ASUS Announces New Chromebook CR Series

ASUS has unveiled its Chromebook CR series in Taiwan.

The Chromebook CR series offers 11.6-inch and 12.2-inch models with 180° lay-flat or 360°-flippable hinges. It offers a WUXGA resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels.

Convertible options, such as the CR1104F and CR1204F, support multiple modes, including laptop, tablet, tent, and stand configurations.

asus announces new chromebook cr series

For multimedia, the laptops feature front-facing cameras in 720p HD or 1080p FHD resolutions. Select models also include a 13MP world-facing camera.

Under the hood, the CR1104F and CR1204F are powered by Intel N150 and N250 processors respectively, with memory options up to 16 GB, with storage reaching 128 GB.

asus announces new chromebook cr series

Ports include two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 1.4b, an audio jack, and a Kensington Lock slot. Some models come with ASUS Antimicrobial Guard on high-touch areas, and the modular design simplifies repairs and part replacements.

ASUS Chromebook CR Series Specs

ASUS Chromebook CR1104CTA 

  • OS: ChromeOS 
  • Network: eSIM (optional)
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2 | WiFi 6
  • Dimensions: 296.9 × 213 × 21.15mm​ 
  • Weight: 1.33 kg 
  • Resolution: 1366 × 768
  • Screen Size & Display: 11.6 inches IPS LCD
  • Touchscreen: Yes
  • Chipset: Intel N150 | N250 Processor 
  • RAM: 16GB LPDDR5 
  • Storage: 128GB eMMC 
  • Web Camera: 720P HD webcam  | 1080p FHD webcam 
  • Battery & Charging: 42/50 Wh | 3-cell Li-ion 
  • Colors: Black
  • Ports:
    • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
    • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A  
    • 1 x HDMI 1.4b 
    • 1 x Audio Combo Jack​ 
    • 1 x Kensington Lock​ 

ASUS Chromebook CR1104FTA 

  • OS: ChromeOS 
  • Network: eSIM (optional)
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2 | WiFi 6
  • Dimensions: 296.9 × 213 × 21.15mm​ 
  • Weight: 1.45 kg
  • Resolution: 1366 × 768
  • Screen Size & Display: 11.6 inches IPS LCD
  • Touchscreen: Yes (supports USI 2.0 Stylus)
  • Chipset: Intel N150 | N250 Processor 
  • RAM: 16GB LPDDR5 
  • Storage: 128GB eMMC 
  • Web Camera: 720P HD webcam  | 1080p FHD webcam | 13MP front-facing
  • Battery & Charging: 42/50 Wh | 3-cell Li-ion 
  • Colors: Black
  • Ports:
    • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
    • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A  
    • 1 x HDMI 1.4b 
    • 1 x Audio Combo Jack​ 
    • 1 x Kensington Lock​ 

Availability

ASUS has yet to announce pricing and availability for the Chromebook CR series, but the series is expected to be competitively priced for educational use.

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