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AsusChromebook CB14 (CB1405)

14-inches
1.345kg
Intel Celeron N4500, 8GB Ram, 64GB SSD

£279.99View retailers

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The Asus Chromebook CB14 (CB1405) will give you ‘effortless daily use’ according to the manufacturer, and for less than £300, too. Its spec sheet may look modest, but when it comes to Chromebooks that doesn’t necessarily mean it will be a bad device. We put the performance, screen, speakers and more to the test, and you can see what we made of this laptop in our full review.

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How are the speakers and audio quality?
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KEY TEST RESULTS
Performance
Battery life
Portability

Dec 2025First reviewed by Which?
Sept 2025Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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Ease of use

Overall
Touchpad
Keyboard
Connections

How we test ease of use

A large variety of tests make up this score, including how easy the laptop is to use while on your lap, how easy the lid is to open, and how well the keyboard and touchpad are to handle.

Performance

Overall
Start up from off
Wi-fi

How we test performance

A combination of USB speed tests, industry-standard benchmark software and wi-fi speed tests create this overall speed score. We also let you know how good a laptop is for gaming, although this does not impact our overall percentage score.

Battery life

Overall
Web browsing battery life
Video playback battery life

How we test battery life

A laptop that manages more than eight hours in our test will normally score five stars, while one that lasts under three hours will normally get one star.

Screen performance

Overall
Colours and brightness
Reflection reduction
Viewing angles

How we test screen performance

We look at how clear and bright the screen is, and perform scientific measurements to check colour accuracy. We also assess how wide the viewing angles are and whether reflections cause a problem.

Sound quality

Overall
Speakers - Music and movies
Headphones

How we test sound quality

The quality of the sound that comes from the built-in speakers, and how well the sound card handles audio delivered to high-quality headphones through the headphone jack.

Practicality

Overall
Portability
Build quality
Quiet operation

How we test practicality

These scores let you know what a laptop will be like to take out and about. Lighter laptops made from premium materials do better here, as do those that manage their heat efficiently and quietly.

Processor
Processor model	Intel Celeron N4500
Total number of processor cores	2
Number of performance cores	2
Number of efficiency cores	0
Minimum processor speed	1.1GHz
Maximum processor speed	2.8GHz
Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics
Processor brand	Intel Celeron

Memory and storage
Ram	8GB
Main storage type	eMMc
Total storage capacity	64GB
Usable storage capacity	44GB

General
Height	21mm
Width	324mm
Depth	214mm
Weight	1.345kg
Available new	Yes

Display
Screen size	14-inches
Resolution	1920x1080
Finish	Matt
Touchscreen	No

Features
Operating system	ChromeOS
CD/DVD drive	No
Backlit keyboard	No
Separate numeric keypad	No
Type	Chromebook
Entry level	Yes
Key specs	Intel Celeron N4500, 8GB Ram, 64GB SSD

Connections
USB 2.0	0
USB 3	1
USB-C	1
Charge laptop via USB
USB-C usable as display output
HDMI out	Yes
Ethernet port	No
SD card reader	No SD card slot

Security
Currently supported	Yes
End of software update support	June 2031

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