The best ASUS Chromebook Flip prices

The best ASUS Chromebook Flip prices offer great value on versatile, highly portable 2-in-1 laptops. Chromebooks have generally been seen as a budget option since they run cloud-based ChromeOS rather than Windows, which means they can't run the full range of desktop software you might need to. However, with the range of apps available significantly expanded and ChromeOS winning fans for its smooth, intuitive interface, the ASUS Chromebook Flip has made premium Chromebooks a real thing.

You get stunning looks (beating some laptops in that department) and a flexible flip-screen form factor. But the transformation of Chromebooks into something that looks and performs like a premium device doesn't mean you lose that initial selling point of value. The highest-spec ASUS Chromebook flip prices are indeed as high as those of some fully fledged laptops, but there's such a wide range of Chromebook flips that there's really an option at every price point, and the best ASUS Chromebook Flip deals come up fairly regularly, offering good chances to save. 

We've picked out the best ASUS Chromebook Flip deals available now on some of the best options in the range at different price points, from ultra-compact budget 11.6 and 12in ASUS Chromebooks for students to bigger 15in options. We've evaluated the pros and cons of each based on their specs and customer reviews, and you'll find direct links straight to the retailers with the best ASUS Chromebook Flip prices currently available.

If you're not yet decided on whether to go for a Chromebook, take a look at our guides to the best student laptop and the best laptops for teachers. We also have a guide to the best laptops for under £500/$500. And if you need something more powerful, see our pick of the best laptops for graphic design.

The best ASUS Chromebook Flip prices available today

The ASUS C436 makes the phrase 'premium Chromebook' a reality, offering a sleek dual-tapered design and great ergonomics. The 360-degree hinge is super smooth in action and can hold the display secure at any angle – lifting the keyboard in laptop mode not only gives you the perfect angle for typing, and it also improves the sound from the speakers underneath, which do otherwise lack power due to their position.

the C436 can be configured up to a 10th gen Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage, which are impressive specs for a Chromebook, and it supports Universal Stylus Initiative (USI) pens for drawing and notetaking on the touch screen. You also get a full-size keyboard and good-sized trackpad, and you get two USB-C ports and there's a microSD slot for extra storage.

With prices ranging from $599 to $999 depending on the configuration, this certainly isn't the cheapest ASUS Chromebook Flip, but, along with its bigger brother, the C536 below, it's the most attractive Chromebook we've ever seen to date, and there's a good chance to seeing ASUS Chromebook Flip deals on this one, shaving something off the price.

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The larger form factor of this 15.6in Chromebook Flip offers a few perks, most notably in the form of a dedicated number pad for a start – something almost unseen on Chromebooks. Again, the aesthetics are sleek. The matte white finish and ceramic coating create quite a unique look and texture and you get a full‑sized backlit keyboard. 

The palm rest area has a nice feel and the touchpad proves to be super accurate, with palm-rejection tech and multitouch gesture support. Battery performance is very decent too, and you should be able to get up to 12 hours of battery life on a single charge. Again, the down-firing speakers mean the sound isn't as great as it couple be, but lifting the keyboard improves this. At around $569 (it's yet to be released in the UK), this is reasonably priced for a great-looking machine that feels premium.

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The smaller,12in Asus Chromebook Flip CM3200 isn't as sleek or powerful as the two Chromebooks above, but if you're considering a Chromebook, it's probably powerful enough. And it fulfils the main criteria of Chromebooks – excellent value for checking emails, browsing the web, attending to video calls and streaming films from wherever you happen to find yourself. How good value? Well, we've seen it as low as $329.99 in the US and £349 in the UK.

It delivers exactly that with the bonus of the 2-in-1 form factor, and a nice HD screen with 3:2 screen ratio to get a useful amount of screen from the 12in display. Battery life is also fairly impressive for such a small laptop. The keyboard is a little squashed, but the compact form is great for portability.

The ASUS Chromebook Flip C214 is another super cheap Chromebook with the 360-degree Flip form factor. It's been made extra durable for classroom use, with a rubber bumper, spill-resistant keyboard and a toughened hinge built to withstand bumps and drops. It offers enough battery life to get through the school day too. 

The internal specs are hardly astounding, but it's enough for schoolwork and homework. As an extra neat feature, you get a world-facing camera allowing capture of photos and videos in tablet mode, which makes this as versatile as it is good value. Prices are around $280 / £240 – the cheapest ASUS Chromebook flip prices in this guide. 

This is an older Chromebook released in 2019, but that means you get something like the sleek looks of the C436 above (though not the same build quality) for a very economical price. While it launched at $399 / £349, we've seen prices as low as $360 / £299 since, making this great value at the moment. Despite the price, you still get some nice features in the design with slim bezels and a backlit keyboard giving a higher-end appearance than the price suggests.

One of the main selling points often given for Chromebooks is that they're cheap. Not so the Asus Chromebook Flip CX5500. This 15in screen initially seems ludicrously expensive for a Chromebook, but it really takes the format to another level. The chassis is super sturdy, with a unique velvet-like texture to the aluminium finish, which makes it feel nice to hold. 

The 15 in screen is generous for a Chromebook and provides vivid colours, RAM can be configured up to 16GB, the fan is super silent, the audio impressive and the keyboard is comfortable to use. There's also a decent array of ports with two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A and a Micro SD card reader. 

This all makes this a Chromebook that can stand up to mid-range Windows laptops. Is there a demand for a Chromebook Flip with such specs – and a price that comes in at over $600 / £500? Well, that's debatable. Battery life isn't as good as with some of the more basic Chromebooks (ASUS claims 10 hours but we got less than that), but you get the convenience of the flip 2-in-1 touchscreen format, and a stylus is included. If you're looking for a premium Chromebook, this is certainly that.

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