Customer Ratings & Reviews

It has definitely nailed the keyboard, in fact it’s nailed all the basics in my mind. The issues I have with it are simple and more about my personal preferences. It is plastic, it is a laptop (not two in one), and doesn’t support an active stylus. I realize that if you aren’t necessarily looking for those in your device then you wont care at all and if you are looking for those, you can’t go find a different device. I love that it has a touch screen even if I may only use it 10% of the time as Android has a tendancy to sometimes not support a mouse and keyboard well and having a touchscreen as backup is key with chromeOS even if it is becoming less of an issue. The Full HD is perfect for this type of device. I personally have no reason to have 4k for this type device, movies look good on it and i love how it isn’t shiny like most touch screens are. The bezels around the screen aren’t small but that gives room for a nice camera at the top that works well enough for a a video call and the microphone works lets you be heard clearly as well. If you are hoping to use Microsoft word/excel apps directly on device you might find that hard to do and if you can figure out how to get them on there they will always try to redirect you to the web, if you are happy enough with the web experience then this is a great device to use 365 with. I have found that i prefer most of the web experiences over apps, i’ll always try the app first but it seems like the majority of mine have not been optimized to chromeOS. Now to the real advantages of ChromeOS, this battery will last for days if you use it sporadically. With other OSes you usually want to have it plugged in when you aren’t using it as the parasitic drain can be rather horrible. Not so with ChromeOS, and when you open the lid, it is up and running before you even have the lid fully open most of the time (unless it has been a day, then you have to unlock it). The near instantaneous nature of chromeOS is addictive to use as a first line device when you just need a keyboard and nice writing experience. For my management duties for a non profit I help with that only has a Google account and online software, it is absolutely the perfect device when I need to deal with something. Now I talked about the fact that it was plastic up above and I don’t know how I feel about it, part of me is like, oh this is too light. But also, it is actually pretty strong, my wife threw it on the floor in my office when she was cleaning the house and I put some weight on it before I felt it and was worried I had just broken it, it survived without a scratch or broken screen. So I do have to say that it is stronger than it initially feels and more I use it the more I appreciate just how light it is. The performance of this has been quite good, I haven’t had it lag at all. Everything I throw at it including the entirely too many tabs being open just continues to work and I love that it has a decent amount of ports including a USB C port on each side that can charge it. There are two regular USB ports on the right side as well as an HDMI and aux port. Pros: Touch screen is is matte A good selection of ports light weight keyboard feels good to type on Instant on Good performance Cons: Not a 2 in 1 design Almost feels too light

Excellent option for elementary students. Learning to type on it now!

It works out very well for what we use it for. Very fast operation.

Good for student and youth to start having a laptop for homework.

First time to try Asus. Usually use HP. This has been a great experience. This Chromebook was up and running in a matter of minutes. Only thing I miss is the backlit keyboard.

Good to buy for school use. Working great and my son loves it

For the sake of transparancy, I wanted to give it 3 strs, but part of my desire is due it's OS. That would be like giving a family sedan a 3 star rating for not being a sports car. I mean, it is what it is. More on that later. Out of the box, it has an attractive look, and feels high quality. Nice tactile feel on the keyboard, mouse pad and touchscreen. The screen resolition is 1920 x 1080, but the refresh rate is 60Hz, meaning that it refreshes the screen 60 times per second. Perfectly adequate for daily use, entertainment and productivity, but not optimal for some games. That said, most gamers would not even considder this machine, but for every day use, the screen is nice. At 128 gig SS storage, it is adequate for most casual use. Having 256 or 512 gig wouold be nice, but 128 is OK for entertainment and productivity suites. Memory is 8 gig. Again, on the low end, but for this machine and it's users, certainly adequate. For input, it has one HDMI, two USB-A, and 2 USB-C ports. The USB-C ports are used for noth charking the machine, as well as for charging external devices. This machine is rated at WiFi 6, which is very good connectivity and stability. It also has a 1080 p front facing camera and microphone. Perfectly adequate for on-line communication. All in all a decent machine, but back to the 3 star want, but 5 star rating. While I am an Adroid guy (have been for as long as I can remember), the Chrome OS is... Quirky. To be fair, back to my sedan/sports car comaprison, Chrome OS is probably really good, but having spent decades both at work and home on Windows, I am competely engrained in that OS. Thus, I gave it a 4 as it is not the fault f the machine, but moreso the user. Now the dealbreaker, and catalyst for wanting to give it 3 stars... There is no backlight on the keyboard. I use my laptops a great deal at nigh in my self-selected dark living areas and bedroom. On an airplane at night? No backlight = no good. You would think a machine at this price point would have the BL KB. Dissapointing. End of the day, it is what it is. And it does what it does. Fortunately, I have several other options, but this will be a nice option for brainless app gaming, basic streaming, and Internet browsing when I travel. It is light, portable and decent battery life.

