Asus has launched the powerful ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus, now available at a discount on Amazon. It features Meteor Lake CPUs, meets MIL-STD 810H standards, and supports up to three 4K displays.
The Chromebook AI model comes with modern features, including Intel Core Ultra processors from the brand-new Meteor Lake generation and, according to the manufacturer, is the first Chromebook Plus in the Asus Expert series for ambitious companies, offering “outstanding performance, first-class productivity, and security.”
The new Asus ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus is available with various Meteor Lake processors from the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U to the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U, each with 12 cores, 14 threads 12 MB cache, and a top clock speed of between 4.3 and 4.9 GHz. The manufacturer also combines up to 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM with 6,400 MHz and storage space on a PCIe 4.0 SSD of up to 512 GB. The Intel Iris Xe integrated GPU manages the graphics output.
The ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus from Asus features a 14-inch LCD display with a WQXGA resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 pixels and a 16:10 aspect ratio. It covers 100 percent of the DCI-P3 color space, is up to 500 nits bright, and is optionally available as a touchscreen with stylus support.
On both the left and right sides, you’ll find various ports, including two Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports and an HDMI 2.1 port, allowing for the connection of up to three 4K displays. The Asus ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus comes with Chrome OS by default but is also available with Chrome Enterprise Upgrade or Chrome Education Upgrade.
Asus ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus Deal
Asus ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus (CX5403CMA-DB588) with Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, 8GB RAM, and 128GB SSD is now available on Amazon for $626 with an 11% discount on the launch price of $699.99.
In addition, an 8 MP webcam with pixel binning for Google’s integrated AI video call function and co, fast Wi-Fi 6E 2×2 and Bluetooth 5.2, two Harman Kardon speakers, fingerprint sensor, and Google’s Titan C2 security chip as well as a 63 Wh battery for long runtimes round off the features of the premium Chromebook.
It is enclosed in a 1.69 cm thin metal case made of recycled aluminum, weighing just 1.3 kg. This case meets the MIL-STD 810H standard, making it particularly robust.
Earlier this year, HP presented the Fortis G11, a Chromebook featuring a 14-inch display that combines modern design with satisfactory features. This fanless touchscreen Chromebook operates silently, and it undergoes testing to meet the MIL-STD 810 standard, ensuring durability against drops of approximately 1.2 meters and water splashes.
It is available on the Bhphotovideo store, with prices starting at $319.
