ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 Review

Introducing ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34

ASUS’s first Chromebook Plus is a compact, lightweight all-rounder for productivity-focused individuals and professionals.

Mobile productivity: Lightweight laptop with Intel Core i7 processor, optional touchscreen, 5.7″ trackpad, and fast WiFi 6.

Immersive, reliable: 14″ FHD IPS NanoEdge panel; ASUS Antimicrobial Guard; US military-grade durability; FHD shielded webcam with temporal noise reduction.

Friendly adaptability: 180° lay-flat hinge for sharing and collaboration, 10-hour battery life, and newest connections.

Chromebook Plus supports AI-powered productivity and creativity apps and is easy to use and adore

 ASUS announced ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34, a tiny, lightweight, and affordable 14-inch all-rounder notebook for mobile productivity and creative. Chromebook Plus computers have double the speed, memory, and storage, and ASUS’s first Chromebook Plus is CX34. In mid-November, ASUS Chromebook Plus Enterprise CX34 will launch with ChromeOS corporate device management.

ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34, weighing 1.44 kg, is powerful, portable, and packed with features to boost work. AI-powered tools and apps powered by an up to Intel Core i7 processor, a 180° lay-flat hinge, 5.7-inch touchpad, fast, stable WiFi 6, and up to 10-hour1 battery life help energetic people push through work and play. New laptops come in Pearl White or Rock Grey for understated modern look.

“Google is thrilled to have ASUS as a key Chromebook Plus launch partner. The ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 is small yet powerful, helping users with video conferencing, creative work with Magic Eraser and web programmes like Photoshop, and movie watching on a high-resolution screen.  ChromeOS VP of Product, Engineering, UX John Maletis

Mobile work

A powerful Intel Core i7 processor, 16 GB of fast, power-efficient LPDDR5 4800 MHz memory, and a 512 GB PCIe SSD give ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 the performance and responsiveness needed for seamless productivity. This provides adequate capacity for business, school, and entertainment files.

Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Express let users edit photographs and generate social graphics, flyers, and business cards quickly. With LumaFusion, ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 helps users turn raw footage into excellent video with track stacking, audio mixing, custom titling, and keyframing. Adobe Photoshop Web is free for three months for Chromebook Plus buyers between October 8, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Chromebook Plus users get Adobe Express Premium with the three-month trial.

ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 has Wi-Fi 6 technology for fast, consistent connectivity at home, in the office, school, or while commuting. Exclusive ASUS technologies like ASUS WiFi Master for ChromeOS increase speed, reliability, and range, allowing users to stay connected anywhere, quickly. File Sync on Chromebook Plus lets users access Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides offline.

ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 has a huge 5.7-inch trackpad and an optional touchscreen for intuitive control. This large input area is optimised for smoother, more responsive fingertip handling, making multitasking and achieving more without a mouse easier.

Immersive and reliable

A stunning 14-inch Full HD (FHD), three-sided NanoEdge display enhances immersion and workspace on ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34.

A 1080p webcam and built-in video call features automatically improve clarity, illumination, cancel noise, and blur backgrounds, so users always look and sound their best regardless of video call app. For increased privacy and convenience, they may mute the mic and switch off the camera with one click. This high-resolution camera may be hidden fast with a retractable cover.

With ASUS Antimicrobial Guard on the keyboard, touchpad, and palm rest, ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 prioritises wellness.  This special treatment is scientifically proved to limit bacterial development by 99% over 24 hours, keeping the laptop clean.

ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 includes several chassis reinforcements for strength. The design fulfils industry-leading US MIL-STD 810H durability criteria, which are stricter than ever. To ensure maximum robustness and resistance to daily knocks and bumps, the gadget passes rigorous in-house panel-pressure, stress, and drop tests.

Friendly adaptability

ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 is comfortable and versatile for college students, teachers, and busy professionals. The optional touchscreen makes input simple and straightforward on the bright, crisp FHD 14-inch display. The screen has a robust 180° hinge that lets it lay flat, making it ideal for sharing material or working together. After a full day of work or school, the 10-hour1 battery life leaves plenty of room for rest and leisure.

Connectivity-packed ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 maximises ease. Two full-function reversible USB-C ports make charging and connecting to devices and displays straightforward. USB-C allows 2 GB video files to be transferred to a USB device in under two seconds. ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 has two USB 3.2 ports, HDMI 1.4, and a 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo jack.

More power is more productive

Google’s new Chromebook Plus is easy to use and adore. Users get twice the performance for video conferencing and creativity apps, with better personalization and productivity that works offline and online.

ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34’s latest features make creative exploration more spectacular. The built-in Google Photos app has an HDR effect and an AI-powered Magic Eraser to erase background obstructions. Users will also like the updated movie-creation tools to generate high-quality movies with a few clicks.

Business and school management skills

The Chrome Enterprise Upgrade or Chrome Education Upgrade adds administration tools to ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34, empowering ambitious organisations and new learning paradigms.

Chrome Enterprise Upgrade activates ChromeOS devices’ business features with zero-touch enrollment and three-step drop shipping to employees. This option includes additional security measures including device disablement, remote wiping, force re-enrollment, and sign-in limitations to protect data. Managed updates, informative reports, and crash reports are included.

Chrome Education Upgrade includes free ChromeOS education device management and 24/7 Google support and coaching. IT personnel have more robust capabilities to accelerate deployment and onboarding, define device usage and access settings, and streamline ongoing administration, empowering teachers and students to create effective learning environments for each student. With extensive security settings, they can keep school and children safe on devices at school, home, or anywhere.

ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 for education: A powerful, cheap computer for teachers and IT staff. IT leaders adore the ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34’s best-in-class security and easy management for their student fleet. With its power, speed, memory, and storage, ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 helps teachers construct a coherent classroom.

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