ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1700)

Updated on June 4, 2026

The ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1700) is a 17.3-inch desktop-replacement Chromebook that ASUS launched in August 2021. It was the first 17-inch Chromebook to ship; Chrome Unboxed’s Gabriel Brangers broke the leak on May 25 2021, describing it as a “budget-friendly model built on the Intel Jasper Lake platform,” and Digital Trends’ Chuong Nguyen confirmed it the same day as “the world’s first Chrome OS laptop with a screen size north of 15.6 inches.” The shipping product landed close to that leak: 17.3-inch 1920x1080 anti-glare panel, fanned Intel Celeron N4500 (Jasper Lake, dual-core, 1.1 to 2.8 GHz), 4 GB of LPDDR4X RAM, 64 GB or 128 GB of eMMC, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, a 67 Wh battery rated for up to 17 hours, and a full numeric keypad. Chrome OS Auto Update Expiration is June 2031, per Google’s official Chrome Enterprise AUE list (matched entry: “Chromebook CX1 (CX1700CKA): Jun 2031”). New-condition retail stock has largely dried up in 2026, and the listings that surface are mostly used, “Renewed,” or relisted under the wrong model. A working unit is still inside its support window and keeps receiving ChromeOS updates through June 2031.

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ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1700) Comparison Chart

	ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1700)
Price	List Price: $349.99 Amazon Prices: Check Price on Amazon
Model number	CX1700CKA-WS44F-M
Performance Rating	3.1
Chromebook Plus	No
Processor	Dual-core 1.10 Ghz (max 2.80 Ghz) Intel Celeron Processor N4500
RAM	4 GB
Internal Storage	64 GB eMMC
Screen Size	17.3"
Screen Resolution	1920x1080
Screen Type	TN
Touch Screen	No
Stylus / Pen	No Stylus Support
Dimensions width x length x thickness	15.77 x 10.71 x 0.78 inches (400.56 x 272.03 x 19.81 mm)
Weight	5.34 lbs (2.43 kg)
Backlit Keyboard	No
Webcam	720p HD
WiFi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.1
Ethernet	No
Cellular Modem	No
HDMI	No HDMI
USB Ports	2 USB 3, 2 USB-C Type-C support display / power delivery
Thunderbolt Ports	No
Card Reader	microSD Card Reader
Battery	4 cell, 67 WHrs, Li-ion
Battery Life	17.0 hours
Fanless	No
Auto Update Expiration Date	June, 2031

A 6-watt dual-core chip with no upgrade path

This machine runs the Intel Celeron N4500, a 6-watt Jasper Lake dual-core SoC clocked at 1.1 GHz with a 2.8 GHz burst, paired here with 4 GB of LPDDR4X-2933 RAM (4 GB maximum, soldered) and 64 GB or 128 GB of eMMC (also soldered). The pre-launch leak in Chrome Unboxed suggested ASUS was considering the Celeron N5100 or Pentium Silver N6000 for the CX1700; the shipping US configurations standardized on the N4500. Some international SKUs ship a Pentium Silver N6000 paired with the Full HD IPS panel option.

In day-to-day Chrome OS use, the N4500 is enough for the workloads this device is bought for: web browsing, Google Docs, light Android apps, video streaming, and side-by-side spreadsheets that benefit from the 17-inch real estate. Push it past that (a dozen heavyweight tabs, Android games, sustained Linux container builds) and the dual-core ceiling shows quickly. Cooling is active rather than fanless, which keeps the chassis cool under sustained load.

64 GB of eMMC fills up faster than expected once Android app caches and downloaded Drive files accumulate. The microSD slot expands media storage but not the system drive, since the eMMC is soldered and cannot be swapped. A 128 GB SKU exists at retail for buyers who can find it new in stock.

Panel resolution depends on the model suffix

The 17.3-inch, 1920x1080 anti-glare panel works out to roughly 127 PPI, so 1080p at this size stays sharp enough for productivity work and reads comfortably from a normal seated distance. The panel is non-touch.

