Asus Chromebook CX15
Exact average 79.2 · 1 printed, 3 estimated
Image: Asus4 professional reviewers tested the Asus Chromebook CX15, and 3 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and value for money.
Reviewed by TechRadar, Tom's Guide, PCWorld and 1 more
The catch: The slow processor and 4GB of RAM limit multitasking.
Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.
3 of these 4 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 4 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 80TechRadar
A cheap Chromebook that performs better than its price suggests, with a good keyboard and large bright screen.
Read TechRadar review - 83est.Tom's Guide
Recommended as a very cheap, simple laptop for families and students who only need the basics.
Read Tom's Guide review - 83est.PCWorld
Named best budget Chromebook in a tested roundup: a sharp large screen and good keyboard for very little money.
Read PCWorld review - 71est.Engadget
Only a short blurb in a roundup: very cheap with a big screen, but the weak Celeron and 4GB RAM struggle beyond light browsing.
Read Engadget review
"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
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Common questions
Is the Asus Chromebook CX15 worth it?
Most critics think so: 3 of 4 recommend it. The slow processor and 4GB of RAM limit multitasking.
Do critics agree about the Asus Chromebook CX15?
Critics agree: scores range from 71 (Engadget) to 83 (Tom's Guide), a spread of 12 points across 4 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What is the best alternative to the Asus Chromebook CX15?
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 (critic score 90), top pick, narrowly.