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ASUS Chromebook Plus CX15 (CX1505)

Published date: 30/Sept/2026

ASUS Chromebook Plus CX15 (CX1505)

Colour

Currently unavailable

Key Features

Processor
Core 3 N355
Intel
Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics
Shared
Memory
8 GB
256 GB eMMC
Display
15.6"
1920 x 1080
Weight
1.59 kg
20.1 mm

What Customers Say

No customer reviews yet.

Who Should Buy This

  • Students who work mainly in a web browser and online apps,
  • Families who want a simple laptop that is easy to share at home,
  • Home users who want a large Full HD screen for documents and video,
  • Buyers who want HDMI and USB-A ports for a monitor and a mouse.

Who Should Skip It

  • Gamers and creators who need strong graphics performance,
  • Anyone who relies on Windows or Mac desktop applications,
  • Users who keep large collections of files stored offline,
  • Touch users who want to tap or draw on the screen.

What Experts Says

Overall Assessment and Positioning

The ASUS Chromebook Plus CX15 (CX1505) is a 15.6-inch ChromeOS laptop for browsing, schoolwork, streaming and everyday admin. It carries the Chromebook Plus label and pairs an Intel Core 3 N355 with a large Full HD screen and a simple, low-maintenance operating system.

Key Strengths and Standout Features

The Core 3 N355 has 8 cores running at up to 3.9 GHz, which is enough for many browser tabs, video calls and web apps at once. The 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080 screen has an anti-glare finish, so long documents stay comfortable under office lights. Two USB-C ports that can drive a display and charge the laptop, a USB-A port and HDMI 1.4 connect monitors and accessories, and Wi-Fi 6 with Bluetooth 5.4 cover wireless needs. ASUS says it has passed MIL-STD-810H tests, which suits a laptop that travels in school bags, and the 1080p webcam has a privacy shutter.

Value Proposition and Who It's Best Suited For

It suits students, families and home users who live in a web browser and want a big screen without the upkeep of a Windows laptop. The 8 GB of memory is soldered, the 256 GB of eMMC storage is modest for offline files, and 300 nits with 45% NTSC coverage makes the screen dimmer and more muted than better-specified panels. ASUS states no battery life and lists two battery sizes without naming this configuration's, so buyers who need long unplugged sessions should check before buying, and anyone who depends on Windows or Mac desktop software should look elsewhere.

ChoiceWise Scores: 72 Out Of 100

Performance & Graphics
pending
Display Quality
pending
Battery Life
pending
Portability
75
Ports & Connectivity
69
Build & Keyboard
pending

The ChoiceWise Score is calculated using a defined methodology based on the features and factors that matter most in this category. Read our full scoring methodology: choicewise.app/methodology#score

TypeChromebook
ProcessorCore 3 N355
Processor brandIntel
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
RAM8 GB
Storage256 GB eMMC
Operating systemChromeOS
CPU cores8 cores (8 threads)
Max CPU speed3.9 GHz
Graphics memoryShared
RAM typeLPDDR5
RAM upgradeableNo, soldered
Storage typeeMMC
Screen size15.6"
Resolution1920 x 1080
Brightness300 nits
Colour gamut45% NTSC
TouchscreenNo
Display featuresAnti-glare
Weight1.59 kg
Thickness20.1 mm
Dimensions20.1 x 359.5 x 232.2 mm (H x W x D)
Military-grade testingMIL-STD-810H
Key travel1.35 mm
Ports2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 1 x HDMI 1.4 1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack
ThunderboltNo
HDMIHDMI 1.4
Card readerNo
Headphone jackYes
EthernetNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth version5.4
Webcam1080p (privacy shutter)
SpeakersBuilt-in speakers
ColourRock Grey
ReleasedApril 2025
Model numberCX1505CTA-S70154

Frequently Asked Questions

An Intel Core 3 N355 with 8 cores running at up to 3.9 GHz, with Intel UHD Graphics.

No. ASUS lists 256 GB of eMMC storage for this configuration, not an SSD.

No. The 8 GB of LPDDR5 memory is soldered to the board.

Two USB-C ports that support display output and charging, one USB-A port, HDMI 1.4 and a headphone jack. There is no SD card reader or Ethernet port.

A 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080 anti-glare screen with 300 nits of brightness and 45% NTSC colour coverage. It is not a touchscreen.

No. It runs ChromeOS, so Windows desktop programs cannot be installed, although web versions of many apps run in the browser.

It weighs 1.59 kg and is 20.1 mm thick.

It has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4, and a 1080p webcam with a privacy shutter.

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