Updated 1 Nov 2026
Is the ASUS Chromebook CX15 (CX1505) worth it?
Yes — for browsing, email and homework.
For around £250 or $260 you get a sharp 15.6-inch Full HD anti-glare screen, a full-size keyboard with a number pad and a slim body tested to military durability standards. It's fine for web pages, email, documents and streaming, and ChromeOS is simple and updates itself. But the Intel Celeron or N50 chip slows down with lots of tabs, the trackpad feels jerky, the plastic flexes, and there are only four ports, all on the left (one USB-C, which also charges it). Get the 8GB model if you can.
89%of 185 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- Big 15.6-inch Full HD screen
- Comfy keyboard with number pad
- Tough body for the price
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What owners say
Most owners find it easy to use, quick enough and great value for the basics, often buying it for a child, a student or an older parent. About one in nine were unhappy, mostly with Wi-Fi drops and slowness.
Good to know
- Gets slow with many tabs or apps open.
- The trackpad is jerky and imprecise.
- Only one USB-C port, used for charging.
- Some owners had Wi-Fi drop-outs.
From 185 buyer ratings at Best Buy (Canada), every complaint read by us, November 2026. How we do this
What they love
- Easy to use and set upMentioned a lot
- Great value for the moneyMentioned a lot
- Quick enough for the basicsMentioned a lot
- Light and easy to carryAlso mentioned
What they complain about
- Wi-Fi keeps droppingVery rare
- Slow, laggy or can't run simple gamesVery rare
Get it if…
- It's for a child, a student or a parent who browses, emails and watches shows.
- You want a big screen for very little money.
- You type numbers a lot: it has a number pad.
Skip it if…
- You keep dozens of tabs open or multitask heavily.
- You'll use it daily for years: the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is much nicer.
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How we reached this verdict
Tom's Guide calls it a fine choice for anyone after a budget laptop that breezes through the basics, praising the comfy keyboard with number pad, the decent 15-inch screen and the price, but finds the performance weak and the trackpad poor. TechRadar says you'll struggle to find a more generous Chromebook at this price and praises the wide display and keyboard, but notes some flex, a jerky trackpad and few ports. Verified Best Buy Canada owners give the score below.
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Tom's Guide, TechRadar, ASUS, Engadget, Expert Reviews, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 1 Nov 2026How we decide