ASUS’ thin and light aluminum Expertbook CX54 Chromebook Plus with 16GB RAM/256GB storage hits $649 low

$180 off/$649

Alongside its now live Tech Fest sale, Best Buy is offering ASUS’ Expertbook CX54 Chromebook Plus notebook for $649 shipped. This is regularly an $829 laptop which is now seeing a $180 discount to land at the lowest price we have tracked for it to date. We saw the base variant of this Chromebook with 8GB/128GB config go for less earlier this year, but today’s model with 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD has never seen a discount this steep. It in, in fact, matching the price of the base variant right now, making this a great time to cash in. Head below for more details.

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The ExpertBook CX54 is one of ASUS’ latest Chromebooks powered by Intel’s Core Ultra 5 115U, which is an octa-core CPU that can hit speeds of up to 4.2GHz and includes a dedicated NPU for AI workloads. The model discounted today pairs the Intel chip with 16GB of RAM and 256GB SSD, and it comes with a complimentary year of Google One AI Premium, giving you access to Gemini Advanced. This Chromebook with an all-metal chassis sports a 14-inch WQXGA display with an anti-glare finish and support for 120Hz refresh rate, and some of its other highlights include a slim, lightweight form factor and a solid port selection, including two Thunderbolt 4 ports and HDMI 2.1.

Another discounted ASUS laptop worth considering today is the OLED Vivobook S 15 Copilot+ PC down at $1,050. It’s also a thin and light notebook with 3K OLED panel, and it’s down from its usual price of $1,300.

ASUS Expertbook CX54 Chromebook Plus features:

ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus is expertly engineered to elevate your competitive edge, combining advanced power, speed, memory, and high-speed storage. The crisp touchscreen display and high-definition camera offer an optimal visual experience, while built-in video call controls enhance clarity, lighting, sound, and background blur. Powered by the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 processor and ChromeOS with Google AI, it delivers smart, seamless performance. With premium features like a fingerprint sensor for secure access and an all-metal chassis, it’s the Chromebook that lets nothing hold you back.