ASUS Chromebook Plus CX14 review

The CX14 is ASUS's newer 14-inch Chromebook Plus, built around an 8-core Intel Core 3 N355 with 8GB of LPDDR5 memory and 128GB of eMMC storage. The 14.0-inch anti-glare screen comes in touch and non-touch versions, and ASUS lists the non-touch panel at 300 nits. Depending on the version, you get a backlit keyboard or a spill-resistant one, which matters for younger students. ASUS highlights HDMI alongside USB-C and USB-A ports, so it plugs into a classroom projector without a dongle. It has a camera privacy shutter, a Titan C security chip, a 42Wh battery and a US MIL-STD 810H rating, and it starts at 3.06 pounds. The catch is price: the ASUS Store listed it from $669.99 when we checked, nearly double the $369 CX34 on Google's store page, with slower eMMC storage. Buy it if you find it discounted at a retailer; at the ASUS Store price, the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 offers more.

Who it is for

students who want HDMI and a spill-resistant keyboard on a 14-inch Chromebook Plus

Price

ASUS Store price starting at $669.99 when checked.

ASUS Store price starting at $669.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Intel Core 3 N355 processor with 8 cores and 8GB of LPDDR5 memory
• 14.0-inch anti-glare display in touch and non-touch versions
• 128GB of eMMC storage and a 42Wh battery with a 45W USB-C charger
• HDMI, two USB-C ports, a USB-A port and a 3.5mm audio jack, per the ASUS overview page
• Camera privacy shutter, Titan C security chip and US MIL-STD 810H rating

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Spill-resistant keyboard on some versions and a backlit keyboard on others
• Strength: HDMI built in, which ASUS calls rare at this price point
• Strength: Weighs from 3.06 pounds, lighter than the CX34
• Weakness: ASUS Store price of $669.99 is far above the CX34
• Weakness: 128GB of eMMC storage is slower than UFS
• Weakness: Screen rated at 300 nits

Key facts

• Price: From $669.99 at the ASUS Store
• Processor: Intel Core 3 N355
• Memory and storage: 8GB LPDDR5, 128GB eMMC
• Display: 14.0 in anti-glare, touch or non-touch
• Battery: 42Wh, 45W USB-C charger
• Weight: From 3.06 lb (1.39 kg)

Where it ranks

ASUS Chromebook Plus CX14 is No. 8 in our Best Chromebooks verdict.