coming with Intel’s I3 processor, 8 gigs of RAM and 128 gigs of SSD storage, it is very responsive. Battery life truly lasts all day, averaging 9-10 hours of active us. In addition to a 3.5mm audio jack and 2 USB-C ports, the CX14 comes with an HDMI port and even a USB-A, which even some higher end PCs don’t come with anymore. The CX14 using Google as an operating system and has a very simple setup. It had to do an update out of the box, which took about 10 minutes, but rest of updates are to run behind the scenes, so you’re not bothered with that. Log in or set up your Google account and you’re ready to go. This is a cloud and app-based system and works best for web browsing, social media, or watching videos. The graphics are entry-level High Definition but provide a clear enough picture. It’s definitely not gaming quality so if that’s what you’re expecting, you won’t get it with this one. The build is hard plastic and makes the CX14 feel lightweight at just over 3-lbs. The touchpad is a comfortable size, but I have to say, the keyboard clicks are kind of noisy. It’s also not a backlit keyboard and with black keys, that should have been a consideration. It has Bluetooth 5 and Wi-Fi 6 so internet connectivity has been fast and stable. Overall, the Asus CX14 is great for the basics and would be good for students and casual business needs. The price is a little high, but the brand is solid and the Chromebook should have longevity.

We really like this Chromebook from Asus for many reasons. First, it arrived well packaged and right out of the box it looks very nice, it is thin and compact. The Asus CX14 has a 14-inch FHD screen that does a great job, the screen has a matte finish so there is no glare when we are watching anything on it. We really like the system since it is fast, simple and best of all secure. And this version includes Google AI since it is built-in, so it is fast. It is very easy to setup; it can be setup by itself or can be setup with a cellular and either was very easy. The laptop comes with good size memory yet there is plenty more on the cloud to use and it can be customized to fit everyone's needs. One major thing that this Chromebook has is the battery life, it does charge fast and lasts all day long. Overall, it is lightweight, thin, easy to take it everywhere, for everyday tasks it does them fast and easy. It can be connected using Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth and all the family has been using it.

This is a Chromebook Plus. The non-Plus is the entry level, using low powered processors. It usually will come with older Intel N-series or Celeron chips. Some will come with MediaTek Arm processors or older AMD CPU. The Plus models will come with Intel Core or AMD Ryzen series processors. This one Intel Core 3. It has 8 cores and 8 threads. You might be wondering what you can do with that additional power. The Plus processors can boost to higher clock speeds which will give you more performance. More cores and threads means more multitasking capabilities. You can run a virtual Linux environment inside Chrome OS if you wanted to. These processors can support larger size of RAM which helps with many open tabs. The more RAM you have, the more tabs you can have open. It comes with 128GB of storage which is plenty. I mostly will save things in the cloud anyway. It comes with Google AI trial. The hardware is plenty since requests are sent to Google servers anyway and not ran locally. None of the hardware is upgradeable. This is a slight step up from non-Plus Chromebooks. If you want to run Linux, do a little bit of development, go with the Plus. But if you just consume media, do word processing, basic tasks, regular Chromebooks will be just fine. The IO is good. Has both USB-A and USB-C ports. I plugged in a wireless mouse with a USB-A dongle. It worked just fine. In fact, I prefer it. This has no touch screen. It charges with an included USB-C power adapter. It can be charged with any USB-C cable. This comes with 45W power adapter. It’s low powered so it doesn’t take much to charge. One thing with the Plus that they should improve in the future is make it feel less “cheap”. It doesn’t have a premium feel to it. It just feels like all other Chromebook. This would be an extra advantage of picking up the Plus aside from the computer hardware.

