ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) vs. ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (HU0035)

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In depth comparison and review of ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) and ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (HU0035). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) vs. ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (HU0035) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (HU0035)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.76 cm x 24.08 cm x 1.85 cm 32.22 cm x 20.49 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Aluminium alloy
Colour Black (top), mineral grey (LCD cover), gun grey (bottom) Star black
DISPLAY ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (HU0035)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, WideView, NanoEdge display Glossy, 92% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (HU0035)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3250C / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (HU0035)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (HU0035)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (HU0035)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (HU0035)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (HU0035)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (HU0035)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A
INPUT ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (HU0035)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (HU0035)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (HU0035)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (HU0035)
Included Accessories Stylus holder, USB-C power adapter, USI stylus Optical mouse, sleeve, USB-C power adapter
Security Titan-C Security Chip Titan-C Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - CTR 21, UL 1459, FCC Part 15 Class B, JIS C 0950, EU RoHS, EU REACH
Repairability Index 6.2 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Model Number E60168 -
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