Asus has quietly added three new Chromebooks with 11.6 inch displays and entry-level specs to its lineup.
The new Asus Chromebook CX1 (CX1101) is listed under the company’s line of “at home” products and features Intel Gemini Lake processor options, but it still a MIL-STD-810H tested durable design. Meanwhile the new Asus Chromebook CR1 (CR1100) and Chromebook Flip CR1 (CR1100) convertible are part of the company’s education or “for students” line and have newer Intel Jasper Lake processor options.
As the names suggest, the Chromebook Flip CR1 is a convertible model with a touchscreen display, a 360-degree hinge that allows the screen to fold all the way back for use in tablet mode, and optional support for a display that features pen input. The standard Chromebook CR1 lacks the convertible tablet-style design, but it’s roughly the same size and shape as its sibling.
The Asus Chromebook CX1 is a tiny bit thinner and lighter than the others, but it also has an older, less powerful processor.
Here’s a run-down of key specs for all three models:
| Chromebook CX1 (CX1101) | Chromebook CR1 (CR1100) | Chromebook Flip CR1 (CR1100) | |
| Display | 11.6 inch 1366 x 768 anti-glare 200 nits 45% NTSC color gamut | 11.6 inch 1366 x 768 anti-glare 220 nits 45% NTSC color gamut | 11.6 inch 1366 x 768 glossy 250 nits 45% NTSC color gamut Touchscreen 360 degree hinge Optional stylus support on some models |
| Processor | Celeron N4020 dual-core Celeron N4120 quad-core | Celeron N4500 dual-core Pentium Silver N6000 quad-core | Celeron N4500 dual-core Pentium Silver N6000 quad-core |
| RAM | 4GB LPDDR4 8GB LPDDR4 onboard (not upgradeable) | 4GB LPDDR4X 8GB LPDDR4X onboard (not upgradeable) | 4GB LPDDR4X 8GB LPDDR4X onboard (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 32GB eMMC 64GB eMMC | 32GB eMMC 64GB eMMC | 32GB eMMC 64GB eMMC |
| Ports | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1 x 3.5mm combo audio 1 x microSD card reader | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1 x 3.5mm combo audio 1 x microSD card reader | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1 x 3.5mm combo audio 1 x microSD card reader |
| Keyboard | 1.5mm travel spill-resistant | 1.5mm travel spill-resistant | 1.5mm travel spill-resistant |
| Camera(s) | 720p webcam | 720p webcam | 720p webcam 8MP world-facing camera |
| Audio | Speaker Mic array | Speaker Mic array | Speaker Mic array |
| Wireless | WiFi 5 Bluetooth 5.0 or 5.1 | WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 Optional 4G LTE | WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 Optional 4G LTE |
| Battery | 42 Wh | 47 Wh | 47 Wh |
| Dimensions | 11.48″ x 7.91″ X 0.77″ | 11.6″ x 8.07″ x 0.81″ | 11.6″ x 8.07″ x 0.81″ |
| Weight | 2.73 pounds | 2.89 pounds | 3.13 pounds |
| Color | Transparent silver | Dark Grey | Dark Grey |
Asus Chromebook CX1 (1101) images
Asus Chromebook CR1 (1100) images
Asus Chromebook Flip CR1 (1100) images
I’m not seeing these with prices on https://www.asus.com/us/Laptops/For-Students/Chromebook/ASUS-Chromebook-CR1-CR1100/ yet. I know that electronics have supply issues, but has anyone heard an update on these Chromebooks yet?
Wow the 11.6″ form factor is still going strong.
That’s certainly what I’m looking for.