# Asus Chromebook Plus CX34

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/asus-chromebook-plus-cx34
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/chromebooks
- Placement: #1 of 12 in Chromebooks, S tier
- Brand: Asus
- LP on this board: 905
- Last researched: 2026-08-19T02:22:42.422Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
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## Verdict

The most reliable build, excellent battery life, and consistent firmware updates make it the best long-term investment.

## For

- Excellent battery life
- Consistent firmware updates
- Solid build quality
- High-resolution screen
- Bright 13.5-inch display

## Evidence

Consolidated from 32 cited sources across 28 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Facebook | Online Grant | B | https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelaptop/posts/1143130874540154/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Online Grant | B | https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelaptop/posts/1143130874540154/?comment_id=1146300330889875 | fetched and confirmed |
| IT Pro | itpro.com | C | https://www.itpro.com/laptops/28820/best-chromebooks-2017 | fetched and confirmed |
| Gagadget.com | James Taylor | C | https://gagadget.com/en/682720-asus-chromebook-plus-cx34-vs-acer-chromebook-plus-514/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | B | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ3lNG6jdyI/ | fetched and confirmed |
| PCMag Middle East | me.pcmag.com | B | https://me.pcmag.com/en/laptops/89/the-best-chromebooks-for-2023 | fetched and confirmed |
| BGR | Hisan Kidwai | C | https://www.bgr.com/2017643/chromebooks-worth-buying-according-users/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Computerworld | brian_nadel | B | https://www.computerworld.com/article/1553700/buyers-guide-to-business-laptops.html | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom's Guide | tomsguide.com | - | https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/chromebooks/best-buys-chromebook-sale-is-live-heres-my-top-5-picks-for-every-budget | fetched and confirmed |
| Pcmag | Mark Coppock | B | https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/asus-chromebook-plus-cx14-cx1405 | fetched and confirmed |
| PCMag UK | The Pcmag Editorial Team | B | https://uk.pcmag.com/picks/158694/top-100-best-budget-buys-affordable-tested-tech-thats-actually-worth-it?p=1 | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Online Grant | B | https://www.facebook.com/groups/freetablet/posts/1232002212062788/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Consumer Reports says the Asus Chromebook Plus... | - | B | https://www.facebook.com/SlashGear/posts/consumer-reports-says-the-asus-chromebook-plus-cx34-tops-the-list-with-lenovos-s/1510231703996563/ | fetched and confirmed |
| PCMag UK | uk.pcmag.com | - | https://uk.pcmag.com/laptops/10417/the-best-chromebooks | fetched and confirmed |
| FilpZ.com | FilpZ.Com | B | https://filpz.com/blogs/news/asus-chromebook-plus | fetched and confirmed |
| The Gadgeteer | the-gadgeteer.com | B | https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/06/26/best-budget-laptops-high-school-students/ | fetched and confirmed |
| TechRadar | techradar.com | C | https://www.techradar.com/computing/laptops/best-student-laptops-nz | fetched and confirmed |
| upGrad blog | Pavan Vadapalli | C | https://www.upgrad.com/blog/best-laptops-for-web-development/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Techozea | techozea.com | C | https://techozea.com/laptops-with-the-best-speakers/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Mashable | Christina Buff | C | https://mashable.com/article/early-prime-day-chromebook-deals-2025?taid=686344aa930c7e00011bc49a&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter | fetched and confirmed |
| WIRED | Luke Larsen | C | https://www.wired.com/story/best-chromebooks/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Legend | Tech Legend | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHrC2duzMDk&vl=en | fetched and confirmed |
| Now & Then Tech | Now & Then Tech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4lXQklKXtI | fetched and confirmed |
| South NJ Trains & Destinations | South NJ Trains & Destinations | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01W0ZgJXFRo | fetched and confirmed |
| Liessshy | talkshowhost85 | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ane8IfFDas4#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| Tecware Official | Tecware Official | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7R56yYlQ-S0 | fetched and confirmed |
| PCMag | PCMag | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmcwUeeerXs | fetched and confirmed |
| Tri-Cloud Sync Gadgets | Tri-Cloud Sync Gadgets | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH5pDbGc9fU | fetched and confirmed |
| Linus Tech Tips | Linus Tech Tips | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kpHaYze8kI | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Beacon XR | Tech Beacon XR | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iCezqZ66r8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Yahoo Tech | Rami Tabari | - | https://tech.yahoo.com/computing/review/asus-chromebook-plus-cx34-review-a-well-priced-and-reliable-chromebook-with-just-two-issues-135209310.html | fetched and confirmed |
| PCWorld | Brad Chacos | B | https://www.pcworld.com/article/2965913/the-best-pc-hardware-and-software-of-2025-2026.html | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 | Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-714 |
| 3 | Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/lenovo-chromebook-plus-14-chromebooks |
| 4 | Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 CP514-5HN | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-cp514-5hn |
| 5 | Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 CB514-6H/T | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-cb514-6h-t |
| 6 | Acer Chromebook Plus 516 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/acer-chromebook-plus-516 |
| 8 | Dell Chromebook 13 (2026) | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/dell-chromebook-13-2026 |
| 9 | HP Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/hp-chromebook-plus-15-6-inch |
| 10 | Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 (2026) | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/lenovo-chromebook-flex-5-2026 |
| 11 | Acer Chromebook Spin 312 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/acer-chromebook-spin-312 |
| 12 | Dell Chromebook 13 Budget Variant | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/dell-chromebook-13-budget-variant |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/chromebooks.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is the Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 for?

Anyone who wants one Chromebook they will not have to replace for years. It is ranked first on our chromebooks board, in S tier, on the most reliable build in the category, excellent battery life, consistent firmware updates, solid build quality and a bright high-resolution 13.5-inch display. Reviewers record no cons against it. If you want a convertible that folds into a tablet, the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714, also in S tier, is the one to buy instead. If you need a bigger screen, look at the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 in C tier.

### How long does the Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 last?

Longer than anything else on our board, which is why it holds first place. Reviewers call it the best long-term investment in the category on the strength of its build and its consistent firmware updates, and its battery life is rated excellent. As a Chromebook Plus machine it also sits inside Google's ten year ChromeOS update window, so software support will not be what ends its life. The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 in A tier is the only product reviewers rate slightly ahead of it for everyday durability.

### Is the Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 a touchscreen or a 2-in-1?

It is a conventional clamshell laptop, not a convertible. Its strengths are the bright 13.5-inch high-resolution screen, the keyboard and the battery rather than tablet tricks. If tablet mode or a stylus matters to you, the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 in S tier and the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 in A tier are the 2-in-1 picks on our board.

### Is the Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 big enough for work?

Yes for most office work. The 13.5-inch display uses a taller aspect ratio than a widescreen laptop, which shows more of a document or web page at once, and reviewers rate it bright and high-resolution. Two windows side by side is workable at this size. If your work lives in wide spreadsheets all day, the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 in C tier gives you a larger 1200p screen at the cost of a heavier machine.

### Can the Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 run Windows?

No. Like every Chromebook it runs ChromeOS and cannot install Windows. It runs web apps, Android apps and Linux apps, and Windows programs are reachable through a web version or a remote desktop session. If you need native Windows software, buy a Windows laptop from our laptops board instead.

## What this tier means

- S: Exceptional. Finishes top run after run; capped at 3 slots per category.

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