It’s a really good laptop for school, it fits perfect in my bag(Vans) it’s lightweight and holds a good charge for a while .

I’ve been using the ASUS Chromebook Plus CX3402CV for about a week now, and I’ve got to say—I’m really impressed with what this Chromebook offers for the price. Right off the bat, the Rock Grey color gives it a premium, understated look. It’s sleek, modern, and feels surprisingly solid in hand for something this lightweight and portable. It definitely doesn’t feel cheap. Performance-wise, this thing is snappy. The Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB of RAM make everyday tasks a breeze. I’ve had tons of tabs open, running Google Docs, YouTube, and messaging apps at the same time without any lag. The 128GB SSD helps keep everything quick too—boot times are near-instant, and the system stays responsive no matter what I throw at it. ChromeOS runs like a dream on this machine. It’s clean, simple, and super fluid. If you’re already in the Google ecosystem, this thing just works. Apps from the Play Store install fast, updates are seamless, and there’s no bloat or clutter to deal with. The 14-inch Full HD touchscreen is another highlight. It’s bright, crisp, and super responsive—great for compatible Android games or just navigating with taps and swipes. I’ve even done a bit of light photo editing on it. It’s not a tablet replacement, but it definitely adds versatility. Battery life has also been great. I’ve been getting through full workdays easily—usually around 10+ hours with regular use. Whether I’m working, streaming, or just browsing, I don’t find myself hunting for a charger often. Now, for the one downside: there’s no backlit keyboard. Not a dealbreaker for me, but something to keep in mind if you tend to work in low light. The typing experience itself is good—keys feel solid—but yeah, that backlight would’ve made it feel a bit more premium. Conclusion: Overall, the ASUS Chromebook Plus CX3402CV punches way above its weight. It looks good, feels great to use, and handles everyday computing with zero fuss. If you’re looking for a reliable, fast Chromebook with a touchscreen and solid battery life, this one’s easy to recommend—just be aware of the non-backlit keyboard.