The Asus CX14 Chromebook Plus is an entry level PC. Using the Google operating system, the CX14 is best suited for surfing the web and casual video watching. The CX14 has Intel’s I3 chipset, 8 gigabytes of ram and 128 gigabytes of SSD storage. The 14” screen is in High Definition for clear viewing. Graphics are handled by Intel’s entry-level chipset and is best suited for surfing the web and basic video viewing. This is by no means a gaming platform. You have a touch pad, 2 USB-C ports with one used for charging the unit, 1 USB-A, a mini jack, and a HDMI port. The setup is very simple. Turn on the Asus and follow the prompts to sign into your google account and then allow the CX14 to complete its updates, which took about 11 minutes to finish. Once the updates have been completed, you’re ready to go. The build quality is basic, with hard plastic around the screen and keyboard. There is ample space beside the touchpad for comfortable hand placement, and the touchpad rarely interferes while typing. The operating system feels familiar and is easy to navigate. During my real-world use of the CX14, I found it very responsive and easy to use. Whether surfing the web, on social media, or watching videos, the CX14 never skipped a beat and kept up with me with ease. The battery seemed to sip power and it felt like it ran for ever. Keeping in mind that the Asus CX14 is for basic computing and best suited for web browsing, you can’t go wrong with this Chromebook, though the price seems a little high for the entry level feel!

The CX14 Chromebook from Asus is a solid mid range Chromebook, that is slightly below what I’d consider a solid value. 8GB of ram is “just enough” for a mid tier Chromebook these days, but with the cost of memory being directly connected to AI demand, it is acceptable. The build of this “Chomebook Plus” leaves a lot to be desired. It feels extremely similar to very cheap Chromebooks I’ve used over the years. (I’ve worked in IT with chromebooks from multiple generations, and many were considered to be much lower in value vs this CX14) The keyboard is very soft/mushy. The touchpad is usable, but the corner buttons feel quite mushy and push the edge down which does not exactly scream longevity. The screen is passable, could be a bit brighter, but works fine. I’m no audiophile, but the speakers, while sounding fine overall, do not get near loud enough for anything beyond the odd youtube video. Expect to use a headset in noisy places or for media. There are a good number of ports, with 2 USB-C ports that work with power in and Displayport, with a fullsize HDMI and a full size USB-A port. The best part of this Asus is the overall snappiness. It’s quite quick, using an Intel N355 which is a low wattage chip, but has 8 cores, and it's clocked high enough to make most everyday chromebook tasks feel quick. Overall I cannot recommend this Chromebook at its MSRP value category, as there are usually other options in the Chromebook space, or running other OS’s, that will give you more vs this CX14.

I primarily got this for my child to use as they are in school and have Chromebooks there. I will also say that some of my gripes maybe specific to Chrome OS, and not necessarily the actual computer, but mixing in all my thoughts. Starting off with the good. The computer is fairly small overall package, including the usb-c power plug that is much smaller then some of the computers I've had with a huge power brick. You also get 2 usb c and one 1 usb a port which is pretty good for laptops these days. There is also a HDMI port if you need to hook up to a TV. The build quality is not high end, but works for what it is. So overall its actually a pretty good package. On the other hand, I did have a few issues. First, when trying to get setup I just couldn't get it to sign into my wifi and stay signed it. This has continued even now, partly probably my own setup but I eventually had to just connected it to my slow IoT network. This meant turning it on and getting it setup took way too long. I also had issues with needing to get an account, as I wanted a kids account but used my own thinking I could choose later, and it made my account a child one and no way to go back when I realized it so I had to do a full factory reset to get things setup. After getting things setup, besides the issue with wifi, everything worked like Chrome OS should. And my child account works fine too. With android apps I was even able to get roblox for my kid on the device and it works OK, thought its not a touch screen so they didn't know how to use the keyboard and mouse to play. Overall its a decently built computer that runs Chrome OS if thats what you need.

