ASUS has expanded its 2025 laptop lineup with two new offerings that cater to audiences. The first is the AI enabled Vivobook S16, which is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X processor, while the second model is a budget friendly Chromebook CX15 that targets everyday users and students. So here’s the specs, pricing, and more.

ASUS Vivobook S16

Back in June, ASUS unveiled the Vivobook S14 and Vivobook S16 with Intel’s latest Core Ultra processors that offered powerful performance. Now, the Vivobook S16 model has been refreshed with the Snapdragon X CPU. This is an entry level chip from Qualcomm, making it more affordable and offering superior battery life. You also get 45 TOPS of NPU on this chip, which supports Copilot+ features as well as ASUS AI apps. The processor is paired with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD.

On the front, you get a tall 16-inch OLED display with a FHD+ resolution (1920 x 1200 pixels), 16:10 aspect ratio, 300 nits of peak brightness, and 95% DCI-PC color gamut. A sizeable 70Wh battery pack powers this model, which supports 65W charging via USB-C. All of this is packed in a lightweight form factor, with the Vivobook S16 weighing just 1.74 kilograms. So it is quite portable despite its large screen real estate. Other notable features include FHD webcam with IR, backlit keyboard, Dolby Atmos certified dual speakers, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and Windows 11 Home out of the box.

ASUS Chromebook CX15

For those looking for a laptop on a budget, there is the new ASUS Chromebook CX15. This model debuted with a 15.6-inch LCD panel with an FHD resolution and 300 nits of peak brightness. Like its predecessor, it is still equipped with the Intel Celeron N4500 CPU with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The CX15 also offers up to 13 hours of battery life since it runs on ChromeOS.

ASUS also packs the laptop with the Titan C security chip. Connectivity options include WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, a 3.5mm headphone jack, an HDMI port, a USB-A port, and two USB-C ports. There is also a US MIL-STD 810H military-grade durability and a 42Wh battery pack with 45W USB-C charging support.

Pricing and Availability

The Vivobook S16 was just announced with a starting price tag of 79,990 INR. Meanwhile, the Chromebook CX15 is listed for 19,990 INR. As of right now, the duo are available for purchase from the brand’s official website and Flipkart.

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The ASUS Chromebook CX lineup has just received an update in India with the launch of three new ones called the Chromebook CX15 (CX1400), Chromebook CX14 (CX1500), and Chromebook Flip 14 CX14 (CX1400FKA). Apart from some minor differences in size and functionality, they are essentially the same when it comes to hardware and features.

All three of these Chromebooks feature an FHD resolution display. The CX14 and CX15 models have screen sizes of 14 inches and 15.6 inches, respectively. The Chromebook Flip 14 CX14 on the other hand comes with a 14-inch touchscreen which, as the name suggests, can be flipped backwards. You can find other specification information about these Chromebooks below.

ASUS Chromebook CX lineup (2023) specs

The ASUS Chromebook CX 2023 displays feature LED Backlit Anti-glare panels with 220 nits Brightness and 45% NTSC Color Gamut. Powering these Chromebooks is the Intel Celeron N4500 Processor, running at 1.1 GHz (with 4M Cache, up to 2.8 GHz) and paired with Intel UHD Graphics 600.

You can choose between two RAM options, 4GB or 8GB of LPDDR4 RAM, and two storage capacities, 64GB or 128GB of eMMC storage. For video calls and conferencing, there’s a 720p HD camera, and audio connectivity includes a combined headphone/microphone jack and built-in dual speakers.

These Chromebooks operate on the Chrome OS platform and feature a full-size, ergonomic spill-resistant keyboard with 1.5 mm key travel. They meet the US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard for durability. The weight varies slightly among models, with the Chromebook 15 weighing 1.80kg, the Chromebook 14 at 1.47kg, and the Chromebook 14 Flip at 1.63kg.

The battery capacity differs as well, with the Chromebook 15 featuring a 42wh 2S1P, 2-cell Li-ion Battery, while the Chromebook 14 and 14 Flip have a 50wh 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion Battery.

In terms of connectivity, these Chromebooks offer dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C ports (supporting display and power delivery), and a Micro SD card reader.

Pricing & availability

The ASUS Chromebook CX14 is available at Rs. 20,990 for the 4GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration. Meanwhile, the ASUS Chromebook CX15 offers several choices: the base model with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage is priced at Rs. 19,990, the 4GB RAM and 128GB storage variant is available for Rs. 20,990, and for those seeking higher memory capacity, the 8GB RAM and 64GB storage model can be obtained for Rs. 21,990. Additionally, the ASUS Chromebook Flip CX14 is offered at a price of Rs. 24,990 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage configuration.

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