ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA) vs. ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)

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In depth comparison and review of ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA) and ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360). 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 CX5 (CX5400FMA) vs. ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.09 cm x 20.65 cm x 1.57 cm 32.22 cm x 20.49 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.15 kg
Case Material Aluminum, metal Aluminium alloy
Colour AI blue Star black
DISPLAY ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
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 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, Wide-View (IPS), 85% screen-to-body ratio Glossy, WideView, 92% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1110G4 / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 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 CX5 (CX5400FMA) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD 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 Privacy shutter
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Smart Amp Output: Smart Amp; Input: Google Assistant
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
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 CX5 (CX5400FMA) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, stylus Keyboard, touchpad, stylus, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.0b
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, USI stylus Sleeve, USB-C power adapter
Security Titan-C Security Chip Titan-C Security Chip
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 - RoHS
Repairability Index 6.6 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number AI0057 -
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