Asus Chromebook CX15B Affordable 15.6″ Laptop
$199.99
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| Manufacturer |
Asus is among the top 5 world’s most prominent laptop makers, known for their VivoBook mainstream laptops, Zenbook ultraportables, and ROG and TUF gaming notebooks. The most affordable Asus laptops are those from the VivoBook line. |
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| Series |
Besides Windows OS-based laptop PCs as the main laptop category, Asus also offers ChromeOS-powered Chromebooks. |
| Laptop Type |
Chromebooks are lightweight, affordable laptops optimized for cloud-based computing. They offer seamless integration with Google services, fast boot times and long battery life, making them ideal for students, casual users, and web-centric tasks. The traditional clamshell laptop design is considered to be the standard one, as opposed to 2-in-1 convertibles. |
| Performance |
Laptops with basic computing performance can handle everyday home and office tasks, but the user experience may be less smooth than on typical mid-range models. |
| Typical Use |
Even the cheapest laptops with basic specs, besides smoother running mid-rangers, are suitable for the common everyday tasks like web browsing, emails, or document editing. Having a powerful and power-hungry laptop just to complete these tasks isn’t necessary. Office and productivity laptop tasks typically involve word and spreadsheet processing, presentations, emailing, web research, and multitasking between business applications. Studying, Schoolwork and Online Education Laptops optimal for studying, schoolwork, and online education offer reliable entry-level and mid-range performance, a good battery life, and support for multitasking and communication in a digital learning environment. Web browsing and social media tasks don’t require high-end specs. They can be completed easily on entry-level and mid-range laptops with good network connectivity. |
| Screen Size |
15.6-inch is traditionally the most popular laptop screen size by far. But, it is being gradually replaced by the 16″ diagonal. Both 15.6″ and 16″ provide a lot of screen real estate while avoiding the bulkiness of 17.3″ laptops. |
| Screen Resolution |
Full HD (FHD) is the most common laptop screen resolution today. It offers good image sharpness and a decent amount of screen space for the user interface and applications. However, it doesn’t match the visual clarity of top-tier 4K Ultra HD. On the plus side, FHD typically consumes less power than 4K, making it more energy-efficient for everyday use. |
| Screen Features |
Displays based on IPS technology provide much wider viewing angles than the budget-class TN screens. Anti-glare coating reduces ambient light reflections, as opposed to the glare-type displays with more vivid colors. |
| Processor |
The Intel N50 is an ultra‑efficient entry‑level laptop processor. It is designed for basic everyday tasks with very low power consumption of 6W and modest performance. The N50 offers 2 cores, 2 computing threads, and boost speeds up to 3.4 GHz, making it suitable for fanless, lightweight laptops and Chromebooks. |
| Graphics |
This is an entry-level graphics processor. It’s capable of running only the lightest games decently fast. Depending on the main processor model, the built-in Intel UHD graphics may deliver slightly different performance. |
| RAM Size |
4GB is a small RAM size for any type of laptop computing in 2026. For smooth operation of a laptop during everyday tasks, at least 8GB is recommended and preferably 16GB. |
| Data Storage |
128GB is a relatively small storage space. However, it is usable if you don’t store a lot of large files like movies and don’t install a lot of programs. |
| Keyboard & Touchpad | Keyboard with Dedicated Number Pad These keyboards have a separate numeric pad on the right side. This is ideal for those who type numbers a lot, but it is also useful in some games. |
| Multimedia & Communication | Web Camera in 720p HD This is the most common web camera resolution in laptops. However, it’s low in comparison to camera resolutions of modern smartphones, so it can’t produce as sharp picture. 720p cameras are being gradually replaced by sharper 1080p in newer laptops. Stereo Speakers Modern mobile computers usually have built-in stereo speakers. Built-in Microphone The laptop has a built-in microphone, which is a common laptop feature just like web cameras. |
| Networking & Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 802.11AX Wireless The 802.11AX is currently the most used Wi-Fi wireless networking standard. It’s also known as Wi-Fi 6. When connected to 802.11AX-compatible routers, the 802.11AX modules in laptops bring improvements over the older standards in terms of data transfer speeds and multi-device connectivity. In some of the latest laptops, 802.11AX is being replaced by newer 802.11BE standard. Bluetooth Bluetooth enables you to wirelessly connect the computer to Bluetooth peripherals like Bluetooth mice and keyboards, as well as to smartphones, and other compatible devices. |
| Ports & Slots | 1 x USB Type A The laptop has a single traditional USB Type A port. 1 x USB-C The device has a single USB-C port. HDMI HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find corresponding HDMI input ports on most computer monitors and TVs. Combo 3.5mm Audio Jack This laptop has a standard 3.5mm combo audio jack that supports both headphone output and microphone input simultaneously. |
| Battery Capacity | 42 WHr Battery 42 WHr is one of the battery capacities commonly used in budget-class laptops. It is on the lower end of the spectrum, but it can provide a decent battery life for the regular day-to-day tasks. |
| Weight | 3.5 lbs |
| Thickness | 0.8 inches |
| Operating System |
Chromebook laptops run on Google’s web-centric ChromeOS operating system. |
| Other Notable Features |
Additionally ruggedized laptops offer extra durability when it comes to drop, dust, and water resistance. They typically meet the MIL-STD 810H ruggedness standard. |
| Laptop Condition |
The brand new laptops, as opposed to refurbished, come sealed straight from the manufacturer. They are untouched and in pristine condition. The brand new laptops typically feature the latest hardware and offer full warranties. |
| Year of Release |
Laptops released last year still belong to the newest generation. However, even newer 2026 laptops are coming soon. |
| Warranty |
A one‑year warranty is the most common period for laptops. Longer warranties, such as three years, are considered extended warranties. |





Only 4GB of RAM is very limited, but keep in mind that ChromeOS running on the CX15B requires less RAM than Windows for the typical day-to-day use.