Asus Chromebook CX1505 Review
The Asus Chromebook CX1505 aims to deliver strong value in the budget segment, offering a wide 15.6-inch display, comfortable keyboard, and reasonable performance for everyday tasks. It’s not the most portable or premium Chromebook, but for under $200, it offers a lot for the money.
Price and Availability
- Starts at $159.99 / £249.99 / AU$499
- Available now in multiple colors
- Configurations: 4GB or 8GB RAM, 64GB or 128GB storage
- Processor: Intel Celeron N4500 or optional Intel Core version
This pricing puts the CX1505 among the most affordable Chromebooks in 2025, offering better display quality and typing comfort than many rivals.
Design and Build
- Slim, colorful, minimalist design
- Wide chassis limits portability
- Plastic body shows flex under pressure
- Thin display bezels, sturdy hinge
- All ports located on the left side
Despite its sleek looks, the CX1505 is heavier and less sturdy than expected. Its full-size layout accommodates a number pad and wide keyboard, which feel good to type on. However, with just one USB-A, one USB-C, HDMI 1.4, and a 3.5mm audio jack, connectivity is limited. The USB-C port doubles as the charging port, reducing flexibility.
Display and Keyboard
The 15.6-inch Full HD display is bright, sharp, and vibrant, with an anti-glare coating. It offers an 87% screen-to-body ratio, great for both productivity and streaming.
Typing feels comfortable and solid, but the trackpad disappoints. It’s jerky, imprecise, and inconsistent, making navigation less fluid.
Performance
Specs:
- Intel Celeron N4500 (1.1GHz, 2 cores)
- Intel UHD Graphics
- 4GB LPDDR4X RAM
- 64GB eMMC storage
The CX1505 handles everyday browsing, document editing, and HD streaming well. However, 4K playback and multitasking can cause slowdowns. Light gaming works fine at reduced settings.
Benchmark Results
- Jetstream2: 121.752
- Kraken: 1254.9ms
- Speedometer 3.1: 5.74
- Battery life: 7 hours in video playback test
Performance is acceptable for the price. It’s not designed for heavy workloads, but it remains stable and responsive under light use.
Battery Life
Battery life reaches around 7 hours, short of competitors like the Acer Spin 312 or Lenovo Flex 3, which last 11–16 hours. It will last through a typical workday but not much longer.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-value ratio
- Large, bright Full HD display
- Comfortable keyboard
- Decent performance for everyday use
Cons
- Heavier than expected
- Weak trackpad
- Limited ports
- Average battery life
Verdict: 4 / 5
The Asus Chromebook CX1505 is one of the best-value Chromebooks available in 2025. It’s ideal for students, casual users, or anyone seeking an affordable, large-screen laptop for typing and streaming. It’s not built for power users or travelers, but it delivers where it counts for the price.
Buy it if:
- You want a big, bright display for work or media.
- You type a lot and need a solid keyboard.
Skip it if:
- You need strong multitasking performance.
- You want a lightweight, ultra-portable device.
Alternatives:
- HP Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch: More powerful and versatile.
- Acer Chromebook Spin 312: 2-in-1 touchscreen, longer battery.
- Dell Chromebook 3120: Compact design with better performance.