I’ve owned a few Chromebooks. The first I ever bought was for my kid in middle school. It was an ASUS too and I found it to be good value but never really thought of them as a serious laptop for work. The ASUS Chromebook Plus with Intel i5 has changed my view. It looks like a serious business laptop - in dark greys and using Gemini on it (bonus 12 months of Gemini Advanced is included!) I am sold that a Chromebook can be used for serious tasks. First - in the box. ASUS Chromebook CX34 14” USB C Power Adapter Out of the box, the immediate observation is the ASUS CX34 looks premium. It feels solid and well made. There’s also no gloss surfaces. Even the touch screen is matte - so no fingerprint marks. Showing it to a friend, their immediate comment was “it looks like a real laptop”, which if you have used Chromebooks before you understand. You get plenty of ports (2x USB C/Display Port Combo, 1 Left/1 Right), 2 x USB A (both on the right) a headphone jack, and a full side HDMI port. The full size HDMI is a nice surprise given the USB C Display Port support - but nice given in a meeting or conference room, you’re more likely to find a HDMI cable these days. There’s also a camera, with an included privacy on/off shield (clearly marked orange when closed). There’s no microSD or SD card slot - so there’s no ability to expand the memory outside of a USB drive. More on that later. Setup was easy, power on - sign into WiFi and connect your Google account. There was a quick software update and then I was able to hit the play store. I installed Office 365 (needed for work) and then to put the ASUS CX34 through same gaming paces, Roblox and StarDew Valley. I also used Google Docs (for personal, like writing the draft of this review) and started to play with Gemini. Interesting, Zoom and Acrobat and Apple Music was preinstalled. The good news - this laptop is GREAT for productivity and light gaming. The only thing I will note on gaming is while most Android games are a small footprint, the absence of a microSD expansion may bothersome (it’s not a deal breaker, just don’t fill it with games!). That said, for gaming and work - this is where you get the benefit of a proper Intel i5 processor. The ASUS CX34 is the fastest Chromebook I have ever used as a result. The sound is good, enough for light games and more than good enough for a zoom calls (although I paired my Pixel Buds to the Bluetooth). The 14” screen is great clear and bright, and the touchpad responsive but it did seem to pick up accidental touches, more of a Chrome OS issue than ASUS. What stands out is that the CX34 has a real touchscreen - I wish it could open to a tablet form factor, but that said, the touchscreen is responsive and found myself using it more than I expected. Again, I wish the CX34 could be used like a tablet, but it only opens maximum flat. I also let my kid play Roblox and there were no complaints, except for when I had to pry the ASUS CX34 back from him haha! The downside, if there is one, and the reason I am giving it 4 stars is while the CX34 runs whisper quiet it does get warm on your lap on the right side - I am guessing this is where the i5 CPU is located. It’s not hot, but warm enough that I was surprised. The only last thing to think about is battery life. I used the CX34 all Memorial Day weekend, including impromptu. Despite a “real” processor, I was able to use all day from a full charge. This was not doing a day of Zoom calls, more browsing, videos, music and games while on WiFi. So more like medium use with frequent breaks. I am keen to see how the CX34 stacks up on a work day. Overall, love the ASUS CX34. I plan to use it every day. If you’re after a Chromebook that is for “grown ups” that is perfect for business and occasional gaming. The Intel i5 make the ASUS CX34 a great choice. If it was able to go full tablet mode, I’d give it a 5/5.

It’s good and does exactly what it should. No issues. Clean.

Great Chromebook. The size is perfect for taking everywhere

This item has worked great. We changed from a Windows computer to a Chromebook plus.

able to review web design work and keep up to date. perfect tool

So far this is very easy to use. Set up not too complicted, might have missed something though, i am not real good with computers.

Nice Chromebook for my daughter for school and at a good price point.

Amazing for gaming and personal use my kids love it when

Extremely nice computer for price. The salesman was very knowledgeable and directed me in the right direction.

