Asus Chromebook Plus CX14 review: A bargain laptop that’s actually fast
At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros
Noticeably faster than Celeron and N100 Chromebooks
Comfortable keyboard, large touchpad
Useful features with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage
Good selection of ports without adapters
Cons
eMMC storage slows down with large amounts of data
Decent display, but unremarkable colours
Our Verdict
The Asus Chromebook Plus CX14 is a fast, practical... 
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