Customer Ratings & Reviews

Works great. Easy setup. Easy to keep updated. Linux functions fairly easy to setup and to use (note: I am not new to Linux). Word processing software on Linux is better than the Chrome option. This is a lightweight easy to use on the go computer with great battery life. Best of all a great buy.

My kids are great with Chromebooks because they use them at school all day, me not so much. But I would say that setting this thing up for kids was a breeze. The Asus CX14 is a Chromebook that keeps things simple that honestly that’s what makes them work so well. So, lets go over what the Asus CX 14 has to offer. Specs as Tested: Intel N50 Processor 64 GB Storage 4GB LPDDR5 Ram Chrome OS FHD (1920 x 1080) LED Display It’s powered by an Intel Celeron N4500 with 4GB of RAM, and for what my kids use it for—Google Classroom, YouTube, light apps, and browsing—it runs smoothly. ChromeOS definitely helps keep things fast and simple, and I like that it boots up quickly and doesn’t require much maintenance. Even with a few tabs open, it holds up well enough for their needs. I picked this Chromebook for my kids to use for schoolwork and general browsing, and honestly, it’s been a really solid choice so far. The 14-inch Full HD LED screen was actually a pleasant surprise. The picture is clear and sharp, which makes it great for watching videos or doing school assignments. My kids haven’t complained once about the display, which says a lot. It’s also a good size—not too small, lightweight, so it works well whether they’re using it at the table or carrying it around the house. It feels sturdy enough for kids, which was a big concern for me, and the keyboard is comfortable for typing homework. The 64GB of storage hasn’t been an issue yet since most of their work is saved online anyway, but I can probably see this becoming an issue if they start to download some games that they may want to play. Battery life also has not been an issue. Stated battery life is listed as up to 13 hours and my daughter is usually walking around the house with this thing all day long and usually just put it charge at night before going to bed. Overall, my kids and I don’t have any complaints with the CX 14. It’s been working great, they love it, they are happy with it. If you’re looking for a no-fuss laptop for school or everyday use and something that is simple and easy to use, then this is it.

ASUS -CX14 FHD Chromebook - Intel Celeron N50 4GB - 64GB Chromebooks such as this ASUS provide a wonderfully practical entry point into computing for the price-conscious, which includes schools, parents of young kids, and so many more. It also solves the problems inherent in workplaces and homes chasing more and more features and the relentlessly more expensive software to get work done. Chromebooks are less demanding to operate and keep secure. The ASUS is a very focused example of a classic Chromebook that continues to improve on the details. The ASUS CX14 boots immediately. It centers activities, including settings and applications, around the web browser while relying mostly on the cloud for storage. The result? You don’t pay for pricey hard drives. You’re not purchasing expensive suites of software for basic tasks. The system software that is critical to security is taken care of in the background. SETUP: Initial setup took half of the suggested 11 minutes. The laptop uses a USB-C (45W) charger and the info on the bottom bar tells you how long until fully charged. There are two USB-C and one USB-A ports, an HDMI 1.4 and a 3.5mm combo audio jack. The Wi-Fi 6 is reliable and connected at average speeds in my home. PERFORMANCE: The ASUS is probably considered entry-level, but it has been built with a ruggedness and a feature set that is unusually rich even if performance is limited to average novice users and students. The screen resolution is 1920 x 1080, full HD so it is both colorful and detailed. As already noted, the selection of ports is very complete. The processor is a newer (though limited) Intel series N50, and Chrome system updates are promised to extend to 2033. I’m using headphones because the speakers are pretty basic. It has no problems running Google Docs and streaming movies. One of my photos is actually a HiDef movie on YouTube. I had no trouble running the laptop all day, with battery life remaining. SUMMARY: Chromebooks start out as great value, and sale pricing is predictable. This ASUS CX14 is the one you want for a student or for travel. A low eye-strain readability, a responsive trackpad, and typing comfort are important for me. The variety of ports is important for me because I need to connect to external monitors and transfer files directly. I want to loan out my computer to younger family members without worrying about their clumsiness. Power users aren’t the intended audience, but you know that.

