ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501, 11th Gen Intel)

Name: ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501, 11th Gen Intel)
Brand: ASUS
SKU: 20791

                  A new dawn for cloud gaming
                  
                  ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip is engineered with a striking aesthetic and powerful components for non-stop cloud gaming — with an immersive 144 Hz Full HD display, accurate anti-ghosting keyboard and ultra-fast WiFi 6 technology. The all-new design features a distinctive look that’s both stylish and durable, with exclusive color-blocked WASD keycaps that bring flair to online play. Easy access to 1000+ games through cloud gaming platforms like NVIDIA® GeForce NOW1 and Xbox Cloud Gaming2. Get ready for next-level gaming adventures — with ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip.

CRAFTSMANSHIP

Remarkably reimagined

The reimagined ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip delivers the refined aesthetics of a Mineral Gray aluminum-alloy metal lid and an all-black design on the interior. Plus, the color-blocked WASD keycaps cast in striking orange bring both focus and flair to your cloud-gaming journey.

A night view of Two ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip are shown. One which shows its mineral gray cover is on the left front side view of another device which shows Crysis 3 Remastered gaming screenshot onscreen.

DISPLAY

Fast, fluid visuals

Great gaming and entertainment experiences are about immersion, and that demands crisp, smooth visuals. That’s why ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip packs a 144 Hz high-refresh-rate, Full HD touchscreen display to deliver vivid, true-to-life imagery, without blur or lag — drawing you deeper into the virtual world. It also boasts a three-sided NanoEdge panel to maximize the display area and screen-to-body ratio, making visuals even more immersive.

15.6”

FHD display

144 Hz

high refresh rate

Multitouch

screen

Three-sided

NanoEdge display

In comparison with a 60Hz refresh rate on the left side and a 144Hz refresh rate on the right side of ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip’s display shown in the slightly right side view of stand mode. The left side is with a clear sport car and the right side is with a blur sport car to show 144Hz refresh rate has a clearer image.

CLOUD ENTERTAINMENT

An exceptional cloud-gaming laptop

Entertainment is exploring new horizons, ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip supports powerful PC and console gaming through the cloud - so you can play your game your way. In addition, ChromeOS offers an intuitive interface and instant access to your favorite games.

WIFI

Faster, more stable connections

With WiFi 6 technology, ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip delivers faster-than-wired speeds of up to 2.4 Gbps⁴, letting you enjoy smooth streaming of FHD online games. Its connectivity is made even better by ASUS WiFi Master Premium for ChromeOS⁵, which ensures greater speed, stability and range to help you stay connected anywhere.

Up to

faster than WiFi 5⁴

Up to

network capacity⁴

Up to

75%

lower latency⁴

A left side view of a man sitting on a sofa with a headphone on his head while using ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip in laptop mode.

360˚ HINGE
                  Precision-engineered for versatilityThe precision-engineered 360° ErgoLift hinge on ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip 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 and allow more airflow to cool the underside of the chassis.

360° ErgoLift hinge
                      
improved typing position
                      
enhanced audio performance

KEYBOARD

Focus your fire

ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip’s stunning aesthetics continue under the lid. The striking orange color-blocked WASD key design provides quick and intuitive gameplay in cloud-based games, and get a winning edge with the anti-ghosting keyboard that supports fast, accurate multi-key input — so you won’t miss that crucial turn or shot. This keyboard is also full-sized and backlit, with the palm rest finished with a silky-smooth velvet obsidian texture for added comfort during extended gaming sessions.

Anti-ghosting

technology

Backlit

keyboard

Obsidian Velvet

texture

PERFORMANCE
                  The power to stay buffPowered by up to an Intel Core i7 processor and 16 GB of memory, ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip delivers performance and responsiveness to empower users with the ultimate device for productivity. Easy access to Google Workspace apps and other productivity apps on Google Play6 let you breeze through projects or enjoy entertainment on the go, and a spacious PCI Express® SSD gives you fast-access storage. The laptop runs for up to 10 hours7 on a single charge, so you can work or play throughout the day, even when you’re on the move.
Up to
Intel® Core™ i7
processor
                    
Up to
16 GB
DDR4 RAM
                    
Up to
512 GB
PCIe® M.2 SSD
                    
Up to
10 hours
battery life7
                    

              

CONNECTIVITY

USB-C^® and HDMI for flexible connectivity

ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip provides seamless connectivity for expanding possibilities. Two full-function, reversible USB-C^® 3.2 Gen 2 ports make it easy to charge, stream media or connect with peripherals. An HDMI 2.0 port provides the option to hook the laptop up to an external 4K display. There’s also a microSD card reader to enable extra storage for maximum convenience and compatibility.

2 x USB-C^® 3.2 Gen 2

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A

1 x microSD card reader

1 x HDMI 2.0

1 x audio jack

A front-side view of ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip in laptop mode shows the launcher UI on the screen. An HDMI cable connects the laptop with an ultra-widescreen monitor in the back on the table with Cyberpunk image onscreen.

SOUND

Dynamic audio

ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip packs excellent audio into its thin, light design. With dual high-quality stereo speakers and extra-large resonant chambers that generate high-fidelity audio, it delivers enveloping surround-sound effects. The crisp, powerful audio gives you immersive listening experiences when steaming music or video.

Dual-speaker

design

certified

Minecraft

Minecraft is here

Like ghasts and the Nether, Minecraft and Chromebooks⁸ are better together! The blocky game you know and love is now on Chromebook⁹, 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 today¹⁰.

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.
Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta): Requires Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (or supported free-to-play game) and supported Bluetooth controller (each sold separately). Ultimate subscription can be cancelled anytime to stop future charges. Streaming limitations apply; server availability and wait times may vary. Game catalog and free to play titles vary over time, by region, and by device. Requires internet, ISP fees apply. xbox.com/gamepass
Gaming mouse redemption in-store or online, depending on the country (based on availability & logistics), Redemption method varies by retail/etail. The offer will run for a limited 6 week period.
Unless otherwise stated, WiFi speeds are based on theoretical performance. Actual performance may vary.
ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip is certified with ASUS WiFi Master Premium for ChromeOS. Device certified with ASUS WiFi Master Premium for ChromeOS feature WiFi 6 and offer enhanced WiFi stability when USB 3.2 Gen 2 interference is present, allowing users to stream smoothly when they are over 225 meters away or more from a router.
Internet connection required. Google, Google Play, Chrome, Chromebook and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC.
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.
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.