Panel technology varies by SKU. The Walmart-listed CX1700CKA-WS44F-M ships an LCD that retailers describe as “anti-glare” without specifying TN versus IPS. MergeDroid’s hands-on of the CX1700 tested a UK unit and observed that his particular configuration “has a weird HD Plus resolution it’s 1600 by 900 and worse still it’s TN so it looks far weaker and washed out,” then qualified that “there are models of the Asus that are full HD and our IPS like the Acer.” That maps to ASUS’s regional SKU strategy: the budget CX1700CKA-DH44 variant pairs a 1600x900 HD+ TN panel with the Celeron N4500, while the Full HD SKUs sold in the US (CX1700CKA-WS44F-M for 64 GB and CX1700CKA-SS48F for 128 GB) use the higher-resolution panel. Buyers cross-shopping budget Chromebooks should verify panel resolution against the model suffix before ordering.

The chassis is plastic with a silver-gray finish. At 15.77 x 10.71 x 0.78 inches and 5.34 pounds, it is a desktop replacement that stays put. ASUS specifies a 180-degree lay-flat hinge and rates the chassis to the MIL-STD 810H US military durability standard.

A full-size chiclet deck with a ten-key block

The keyboard is a full-size chiclet layout with a dedicated numeric keypad on the right, a configuration that mirrors traditional 17-inch Windows desktop replacements. There is no backlight, which matters when typing in a dim room. The top row uses the newer Chromebook layout with the Everything Button replacing Search/Launcher.

MergeDroid described the CX1700’s keyboard feel as “shallow clicky key travel,” noting that the deck “feels a bit less premium much more like the CX 1500 that I tested and it’s got a bit of flex like that one as well.” His side-by-side comparison favored the competing Acer Chromebook 317 on keyboard feel.

The trackpad is plastic. MergeDroid noted that “the Asus trackpad is slightly wider” than the Acer 317’s but that “in terms of feel when tapping and clicking, the Acer just feels a bit more premium.”

Ports and wireless

The port layout comes from a 2021 design point, where USB-C serves as both the power input and the display output and HDMI is left off. The full port complement is: two USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (either side can charge the device and drive an external display), two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, a microSD card reader, and a combo 3.5 mm headphone and microphone jack. There is no built-in Ethernet (a USB Ethernet adapter handles that) and no Thunderbolt.

Wireless is Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax, 2x2) with Bluetooth 5.1, which suits a machine that spends most of its life on one desk near an access point. Driving a TV or projector directly takes a USB-C-to-HDMI adapter or a dock, since neither USB-C port outputs HDMI on its own.

Battery life behind a 17.3-inch panel

ASUS rates the 4-cell, 67 Wh battery for up to 17 hours of use, which is a manufacturer best-case number. The cell holds more than the 38 to 48 Wh batteries common on 14-inch budget Chromebooks. Charging is over either USB-C port using ASUS’s bundled barrel-less PD adapter.

The runtime matters less on a machine that stays on a desk. The surplus capacity still helps buyers who move it between rooms.

Reviewer Insights

Chrome Unboxed’s Gabriel Brangers (May 25, 2021) published the pre-launch exclusive that confirmed the CX1700’s existence. The article framed it as a “budget-friendly model built on the Intel Jasper Lake platform with an option for the Celeron N5100 or the Pentium Silver N6000,” with an expected starting price of $299. The eventual US shipping configuration used the Celeron N4500 (a sibling Jasper Lake chip), and US list prices landed slightly higher at the $349 to $499 range depending on storage and color.

Digital Trends’ Chuong Nguyen (May 25, 2021) covered the same leak and identified the device as “the world’s first Chrome OS laptop with a screen size north of 15.6 inches.” As of June 2026, the CX1700 and Acer’s competing 317 are still the only 17.3-inch Chromebooks on the market.