I have had a few Chromebooks over the years, they have always seemed like a good idea at the time, but them I missed just having a regular solid Windows laptop. Most of them seemed cheaply made, and felt like a flimsy piece of plastic in your hands. This Asus Chromebook definitely doesn’t fit that mold. Out of the box it has a nice solid feel to it. It definitely feels like a premium and well-built product. The case is a cool looking gray color. Seems a little lighter than most things that are what they calla “space gray” color. The back of the laptop has a textured surface making it easier to hold and move around without fearing that it will slip out of your hands. The screen is not glossy, which means you won’t have to deal with any reflections, even outdoors or in bright rooms. It is a FHD 1920x1080 screen, so no 4K. Speaking of the screen it can be opened so it lays completely flat, something a lot of laptops cant do unless its one of those ones that folds completely over to be used as a tablet (which this one cannot do). The screen on this laptop is also a touchscreen, so you don’t even have to use the touchpad if you don’t want to, you can just touch the screen, and since it’s a matte screen, you don’t have to worry about fingerprints. One thing that is a real bummer, and I can’t believe that every single laptop made today doesn’t have, is a backlit keyboard. For this being billed as a “chromebook plus” I would expect it to have a backlit keyboard, and this one does not. Any manufacturer making laptops or Chromebooks in this day and age should have backlit keyboards standard. As far as connectivity goes, you get 2x USB C Display Port Combo ports, 2 USB-A ports, a full size HDMI, and a headphone jack. One other thing that would have been nice to have is an SD or Micro SD card slot for adding more storage space. But you can always get a small thumb drive to add more storage if needed. I haven’t opened it up yet to see if the internal storage can be upgraded or not. Under the hood you have the Intel Core i5 processor paired with 8GB of memory which is plenty for this machine and what you will do with it. The 128GB SSD is a little small, but for most people it will probably be OK. It also has a small webcam which I think looks great and will work perfectly for business meetings and video chatting. I also like that it has a sliding cover to completely block the camera when not in use. That’s all the specs, so now we can get into the performance. This thing starts up fast, I mean really fast! From the time you press the power button to the time where you can enter your password to log in is about 4-5 seconds. The Chrome OS operating system is designed mainly for productivity, and mostly using a lot of Googles apps (Docs, Photos, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Gmail, Chrome browser, etc…) So, if you use a lot of those programs, this will be a perfect fit for you. If you are used to using a lot of Windows based programs, this will probably not be the best choice for you. You can also easily use streaming apps like Netflix or Hulu and things like that. You can even do some light gaming on this as well. Any games that you can download from the Google play store can be played on here. Just note, you do have the storage space limitation, so you won’t be able to install a ton of them. The sound quality for videos and gaming and things is OK. Its not mind blowing, but it will get the job done. You will probably be better off pairing a nice set of Bluetooth earbuds though to get the best sound quality. The laptop also comes with Google’s AI software called Gemini. It is a great help with productivity tasks and just making your life easier. I am a photographer and I sell stock photos and I have often used AI to write descriptions of the pictures that I take before posting them online to sell. It’s a great tool and has saved me a TON of time! Overall, if you are into the Google ecosystem, this Chromebook is a no brainer, it has great specs and will be everything you need for most users. I wish it had a backlit keyboard, and maybe the function of folding completely to be used as a tablet as well. But other than that, this is a solid and well-built machine with excellent battery life. I am easily able to use this all day without having to put it on the charger.

I have stayed away from Chromebooks because I honestly don’t see them as proper laptops, but this ASUS CX34 Chromebook Plus has made me be more open to owning a Chromebook. I have used this one for a little over a week now, and I’m digging it so far. I have previously owned an ASUS gaming PC and so this is why I decided to give this one a try. Here are the things I like and one I wish were a little better. I like the screen size. It’s a 14-inch FHD display and it's enough to provide a sharp and bright image. I wish it was a little more high definition, but for the price it’s good. It’s not a touchscreen, but honestly I don’t need a laptop to be a touchscreen. I also like that I can make the screen go all the way back, but honestly I don’t see myself using this feature a lot. I’m not sure who does to be honest. I mainly use it for browsing, typing, streaming, and Google Docs. It does all that perfectly. One thing I really like because I was skeptical about Chromebooks is that it actually feels fast and responsive. From the moment I turn it on to when I start using it, I don’t really experience any lag. I’m not too savvy on the latest processors but it seems like the Intel Core i5 gets the job done without a problem. As far as the build quality, I find it to feel very high quality. The mousepad is responsive and feels as if it was on a premium laptop. The keys are fine. I do wish the font on them looked a little different. It’s something minor but I think a different font would make it look even more premium. It’s the little things sometimes. That said, it feels premium from the moment you hold it. It's also slim so it fits just right on my documents holder. Another cool feature which I am completely new to is the Google AI tools. I can’t really comment a lot on this because I am still learning and exploring, but I do use other AI software and so I’m looking forward to learning this one to help me be more productive and efficient. Battery life has been good. I have not traveled with this Chromebook yet, but I have streamed YouTube for a few hours and it still had battery left so no complaints. It meets my needs. The only thing I really wish was better was the 128GB size. I need at least 256GB so think about this. If you plan on storing files or other stuff, the hard drive can get full quickly. Overall, if you’ve been skeptical about using a Chromebook it might be time to start considering them because they are getting better and better. I like ASUS and so this is why I gave this one a try. I can honestly say it has exceeded my expectations.