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ASUS Chromebook C425 14-inch touchscreen: features, specs and who it suits
A 2.8 lb, 14-inch Full HD touchscreen Chromebook with an Intel Core m3-8100Y, 4GB RAM, 128GB eMMC, backlit keyboard and a 180-degree hinge. What the specs mean.
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The ASUS Chromebook C425 (model C425TA-AS348FT) is a light 14-inch laptop running Chrome OS. It has a Full HD touchscreen, a backlit keyboard and a 180-degree hinge. It is built for everyday web-based work, study and streaming rather than demanding desktop software.
What a Chromebook is
A Chromebook runs Chrome OS instead of Windows or macOS. It is built around the Chrome browser and web apps, and it can run Android apps from Google Play, as ASUS notes. The listing says you can edit, download and convert Microsoft Office files in Google Docs, Sheets and Slides. Chrome OS is generally quick to start and simple to maintain, but it does not run most traditional Windows programs.
Processor, memory and storage
The laptop uses an Intel Core m3-8100Y processor with 4GB of LPDDR3 memory and 128GB of eMMC storage. This is a low-power chip, typical of thin and fanless-style designs. For browsing, documents, video calls and streaming, 4GB is usually enough with Chrome OS, though many open tabs will use it up. eMMC storage is slower than an SSD but suitable for a system that keeps most files online. The 128GB is more than many Chromebooks offer, so offline files and Android apps have room.
The NanoEdge display
The screen is 14 inches, Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS and touch-enabled, with ASUS's 4-way NanoEdge design. Slim bezels let the 14-inch screen fit in a body ASUS compares to a 13-inch laptop footprint. IPS panels usually give wide viewing angles. Combined with the 180-degree hinge, which lets the screen lie flat, it is easy to share what's on screen with someone beside you.
Keyboard and trackpad
The backlit keyboard has 1.4 mm key travel, and the trackpad is large, at about 6 inches. Backlighting helps when typing in dim rooms.
Ports
The laptop has two full-function USB Type-C (Gen 1) ports and one Type-A (Gen 1) port. ASUS notes that transfer speeds may vary. USB-C ports on many laptops can handle charging, data and external displays, but check the manual for what these ones support.
Size and weight
It measures about 12.7 x 8.2 x 0.7 inches and weighs 2.8 lb (about 1.3 kg). That is light enough to carry daily in a bag. ASUS also describes an all-day battery, but gives no hours in the listing, so check the manufacturer's specifications.
Who it suits
It suits students and everyday users who live in a browser, use Google's apps and want a light, simple laptop with a touchscreen. It is less suitable for anyone who needs Windows-only software, heavy video editing or serious gaming.
What to check before you buy
- Software: confirm the apps you need run in Chrome OS, a browser or Android.
- Updates: Chromebooks receive updates for a set period; check Google's current end-of-support date for this model.
- Memory: 4GB suits light use but not heavy multitasking.
- Ports: only USB-C and one USB-A are provided, so an adapter may be needed.
- Offers: the listing's cloud-storage offer carries an expiry date that has passed, so don't count on it.
The short version
- A 14-inch Full HD IPS touchscreen Chromebook in a 13-inch-class body.
- Intel Core m3-8100Y, 4GB RAM and 128GB eMMC storage.
- 180-degree hinge, backlit keyboard and large trackpad.
- Two USB-C and one USB-A port; weighs 2.8 lb.
- Runs Chrome OS with access to Android apps.
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