The verdict
The CX15 is the budget pick. $199 for a 15.6" 1080p Chromebook makes sense for first-time buyers, students, and grandparents who do email and browsing. Outgrown faster than every other pick if your tab count exceeds 10.
ASUS Chromebook CX15
Strengths
- +15.6" 1080p display — largest screen in this lineup
- +Cheapest pick at $199 — best budget Chromebook for first-time buyers
- +10-hour battery
- +Numeric keypad on the right — useful for spreadsheet work
Watch-outs
- −Intel Celeron N4500 is slow — fine for browsing, struggles with 10+ tabs
- −4GB RAM (not Plus tier) — multitasking hits a wall
- −Plastic build feels lighter-duty than every other pick
How it compares
Cheapest pick. Largest screen. Slowest CPU (Celeron vs i3/i5). Not Chromebook Plus tier.
Who this is for
At a glance: first-time buyers, kids, grandparents, and anyone doing browser-only work on a tight budget.
Why you’d buy the ASUS Chromebook CX15
- 15.6" 1080p display — largest screen in this lineup.
- Cheapest pick at $199 — best budget Chromebook for first-time buyers.
- 10-hour battery.
Why you’d skip it
- Intel Celeron N4500 is slow — fine for browsing, struggles with 10+ tabs.
- 4GB RAM (not Plus tier) — multitasking hits a wall.
- Plastic build feels lighter-duty than every other pick.
Rating sources
Our 4.4 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
