Asus Chromebook C523

With its sleek design and big 1080p touch screen, the 15.6-inch Asus Chromebook C523 is a unusual bargain: a budget-friendly big-screen Chromebook.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • 15.6 inch HD 1366x768 Anti-Glare NanoEdge display featuring an ultra-narrow bezel with anti-glare coating to reduce reflections
  • The HD display has a durable 180 degree hinge that can be laid flat to share content easily
  • Powered by the Intel Dual-Core Celeron N3350 Processor (2M Cache, up to 2.4 GHz) for fast and snappy performance
  • 4GB LPDDR4 RAM; 16GB eMMC storage and USB Type-C (Gen 1) and Type-A ports
  • Chromebook runs on Chrome OS - an operating system by Google that is built for the way we live today. It comes with built-in virus protection, updates automatically, boots up in seconds and continues to stay fast over time

PROS

+ Bargain-basement price for a large-screen Chromebook.
+ Sleek, part-aluminum design.
+ 1080p panel looks crisp.
+ Comfortable keyboard and touchpad.

CONS

- Glossy screen coat is a glare magnet.
- Mediocre battery life.
- No keyboard lighting.
- Poor audio output.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on February 08, 2019
With its sleek design and big 1080p touch screen, the 15.6-inch Asus Chromebook C523 is a unusual bargain: a budget-friendly big-screen Chromebook.
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