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Asus announces high-end Chromebooks powered by AMD Ryzen and Intel Tiger Lake

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Asus has announced a couple of high-powered Chromebook offerings at the Consumer Electronics Show. The Chromebook CX9 utilizes Intel’s latest Tiger Lake CPU, while the Chromebook Flip CM5 2-in-1 equips AMD’s new Ryzen 5 3500C processor.

If you’re looking for the best new laptops from CES, this one is worth looking into.

Asus Chromebook CX9

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The Chromebook CX9 relies on Intel’s 11th-gen Tiger Lake CPUs with Intel Iris Xe graphics, up to a Core i7, to provide a powerful Chrome OS environment for professionals. A lightweight chassis and 14-inch display with NanoEdge bezels makes for a highly portable Chromebook as well, with an anti-glare Full HD display making the Chromebook CX9 more usable in brightly lit areas. A Harman Kardon-certified audio system and Wi-Fi 6 wireless connectivity round out the effort to create a powerful machine to optimize productivity anywhere.

The Chromebook CX9’s magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis has been subjected to the usual Asus testing to meet MIL-STD-810H military standards for durability. The laptop weighs just 2.2 pounds and is 0.63 inches thick, while still packing in Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, and HDMI ports.

Finally, Asus is providing business-grade protection by offering Titan C security for protecting passwords, encryption keys, and other sensitive information. The Chromebook CX9 includes a fingerprint sensor for password-free login and a webcam cover for enhanced privacy.

The Chromebook CX9 will be available in Q2 2021. Asus has not yet provided pricing information.

Asus Chromebook Flip CM5

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The Chromebook Flip CM5 is another member of the Asus line of AMD Ryzen-powered laptops. In this case, the Chrome OS 2-in-1 utilizes the Ryzen 5 3500C processor with Radeon graphics to provide more than enough performance for the lightweight operating system. Up to 16GB of RAM can be configured, which is a significant amount for Chrome OS, and up to 512GB of SSD storage is available. Wireless connectivity is enhanced by Wi-Fi 6, and a 57 watt-hour battery promises to power the Chromebook Flip CM5 for up to 10 hours.

The design has received some attention as well. There are orange-colored WASD keys to enhance gaming, with support for NVIDIA GeForce NW and Google Stadia providing extra gaming opportunities. A Mineral Gray metallic lid adds both structural rigidity and some aesthetic flair, while a textured Obsidian Velvet palm rest material makes for a comfortable feel while working. Harmon Kardon-certified speakers and a three-sided Nanoedge display round out the announced specifications.

The Chromebook Flip CM5 will be available in Q2 2021. Pricing has not yet been announced.

Mark Coppock
Mark Coppock
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Mark Coppock is a Freelance Writer at Digital Trends covering primarily laptop and other computing technologies. He has…
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