Asus Unveils Chromebook CX14 in India: Affordable Powerhouse with Military-Grade Durability and Enhanced Security

The Asus Chromebook CX14 made its Indian market debut on Thursday, about two months following its initial launch in international markets. This laptop features a 14-inch full HD+ IPS screen along with a hinge design that allows it to lay flat at 180 degrees. It operates on the Intel Celeron Processor N4500 and is equipped with 8GB of RAM and eMMC storage. Asus asserts that the Chromebook CX14 meets the MIL-STD-810H U.S. military standard for durability and includes a Titan C security chip designed by Google.

Pricing and Availability of Asus Chromebook CX14 in India

The price for the Asus Chromebook CX14 in India starts at Rs. 18,990 for the model featuring a TN (Twisted Nematic) LCD display. The IPS model is available for Rs. 20,990. Customers can purchase it through Flipkart, with availability on Amazon coming soon.

Purchasers will also receive an additional 100GB of Google Cloud storage when buying the Asus Chromebook CX14.

Specifications and Features of Asus Chromebook CX14

The Asus Chromebook CX14 comes with a 14.0-inch full HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) TN/IPS panel, achieving up to 300 nits of peak brightness and covering 45 percent of the NTSC color spectrum. It is powered by an Intel Celeron Processor N4500, which can be combined with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and a maximum of 128GB eMMC storage.

This laptop is fortified with MIL-STD-810H U.S. military standard certification to enhance durability and features a Titan C security chip to guard against unauthorized access and cyber threats. It also includes a full-sized Chiclet keyboard with key travel of 1.35mm.

For connectivity, the Asus Chromebook CX14 offers Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4. Regarding its I/O ports, the laptop incorporates a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port with DisplayPort 1.2 support, HDMI 1.4, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a Kensington Lock.

The laptop dimensions are 324.5 x 214.4 x 17 mm and it weighs 1.39 kg. It is equipped with dual 2W speakers, built-in dual microphones, and supports Google Assistant. The Chromebook CX14 is powered by a 42Wh battery and is supplied with a USB Type-C AC adapter.