ASUS JAPAN Corporation (hereinafter ASUS) offers a wide range of products such as smartphones, notebook/desktop PCs, keyboards, and mice under various brands for a wide range of users.
On October 7, 2022 (Friday), ASUS made headlines with the release of its latest gaming smartphone, the "ROG Phone 6" from its ROG brand for gamers.
ASUS has announced the " ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip ( CX5501)" from the ASUS Chromebook series that it has been developing since 2014.
Two models with different specs will go on sale on Wednesday, October 26, 2022!
Play, learn, and work smoothly with the CX5501!
The "CX5501" is equipped with Intel Core i3-1115G4 orIntel Core i5-1135G7 CPU, 8GB memory and 128GB storage to meet all your needs.
It is not only a comfortable study and work device, but also one of the rumored gaming Chromebooks, and is expected to lead the cloud gaming industry in the future.
Japan's first 144Hz refresh rate
The CX5501 is equipped with a 15.6-inch slim bezel display with touch screen support and is the first Chromebook in Japan to support a 144Hz refresh rate.
It is the first Chromebook in Japan to support a refresh rate of 144Hz.
Flip model with touch-enabled LCD that can rotate 360 degrees
The CX5501 is a flip model with a touchscreen display that can be rotated 360 degrees.
The CX5501 supports study, work documents, creative work, and game play in a flexible style.
In particular, game play can be played by touch like a tablet device, or by holding the display upright and using a separately connected controller.
Well-developed interface
The CX5501 is equipped with...
- USB3.2(Type-C/Gen2) x 2
- USB3.2(Type-A/Gen2) x 1
- MicroSD card reader
- HDMI
- Microphone/headphone combo jack (4-pole mini-plug supported)
A full range of interfaces is provided, including
HDMI port and USB Type-C allow video output to multiple 4K displays.
It is a perfect and lean lineup and arrangement.
ASUS announced the CX5501 on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, in two models with different CPU, GPU, and memory specifications: the CX5501FEA-NA0258 and the CX5501FEA-NA0256.
The CX5501FEA-NA0258 and CX5501FEA-NA0256 will be available on October 26, 2022 for 89,800 yen (including tax) and 119,800 yen (including tax), respectively!
Please refer to the "CX5501" product page for more details!
| Product Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Product Name | ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip | |
| Model number | CX5501FEA-NA0258 | CX5501FEA-NA0256 |
| Body Color | Mineral Gray | |
| OS | Chrome OS | |
| Zero Touch Registration | Supported | |
| CPU | Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor | Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor |
| Main memory | LPDDR4X-3733 8GB | LPDDR4X-4266 8GB |
| Storage device | SSD 128GB (PCI Express 3.0 x2 connection) | |
| Graphics Function | Intel UHD Graphics (built-in CPU) | Intel Iris Xe graphics (built-in CPU) |
| Display | 15.6" wide TFT color LCD 1,920 x 1,080 dots (144Hz) Glare Built-in touch panel Maximum 3,840 x 2,160 dots (with external display output) | |
| Size (excluding protruding parts) | 357.6mm (W) x 244.16mm (D) x 18.5mm (H) | |
| Weight | Approx. 1.95kg | |
| Suggested retail price (tax included) | 89,800 yen | 119,800 yen |
| Release date | October 26, 2022 (Wednesday) | |