Chromebooks have been around for awhile but I've always found them to be underpowered, laggy or just plain outdated in terms of performance. This one however, seems to buck that trend and actually make for a usable laptop. The Intel® Core™ 3-N355 processor seems to perform quite well at most basic tasks. Being a Chromebook, this laptop is more geared to light computer usage by students, elderly, and such. 8GB of RAM seems to be enough however upgrading would be nice. Unfortunately, you can't upgrade the RAM on these laptops. 128GB HD is pretty stout agin for most tasks. Being a Chromebook, this is a really lightweight. This one is super easy to travel with and possibly use as your work laptop depending on your workload. Battery life seems to be pretty good as well. Big thing for me is the backlit keyboard which is always a nice feature to have on any laptop. For an inexpensive Chromebook, this is probably one of the better ones I've come across. Decent speed, good battery life and otherwise decent specs

I have been using Asus computer parts and laptops for over 20 years and have always been very pleased with the quality and reliability. This Chromebook is slim but not as slim as other laptops such as a MacBook air but it is much smaller and thinner than you typical gaming laptop. Out the box I was able to get it setup and logged in via connecting to my Android phone in about 10 minutes. It then did the usual system updates and once completed and rebooted I was able to start using it. One thing I have noticed is that it boots up very quickly and jumping from app to app it is very responsive. It is different from a Windows laptop so it might take a bit of getting used to if you haven't used a Chromebook before. Pros - Boots up fast and is quick - Great for watching videos or playing some games on - Great screen for this price point - Smaller footprint and lightweight for it's size - Has multiple ports including a full size HDMI out - Easy to setup with your Android phone Cons - Chrome OS which is a bit different from other OS's - Challenging to get a controller recognized to try using with games - Wouldn't load Call of Duty mobile but plays other games like Candy Crush without any issues Overall this is one of the better Chromebooks that I have used the last few years. As long as you understand it's limitations in regards to what games it will run and looking to use it for Google Docs and watching videos it is a great option.

This Chromebook works really well for what I wanted to use it.

I loved most aspects about it, everything was simple and easy to use, but it registers apps like its a phone.

The ASUS - CX14 14" FHD Chromebook Plus Laptop with Google AI - Intel Core 3 (2025) - 8GB Memory is a basic plain looking laptop with no bells and whistles that produces a solid performance for students and some professionals. The CX14 operates on the most recent version of ChromeOS. The chassis and lid are made entirely of plastic, giving it a lightweight feel of just over 3 pounds. Its plastic lightweight construction is perfect for portability to school, office or library. The plastic construction isn’t very rigid. The keyboard has a standard layout with a generously sized touchpad, plenty of spacing and large keycaps. But the keyboard deck and bottom chassis can give slightly under pressure and the display can become distorted with too much pressure on its lid. The CX14 is easy to set up and perfect as an entry-level laptop. ChromeOS boots up quickly and the system is very responsive to inputs. There is stable and fast connectivity to networks, headsets, and peripheral devices, with wireless exchange via 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) and Bluetooth 5. The CX14 provides fast, fluid multitasking for web browsing, streaming, and Google Workspace apps. But it does not deliver high-end performance for demanding 3D graphics or video games. The display colors appear neutral, but it is decent enough for basic productivity work. The RAM is enough to keep many tabs open simultaneously, and keep open several apps used in parallel without any noticeable reduction in efficiency. The system updates itself automatically in the background and receives security and feature updates for years without my personal intervention. I can conveniently install applications via the Google Play Store, including Android apps and productivity tools. The webcam is only 720p, making it average and functional, but not outstanding. It has plenty of ports including 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A, an HDMI port, and a 3.5mm audio jack, all located on the left side. The speakers don't produce high volume and there is some distortion at full volume levels, with little bass. I see decent battery life, between 8 to 10 hours, depending on how I use it. There is Google Gemini Advanced AI functions built for students and professionals completing research and writing documents. The ASUS - CX14 14" FHD Chromebook Plus Laptop with Google AI - Intel Core 3 (2025) - 8GB Memory is ideal for home office, study, or school and should be a first choice for any entry-level laptop.

