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ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34
ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 is strongest when you care about students and portable ChromeOS. At about $299, judge it by whether those strengths fix a real daily problem rather than by the longest spec sheet.
Buying verdict
Choose ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 if students matters more than chasing the absolute top-tier option. Skip it if not for advanced desktop apps.
Score
7.8 / 10
Reference price
$299
Released
Oct 8, 2023
Reference price, not a live offer. Editorial data date Jul 27, 2026. Specs and availability can vary by configuration, region, and retailer. Status: available.
No official product reference is published for this entry yet. Treat listed specifications as editorial reference data and confirm purchase-critical details with the manufacturer.
Should you buy it?
A practical ownership call
- Buy it if you want students and portable ChromeOS.
- Skip it if discrete graphics options raise heat, noise, and price quickly.
- Check current US street pricing before paying launch-level money.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Strong everyday fit for students
- Keyboard and trackpad feel better for long writing sessions
- Reference US pricing around $299 makes the trade-offs easier to evaluate
Cons
- Discrete graphics options raise heat, noise, and price quickly
- Higher-end rivals can still justify the jump if you need peak performance
- Chassis build is practical rather than premium under daily travel abuse
Key specs
- Display
- 14-inch FHD IPS Needs confirmation
- Panel Type
- IPS Needs confirmation
- Refresh Rate
- 60Hz Needs confirmation
- Resolution
- 1920 x 1080 Needs confirmation
- Processor
- Intel Core i3 Chromebook Plus platform Needs confirmation
- Graphics
- Integrated graphics Needs confirmation
- Memory
- 8GB Needs confirmation
- Memory Type
- Soldered LPDDR5 Needs confirmation
Buying scores
Performance
6.9
Battery
8.5
Portability
8.3
Display
7.2
Keyboard
7.2
Value
8.9
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Availability, sources, and full notes
US availability
ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 is tracked as a US-market option through official brand channels and mainstream electronics retailers.
Common retailers
ASUS, Amazon, Best Buy, B&H, Walmart
Sources and verification
No official product reference is published for this entry yet.
Editorial specification note
Official manufacturer materials, launch documentation, and Snowyme editorial verification as of 2026-07-27.
Editorial price note
ASUS US launch and street-price patterns are tracked as editorial USD references, not live retailer checkout prices.
Specifications
20 tracked specs across 9 groups · No official product reference is published for this entry yet.
Display
- Display
- 14-inch FHD IPS Needs confirmation
- Panel Type
- IPS Needs confirmation
- Refresh Rate
- 60Hz Needs confirmation
- Resolution
- 1920 x 1080 Needs confirmation
| Display | 14-inch FHD IPS Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS Needs confirmation |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz Needs confirmation |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 Needs confirmation |
Performance
- Processor
- Intel Core i3 Chromebook Plus platform Needs confirmation
- Graphics
- Integrated graphics Needs confirmation
- Memory
- 8GB Needs confirmation
- Memory Type
- Soldered LPDDR5 Needs confirmation
| Processor | Intel Core i3 Chromebook Plus platform Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Graphics | Integrated graphics Needs confirmation |
| Memory | 8GB Needs confirmation |
| Memory Type | Soldered LPDDR5 Needs confirmation |
Storage
- Storage
- 128GB / 256GB Needs confirmation
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB Needs confirmation |
|---|
Battery
- Battery
- Around 12-15 hours light use Needs confirmation
- Charging
- USB-C charging Needs confirmation
| Battery | Around 12-15 hours light use Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Charging | USB-C charging Needs confirmation |
Connectivity
- Ports
- USB-C, USB-A, headphone jack, microSD Needs confirmation
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi 6E Needs confirmation
| Ports | USB-C, USB-A, headphone jack, microSD Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E Needs confirmation |
Design
- Weight
- Around 1.4kg Needs confirmation
- Dimensions
- 14-inch Chromebook chassis Needs confirmation
- Build
- Plastic/metal hybrid student chassis Needs confirmation
| Weight | Around 1.4kg Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 14-inch Chromebook chassis Needs confirmation |
| Build | Plastic/metal hybrid student chassis Needs confirmation |
Input
- Keyboard
- Backlit ChromeOS keyboard on many units Needs confirmation
- Webcam
- 1080p webcam Needs confirmation
| Keyboard | Backlit ChromeOS keyboard on many units Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p webcam Needs confirmation |
Software
- Operating System
- ChromeOS Needs confirmation
| Operating System | ChromeOS Needs confirmation |
|---|
Serviceability
- Upgradability
- Limited Needs confirmation
| Upgradability | Limited Needs confirmation |
|---|