ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400, 11th Gen Intel)

The power to Flip the way you want

The 14-inch ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 is an ultrathin and lightweight laptop built for a new era of work and entertainment. Behind its elegant metallic exterior is the powerful performance of Intel® Core™ processors and Intel® Iris® Xe graphics, plus WiFi 6, so you’ll be well-equipped to breeze through everyday tasks. In addition, military-grade durability means you can rest assured when taking ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 on the go. A highly sensitive and responsive garaged USI stylus enables fluid and efficient creativity, wherever you go! With Google Play1, you can access a rich library of apps, games, music, movies, TV, books and more, all from your Chromebook.

Craftsmanship

Beauty on the move

Featuring an exquisite exterior and weighing only 1.4 kg, ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 is the perfect companion for showing off your style while on the go. On the inside, its NanoEdge display with minimized bezels allows for an ultracompact footprint, so you can enjoy a 14-inch FHD display in a chassis that’s as small as many 13-inch laptops.
1.4kg
light
13”- class
compact design
All-metal
chassis
Elegant
diamond-cut edges

Performance

The power to stay productive

Powered by the latest 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processors with Intel® Iris® Xe graphics and 16 GB of memory, ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 delivers performance and responsiveness to empower users with incredible productivity. Easy access to Google Workspace and other productivity apps available on Google Play let you breeze through projects or enjoy entertainment on the go, and a spacious PCIe® SSD gives you fast-access storage. A robust battery enables up to 10 hours2 of use on a single charge, so you can work or play throughout the day, even when you’re on the move. ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 also meets the ultra-demanding MIL-STD 810H military standard and passes multiple additional tests to ensure reliability and durability.
Up to
11th Gen
Intel® Core™ i7 CPU
Up to
Intel® Iris® Xe
graphics
Up to
16GB
LPDDR4X RAM
Up to
512GB
PCIe® M.2 SSD
Up to
10- hour
battery life2

Durability

Military-grade toughness

With structural reinforcements to boost chassis strength, ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 is built to provide durability for on-the-go lifestyles. It also meets next-level and industry-leading US MIL-STD 810H standards3, which are more rigorous and demanding than ever before. Additionally, the device undergoes stringent in-house testing — including panel-pressure, shock and drop tests — to ensure maximal toughness, so you don’t have to worry about everyday knocks and bumps4.
Learn more about ASUS-laptop-quality-test
Hinge Test
Subjects the laptop to up to 20,000 open-and-closed cycles
Port Durability Test
Physical durability is tested with 5,000 insertion-and-removal cycles.
Panel Pressure Test
Laptop must endure 25 kg force on lid and bottom without LCD panel damage
Keyboard Durability Test
Designed for a lifespan of up to 10-million keystrokes
Shock Test
Withstand six harsh shocks in each direction at the speed of 120 G / 3 ms
Drop Test
120 cm drop while powered on to mimic desk accident
Vibration Test
Withstands 10-500 Hz physical vibrations in all directions for 30 minutes
Humidity Test
Survives 85% humidity, 40°C conditions for 24 hours whether turned on or off
Altitude Test
Operate as normal at 40,000 feet to simulate an aircraft cargo hold and in-flight operation
Temperature Test
Endure 40°C, 0°C with power on for 24 hours

NanoEdge Display

Seamless visuals for focused workflows

ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 delivers expansive visuals for boundless productivity. The four-sided NanoEdge display maximizes screen area and screen-to-body ratio, making viewing experiences more immersive. The Full HD panel also offers wide viewing angles and exceptional color reproduction for incredibly vivid, true-to-life imagery.
 
85%
screen-to-body ratio5
 
Four-sided
NanoEdge display
IPS panel with
178°
wide viewing angles
 
100%
sRGB
 
Multitouch
display

Garaged Stylus

A touch of genius

The included stylus quickly and automatically charges when garaged — only 15 seconds of charging provides up to 45 minutes of use — keeping it ready for use and providing a safe place to store it. The intuitive movement of the stylus is a quick, precise way to unleash your creativity and productivity: take notes, sketch or jot down those “Aha!” moments whenever innovative ideas strike.

