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 CB9400CEA (HU0034) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

lightweight design

fast charging support

affordable price

robust build quality

limited storage capacity

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

basic audio system

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) and ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
82 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) vs. ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034)
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 1.6 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black (top), mineral grey (LCD cover), gun grey (bottom) Star black
DISPLAY ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
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 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, Wide-View (IPS) Glossy, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500C / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
MEMORY ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034)
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 CB9400CEA (HU0034)
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 CB9400CEA (HU0034)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 3 A
INPUT ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034)
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 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034)
Included Accessories Power adapter 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 - MIL-STD-810H tested
Repairability Index 6.2 (out of 10) 5.1 (out of 10)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number E60081 -
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