Asus has launched Chromebook Flip CX5 CX5400FMA-DN388T-S model in the US powered by 11th Gen Intel Core i3 processor. It has a launch price tag of $699.99 ( Aug 2021 ) and is now listed for pre-order online on Amazon US. As of this writing, it will be shipping to customers within 1 to 2 months. Check here for the current pricing and availability.
ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 CX5400FMA-DN388T-S is a 2-in-1 convertible Chromebook laptop powered by the 11th Gen Intel Core i3-1110G4 Dual-core processor. It has a base clock speed of 2.5GHz and supports a turbo boost clock of 3.9Ghz. For graphics, it uses integrated Intel UHD Graphics GPU. It comes with 8GB of ram and has 128GB SSD storage.
Asus CX5400FMA-DN388T-S features a 14-inch Full HD screen with touch support. It also supports Pen input and comes with a Garaged USI Stylus. This model has a 360-degree hinge that can be used to flip the touchscreen display to tent, stand, and tablet mode.
CX5 Chromebook supports WiFi 6 and has Bluetooth 5.0 to connect accessories. Asus has equipped this model with 2x Thunderbolt 4 that supports display & power delivery and 1x USB 3.2 Type-A (Gen 1) port. It has Built-in array speakers powered by Harman Kardon.
There are more expensive models in this ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 2021 series powered by the Intel Core i7-1165G7 and Core i5-1135G7 quad-core processors. Those models have Intel Iris Xe Graphics GPU and can be bought with up to 16GB ram and 512GB SSD storage. There is also an earlier launched model – C536EA-BI3T3 – which has the same specs as the CX5400FMA-DN388T-S, but doesn’t have garaged stylus like this model. Official Google Chromebook Store lists a CX5 variant with 16GB ram for $799. It doesn’t have garaged stylus either from the looks of it.
Other Asus CX5 US Models: CX5400FMA-DN566T-S ( Specs: Core i5-1130G7 / 16GB ram / 256GB SSD ), CX5400FMA-DN762T-S ( Specs: Core i7-1160G7 / 16GB ram / 512GB SSD ), CX5500FEA-GE568T ( Specs: Core i5-1135G7 / 16GB ram / 128GB SSD ), CX5500FEA-YZ568T ( Specs: Core i5-1135G7 / 16GB ram / 128GB SSD ).
According to the official specs on the Asus US website, the Chromebook Flip CX5 model is powered with a 3-cell 57Whrs battery and ships with a USB Type-C 45W power adapter in the box.
From the manufacturer
The 14-inch ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5400 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 up to an Intel Core i7 processor, plus WiFi 6, so you’ll be well-equipped to breeze through everyday tasks. In addition, military-grade durability means you can be rest assured when taking ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5400 on the go. With the exclusive 360° ErgoLift hinge design and garaged USI stylus, the touchscreen display can be flipped to any position, allowing users to easily create more detailed and vivid works.
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ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 CX5400FMA-DN388T-S Full Specs
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Series | ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 2021 ( 11th Gen Intel ) |
| Processor / Graphics | 11th Gen Intel Core i3-1110G4 processor ( Dual-core / 4 threads / 2.5Ghz – 3.9Ghz clock speed ) |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics GPU |
| Display | 14 inch Full HD screen ( Touch support / Glossy / 250nits / 100% sRGB / Stylus support ) |
| Memory | 8GB ram ( LPDDR4 on board ) |
| Storage | 128GB SSD ( M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD ) |
| USB ports | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x Thunderbolt 4 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support display / power delivery |
| Other ports | HDMI 2.0a, Micro SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Battery | 3-cell Li-ion 57WHrs |
| Power supply | USB TYPE-C, 45W AC Adapter |
| Wireless and connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Audio | Harman/Kardon (Premium), Built-in array microphone, Built-in speaker with Smart Amp Technology |
| Webcam | 720P HD Camera |
| Weight | 3.10 lb ( 1.40 kg ) |
| Security | Titan C Security Chip |
| Keyboard Type | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard with Num-key |
| Price in the US | $699.99 |