The ASUS CX14 is a standout laptop that puts daily functionality in a capable Chromebook, rather than a pricier, beefier traditional laptop. Depending on your needs, this Chromebook could be a suitable replacement for a traditional laptop, though. I personally use my desktop and high power laptop for gaming, editing, and other power or memory intensive tasks but the Chromebook allows me to share some of my work and game while remote without having to worry about a power supply near buy or to be frank, I can also replace this more easily than the latter. As a standalone unit using any cloud-based platform, such as Google Docs, just having the lightweight, quick-to-grab and go Chromebook adds a lot of value to my life. Out of the box, the unit is ready to go, and all you have to do is sign in and download any app you like to use. The Misty Grey finish is simple and clean but presents a premium vibe. The unit weighs just around three pounds and is light enough to be comfortable but built well enough not to feel flimsy. The screen is beautiful and exceeded my expectations. The 14-inch FHD screen delivers a sharp and vibrant display, and the thin bezels make for a bigger than perceived experience. ChromeOS is quick and intuitive. The responsiveness is faster than most traditional platforms. When combined with Gemini, I have become an AI fool. I ask Gemini everything; not to say that I have become reliant on it, just that it is nice to have the features it offers, and the integrated experience is genuinely handy for summarizing information, brainstorming, editing, or just getting a quick answer. I did not request the laptop because of it, but it is one of the best features. Then, as referenced, the battery life on this thing is incredibly good, with an advertised life of about ten hours. My time is a bit shorter than that, but I am normally the culprit there. This laptop is not a traditional unit, but the firepower under the hood makes it extremely useful for cloud-based gaming as well. I have used other Chromebooks that really could not hang with the internal processing power necessary for optimal performance. Not the case here. Obviously, there are limitations and compromises that come with this unit. But with some lower memory requirement games, this Chromebook turns from a daily functional media device into an outright gaming laptop. Overall, I have to agree with something I saw while researching and reviewing this unit. I apologize to whoever said it, but it does feel like ASUS prioritizes the experience by cutting out the waste you don’t really use anyway. My experience is solid, and this ASUS CX14 is now a staple in my life. As I said, if your world revolves around being remote, then this could be the unit for you.

The Asus Chromebook CX14 is an entry-level Chromebook built around the Google and Android ecosystem. It is a 14 inch laptop weighing about 3 pounds, powered by an Intel Core 3 processor with 8GB of RAM, and I did not notice any lag during use. Setup The unboxing was standard, and the USB-C power cable is a nice touch since it avoids a proprietary charger. The power brick itself is small and easy to travel with. Initial setup had a few bumps though. Connecting to wireless triggered about 10 minutes of update downloads, and after the reboot I had to reenter the wireless password again. Signing into Gmail was another friction point. Without an Android phone nearby, there is no way to avoid typing the full password, and the two factor authentication step required resending the prompt before it showed up on the Google app on my phone. I also found that Easy Viewer, an app included out of the box, is no longer supported on Chrome OS, which was disappointing to see preloaded on a new device. Use Day to day, this laptop works well within the Google and Android ecosystem, but it comes with real constraints. You cannot install traditional applications, and the experience leans heavily mobile rather than full laptop. It is best suited for someone who already lives in the Android ecosystem or wants a strictly online experience without the hassle of managing programs, AV settings, or other maintenance. I used it for streaming, web meetings, and general browsing. YouTube video quality looked good on the display, and the webcam handled video calls well. Casting your screen to a TV is a nice option, though it requires a Chromecast device to use. Gemini Advanced, included free for 12 months and valued by Google at $240, is a genuinely powerful AI tool. It offered to connect to all of my Google services during setup, but even after granting permissions, when I asked it to recreate a photo of my son and dog, it said it could not find the pictures despite them being labeled in my photo library. Overall the laptop feels basic, closer to using a modern smartphone with a keyboard attached than a traditional laptop. Pros and cons On the positive side, battery life was excellent. I used it all day, roughly 8 hours, and still had 28 percent remaining at the end. The port selection is solid, with HDMI for presentations and USB-A and USB-C for storage or wireless mice and keyboards. There is a dedicated G key on the keyboard that launches a Google search directly, a small but convenient touch. I liked the option to use a PIN code instead of retyping the password every time, and the included Gemini Advanced subscription adds real value. On the downside, the trackpad is accurate but feels cheap in terms of materials, and the finish shows fingerprint marks easily. Screen brightness is okay and the resolution is just alright, with colors falling short of what you would expect from a mid range laptop. Storage is eMMC, which is slow and not upgradeable, and overall storage capacity is minimal. The laptop is a good weight but all plastic, and while it carries a Mil spec rating, I have not tested that and cannot speak to how well it would actually hold up. Trying to connect OneDrive was limiting, since the only available app is the mobile version, giving you the same reduced screen layout you would get on a phone rather than a proper desktop experience. The Gemini Advanced photo search issue was also a letdown given how the feature is presented. I also wish this had come in black, silver, or white, since the Hunter Green finish gives the laptop a faded, sun worn look rather than a clean modern appearance. Final summary This is a reasonable choice if you are fully bought into the Google or Android ecosystem, mainly need a browser-based device with strong battery life, and want to avoid managing traditional software and settings. The bundled Gemini Advanced subscription adds real value on top of the hardware, though do not expect it to seamlessly work with all of your connected Google data right out of the gate. If you need real storage, better build materials, or the ability to install standard software, you may get more for your money with a comparable Windows laptop.

