Asus Chromebook Flip C302 (12.5-Inch, 2016)

Slick design ; Crisp, colourful screen ; Reliable performance

Quite pricey for a Chromebook ; Limited connectivity ; Rubbish speakers

A highly portable and well-designed Chromebook, although the Flip C302 is more expensive than most of its rivals, Pixelbook aside.

Comfortable keyboard and trackpad ; Good display ; Strong performance ; Thin, light and attractive design

Battery life could be better ; Android app compatibility is still in beta and could use a little work

Elegant tablet mode ; Gorgeous, vivid screen ; Tactile keyboard

Middling speakers

The Asus Chromebook Flip C302 is worthy of its premium stature with a gorgeous screen, tactile keyboard and a classy design that’s equally as comfortable to use in tablet mode or as a traditional laptop.

Beautiful 1920x1080 display with 178-degree viewing angles ; Long 10-hour battery life ; Surprisingly good keyboard ; 360-degree hinge gives clamshell-to-tablet versatility

Display's middle setting is dark, necessitating high setting for most use

Nice build quality ; Fast processor ; Backlit keyboard

Dim screen ; Weak speakers ; Small trackpad

We're not there yet, and so the highest praise I can give Asus is that this fairly innocuous and forgettable computer is innocuous and forgettable in the best ways: it looks good, it works well, and I don't have to worry about it. It's a great baseline...

Convertible hinge design. Lots of storage and RAM. Full HD screen. Metal body construction. Two USB-C ports. Warranty includes damage protection. Bright and clear display. Backlit keyboard.

Legacy connections require adapters. Pricier than other chromebooks.

The Asus Chromebook Flip (C302CA-DHM4) is appealing if you want (quite) a bit more than a run-of-the-mill chromebook, and are willing to pay for it. It's still priced in line with entry-level Windows laptops. For example, the 11-inch Lenovo Yoga 710...

High-quality screen ; More powerful than most Chromebooks ; Attractive aluminium build

Plastic trackpad ; Slightly weak speakers ; A lot to spend on a Chromebook ; Google Play buggy (in beta)

The Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA is a Chromebook that feels like a £1000 laptop in many respects. Its all-metal case and low weight make it a good choice for those tempted by a MacBook or Windows machine for work while travelling, who just don't have...

Speedy performance; Sleek lightweight design; Bright 1080p display; Solid battery life ; Pricey; No USB Type A ports ; The Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA is a light and fast (but expensive) 2-in-1.

Pricey; No USB Type A ports ; The Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA is a light and fast (but expensive) 2-in-1.

The Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA is a light and fast (but expensive) 2-in-1.