TechRadar Verdict
The Asus Chromebook CM14 makes a good first impression with its light and thin design.
It boasts a thin and light design thats impressive for a 14-inch Chromebook.
The steely black colorway is fairly austere but it looks smart.
What isnt so good, however, is the display.
Things are worse when it comes to performance.
One of the saving graces of the Asus Chromebook CM14, though, is the battery life.
But performance is sacrificed, especially when multitasking.
It can be configured with 4GB or 8GB of RAM, but only one storage size: 64GB.
Asus Chromebook CM14: Design
The Asus Chromebook CM14 sports a smart, understated design.
The dull black colorway does little to inject much interest, but it certainly fits in a professional environment.
Its also pleasantly light and thin given its 14-inch size, weighing just 1.45kg (3.20 lbs).
Both these aspects make it easy to travel with.
The lid also reclines all the way to 180 degrees, which provides flexible usage options.
The display, on the other hand, is a let down.
It also looks a little washed out, lacking the vibrancy of other Chromebook displays.
As for gaming, the Asus Chromebook CM14 can handle titles with low graphical demands smoothly.
At lower parameters and 30fps, it ran much more smoothly.
I was also able to connect a controller via Bluetooth with no issue.
Their profile is low too, which makes gliding around them easy.
However, I found them sufficient for calls and other content where sound quality isnt a top priority.
Asus Chromebook CM14: Battery life
The Asus Chromebook CM14 redeems itself somewhat with its battery life.
Charging it from flat to full took about four hours, which is in line with what Asus claims.
Should I buy the Asus Chromebook CM14?
That 180-degree lid opening gives it greater flexibility, too.
Its also too reflective if the angle isnt just so.
Battery life is also very good.
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I also connected various peripherals to it via Bluetooth and USB, including a mouse and a gamepad.
I played games such asClash of ClansandAsphalt Legends Unite.
I used Google Docs and Google Sheets, and made use of third-party apps, includingSteamand VLC.
I also used other popular apps, includingYouTubefor watching video content in full-HD and ultra-HD.