Asus has always been one of my favorite brands for laptop computers because of their high quality and the value for the features they provide. I’ve had a much more complicated relationship with Chromebooks because while they’re typically lightweight and offer long battery in exchange for being for productivity only and poor sound, keyboard layout, and the more unfamiliar navigation of ChromeOS over Windows. So when I got the Asus CX14 I wasn’t sure what I’d get and how I’d like it. In the box is the laptop and the charger with a quickstart guide that you don’t really need, it's all just common sense about what the keys are, where the power button and ports are, and reminding you to charge before you use it. Asus has provided a 14” wide FHD display and the standard track pad and keyboard layout with number keys along the top of the QWERTY keyboard. It runs on a 3599 mA battery which says it will run for 10 hours but I’m seeing between 8 and 9 hours depending if you use video, brighter or dimmer display…the usual. Internals don’t typically matter with a Chromebook since its not going to be playing any 4K games or doing much graphics design but in this case being a ChromeBook Plus I’ll say the Intel Core 3 N355 runs at 3.9gHz and it has 8gb of RAM and 128gb harddrive. There’s not a lot of earth shattering review notes to share as it functions like a very competent Asus chrome book. Battery is pretty good and you’ll be hard pressed to run out of battery during most standard travel or school days. Audio is serviceable without being super clear or loud, just good enough to watch Netflix in bed at night. One cool feature that I believe is pretty new to Chromebooks is the Quick Insert function on the caps lock key. When you press the Quick Insert you can add emojis, recently copied links and files, or get Gemini AI assistance. I can see this may be a highly productive feature in some instances like a report or article which you’re adding graphics into as you produce but it's not going to revolutionize anything. All in all if you like Chromebooks this is a good one to look at getting! If you’re more interested in high performance audio, graphics, or storage then you already know not to consider a Chromebook for your endeavors. The CX14 is a top tier Chromebook but I think with most consumers in the market for a laptop you aren’t looking at a Chromebook for more than something in your budget that will run long enough to complete your report/assignment/productivity thing. If Asus CX14 is in your budget then you can do a lot worse, this is a really good Chromebook!

