A Notebook PC for versatile demands can be the best laptop you can get your hands on. ASUS laptops have a diverse range when it comes to various specs and features. The ASUS Chromebooks are thin and light with reasonable budget and functionalities everyone needs. Today, we have in review, the ASUS Chromebook C425TA which is designed with premium features and compact design.

To put it in simple words, you will get every feature-packed combo in the ASUS Chromebook C425TA. The Google Chrome operating system makes it look like a great business laptop for everyday needs. Additionally, an all-day battery life makes it recommendable to average users who are always on the go.

In today’s ASUS Chromebook C425TA review, we will evaluate the specs and features of this laptop in detail. Let’s find out the real performance factor and how well it can take everyday workload at its best.

Core Specs

·         Processor: Intel Core M

·         Display: 14 in, 1920 x 1080

·         RAM: 8 GB

·         Storage: 128 GB SSD

·         Graphics: Intel UHD GPU

·         OS: Chrome

Highlights

·         Durable performance & reliable speed.

·         Remarkable Battery Life.

·         Sturdy Build and design quality.

·         Smart touchpad and keyboard.

Neglects

·         Pricier in comparison to some of the rivals.

·         Hard hinges

Preview

ASUS has left no unturned stones in the terms of specs that are included in the ASUS Chromebook C425TA. From the design, one can assume the style is built with a classic appearance. Whereas the build quality is solid and sturdy and less prone to accidental damages. On the paper, the specs are good enough for everyday to advanced usage such as creating worksheets, surfing on the web all-day long or using a software tool like Microsoft Visual Studio. Moreover, the storage is added with the solid-state drive that means you can load and execute extensive files.

Design, Build & Look

The design of the ASUS Chromebook C425 seems nice and clean for the desk. Only the laptop lid is made of aluminium while all the other material is based on plastic. But you wouldn’t get a cheaper vibe from the design as soon as you take a look. At 2.8 pounds, this laptop is very light in weight and can be easily carried around when you are on the go. The silver lining and theme of the laptop provides an elegant look in a clamshell design. The laptop is not convertible and does not have any hinge, plus there is no touchscreen included in the display. The 180-degree rotation in the hinges allow it to easily lay it flat on the ground or desk.

Display & Keyboard

The narrow bezels of the 14-inch display makes it look wider for comfortable viewing angles. The matte black panel of the display sports a full HD Resolution of 1920 x 1080 with IPS screen. You are much more likely to get greatly flexible viewpoints so you can use it from any angle, any time. The maximum brightness that you can get from the screen is around 180 nits which is fine for low light conditions. In addition, you get 50% sRGB coverage which we expected to be more in terms of colour contrast.

The Hardware Selection – Performance

The specs assembly of the ASUS C425TA is great for daily modern computing. The processor packed in the laptop is Intel’s Core M from the 8th Generation. It is packed with the base speed of 1.1 GHz and a maximum turbo speed of 3.4 GHz. You can conveniently run heavy loading apps, programs, and files on this laptop without having delays.

Battery

For a 14-inch Chromebook, this one has the longest battery life you could have. With typical web surfing, on/off video playback, you can exactly fetch out 11 hours and 43 minutes battery timing. Above all, you can also extract even more hours of battery from this laptop, if you are just listening audio or surfing. With consecutive video playback, you will get a little lesser battery time, which should be probably under 10 hours.

Ports & Connectivity

Truly speaking, we were impressed with the number of ports the ASUS Chromebook C425TA has. The solid I/O ports selection makes it easier to connect any extra peripherals or devices. Although, you will mostly find the same ports in other ASUS Chromebooks, its always useful to have it as a plus. There are two USB Type C ports on each side, while the regular ones like USB A, HDMI, SD card slot, microphone jack are also included.

The VERDICT

If you want a Chromebook that does not have any touchscreen or a convertible hinge, the ASUS C425 is a really decent choice. The advanced Intel Core M performs up to mark when it comes to casual computing. Plus, the pairing of RAM and storage in this ASUS Chromebook makes multitasking incredibly convenient. You also get a good battery life with a nice touchpad and backlit keyboard.