ASUS Vibe CX55 Gaming Chromebook Unboxing and Impressions

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In the fall of 2022, Google put together a launch of 3 cloud gaming-focused Chromebooks: one from Acer, one from Lenovo, and one from ASUS. We’ve either unboxed or reviewed the Acer and Lenovo variants of this new take on the large-screened Chromebook, but up until now, we’ve not talked much about the ASUS attempt. And to simply be frank about it, there’s a good reason for that: it’s not very good.
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[@jakeladd6569]

If youre getting a chromebook for gaming just do yourself a favor and get an actual gaming laptop that has good specs. It's worth it

[@nyceyes]

By the way, it's fan is super noisy and always on practically. Also, the scree reflects MASSIVELY. It's too bad. I really wanted to love this item for non gaming, but too noisy and glare. I returned it.

[@jebaker2]

Is someone who is into gaming really going to use a Chromebook for it? 🧐

[@assistantdogconsult]

Just picked up a 14" LG Gram at Costco for $699. Not sure why I would pay $729 for this...?

[@jcepri]

I just bought one of these and it's going back because I can't stand the NON-STOP loud fan. I've had many Chromebooks and none them had a fan that was ALWAYS on full speed. It's annoying AF.

[@PhantomGlockz]

if your looking to get this for roblox or any windows based game done chromebooks are terrible and cant download and windows supported programs

[@MrDavidRicketts]

Which one you think is the best out the 3?

[@Red_Panduh]

What’s the point of these? Where is Valve’s native support for steam? They have the proton api.

[@creditrazer981]

Im so torn, looking to buy a new chrimebook, in next few weeks. I torn between this CX55 by Asus, the Acer Flip 714, and lastly the 516ge.. if the Acer 516ge had touchscreen, would be a 100%, and a added perk of MicroSd, or SD Card support would be simply Chromebook heaven. I say this, cause im looking at the 8gb ram, i5, 256gb model at Bestbuy for $519 at the moment.

[@foxyccc1316]

Well I've enjoyed my Acer gaming Chromebook and can 100% recommend it specially now since GFN is getting a 4080 upgrade.

[@waltermitty4132]

Appreciate your candor, even when you come across a bummer. Your willingness to call it like it is makes your reviews valuable. Keep up the good work.

[@Sawyer907]

Thanks for the review. I've been waiting for someone to review this one. I'll hold off.

[@Nighthawk-8050]

Thank you I really appreciate the review

[@albertabdul-barrwang3494]

I just got this and love it so far!

[@asan1050]

ThanksMuch!

[@user-jj9nj8zx8s]

what is the little foil circle on the bottom? are you meant to take it off? what happens if it has a hole in it?

[@tawsonlaw6217]

So out of the 3 gaming Chromebooks, which is best for media consumption? IE best screen and speakers?

[@aaronerskine3401]

robby, would you add a comparison to your reviews on how the latest chromebooks compare to macbooks? ie, you can pick up a macbook air m1 on sale for $799 at times. how does $799 compare to a chromebook?

[@VanguardAce]

Thank you for this review! FYI, it's $450CAD during Best Buy Canada's Labour Day sale. That's about $331 USD. In THAT price range...I would say that the CX55 is a fantastic deal. :)

[@user-kz9bf8su7d]

So after watching all the video no mention of the ram size ??