We’ve had our Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 since 2022. p Primarily our elementary-school-age child uses it, but I have used it from time to time under my profile. Now that they are heading into middle school, we're getting the new ASUS Chromebook Plus CX14 to replace it. The Samsung was a solid versitile Chromebook. The 12.4-inch screen is sharp and bright, and the foldable design came in handy more than I expected—my kid would flip it into tablet mode for watching videos, reading and playing tablet based education games and I used it the same way on the couch when I didn't want to get up and grab my own tablet. It’s light, so it was easy for a younger child to carry around. For elementary school it worked fine. Google Classroom, simple docs, YouTube, and a few browser tabs were no problem. The battery lasted through a school day without much trouble. But as our child started to try to run more demanding apps as they grew the limits showed up. With only 4 GB of memory and the older processor, it would slow down once there were more tabs open and games like Roblox. Switching between apps sometimes felt laggy. I expect that slowdown will only get more noticeable as our child gets more demanding of the tech. The ASUS is a regular 14-inch laptop instead of a convertible. Although the screen is bigger, it isn't as sharp or colorful as the Samsung screen and it’s not touch. What it does offer is a much stronger processor and twice the memory (8 GB). That should make everyday schoolwork feel smoother (i.e. more tabs, faster switching between Classroom, Docs, websites, apps, games and whatever else middle school throws at them without the occasional stutter we’ve gotten used to on the Samsung. It also has a full HDMI port which the Samsung doesn't have. Battery life should still easily cover a full school day. It’s a bit heavier and thicker, but still light enough for a middle-schooler to carry. We'll miss the Samsung’s sharp screen and the tablet-mode flexibility, especially for casual use at home. But for actual schoolwork, the extra speed and memory on the ASUS should make a real difference as the demands go up in middle school. It’s the more practical daily driver for the next few years until we feel our kid is ready for their own full laptop.

The Acer Chromebook Plus is pretty much just a laptop but it runs on Google Chrome. Instead of the expensive software that normal laptops run on, this runs on Google Chrome. Google Chrome has come a long way. It pretty much acts just like you would expect it to, but only slightly different. I am very pleased with the Acer Chromebook. I have used Acer tablets in the past and have had very good luck and experiences with Acer products. This Chromebook seems very well made. I am very happy with the keyboard. I am using it to write this review. The keys have just the right amount of pressure and feel good when typing. I like the icons at the bottom of the screen. This allows you to pick whatever you what to use at the time. If you have a Google account and use Google Chrome as your browser on other computers, you can log in on your Chromebook and have all your tabs open on your Chromebook. When you get the Acer Chromebook and first start it up, you will need to log into your wifi. It will update at that time, then when it restarts, for some reason you may need to log back into your wifi. For some reason it didn’t remember my wifi after the update. Not a big deal, but odd. The bluetooth works well with my bluetooth earbuds. I easily connected my bluetooth earbuds to use them with YouTube. That worked really well for me. I use my Chromebook to read emails, do internet searches and watch YouTube. I am very happy with how it works for those tasks. The Google Docs word processor works just as good for me as any other word processor. You can put pretty much any app you would want on your Chromebook. I haven’t added it yet, but I’ll probably put Netflix it mine too. The screen adjusts and stays in place well. I can tilt it toward me and away from me and It is still very easy to see. The screen stays in place well. The mousepad works very well. I can easily move the mouse from side to side without lifting my finger. Sometimes I have noticed that it can get a bit warm when using it on my lap. The cooling vents are all the way across the bottom and cover close to ⅓ of the bottom, so it has lots of venting for cooling. If you are looking for a Chromebook, I would recommend this one.

If you're looking for a fast, reliable, and hassle-free daily laptop, the ASUS Chromebook Plus CX14 hits the sweet spot—delivering punchy modern hardware without the mid-range PC price tag. Technical & Practical Highlights Performance Core: Powered by the 8-core Intel Core 3-N355 processor and 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM, seamlessly handling 15–20 browser tabs, video streaming, and Google AI workloads without choking. Display & Chassis: Features a 14-inch FHD (1920x1080) anti-glare IPS display with a 180° lay-flat hinge, wrapped in a rugged US MIL-STD 810H military-grade durable chassis weighing just 3.06 lbs. Connectivity & I/O: Equipped with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4, plus dual USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C ports (supporting power delivery and external display out), a standard USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, and a full HDMI 1.4 port.  Security & Power: Includes Google's dedicated Titan C2 security chip, a physical webcam privacy shutter, and a 42Wh battery (8–10 hours of real-world use) backed by 45W Type-C charging.  Key Trade-Offs Non-touchscreen display; keyboard lacks backlighting.  Bottom Line: A crisp, surprisingly capable everyday laptop packed with actual hardware value and practical connectivity—no dongles required.