The Asus CX14 is an entry level Chromebook best suited for young kids. If you're using a single program or just browsing with a few tabs open the CX14 is perfectly fine, there is little delay and its fairly responsive. But the moment you open more than one program tabs performance takes a huge hit. Everything slows down, most actions take 3 to 4 seconds to occur, it reminds me of computers from 2002. Being an entry level Chromebook most of the hardware is dated, for example WiFi speed test never surpassed 200 Mbps. Even Bluetooth took a while to connect, however once it was connected there were no issues reconnecting. While most of the hardware is entry level, Asus did a great job in other areas. The biggest being the screen, even on a sunny day I was able to use the Chromebook outside. The colors are decent and I was impressed with how well it handled black backgrounds/scenes. The build of the CX14 is good and it's light enough to carry around with one hand. The keyboard is decent, not the best but not the worst. The key travel is nice and there is solid bounce back which is good enough for casual use. Where the CX14 really stands out is how well it plays with your Android phone. It recognizes and allows you to log in quickly and becomes an extension of your phone. The trackpad was also very nice, there were no phantom clicks and everything registered when used. Overall the CX14 is good enough for elementary school kids or someone that just needs casual browsing. ✅Good: Battery life Build quality ❌Bad: Speakers Camera Processor Harddrive RAM

Indestructible. Takes a little getting used to but so far so good

it doesn't have AI in the browser. once these things have a finger print reader, thats it i don't believe in touch screens. but these products need to go up to like 290 and have special cases with designs. depends if people buy more of those. ips screen. battery life is up to par with those acers i don't like tech over 500 for 189. thats all we've been asking for for like 10 years.

Nice battery life, runs smoothly, but low storage will need a external hard drive to kerp it running smoothly.

This product delivers what it offers. And with the low price range it’s a best fit for kids

Laptop is a great deal . Very efficient and looks good. Volume is to low though, I did have to connect an external speaker.

I loved it. It's great for what I need it for. Excellent purchase. I highly recommend it.

Wow the balance between cost and functionality is fantastic. Very glad we bought this for guests to surf web and check email while staying with us. Very happy

Bought for my 8 year old granddaughter and she loves it

I wanted a small chromebook to make clearing out my email and paying bills easier. This fits my needs perfectly.

So far I'm loving it, I'm learning how to do more things on it everyday

The ASUS Chromebook 14 with the Intel N50 processor is a decent performer, but should be less expensive than what it is for the normal price. Decent build quality, an okay-feeling keyboard, a screen that works pretty well, but performance isn't what it should be at this price point - catch it on sale if you want to buy one. Unboxing and setup: Basic laptop, basic unboxing experience. It is packed well, however. In the box, you'll find the laptop and a 45 watt USB-C charger, along with the setup instructions and warranty literature. You'll find two USB-C ports, a standard USB port, and an HDMI port on the left side of the device, a lock port on the right side of the device. The keyboard feels nice, the track pad is decent. Firing it up and the screen looks a lot more solid than I expected, with good viewing angles. ChromeOS setup goes exactly how you'd expect. Usage: For everyday things, it's snappy enough. Chrome works well, Microsoft 365 is usable. Web apps perform well, Android apps work well, especially considering that they're written for ARM processors (Qualcomm Snapdragon, MediaTek Kompanio) and Intel processors use the X86 instruction set. Still, some games - especially 3D games - suffer with performance because of the integrated Intel graphics being the older iGPU design and not the newer ARC-based design. Battery life is the biggest reason most people choose Chromebooks, and this one is no slouch. I managed to get around 7 hours of mixed usage while testing, including some benchmarking and gaming. While this isn't as good as my Kompanio-based Chromebook, the Intel chip didn't have the same amount of lag and better single-core scores in synthetic benchmarks by around 20%. The graphics performance was also better, if only slightly at times. The biggest question here, however, is how does a Chromebook compare to a regular laptop? You gain performance with a lighter-weight operating system and the Android version of apps, but lose the flexibility that the desktop version of your apps bring you. To get similar performance out of similar hardware in Windows, you'd need at least 16GB of RAM. If you can live with the limitations of ChromeOS, it's a good choice for you as it's robust enough for most use cases. So what's my final verdict? The Asus Chromebook 14 is solid, but catch it on sale. If you can spring for the more expensive version with the Core 3 processor, better iGPU, more storage, and more RAM, you'll get a better-performing system. But for what it is, the N50 processor should be more than enough for those needing a basic everyday machine.

