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Announcing the ASUS Chromebook CX1 Series
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TAIPEI, Taiwan, August 26, 2021 — ASUS today announced the new and updated ASUS Chromebook CX1 series of laptops designed to boost everyday productivity. The series includes models sized to suit every need, including the 11.6-inch ASUS Chromebook CX1101CMA, the 15.6-inch ASUS Chromebook CX1500CKA and the 17.3-inch ASUS Chromebook CX1700CKA.
This versatile and tough series is powered by up to quad-core1 Intel® processors, with productivity-enhancing features including spill-resistant keyboards2 with exceptional typing comfort, and up to fast WiFi 6 connectivity3 . The convenient 180° lay-flat hinge makes it easy to share content and collaborate with friends, colleagues or clients.
The series also offers the best of Google, including the rich library of apps available on Google Play4 . With speedy performance, robust security and convenient features, the ASUS Chromebook CX1 series is perfect not only for students, but for everyone.
Modern and stylish, in multiple sizes
The ASUS Chromebook CX1 series embodies pure style and is available in multiple popular sizes. The CX1101 model offers an 11.6-inch screen and weighs 1.24 kg; CX1500 features a 15.6-inch display and is 1.8 kg; and CX1700 has a 17.3-inch panel and is 2.42 kg. With these choices and a distinctive, trendy look and feel, the CX1 series is equally suited to office productivity, working at home, or remote learning.
Tough enough to take anywhere
With structural reinforcements to boost chassis strength, the ASUS Chromebook CX1 series laptops are solidly built and provide the durability to handle travel with ease. They also meets next-level U.S military-grade MIL-STD 810H5 durability standards, which are more rigorous and demanding than ever before. Additionally, they pass industry-leading in-house testing — including panel-pressure, shock and drop tests — to ensure maximum toughness.
All-day comfort and speed
For an exceptional typing experience, ASUS Chromebook CX1 series features a spill-resistant keyboard with up to 1.5 mm key travel6 , and a dedicated numeric keypad7 for easy data entry. Fast wireless connections are ensured by up to the latest WiFi 6 technology. Wireless connectivity is made even better by exclusive ASUS technologies — such as ASUS WiFi Master for Chrome OS — that ensure greater speed, stability and range for WiFi connections and help users stay connected anywhere. Additionally, an up to 17-hour battery life8 allows users to work and play throughout the working day without worrying about power outlets.
SPECIFICATIONS9
1 CX1101 has a dual-core CPU, CX1500 and CX1700 have quad-core CPUs.
2 The ASUS Chromebook CX1 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, wipe it off and let it dry for at least 24 hours.
3 CX1500CKA and CX1700CKA are certified with WiFi Master for Chrome OS. WiFi Master for Chrome OS certified devices feature WiFi 6 and enhanced WiFi stability when USB 3.2 Gen 1 interference is present, allowing users to stream smoothly at a maximum distance of 160 - 225 meters from a router.
4 Internet connection required. Google, Google Play, YouTube and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC.
5 ASUS Chromebook CX1 undergo multiple U.S military-grade MIL-STD 810H standard quality tests but are not subject to all tests
6 CX1101 and CX1700 features 1.5 mm key travel, and CX1500 features 1.4 mm key travel.
7Dedicated numeric keypad is available on CX1500 and CX1700 models only.