Hands on: Asus Chromebook Enterprise Flip CB5 review
This comment first appeared in issue 356 PC Pro.
Chromebook Enterprise Flip CB5 is not only the reshaping of the excellent Chromebook Flip CX5 convertible to Asus, but also its high -quality, super -large version of its CM34 flip. Like the former, this is a big screen, 2 -in 1 convertible With metal shell and fast Intel core I5 The specifications are like the latter. It is switched to a square display with a 16:10 vertical ratio and 1,920 x 1,200 resolution. The screen here is a huge 16 inches. It is a slightly strange experience to use it as a tablet. There is no word for notes and graffiti. But this is the excellent performance of temporary demonstration or entertainment in the tent mode.
This design is worthy of your favorite, including the thin “nano -edge” framework around the monitor, and the way the hinge tilted upward to the back of the laptop to make the working location more comfortable. Compared with many plastic weight Chromebooks In the test, the material feels very high, and the construction is very solid, and the near -black jewelry looks extremely smart. Like the old FLIP CX5, it meets the durability certification of MIL-STD-810H.
The connection is beyond the usual basic knowledge. Two of them, two 10Gbits/Secret USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports, a single USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 port and HDMI 2 video output, and a Microsd card slot and headset socket. this keyboard It is one of the best in the test. It has a 1.4 mm schedule and wonderful light, but it feels slightly clicked. There is almost no doubt about the layout. It is forbidden to be a small left shift button and a digital pad of the size. The touchpad is wider than the average level. At 128 x 74mm, although it is precise, do not expect the glass coating of the best unit.
Let us avoid the bad things on the screen. Like too many Chromebook displays, the color depth is very poor, covering only 59 % of the SRGB range, and 43 % of the DCI-P3. You may not notice the difference in isolation, but make the brightness clear, and then put it next to it Acer Chromebook spin 714 or Association The Ideapad 5i game Chromebook Plus, suddenly static incompleteness and video look monotonous. More importantly, at the size of this screen, the resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 can seem stretching, so the clarity of this screen is shown in Lenovo. But it is quite bright, reaching 325cd/m2The low -level black level means a strong contrast. This is particularly effective in video streams and games as pure size, although when you try to complete some jobs, this is also easy to get on your eyes: you do n’t need to squint on the screen so large.
At least in the case of unintelligible occasions, there is no need to insert any headphones, because the Harman Kardon Audio system emits a good sound in the wise roll, with excellent mid -distance distinctiveness and even bass. Investing sensitive microphones and 1080P Camera This will produce clear and good exposure videos, and you have a good telephone and conference platform.
This is one of the three laptops in the test Intel Core i5-1235U processor, this is the ideal choice using Chromebook. It is based on web Android applicationCoupled with the basic 3D graphics function, there is no more powerful Core i7 CPU cost. The company flipping CX5 ranked second in many of our benchmarks, second only to the core i7 driver Acer Chromebook Vero 514Essence Not far from the Acer Chromebook Spin 714, its newer 13th -generation core i5 cannot get rid of it. More importantly, in our tests, the battery life is stronger than you expect, which is stronger than you expect, and is played for the 11 -hour 1080P video.
This is the best touch in the big screen Chromebooks this month. The screen and lower prices of IdeaPad 5i games Chromebook Plus have better screens, but ASUS has an advantage in ergonomics and design. Whenever the way, whether you buy it for a business or buy at home, this is an excellent choice.