• Processor: Intel Core Ultra 5 115U (8 Cores / 10 Threads, up to 4.2 GHz) with Intel AI Boost NPU
• Display: 14" 2K WQXGA (2560 x 1600) 16:10 touchscreen, 120Hz, 500 nits, 100% DCI-P3, anti-glare, stylus support
• Memory: 16GB LPDDR5X 6400 MHz (on-board)
• Storage: 256GB NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD
• Operating System: ChromeOS
• Camera: 8.0MP web camera with a physical privacy shutter
• Ports:
• 2x Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C / USB4 / Power Delivery / DisplayPort)
• 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
• 1x HDMI 2.1
• 1x MicroSD card reader
• 1x 3.5mm audio combo jack
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Dual-Band 2x2 + Bluetooth
• Battery: 63WHrs, 3-cell Li-ion (charges via USB-C)
• Build & Weight: 1.30 kg (2.87 lbs), Fog Silver aluminum chassis, MIL-STD 810H military-grade durability
• Security: Fingerprint sensor and Titan C2 security chip
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Community Reviews
This ExpertBook CX54 open box deal stands out for strong specs at a low price, with the Core Ultra 5, 16GB LPDDR5X, touchscreen, and 2K display making it feel fast for everyday use. The Chromebook Plus hardware also appears capable of running Windows, though that path can bring driver and audio issues and may require BIOS flashing. Open box condition has ranged from nearly pristine to display model wear, so battery health and screen condition are the main things to check. A solid value if the unit you get is in good shape.
Common Questions (5)
The Core Ultra 5, 16GB LPDDR5X, and touchscreen specs are strong enough for Windows 11, but Windows installs can run into driver issues on some components. Audio and power-saving features may not work correctly, and some installs may require flashing the BIOS.
Battery health has ranged from about 83% with 425-435 charge cycles to 93% with 2 cycles and 99% on a near-unused unit. Open-box units can therefore arrive anywhere from heavily used display-model condition to nearly new.
Many units have arrived with no screen burn-in and no scratches, but some open-box examples have shown heavy external scratches. Checking the display before leaving the store is important, especially because display-model units can have wear.
Chromebook diagnostics can show battery details clearly: open Diagnostics in the launcher/explorer and click Battery. That view lists the battery information, including health and cycle count.
Yes, several open-box units included AI Pro, and one pickup specifically reported 1 year of AI Pro. The listing can therefore come with the subscription bundled in, but it appears to vary by unit.
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As per another comment why not just buy a windows laptop, a windows laptop with this config currently is quite a bit more so I understand why people are looking at this option. this is slickdeals after all, not letsjustthrowourmoneyaway.com
There are still a few available at the Chicago Burbank location.
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the only one I've found so far is "open box - good" condition unit 3 hours drive away. Worth it for a chance at GoogleBook OS? lol...
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