ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601, 12th Gen Intel)

Name: ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601, 12th Gen Intel)
Brand: ASUS
SKU: 19203

Limitless versatility, expansive visuals

Two ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 are in laptop and tent mode which the laptop mode is on the left front side of tent mode which shows its mineral gray cover.

The 16-inch ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 has a new look and features up to the latest 12th Generation Intel^® Core^™ i7 processor plus WiFi 6E for powerful performance and connectivity. To deliver expansive visuals in any scenario, its three-sided NanoEdge display with a 16∶10 aspect ratio fits more screen into the chassis, while a Harmon Kardon-certified audio system offers a quad-speaker design to deliver impeccable sound. Built for the cloud, ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 supports Google Play¹ and the Chrome browser for seamlessly staying in sync with your favorite apps. Enjoy incredible performance, connectivity, visuals, audio and cloud-based work and entertainment ― all with ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5.

Design

Stylish and eco-friendly

The stylish exterior of ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 features a Mineral Gray aluminum-alloy metal lid that provides refined aesthetics and a sleek, professional look. The design also embraces sustainability, with recycled materials built in to make it more environmentally friendly.

16”

laptop

Mineral Gray

exterior

Eco-friendly

design

An ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 in laptop mode and tilted to the left has green leaves onscreen and is positioned with light-blue micro plastics below.

Versatility

360^° of ergonomic style

For incredible ergonomics and versatility, a precision-engineered 360^° ErgoLift hinge smoothly adjusts the display to any angle while lifting and tilting the keyboard into the most comfortable typing position. ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 can be used in tablet mode, laptop mode, tent mode or standing mode — so it’s ideal for browsing websites, completing tasks or sharing content easily with friends and colleagues.

360^° ErgoLift hinge

improved typing position

A slightly left side view of ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 in laptop mode rotates the keyboard in five angles from back to front to show 360 degree hinge.

Performance

The power to stay productive

Powered by up to a 12th Generation Intel^® Core^™ i7 processor with Intel^® Iris^® X^e graphics and 16 GB of memory, ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 delivers performance and responsiveness to empower users with ultimate productivity. Easy access to Google Workspace and other productivity apps on Google Play¹ let you breeze through projects, and a spacious PCIe^® SSD gives you fast-access storage. The laptop also meets the ultra-demanding MIL-STD 810H² US military durability standards and passes multiple tests to ensure reliability and toughness.

Up to

12th Gen

Intel^® Core^™ i7 CPU

Up to

Iris^® X^e

Intel^® graphics

Up to

16 GB

LPDDR4X RAM

Up to

512 GB

PCIe^® M.2 SSD

A slightly right side view of ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 with blue, red, and white images of skyscrapers at night onscreen.

Display

Seamless visuals, boundless creativity

The three-sided NanoEdge display offers a 16∶10 aspect ratio for a boost in vertical space compared with 16∶9 panels. For maximal screen area and immersive viewing, the screen-to-body ratio is 87%, which is ideal for creators or students alike.

16∶10

WUXGA display

87%

screen-to-body ratio³

Three-sided

NanoEdge display

A simulation shifts a display from a 16∶9 aspect ratio to 16∶10 showing that the vertical viewing space of 16∶10 is more than 16∶9 screen.

Camera

Privacy when you need it

A FHD webcam ensures high-quality visuals when taking pictures or videoconferencing. When not in use, the webcam can be easily hidden behind a retractable cover that’s design for privacy. Simply slide it open when you need the camera, and close it again when you’re finished.

A close-up of ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5’s camera showing the orange webcam cover.

Garaged Stylus

A touch of genius

The garaged active stylus⁴ enables a natural-feeling experience that’s ideal for unleashing creativity: draft notes, sketch, or jot down ideas whenever they strike you. The stylus quickly and automatically charges when garaged. Only 15 seconds of charging provides up to 45 minutes of use, and the integrated garage provides a safe place to store it.

Right hand drawing with a stylus on an ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 in tablet mode on a wooden desk with paper beneath and pencils on the top left corner.

WiFi

Faster, more stable connections

ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 offers dual-band WiFi 6E (802.11ax), which includes a new 6 GHz band for strong, stable signals and superfast speeds, allowing you to load online content in the blink of an eye. Its connectivity is made even better by ASUS WiFi Master for ChromeOS⁵, which ensures greater speed, stability and range and help you stay connected anywhere.

