Testseek.co.uk have collected 49 expert reviews of the Asus Chromebit and the average rating is 69%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Asus Chromebit.
November 2015
(69%)
49 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(78%)
93 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
69010049
The editors liked
Small
Cheap
The Asus Chromebit is a small micro-desktop that brings cloud-based tools and services to any display at a very low price
Portable form factor
Easy setup
Upcycle existing displays
Pocket-sized design
Good connectivity
Quick performance
Streams 1080p video smoothly
Affordable way to add Chrome OS to any monitor
Speedy performance
The editors didn't like
Sometimes sluggish performance
It's limited to the same online tools as other Chrome OS devices. Minimal onboard storage. A single USB port makes expansion difficult
Published: 2016-02-17, Author: Andrew , review by: missingremote.com
The $85/£90 ASUS Chromebit CS10 will not be right for everyone. Its main justification revolves around providing a simple and secure computing environment for connected users that do not require the flexibility that a traditional PC provides. That said, i...
Compact Need to take your desktop wherever you go? Chromebit is your huckleberry—it's super small and portable, and will connect to any screen with an HDMI port. That's pretty neat, Surprisingly good performance I've come to expect good performance on lim
Limited RAM If I had to choose one thing to dislike about the Chromebit, this would be it. I'd love for it to have at least 4GB
Like I said in the beginning, I'm a huge fan of Chrome OS. I've been using it exclusively on my laptops for over a year, and it keeps getting better with every update. I was excited to give the Chromebit a whirl, because in my mind this a great, inexpensi...
Abstract: Current Google CEO Sundar Pichai once said he wanted to see Chrome and Android in every screen available , a goal that is now looking more real than ever. Android is obviously all over the spectrum, but there is a whole other beast Google has been very go...
Published: 2015-11-20, Author: Andrew , review by: arstechnica.com
Inexpensive and pretty useful for what you get, Well-built. You could definitely drop this thing a few times with no problems, Includes HDMI extender, which you'll probably need to attach this thing to most displays, CPU performance is good enough for the
You'll probably lose the cap that covers the HDMI port, No option to cut down on cable mess by powering the stick with your monitor or TV's USB port
Consider the Chromebit a cheap way to turn a TV or old monitor into a limited sort of computer—if you want to make an old TV into a basic sort of "smart TV" and you care about having a good browser more than you care about streaming video, it's a good alt...
Published: 2015-11-19, Author: Chris , review by: engadget.com
It's only $85, Mostly stableperformance, Easy extensibility via USB, Chrome OS has matured over the years
Finicky setup process, Weak at multitasking, Relatively short power cable
ASUS' new Chromebit strives to squeeze the power of the internet into a single, relatively cheap HDMI dongle. Basic tasks like email, web browsing and word processing is a cinch, and the Chromebit is pretty good at handle 1080p video streams too. Still...
The Asus Chromebit is a small micro-desktop that brings cloud-based tools and services to any display at a very low price
It's limited to the same online tools as other Chrome OS devices. Minimal onboard storage. A single USB port makes expansion difficult
It won't run Photoshop or play games, but add a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse and the Asus Chromebit turns any HDMI-compatible display or television into a Web-surfing station...
Published: 2015-11-17, Author: Joel , review by: pcmag.com
Costs less than $90, Simple to set up and use, Same size as a large USB stick, Plugs directly into an HDMI port in a monitor or HDTV, Operates quietly,
Only 16GB of local storage and 2GB of RAM, Requires bundled HDMI extension cable in tight quarters, Lacks SD slot, Keyboard and mouse not included
The Asus Chromebit is a Chrome OS-based device that's no bigger than a USB flash drive. At less than $90, it turns an HDMI-equipped HDTV or monitor into a large-screen, all-in-one desktop PC...
Published: 2016-05-13, Author: Joel , review by: apcmag.com
Abstract: ASUS's Chromebit is one of that handful of big-name computer sticks available today, and despite its middling price tag in this novel category, having access to the established Google Chrome ecosystem makes it a surprisingly appealing little device. Cons...