Keyboard

Intuitive typing experiences

From its keyboard to its touchpad, typing and cursor control on ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 is a pleasant experience, thanks to a host of features and improvements that enhance productivity and comfort.
  • Backlit keyboard
  • ErgoLift hinge
The backlit keyboard lets you type effortlessly in dark environments, from twilight café tables to aircraft cabins.
Engineered to deliver incredibly intuitive typing experiences, ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 features an ErgoLift hinge that automatically tilts the keyboard to the most comfortable typing position. It also has widely spaced, long-travel keys that provide responsive, tactile feedback to further enhance the feel of typing.

WiFi

Faster, more stable connections

The WiFi 6 in ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 delivers faster-than-wired speeds of up to 2.4 Gbps6, letting you enjoy smooth streaming of FHD online videos and ultrafast large file transfers. Productivity and entertainment have never been this easy.
Up to
3X
faster than WiFi 56
Up to
4X
network capacity6
Up to
75%
lower latency6

Battery

Fast, easy charging

With the amazing 10-hour battery life2 of ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5, traveling without a charger isn’t a big deal. When you do need to top up, its fast-charge feature can restore the battery to a 60% charge level in just 49 minutes, so you’ll be ready to go in no time7.
Up to
10- hour
battery life2
 
49mins
fast charge to 60%7

Connectivity

USB-C for ultimate flexibility

Despite its thin profile, ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 is loaded with I/O ports — including the cutting-edge Thunderbolt™ 4, the high-powered next generation of the universal cable connectivity solution, and USB Type-A for added flexibility.
Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C®Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C®USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-Aaudio jackmicroSD card slot

Security

Enterprise-grade protection

Protect your data like a pro. ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 comes with the built-in Titan C security chip8, that is designed by Google, to keep your data secure and protect your identity. To safeguard personal privacy and business information against malicious hackers, ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 also has an integrated privacy shield that simply slides over the webcam for instant privacy.
Webcam Shield
Simply slide it over to cover the webcam
Titan C Security Chip
The Google-designed security chip that keeps you safe and secure8

Sound

Powerful audio

ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 packs excellent audio into its thin, lightweight design. Featuring dual high-quality stereo speakers and the high-fidelity audio provided by extra-large resonant chambers, it delivers robust and expansive sound that’s comparable in quality to larger laptops. The crisp, powerful audio of ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 lets you enjoy immersive listening experiences when streaming music or video.
Dual-speaker
design
certified

Cloud Entertainment

Ultimate cloud gaming

For entertainment without limits, ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 delivers the freedom of cloud gaming with support for both Google Stadia and NVIDIA® GeForce NOW.
Stadia9 is Google’s gaming platform that lets you instantly play your favorite video games on screens you already own. Access to Stadia is free — you only pay for the games. You can stream games directly to your favorite compatible devices, and they’re ready wherever you have WiFi or Ethernet, without waiting for installs, downloads or updates.
GeForce NOW10 is NVIDIA’s cloud-based game streaming service that delivers real-time gameplay straight from the cloud to your laptop, desktop, SHIELD TV, Android and iOS devices. With cloud-based game saves for supported free-to-play games, you can pick up your game where you left off, on any supported device, wherever you are.
 
 

