Review: Asus Chromebook CX14

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You could certainly make the argument that cheap Chromebooks keep the world running. That's at least true in schools. But for all their importance, not as many new affordable Chromebooks come out each year as you might think.

Asus is changing that in 2025 with the Chromebook CX14, a surprisingly pleasant 14-inch laptop that costs just $429 in its higher-end configuration. As far as cheap Chromebooks go, this is among the best.

Blending In

The CX14 might not look like a stand-out, but in this case, that’s a compliment. The cheap Chromebooks of yesteryear were eyesores, often sporting oversized bezels and a thick-as-a-brick chassis. The CX14 is generic, but by contrast, it’s not ugly ...