Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA) vs. ASUS Chromebook CM14 (CL1402CM2A)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA) and ASUS Chromebook CM14 (CL1402CM2A). 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.

Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight and portable

decent battery life

affordable price

limited storage capacity

average processor speed

no backlit keyboard

fewer port options

ASUS Chromebook CM14 (CL1402CM2A) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook CM14 (CL1402CM2A) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

efficient battery life

solid build quality

fast boot times

limited storage capacity

average display resolution

no backlit keyboard

fewer port options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA) and ASUS Chromebook CM14 (CL1402CM2A)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
57 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA) vs. ASUS Chromebook CM14 (CL1402CM2A) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA) ASUS Chromebook CM14 (CL1402CM2A)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.76 cm x 24.08 cm x 1.85 cm 32.46 cm x 22.67 cm x 1.83 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 1.45 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Mineral grey Gravity grey
DISPLAY Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA) ASUS Chromebook CM14 (CL1402CM2A)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Glossy, WideView, 81% screen-to-body ratio -
PROCESSOR Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA) ASUS Chromebook CM14 (CL1402CM2A)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz MediaTek Kompanio 520
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB 1 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA) ASUS Chromebook CM14 (CL1402CM2A)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA) ASUS Chromebook CM14 (CL1402CM2A)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA) ASUS Chromebook CM14 (CL1402CM2A)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics ARM Mali-G52 2EE MC2
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Speaker, microphone
Audio Features Output: Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA) ASUS Chromebook CM14 (CL1402CM2A)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA) ASUS Chromebook CM14 (CL1402CM2A)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA) ASUS Chromebook CM14 (CL1402CM2A)
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 Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA) ASUS Chromebook CM14 (CL1402CM2A)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Anti-ghosting, chiclet keyboard, marked WASD, 1.4mm travel distance -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA) ASUS Chromebook CM14 (CL1402CM2A)
Interfaces 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
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA) ASUS Chromebook CM14 (CL1402CM2A)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA) ASUS Chromebook CM14 (CL1402CM2A)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Titan-C Security Chip -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ErgoLift -
Compliant Standards Energy Star 8.0 -
Model Number NA0296 EK0091
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