Does the ASUS Chromebook Plus CM34 Flip (CM3401, 2024) work with Linux?

Not cleanly: there are significant gaps, so we don't recommend it for Linux as-is. ChromeOS convertible with a 360-degree hinge and a garaged USI stylus.

What does the ASUS Chromebook Plus CM34 Flip (CM3401, 2024) cost?

RRP is about 499 USD (549 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.

Is the ASUS Chromebook Plus CM34 Flip (CM3401, 2024) good for office and web work?

For office and web work we score it 7/10 on value and 5/10 on performance.

How heavy is the ASUS Chromebook Plus CM34 Flip (CM3401, 2024)?

1.85 kg (4.08 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.

What's the battery life like?

A 63 Wh pack, around 13 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 8/10.

Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?

RAM is soldered, so the 8 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 256 GB on this configuration.

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ASUS · 2024

ASUS Chromebook Plus CM34 Flip

Name: ASUS Chromebook Plus CM34 Flip
Brand: ASUS
SKU: Chromebook Plus CM34 Flip (CM3401, 2024)
Price: 499 USD
Availability: InStock

CM3401, 2024

A 14-inch ChromeOS convertible with a Ryzen 5 7520C and a 13-hour real battery for 499 dollars, with a garaged stylus.

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Best for office and web work study basic everyday use
Linux: gaps

Compiled & edited by Dennis de Kruijf · updated 2026-05-20 · how we rate

Scorecard

6.7 / 10

Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.

Strongest on battery and build, with no category below average.

Battery 8/10
Display 6/10
Build 7/10
Keyboard 7/10
Speed 5/10
Value 7/10

Worth knowing

Stands out

Long 13h real-world battery

Watch for

Linux needs significant work on this hardware
RAM is soldered, no upgrade later

Compare with other laptops

Linux: significant gaps, expand for details

Linux readiness Not rated

Not rated · Confidence: low · not enough verified data to score this honestly. · How we score

Specs

Specifications for ASUS Chromebook Plus CM34 Flip
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 7520C
GPU	AMD Radeon 610M (integrated)
RAM	8 GB (soldered, not upgradeable)
Storage	256 GB
Screen	14" 1920x1200 @ 60Hz, 300 nitsfine indoors, dim in direct sun
Weight	1.85 kgaverage weight
Battery	63 Wh, around 13 h real-world

Common questions

Does the ASUS Chromebook Plus CM34 Flip (CM3401, 2024) work with Linux?: Not cleanly: there are significant gaps, so we don't recommend it for Linux as-is. ChromeOS convertible with a 360-degree hinge and a garaged USI stylus.
What does the ASUS Chromebook Plus CM34 Flip (CM3401, 2024) cost?: RRP is about 499 USD (549 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
Is the ASUS Chromebook Plus CM34 Flip (CM3401, 2024) good for office and web work?: For office and web work we score it 7/10 on value and 5/10 on performance.
How heavy is the ASUS Chromebook Plus CM34 Flip (CM3401, 2024)?: 1.85 kg (4.08 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
What's the battery life like?: A 63 Wh pack, around 13 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 8/10.
Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?: RAM is soldered, so the 8 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 256 GB on this configuration.