Announcing the Next-Generation ASUS Chromebook CR Series

Enhanced everyday learning without limits, tailored for the needs of K-12 education 

TAIPEI, Taiwan, January 22, 2025 — ASUS today announced the next-generation ASUS Chromebook CR series of laptops, tailored to meet the needs of K-12 students.  

The ASUS Chromebook CR series stands out as the ideal companion for students, whether engaged in in-person classroom learning or remote education. The rugged and modular design, featuring replaceable internal parts, guarantees both durability and longevity. With 11.6-inch or 12.2-inch Corning® Gorilla® Glass touchscreens and a 180° lay-flat or 360°-flippable hinge, the laptops offer flexibility for enriched educational experiences. This design fosters the adventurous mindset of modern students, ensuring an enjoyable and secure learning journey, whether they’re engaging in online courses or in-class sessions — ready for every learning journey. 

A trusted study partner 

For K-12 students, an everyday-use laptop should be invincible. With lively and active users, scratches and knocks are an almost-inevitable part of their daily routine, so the ASUS Chromebook CR series features an all-round rubber bumper for extra peace of mind. The laptops also feature a rugged design that's tested to meet or exceed the MIL-STD-810H US military-grade standard​, and use tough Corning Gorilla Glassi to protect the touchscreen from scratches. Additionally, the spill-resistant keyboard can cope with minor water spillsii without harm, so minor splashes on the desk or at the dinner table can be easily drained, cleaned, and dried. Finally, the special fingerprint-resistant finishiii keeps the laptop cleaner for longer. 

Effortless flexibility by design 

The ASUS Chromebook CR series laptops, powered by up to Intel N250 processor, are equipped with either 180° lay-flat or 360°-flippable hinges to enable versatile usage modes. The clamshell model​s​ (CR1104C, CR1204C) facilitate easy group sharing, while the convertible model​s​ (CR1104F, CR1204F) support versatile usage modes including laptop, tent, stand, and tablet — or anything in between. Group discussions and class sharing have never been easier. 

The large 11.6-inch or 12.2-inch touchscreens with garaged stylus supportiv improve productivity and are comfortable for the students, with low blue-light levels to protect their eyes. Equipped with up to WiFi 6E (802.11ax) and optional 4G LTE connectivity, along with up to 16 GB LPDDR5 Memory and 128 GB eMMC storage, students can enjoy an efficient learning environment and use the laptop anytime and anywhere. The 13 MP world-facing camerav empowers students to explore their surroundings, capture photos, and record videos when in tablet mode. Up to 1080p FHD front-facing webcam provides students with clearer image quality, ensuring they appear clear and sharp for an enhanced and more efficient online learning experience.