ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 2-in-1 Laptop, 14" Touchscreen FHD 4-Way NanoEdge, Intel Core i5-10210U, 512GB PCIe SSD, Fingerprint, Backlit KB, Wi-Fi 6, Chrome OS, C436FA-DS599T-W, Magnesium-Alloy, White

Winner of a star. I bought the $999 i5 16GB C436 ($950 after a $50 Amazon discount) and a cheaper m3 4GB C433 (open box but new $380 from Best Buy) to compare them. Awesome: br>br>
- The C436 is lightning fast, opening websites quickly, handling high-resolution gaming without stuttering, and not stuttering when multiple 1080p YouTube tabs are open. Under heavy processing load, it gets a little warm, and you can hear the fan turn on, but it's pretty harmless. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook, Asus has done an excellent job managing power and heat. I'm currently using it as a work from home station, with a 27-inch monitor connected. It's easy for me to forget I'm not using my i7 Windows 10 desktop because it simply flies! The new U series processors are much faster than the older Y series processors.
- It's not too heavy. It's almost a pound lighter than the C433 (and slightly more than half a pound lighter than the C434), which is a significant difference for a 2. The screen vs. body weight is evenly distributed, and the tablet mode isn't too clunky.
- The trackpad is incredible - Smooth, quick, and responsive. The C433 has a tendency to stutter and does not always capture quick swipes. The C436 never fails to impress; it's simply fantastic. It's wider than the trackpad on the C434 (the C433 has the newer wider trackpad as well), and it's a joy to use.
- Storage: 512 MB of storage is impressive; you won't find that in most budget Chromebooks with 32/64 GB of storage. I usually store multimedia on a microSD card, but for the average user, this is no longer necessary.
- It's all about the aesthetics. It's a stunning piece of technology - The white screen cover is beautiful, and the silver body complements it nicely. Thin bezels, a nice square body (better than the C434's sloped underside), and a very pleasing appearance.
- Although I don't use it very often, the fingerprint reader is a nice addition. It's quick, though my finger isn't always recognized. br>br>All right, let's get this party started.
- "Meh," says the screen. " There are a few discrepancies in the online reviews - Some people despise it and think it's too dark (Chrome Unboxed), while others think it's vibrant and bright (Laptop Mag). It's a little brighter and more vivid than the C433, for example. When watching a video on both laptops side by side, the C436's colors pop out more. It also has excellent viewing angles. However, it is not particularly bright; it is visible outside but dims in direct sunlight (only marginally better than the C433). It also has an oddly warm/yellow electric hue, especially when compared to the C433. It's difficult to explain, but I prefer the C433 screen, despite the fact that it's dimmer - It feels more "matte" (despite the fact that both touchscreens are equally reflective) and easier on the eyes, whereas the C436 causes me to strain my eyes more. It's not bad, in any case. However, I am surprised that a $1,000 device does not have a better display.
- The build quality is poor, much flimsier than I'd like, with loose hinges and a shaky screen when typing. In comparison, the C433 is a solid performer - When you type or move the device around, the hinges are extremely tight, and the screen does not move at all. While the C436 isn't bad in and of itself, I can see it deteriorating significantly over time and wear. Close to the screen, the body appears to be curved a little. The C433 performs better there once again.
- Depending on how you use it, the battery life varies. When viewing a looping video, it discharges slightly faster than the C433. I'd say it's somewhere between 8 and 10 if I had to guess. 9 hours (the older C434 was closer to 11 hours ; The C433 is similar to the C434 but has a higher 10-year life expectancy. 11 hrs). However, when used in conjunction with other words - Using WiFi to browse the web It has a faster discharge. , most likely 6 Use time: 7 hours It's not bad, and it's a lot better than the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook, which can't seem to get more than 4 hours of mixed use (despite the fact that it has the same screen and processor). However, it isn't the ten hours that Chromebooks are supposed to provide.
- The keyboard is in good working order. There isn't much key travel, and the C433 is far superior - With more travel, it's a lot easier to type on. The C436 keyboard, on the other hand, is adequate and easy to learn. In comparison to the C433/434, Asus improved the visibility of the lit keys.
- Touchscreens are also acceptable options. It's responsive enough, but I don't like how the scrolling on the Asus devices (same on C433 and C436) works; once your finger leaves the screen after a fast swipe, the scrolling doesn't "continue" - It comes to a halt almost instantly. From that standpoint, my old Acer R11 feels much better, much more natural.
- Connections and ports: sufficient, with two USB ports The C433 has a USB-C port and a microSD card, as well as a USB-A port. I don't miss having a port because it's so simple to have a USB-C port. I'm currently using a C dongle to "desktopify" the laptop by adding more ports, HDMI out, and other features. br>br>Contrary to popular belief,
- Nothing in this world is truly terrible. except for the webcam, which is a bit of a shambles, with poor image quality in low light - However, it can be found. It's difficult to find any other flaws; it's an excellent device in general. br>- To be honest, the cost appears to be quite high. It appears to me that the package should be $200 cheaper. However, in a world where $1,000 Chromebooks are common, I suppose the cost is reasonable. At $800, the i3 8GB version might be sufficient. The "fair price" would have been $600 for the i3 version and $800 for the i5 version, in my opinion (which is obviously subjective). However, the fast CPU, plenty of RAM, and SSD storage may be enough to justify the cost.