ChromeOS

Enjoy the best of Google

It doesn’t get better than ChromeOS. For both work and leisure time, ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 is your gateway to the very best of Google. You’ll have full access to Google Play1, and you can talk to Google to get things done.
  • ©2021 CNES / Astrium, Cnes/Spot Image, DigitalGlobe
  • Internet connection required. Google, Google Play, YouTube and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC.
  • Based on Chromium OS power Load Test. The 10-hour use on a single battery charge was determined by looping local video playback at higher than 80 nits and at the default display brightness level. Battery performance is based on a mix of standby, web browsing and other use. Charging time requires the battery to be at least 5% charged, with the device inactive and using the included charger. Actual battery life depends on usage, specifications, applications and environment, among other factors.
  • ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 series laptops undergo multiple laptop quality tests but are not subject to all tests stated.
  • The testing regime includes the requirements of both military-grade standards and ASUS quality tests, and varies depending on device. MIL-STD-810 testing is conducted on selected ASUS products only. Note that the MIL-STD-810 testing helps to ensure the quality of ASUS products but does not indicate a particular fitness for military use. The test is performed under laboratory conditions. Any damage caused by attempts to replicate these test conditions would be considered accidental, and would not be covered by the standard ASUS warranty. Additional coverage is available with ASUS Premium Care.
  • The stated width of the side bezel is the distance between the edge of the non-active screen display area and the inside edge of the case. If the case width is included, the side bezel width is 4.9 mm. The stated width of the bottom bezel is the distance between the edge of the non-active screen display area and the visible edge of the display when the laptop is opened to 90°. Measurements are based on the standard (not anti-glare) display configuration.
  • Unless otherwise stated, WiFi speeds are based on theoretical performance. Actual performance may vary.
  • Unless otherwise stated, all performance claims are based on theoretical performance. Actual figures may vary in real-world situations.
  • All Chromebooks launched since January 2019 come with the Titan security chip except for the Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen MediaTek and the Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen MediaTek, which come with a different security chip.
  • Google Stadia is available in the following countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary. For more information and terms of service, please visit https://stadia.google.com/.
  • GeForce NOW is currently available in over 80 countries in North America, Europe and in various parts of the world through the GeForce NOW Partner Alliance. Visit the server status page (https://status.geforcenow.com/) for a list of available servers and their current status, or the knowledge base article (https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5023) for a list of supported countries and GeForce NOW Partner Alliance details.
  • Auto-updates and auto-backup require an internet connection.
  • Internet connection required.
  • Google One availability varies according to country. Please check with your local ASUS retailer for details.

Crafted for perfection

ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 is styled for today. It features a precision-crafted all-aluminum chassis that’s finished with precisely shaped corners and edges, giving it a clean, elegant look. Its refined aesthetic is perfect for users seeking on-the-go versatility combined with unparalleled design.

Precision-engineered for versatility

The precision-engineered 360° ErgoLift hinge on ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 smoothly adjusts and secures the display at any angle. The hinge also lifts and tilts the keyboard into the perfect typing position when the display is rotated into laptop mode. Additionally, this position creates extra space underneath the laptop to enhance the audio.

Dynamic yet quiet

With the latest Intel® technology housed in a fanless design, ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 delivers powerful performance while staying incredibly noiseless. Whether you’re kicking back with a movie or doing graphics-intensive video editing, it maintains a quiet profile to ensure a serene work or play space.

Lightning-fast Thunderbolt™ 4

The two Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C® ports on ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 give you unrivaled versatility and ultrafast speeds. They support dual 4K display output, fast charging via USB-C® Power Delivery and up to 40 Gbps data-transfer speeds for high-performance peripherals7.
2X
PCIe 32 Gb/s Thunderbolt™ 4
PCIe 16 Gb/s Thunderbolt™ 3
2Xfaster than previous gen*

* Unless otherwise stated, all performance claims are based on theoretical performance. Actual figures may vary in real-world situations.

Webcam shield

To safeguard personal privacy and business information against malicious hackers, ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 has an integrated privacy shield that simply slides over the webcam for instant privacy.

Easy access to apps on Google Play

Full access to Google Play1 lets you use your favorite apps for work, play and creativity. Also, with seamless cloud integration, you can easily access almost anything from any device. ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 opens a whole new world of freedom!

Built-in security features

ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 is enabled with automatic updates11 and built-in anti-virus protection, seamlessly keeping your device safe, secure and always up to date. Because it leverages the rock-solid security of your personal Google Account, you can rest assured that private documents, emails, photos and confidential data are safe at all times.

The fast way to get things done

Get more done fast using your voice on your ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5. Send an email, find documents, listen to music, access your calendar, or control smart home devices, all without switching screens. Just say “Ok Google” to get started12.

Get Google One with 100GB of cloud storage

Your ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 purchase entitles you to a 12-month subscription of Google One13. The membership includes 100 GB of storage across Google Drive, Gmail and Google Photos, as well as access to Google experts and extra member benefits — all in one shareable family plan.
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