ASUS Chromebook C424

The ASUS Chromebook C424 pairs an Intel Celeron N4020 processor with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of eMMC storage in a 14-inch shell aimed at students, casual users, and anyone whose day is web browsing and document editing. The 14.0-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) anti-glare NanoEdge panel is sharper than most screens at this price, and the narrow bezels keep the body compact. The spill-resistant chiclet keyboard has 1.4mm of key travel, and the 720p HD camera covers video calls. ChromeOS boots quickly and updates itself in the background, and this model keeps getting those updates through June 2029.

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ASUS Chromebook C424 Comparison Chart

	ASUS Chromebook C424
Price	List Price: $295.99 Amazon Prices: Loading prices...
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Performance Rating	2.6
Chromebook Plus	No
Processor	Dual-core 1.10 Ghz (max 2.80 Ghz) Intel Celeron Processor N4020
RAM	4 GB
Internal Storage	128 GB eMMC
Screen Size	14"
Screen Resolution	1920x1080
Screen Type	Anti-glare display, LED Backlit, 250nits
Touch Screen	No
Stylus / Pen	No Stylus Support
Dimensions width x length x thickness	12.7 x 8.98 x 0.71 inches (322.58 x 228.09 x 18.03 mm)
Weight	3.33 lbs (1.51 kg)
Backlit Keyboard	No
Webcam	720p HD
WiFi	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.1
Ethernet	No
Cellular Modem	No
HDMI	No HDMI
USB Ports	2 USB 3, 2 USB-C USB-C supports display out and power delivery
Thunderbolt Ports	No
Card Reader	microSD Card Reader
Battery	3 cell, 42WHrs, Li-ion
Battery Life	10.0 hours
Fanless	No
Auto Update Expiration Date	June, 2029

Sturdy build, slow chip, charging from either side

The silver plastic chassis does not creak or flex in normal use, and the 180-degree lay-flat hinge makes it easy to share the screen with someone across a table. NotebookCheck describes it as “a premium-feeling machine that delivers an enjoyable experience for less money than its Windows-based brethren.” At 0.71 inches thick it slides into a bag without trouble, though 3.33 pounds is heavy for a 14-inch machine. The anti-glare coating cuts reflections indoors, and the 250-nit panel struggles in direct sunlight.

The Intel Celeron N4020 is a dual-core chip that covers the ChromeOS basics and stops there. As one YouTube reviewer from Laptop Reviews put it, the N4020 “is really slow,” good “for like web browsing, media playback and editing word docs, but you’re not going to be able to do much video editing, you’re not going to play games.” The 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM keeps up with 5-10 browser tabs and slows noticeably past that. The 128GB of eMMC storage leaves room for apps and offline files, and cloud storage or the microSD card slot picks up whatever else you need to keep.

Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports and two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C ports split across both edges, and both Type-C ports carry display output and power delivery, so the charger works from whichever side is closer to the outlet. A USB ethernet adapter plugs into any of the USB ports for wired networking, and a 3.5mm combo audio jack and microSD card reader fill out the selection. Wireless is Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual-band 2x2 with Bluetooth 5.1, enough for browsing and for keeping a mouse and headphones connected. The ASUS Titan C Security Chip handles secure boot and credential storage in hardware, alongside the virus protection built into ChromeOS.

Reviewers praise the build and keyboard, not the speed

Laptop Reviews’ Perspective

Laptop Reviews purchased the ASUS Chromebook C424 from Costco on sale for $149.99, down from the list price of $349.99. “The screen is 14 inches, it is 1920x1080, so that’s HD,” they note, calling it “amazing for a laptop of this price point,” while also acknowledging that “the display is 250 nits in brightness which is okay, it’s not as bright as like a MacBook by any stretch, but it’s going to be fine for indoors,” with “outdoors not so great.” They also call out the port selection, and USB-C charging that works from either side.

Maxilimite’s Perspective

Maxilimite purchased the ASUS Chromebook C424M variant for his daughter entering 5th grade. “This Chromebook is mostly for work, Google Chrome and all that stuff that the kids use at school,” he explains, with Google Classroom and Docs as the daily workload. He praises the keyboard: “The keyboard is not too loud, it’s just fantastic.” He concludes that “I think it is a good laptop to get for your kid if they are going to school to use for school and day-to-day regular activities,” while noting it’s not suitable for gaming. He also liked that lifting the lid boots the machine on its own.

NotebookCheck’s Aggregated Assessment

According to NotebookCheck, which aggregates reviews from ARS Guide (76%) and Think Digit (75%), the C424 scores an average of 75.5%, a solid rating for a budget device. They write that “it has a good build quality that rivals far more expensive Windows laptops, a beautiful display, and a fantastic keyboard.” The fanless design keeps it silent, which counts for something in a classroom or a library. They put performance down as the main compromise, with the Celeron N4020 and 4GB RAM capping what it can handle.

VARGE’s Assessment

VARGE describes the ASUS Chromebook C424 as “a beautiful laptop with good battery life and nearly the best in class” for value. Their review praises the premium aesthetic and solid construction while noting the trackpad as a significant weakness, calling it “imprecise, fairly jumpy, and a palm magnet at best.” They recommend it for light users. “If you’re buying it for basic office tasks, like reading emails, or for college use, it’s well worth its price.”

Customer Reviews

Across 549 ratings on Amazon, the ASUS Chromebook C424 averages 4.3 stars, with 68 percent leaving five stars and 7 percent leaving one. The praise clusters around value: several buyers report paying around $200 on sale and feeling the build punched above that price. R. Hunt, a verified buyer, wrote “Got it for $200. Looks nice, I like the keyboard and trackpad. Pretty light.” Sophia Arca Vertiz, also a verified purchaser, was surprised by the construction on a budget machine and called the screen “bright with good colors,” though she noted it is “a little bit heavier than I expected.” Owners also flag the missing touchscreen and the shallow keyboard.

A verified one-star reviewer, April Harry, hit a hardware failure: the unit “worked just fine” out of the box, but after being left alone for four hours it would not boot, showing only a blank screen, and she called the manufacturer troubleshooting process “a disaster.” Another buyer, Syl, suspected the unit arrived as a managed or used device rather than new, and a three-star reviewer (AEM) found the OS out of date on arrival and had to update it before online banking would work.

Read more owner reviews on Amazon.

A steady school and browsing machine

The spill-resistant keyboard, the FHD screen, charging from either side, and the case all hold up to daily use. The Intel Celeron N4020 and 4GB of RAM run ChromeOS comfortably for browsing, documents, and video, and they run out of room under heavy multitasking, gaming, or content creation. Buy it for a student or as a second machine for web work, and count on ChromeOS support through June 2029.

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