Emilio Young

| Nov 28, 2021

Note that I paid my own money for this Asus Flip c436. When my son began homeschooling, I bought my first Chromebook, a Flip c302, years ago. I was so impressed with that machine that when it came time to purchase a Chromebook for myself in February 2020, I chose a Flip c434. I adored that machine, and it was difficult for me to give it to my daughter when she began homeschooling last month. But - That provided me with the ideal excuse to upgrade, so I bought the Flip c436. After a few weeks, after a couple of weeks, after a couple of weeks, after a couple of weeks, after a couple of weeks, after a I'm not sorry I bought the Flip 436, but to be perfectly honest, I'm a little disappointed. br>br>First and foremost, let me air my grievances:br>1: THE DISPLAY - is WAY- WAY- The c434's light is a LOT dimmer. It's incredible how bad this screen can be in certain situations. It is unusable in any kind of outside or brightly lit environment even at 100% Brightness it is unusable in any kind of outside or brightly lit environment at 100% Brightness I'm not talking about clothes that need to be washed or books that are more difficult to read - Unusable is the word I'm looking for. After owning both, I have to say. In this regard, the 434 screen is actually superior (by a wide margin). br>br>In practice, I used both the C434 and C436 outside under an awning, where the screen was shielded from direct sunlight. I could adjust the brightness to 80 or 90 and get a usable comfortable image on the 434 and get a usable comfortable image on the 434 and get a usable comfortable image The screen on the 436 was nearly unusable even 100% brightness brightness brightness brightness brightness brightness brightness brightness brightness brightness brightness bright It's a huge disappointment that this screen doesn't even come close to matching that of its predecessor. 2: br>br>3: br>br>4: br>br>5: The letters on the keyboard are as follows: I read a lot of bad things about the keyboard on the c434 and found that turning off the back light fixed almost all of the problems, but not with the 436. I'm not sure how they did it, but the keys on the 436 can't be read in certain lighting conditions. I'm not sure how they managed to make things worse, but they did. Given all of the negative feedback they must have received about the previous model, this is a huge letdown. br>br>3: if you're looking for a unique way to express yourself, try using the words " The USB- There is no longer any port. I now need to purchase a dongle or hub. This is, in my opinion, the most minor of the three issues. I needed one of these to get a working HDMI output, so it was a no-brainer. Meh. SO. br>br> br>br>Here are a few pieces of good news that I like:br>1: The KEYS. Yes - In my opinion, the keys feel better to my fingers (when you can read them). In terms of tactile feel and sound, the 436 is a huge improvement over the C434 keys. The C434 keys are a little looser and have a squeaky sound to them. On the 436, however, this is not the case. When compared to the 434, they feel solid and are a huge improvement. 2: br>br>3: br>br>4: br>br>5: The track pad is a device that allows you to keep track of your The track pad on the c436 is significantly better than the c434. It's more spacious and more comfortable. It is unquestionably better. br>br>3: if you're looking for a unique way to express yourself, try using the words " Speed. OMG. In comparison to the c434 I gave to the Daughter, I splurged on the 10th gen i5 with 16g, and this thing flies (IMHO). Again - Definitely better. I feel compelled to mention the heat while discussing this topic. There is a fan, and it appears to get warmer than the 434. In my experience, the fan is most noticeable when Zoom is used, but not always. In exchange for what I believe is a significantly faster processor, I consider it a fair trade. Everything feels a lot faster, from cold booting to using Linux Python IDEs. Other things. br>br> I read older reviews that complained about the battery life being short, and based on my very unscientific tests - I found the 434's battery life to be comparable to, if not identical to, that of the 434. The results may vary depending on your circumstances. br>br>And that's all there is to it. If the c436 had cost $50 more than the 434, I would have given it a five-star rating for the speed and trackpad improvements. As it is now - Unless you have a strong desire to have the 436. You should either switch to a different brand or use the older c434. Perhaps they'll figure it out one day. If I had the chance to start over - I would not purchase the 436 in the future. That breaks my heart. ASUS took a great design with a few flaws, added more flaws, made it faster, more expensive, ruined the screen experience, made it harder to see keys, and removed a port. As a result, it became a poor choice for the majority of users, with a poor price-to-performance ratio for power users. All - based on my personal opinion I'm going to keep this one because I can work around the flaws, but it's a bit of a letdown. It's possible that this is my final ASUS purchase.

Yosef Koch

| Feb 13, 2021