GOOD - 8GB RAM allows more browser tabs opened at once - Three USB ports allows extra connectivity without needing a dock - Proper keyboard layout with a caps-lock button BAD - Keyboard isn't backlit - Keyboard switches are very low-profile with short throw and not comfortable for long-term typing TLDR This particular spec of the CX14 is a nice balance of adding a little extra hardware power to improve web-app capability without going overboard and driving up the price to unreasonable levels. DETAILS This particular CX14 configuration is a pretty good balance between maximizing a Chromebook's capability without going overboard. Having 4GB RAM is fine for basic use Chromebooks for students and such, but jumping to 8GB greatly helps if you work with a lot of browser tabs open. Likewise, dual-core Celerons manage fine for school use, but can get bogged down when handling more advanced web-apps. The 8-core i3 in this laptop, if anything, might be overkill, but it doesn't increase the price too much and it doesn't hog down the battery. The storage drive is 128GB, which is more than enough for the vast majority of Chromebook uses. An NVMe drive would be faster than the embedded MMC card here, but that would also be more expensive and the speed benefits wouldn't be meaningful for the purposes of this laptop. This CX14 also has more connectivity than I usually see on budget Chromebooks ( two USB type-C ports, one type-A, one HDMI ) so connecting peripherals is easy to do even when plugged into the wall charger. A small nitpick, but I would prefer one of the USB ports on the right side. The keyboard uses a normal layout with a dedicated caps-lock key ( instead of those that replace it with a system menu/search key ). The keyboard is also probably the biggest downside of this laptop. Like most laptops, the key switches aren't particularly crisp, but they also have a very short switch throw which I find off-putting. The keys are also not backlit which I think is inexcusable for laptops nowadays. But outside these small gripes, the CX14 is a very capable Chromebook for a reasonable price ( MSRP as of this writing is $600, but it's often on sale for $450 - $500 ).

If you are in the market for an affordable laptop for your child, the ASUS - CX14 14" FHD Chromebook Plus Laptop with Google AI is definitely an option to consider. Chromebook laptops have had a bad reputation from many folks due to their limited capacity. You have to remember that these Chromebook laptops were never intended to do what a more expensive computer/laptop has the capacity to do. These are cloud based systems that are great for those wanted to write browse the internet, and other cloud based activities. One thing that I like about the ASUS - CX14 14" FHD Chromebook Plus Laptop with Google AI is that it doesn't feel cheap like other chromebooks. The keyboard is way better and the graphics are also a little better. With the ASUS - CX14 14" FHD Chromebook Plus Laptop with Google AI, I am able to get some writing done, along with some research. It is light enough to carry around with me and the charger is not a huge brick that I have to drag around with me. If I have to do a small task, the CX14 has been my go-to laptop and has been very reliable. This is definitely a great Chromebook option.

The ASUS - CX14 14" FHD Chromebook Plus Laptop with Google AI is a very light weight chrome book that meets the needs of everyday usage for emails, small workloads and even some YouTube and twitch watching. I used this mainly to drive my daily writing documents and to test out the packing slips and other work documents. It loaded very quickly and was snappy. I didn’t notice much lag in the functionality of the computer. I even had YouTube playing a video at times and did really good at playing them, no buffering or grainy videos. While I was putting it through its paces, the smaller Chromebook storage of 128gb will fill up fast if you try and store on the actual laptop, I recommend you utilize googles online storage as its pulled quick and had ample space to store larger documents. I was working in google docs and everything just worked, it’s a nice thing about google is all your accounts are at your fingertips and easily accessible. That leads me to say, if you are not a google fan, then this device might not be the best variant for you but still offers a ton of value in other aspects. The Chromebook battery life did last pretty much a full workday, so Id imagines for kids in school it would last a full school day without needing a charge. Overall, this device with its AI helping lead the way, which was a nice addition, is a very robust Chromebook at its price point. Students will have everything they need and adults will have a daily driver for everyday computing needs on the smaller task end.