MergeDroid published a hands-on review of the CX1700. His comparison-with-the-Acer-317 video covers seven specific dimensions (build quality and weight, ports and connectivity, internals and configurations, display, keyboard and trackpad, sound, price), and his summary judgment on the CX1700 panel is that the budget HD+ TN unit he tested looked “far weaker and washed out” than the IPS Full HD alternative; he steered buyers toward the IPS-Full-HD configurations specifically. His chassis comparison against the Acer 317 generally favored the Acer on keyboard feel, sound, and trackpad premium-ness, while noting the CX1700’s slightly wider trackpad and the variety of US configurations available.

Major-outlet long-form reviews (NotebookCheck, TechRadar, Tom’s Hardware, Tom’s Guide, PCMag) did not cover the CX1700 in dedicated reviews.

A desk machine for spreadsheet work on a big screen

The CX1700 makes sense for an existing owner, or for someone who tracks down a used unit, who wants a 17.3-inch screen for fixed-location productivity (a home office or library carrel) and who does not need a touchscreen, a backlit keyboard, or sustained heavy multitasking. The ten-key block is the other reason to pick it: spreadsheet and accounting front-end work goes faster with a real numeric keypad than with the number row.

It is a poor match for anyone who travels frequently, wants a touchscreen, needs fast local storage for media work, or expects to run heavy Linux workloads or many concurrent Android apps. With the AUE in June 2031, the device has roughly five years of remaining Chrome OS support as of June 2026, a reasonable runway for a budget machine bought used.

Other sizes in the same lineup

The ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500) is the 15.6-inch sibling on the same chassis design language; MergeDroid’s framing of the CX1700 as “a larger version of the CX 1500 that I tested and reviewed” is a fair description. The 14-inch CX1400 sits below that. For buyers who want a more powerful processor in a similar form factor, ASUS’s CX5 series offers Intel Core chips.

To stack this model against other Chromebooks on specs, see the Chromebook Comparison Chart.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the ASUS Chromebook CX1700 reach its Chrome OS Auto Update Expiration date?

June 2031, per Google’s official Chrome Enterprise Auto Update Expiration list (the table row reads “Chromebook CX1 (CX1700CKA): Jun 2031”). Until that date, the CX1700 continues to receive Chrome OS updates and security patches.

What is the difference between the CX1700CKA-WS44F-M, DH44, and SS48F variants?

All three use the Intel Celeron N4500, 4 GB of LPDDR4X RAM, the same chassis, the same Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1 radio set, and the same port complement. They differ on storage and display. The CX1700CKA-WS44F-M ships with 64 GB of eMMC and the 1920x1080 Full HD anti-glare panel. The CX1700CKA-DH44 ships with 64 GB of eMMC and the lower-resolution 1600x900 HD+ TN panel. The CX1700CKA-SS48F ships with 128 GB of eMMC and the Full HD panel. International markets (UK, EU) have additional Pentium Silver N6000 configurations not commonly sold in the US.

Can the RAM or storage in the CX1700 be upgraded?

No. Both the 4 GB of RAM and the 64 or 128 GB of eMMC are soldered to the motherboard. Storage can be effectively extended with a microSD card in the included slot, but the system drive itself cannot be replaced.

Does the ASUS Chromebook CX1700 have a touchscreen?

No. The 17.3-inch panel is non-touch on every shipping configuration. ASUS positions touch-enabled Chromebooks under the Flip line.

What was special about the ASUS Chromebook CX1700 at launch?

It was the first 17.3-inch Chromebook to ship. The launch coverage from Chrome Unboxed and Digital Trends both framed it as the world’s first Chrome OS laptop above 15.6 inches. As of June 2026, the CX1700 and Acer’s competing 317 line are still the only 17.3-inch Chromebooks on the market.

Is the ASUS Chromebook CX1700 good for video calls?

The CX1700 includes a 720p HD webcam and dual-array microphones, which are adequate for everyday video conferencing. The large display is a benefit for seeing multiple participants in a grid layout. On the budget HD+ TN SKU (DH44), viewing-angle shifts can make the webcam preview look off-center; the Full HD SKUs are less affected.