The ASUS Cx1100cna is a compact Chrome OS laptop with a deliberately uncomplicated brief. Its 11.6-inch display, Intel Celeron N3350 processor, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of eMMC storage establish a modest technical platform, while the 1.29kg weight keeps the machine within the small-format laptop category. On paper, it is best suited to buyers who value a straightforward Chrome OS device and conventional connectivity over expansive hardware.
Focused hardware
Chrome OS gives the Cx1100cna a clearly defined operating environment, and the Intel Celeron N3350 provides the central processing platform. The specification does not position this as a high-capacity computer: 4GB of RAM and 32GB of eMMC storage are tightly defined resources. The storage capacity is particularly restrictive for buyers who intend to keep substantial content locally, although the inclusion of a Micro SD card reader provides a confirmed route for compatible removable storage.
The 11.6-inch LED-backlit display has a 1366 x 768 resolution, anti-glare treatment and no touch input. That combination keeps the panel specification straightforward, but the resolution offers less desktop space than a larger, higher-resolution format would provide. The non-touch design also means interaction is centred on the laptop’s conventional input hardware rather than direct screen control. These are important boundaries for anyone choosing a compact computer for sustained screen-based work.
Useful connections
Connectivity is one of the more purposeful elements of the design. Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C ports support display and power delivery, while a USB 2.0 Type-A port accommodates the older USB connection described in the specification. A 3.5mm combo audio jack and Micro SD card reader add useful physical options without requiring every accessory to use USB-C.
Wireless provision includes Wi-Fi 5 with dual-band 2x2 support and Bluetooth 4.2. That gives the Cx1100cna a defined wireless foundation for network access and compatible Bluetooth devices. The machine also meets the stated US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard, which is a specification claim about its build standard rather than a substitute for an independent durability assessment.
The trade-offs
The compact format does not make the laptop weightless: at 1.29kg, it carries a measurable mass that some buyers will need to account for when transporting it. Its 38Wh battery is also a clearly stated hardware figure, but it does not by itself establish runtime.