The ASUS - CX14 14" FHD Chromebook Laptop - Intel Celeron N50 may well be the best choice for those wanting to try out the Google ChromeOS as a solution for their basic computing needs. If you find that ChromeOS is the way you'd like to go, you can always upgrade to more powerful options later. Otherwise, the CX14 could also be a good choice for those using Chrome for the basics.  This is where it shines. The CX14 is light, attractive, and sports an excellent screen with a very pleasing display. It handles all basic tasks very well - email, web browsing, Google docs, etc. It can also handle light video, presentation, and audio needs - including casual gaming. In addition, the variety of connection ports is very good. If you need to take on beefier tasks, you'll need to look beyond an entry-level model. This is where you'll want to consider the limitations. At only 4Gb Ram and 64GB SSD storage, The CX14 is at the minimum specs for a Chromebook. The N50 processor is 3 years old, but it does beat some of the others being offered. Also, this model does not offer a touchscreen. Higher-priced models offer touchscreens that can be folded back into a tablet form-factor.  So, with the caveats mentioned above, I would recommend the ASUS - CX14 14" FHD Chromebook Laptop (Intel Celeron N50) as a solid choice for an entry-level Chromebook. Especially at its current excellent price. 

The ASUS CX14 14" FHD Chromebook hits a sweet spot for anyone seeking an affordable, reliable, and straightforward everyday laptop without unnecessary complexity. Right out of the box, it impresses with a sleek, minimalist design that feels sturdy yet lightweight enough to slide effortlessly into a bag for travel, work, or school. The standout feature is its sharp 14-inch Full HD (1920x1080) anti-glare display, which offers crisp text clarity and vibrant colors that make reading documents, multitasking with side-by-side windows, and streaming videos on YouTube or Netflix a genuine pleasure. Powered by the lightweight and secure ChromeOS, the CX14 boots up in seconds, wakes instantly from sleep, and handles daily tasks like web browsing, cloud editing, and casual app usage with smooth responsiveness. The full-sized keyboard provides a comfortable, tactile typing experience for long sessions, complemented by a smooth multi-touch trackpad. Connectivity is well-thought-out, featuring a practical mix of USB-C and standard USB-A ports alongside a headphone jack, eliminating the need for extra adapters. Paired with all-day battery life that easily powers through a full day of work or study on a single charge, the ASUS CX14 delivers exceptional value, solid build quality, and dependable performance for students, remote workers, and casual home users alike.

Searching for a laptop that has the power of both speed and memory is tough especially with all the choices out there. The good news is Chromebooks such as this one saved the day for anyone looking for the power of a laptop but in a small easy to use device that makes it easy to set up and get online for work or school. Asus also makes excellent products and with a 14 inch monitor, plus the new Intel Celeron N50, you get the serious speed and this also has the memory to handle daily tasks and work. The good news about Chromebooks, they seamlessly integrate into the Google eco system and make life easier with Google docs and Gmail etc. The ease of setting up your Asus Chromebook plus the built in easy to use OS, makes this an excellent investment for an everyday student or an employee looking for a thin laptop to take with them to any job. The pixels really pop and this is an affordable worthwhile device that I would highly recommend, Asus does it again, and continues to make quality products!

I’m not really sure where to go on this review. I’ve had this laptop for a few days now, and I cannot find a real purpose for it. I have given it a go to work in the cloud but the cloud is set up to be a monthly fee. That’s fine. I have accepted subscriptions. I fail to see the benefit of having what is basically a thin client connect to the Internet and actually need the Internet in order to get work done when you can just go get say… a laptop and store all your work locally and never need the Internet to save your files. This hardware has a special kind of audience, a very specific audience. Students? Maybe. It would really depend on the subject. Like I said, I’m having a hard time placing this machine in an environment where it will be utilized. I work in IT and I wouldn’t use this to access my NAS. So it would come down to using it as a media server or maybe a print server or something to take the place of raspberry pie. I will say that the build quality on this is complete plastic and does not look like it will take any hard knocks. It does include a privacy screen for the WebCam, which I really appreciate. The keyboard is flimsy and the system response is indicative of a Celeron powered netbook’s of yesterday year.