Up to

WiFi 6E

technology

Up to

faster than WiFi 5⁶

Up to

network capacity⁶

Up to

75%

lower latency⁶

Speakers

Impeccably clear sound

The innovative audio system on ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 projects sound towards you for more immersive listening, no matter which mode the laptop is in. Four built-in high-quality speakers with extra-large resonant chambers easily produce high-range and low-range frequencies without distortion, generating high-fidelity audio that is on par with much larger laptops. This caliber of audio provides surround-sound effects to get you fully absorbed in your favorite music and movies.

Quad-speaker

design

certified

A female is sitting back on a sofa, and a slightly right side view of ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 is in the foreground set on a table in tent mode and surrounded by rings of blue light soundwaves.

Connectivity

USB-C^® and HDMI for ultimate flexibility

ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 provides seamless connectivity for expanding possibilities. Two full function USB-C^® 3.2 Gen 2 optional with Thunderbolt^™ 4 ports make it easy to charge, stream media or connect with peripherals, and an HDMI 2.1 port provides the option to hook the laptop up to an external 60Hz 4K display. Plus, there’s also a microSD card reader to enable extra storage for maximum convenience and compatibility.

2 x Thunderbolt^™ USB-C^®

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2

1 x microSD card reader

1 x HDMI 2.1

1 x Audio jack

The right side and left side views of ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 is respectively shown in the left and right. Its IO ports is presenting from left to right – USB Type-A, USB-C, Kensington lock slot, USB-C, HDMI, audio jack and microSD card reader.

Keyboard

Productivity-focused design

ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 has a full-sized backlit keyboard that offers 1.4 mm key travel for enhanced comfort, enabling effortless use in dark environments such as twilight cafés and aircraft cabins. To protect it from accidents, the keyboard is spill-resistant⁷ and can cope with up to 60 cc of liquids without harm, so minor spillages can be easily drained, cleaned and dried. Cleverly engineered for maximum comfort, accuracy and control, an extra-large touchpad incorporates palm-rejection technology and multi-touch gesture support.

backlit keyboard

spill-resistance⁷

1.4 mm key travel

The vertical view of ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5’s keyboard is shown with its backlighting on overlaying a black background.

Battery

Work or play, all day

The power-efficient ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 is designed to last for up to 10 hours⁸ on a single charge, so you can work or play throughout the day.

Up to

10-hour

battery life⁸

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 enjoy full access to Google Play¹, and you can talk to Google to get things done.

A right side view of ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 shows several app icons includes gmail, youtube, google album, google drive, google slides, google docs, google sheets, google calender, google one, google play, google meet with a ok google card in the middle floating above the keyboard.

Minecraft

Minecraft is here

Like ghasts and the Nether, Minecraft and Chromebooks¹¹ are better together! The blocky game you know and love is now on Chromebook¹², which means you can mine, craft, survive and explore in a vast open world, with seamless cross-play with friends wherever they play Minecraft Bedrock. Download from the Play Store on Chromebook today¹³.

Internet connection required. Google, Google Play, YouTube and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC.
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 6.76 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^°. These measurements are based on the standard (without anti-glare) display configuration.
The garaged stylus is optional.
ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 is certified with ASUS WiFi Master for ChromeOS. Device certified with WiFi Master for ChromeOS feature WiFi 6E and offer enhanced WiFi stability when USB 3.2 Gen 2 interference is present, allowing users to stream smoothly when they are up to 225 meters away from a router. WiFi 6E network card is available on selected models. The connectivity of WiFi 6E band may vary according to the regulation and certification of each country/ region.
Unless otherwise stated, WiFi speeds are based on theoretical performance. Actual performance may vary.
The ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 keyboard is spill-resistant, not waterproof. Water damage is possible if the product is submerged or exposed to large amounts of liquids for long periods of time. ASUS standard limited warranty does not cover problems resulting from accidents such as water damage. To prevent water damage resulting from large spills or other accidents, ASUS recommends turning off the notebook, then tilting the laptop to drain away the excess liquid, wiping it off and letting it dry for at least 24 hours.
Based on Chromium OS power Load Test. 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.
Auto-updates and auto-backup require an internet connection. Chromebook software updates generally arrive every 6 weeks but are occasionally delayed to ensure optimal user experience upon rollout.
Google One availability varies according to country. Please check with your local ASUS retailer for details.
Google Play and Chromebook are trademarks of Google LLC.
Only devices that meet early access minimum requirements can run the game. Requirements include-- Operating System: ChromeOS 111, System Architecture: 64-bit (x86_64, arm64-v8a), Processor: Intel Celeron N4500, Intel i3-7130U, Mediatek MT8183, Qualcomm SC7180, AMD Ryzen 3 3250C or better, Memory: 4 GB RAM, Storage: Minimum of 1 GB game installation, maps, and other files.
The models shown are CM3401F and CM1402.