ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA)

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Side by side comparison and review of ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) and ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.76 cm x 24.08 cm x 1.85 cm 35.76 cm x 24.08 cm x 1.85 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Aluminum
Colour Black (top), mineral grey (LCD cover), gun grey (bottom) Immersive white | Matte black (top), white (bottom), immersive white (LCD cover)
DISPLAY ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes 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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Glossy, WideView, NanoEdge display Glossy, WideView, NanoEdge display, 81% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3250C / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
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 Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA)
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 Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, stylus
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA)
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 2.0a
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500FEA)
Included Accessories Stylus holder, USB-C power adapter, USI stylus USB-C power adapter
Security Titan-C Security Chip Titan-C Security Chip
Features ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - Energy Star 8.0
Repairability Index 6.2 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number E60168 E60001
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