ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 CB3402CVA-PQ0598 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-1335U 35.6 cm (14") Full HD 8 GB LPDDR5-SDRAM 256 GB UFS Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) ChromeOS Grey

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

For £510.30 ex‑VAT, this ASUS “Chromebook Plus” model is a bit of a head-scratcher. Chromebooks can be great value for standard office work, but this one is priced like it’s competing in the Windows laptop zone—while you’re still buying into ChromeOS. If your users mainly live in browser-based tools (email, Teams in the browser, Google Workspace, light CRM use, basic reporting), ChromeOS will feel fast and painless. Battery life and day-to-day management are usually strong, and the “Plus” positioning suggests it’s aiming to be a smoother option for heavier web apps.

I’d be cautious if you need lots of native Windows apps, offline software dependencies, or strict compatibility with older enterprise tooling—ChromeOS can be fine via web replacements, but it’s not the same as “install whatever you like”. Also, 8GB RAM and “only storage” class options can become limiting as soon as you start doing multi-tab work with heavier web apps or expect a lot of offline usage. **Who it’s for:** small teams, shared device scenarios, or cost-conscious buyers who want secure, centrally managed, cloud-first laptops. **Who should skip it:** Windows-dependent departments, anyone expecting traditional desktop software, or buyers who simply want the best value per pound for general-purpose work.