ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 (CX1400)

Updated on January 26, 2026

The ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 (CX1400) is a 14-inch convertible 2-in-1 Chromebook built around a 360-degree hinge and an FHD touchscreen. The Intel Pentium Silver N6000 with 8GB of RAM covers web browsing, word processing, classwork, and media.

The trade-offs are the modest N6000 chip and the 128GB of eMMC storage, which is soldered and cannot be swapped for an SSD. ChromeOS updates run through June 2031, so it stays usable for years at a low price, which suits students, casual users, and families.

ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 (CX1400) Comparison Chart

	ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 (CX1400)
Price	List Price: $329.99 Amazon Prices: Loading prices...
Model number	CX1400FKA-AS88F
Performance Rating	5.3
Chromebook Plus	No
Processor	Quad-core 1.10 Ghz (max 3.30 Ghz) Intel Pentium Silver N6000
RAM	8 GB
Internal Storage	128 GB emmc
Screen Size	14"
Screen Resolution	1920x1080
Screen Type	LED Backlit
Touch Screen	Yes
Stylus / Pen	No Stylus Support
Dimensions width x length x thickness	12.85 x 9.01 x 0.73 inches (326.39 x 228.85 x 18.54 mm)
Weight	3.59 lbs (1.63 kg)
Backlit Keyboard	No
Webcam	720p HD
WiFi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet	No
Cellular Modem	No
HDMI	No HDMI
USB Ports	2 USB 3, 2 USB-C
Thunderbolt Ports	No
Card Reader	microSD Card Reader
Battery	3 cell, 50WHrs, Li-ion
Battery Life	Unknown
Fanless	No
Auto Update Expiration Date	June, 2031

Four Modes on a 14-Inch Full HD Panel

Laptop, tablet, tent, and stand modes all work on the 360-degree hinge, and the 1920x1080 touchscreen holds up in each of them. The Intel Pentium Silver N6000 (up to 3.3 GHz) is a budget chip, but the 8GB of RAM keeps more tabs and apps open than 4GB models allow.

At 3.59 lbs and 0.73 inches thick it is easy to carry as a laptop, though it is on the heavy side to hold one-handed as a tablet. Connectivity is Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, with two USB-C and two USB-A ports and a microSD reader; there is no HDMI, so an external display uses USB-C. Users who need wired internet can add a USB Ethernet adapter through a USB-A port. The 50WHr battery lasts a full day of light use, and the 720p webcam and microphone cover video calls and classes.

Customer Reviews

Across 527 ratings on Amazon, the ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 (CX1400) averages 4.4 stars, with 72 percent of reviewers leaving 5 stars and 7 percent leaving 1 star. The recurring praise points to value for the price, the 2-in-1 convertible touchscreen, quick startup, and long battery life; a few owners specifically call out the microSD slot. William W., a verified buyer, wrote “This Chromebook is well-built, a great size, has a good display, and it’s fast.” Several buyers describe it as a good fit for light work, school, and use as a companion to an Android phone, while one verified owner noted it lacks a backlit keyboard.

The most pointed 1-star review comes from verified buyer Brian Bober, who bought it for his son and reported a hardware failure within days: “The screen was no longer capable for touch capabilities and the keyboard was non-functional as well.” He also described ASUS customer support as unhelpful about a repair. That is one account rather than a pattern in these reviews, but it sits alongside the roughly 11 percent of ratings at 1 or 2 stars, so the experience is not universally smooth. Read more owner reviews on Amazon.

A Budget 2-in-1 With Update Support Into 2031

The 8GB of RAM and the updates through June 2031 are the reasons to take this over a cheaper 4GB clamshell. Owners rate it well (4.4 stars across 527 ratings), and the hinge gives a household one machine that serves as a laptop for homework and a tablet for video.

The Pentium Silver N6000 is entry-level, so it will struggle with heavy multitasking and anything graphically demanding, and the weight tells after a few minutes of holding it as a tablet. Microsoft Office runs only as web and Android apps. Starry Hope’s Chromebook Comparison Tool covers the other models worth weighing against it.

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