ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

stylish orange accents

comfortable backlit keyboard

decent battery life

mediocre speaker quality

limited storage capacity

no high-resolution options

average processing power.

ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid build quality

good connectivity options

average display quality

limited storage capacity

modest processor speed

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) and ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
84 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) vs. ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
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, plastic
Colour Black (top), mineral grey (LCD cover), gun grey (bottom) Matte black (top), white (bottom), immersive white (LCD cover)
DISPLAY ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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, Wide-View (IPS) Glossy, WideView
PROCESSOR ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500C / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
MEMORY ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072)
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 CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072)
Included Accessories Power adapter Stylus, USB-C power adapter
Security Titan-C Security Chip Titan-C Security Chip
Repairability Index 6.2 (out of 10) 6.6 (out of 10)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number E60081 -
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