Not really built for remote workers.
Updated June 2026
ASUS 14 (Celeron N4500, 4GB, 512GB)
ASUS · 14 (Celeron N4500, 4GB, 512GB) · 2021
MX$7,500 – MX$9,167
approximate range, Mexico street price
Remote Worker SelvaScore
33 / 100
#1390 of 1579 ranked for this lens
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Weight
1.30 kg
Battery
8.0 hr
Display
14.0" 1920x1080
RAM
4 GB
Storage
512 GB
SelvaScore breakdown for Remote Workers
What Remote Workers need from a laptop, and where this one lands. These SelvaScores change with the use case lens you choose.
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42
Webcam Quality Visual CaptureHow clear the built-in webcam looks on video calls. Webcam sensor resolution, dynamic range, and image processing quality for video conferencing.
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49
Microphone Quality Auditory CaptureHow clearly the built-in microphone picks up your voice for calls and recordings. Microphone frequency response, noise rejection, and signal clarity for the integrated array.
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26
Port Speed Port Bandwidth CeilingHow fast data can move through the fastest ports — relevant for external SSDs and docking stations. Maximum port bandwidth available (Thunderbolt 4/USB4 40 Gbps) and count of high-bandwidth ports.
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25
Display Brightness Photometric LuminanceHow bright the screen gets — higher is better for outdoor use or sunny rooms. Peak sustained brightness in nits (cd/m²) under SDR full-screen conditions.
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25
System Memory RAM CapacityHow much RAM the laptop has for running apps, browser tabs, and background processes simultaneously. Total installed DRAM capacity in GB; determines multi-application concurrency ceiling.
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28
Wi-Fi Quality Wireless Spectral EfficiencyHow fast and reliable the Wi-Fi connection is, especially on congested or busy networks. Wi-Fi standard generation (Wi-Fi 6/6E/7), MIMO configuration, and measured real-world throughput.
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55
Battery Life Autonomous RuntimeHow long the laptop lasts on a single charge during typical everyday use. Runtime under mixed workload normalized to battery capacity and platform power draw.
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44
Keyboard Feel Tactile ActuationHow the keyboard feels to type on — key travel, tactile feedback, and overall typing comfort. Key travel depth (mm), actuation force (gf), and tactile bump quality assessment.
Objective profile of the laptop
How this laptop performs, regardless of the use case lens you choose. The same ten objective ratings for every buyer.
GraphicsGPU
19
Handles the visual heavy lifting: gaming, video editing, and anything 3D or design-related.Dedicated graphics performance for real-time 3D, GPU-accelerated rendering, and video encode/decode.
PerformanceCPU
24
How quickly the laptop opens apps, switches between them, and powers through demanding work.CPU performance across single-thread latency, multi-core processing power, and thermally sustained load.
ScreenDisplay
38
How clear, bright, and colorful the screen is, and how comfortable it stays in different lighting.Panel quality across brightness, contrast, color accuracy, resolution, refresh rate, and glare handling.
MemoryRAM
15
How many programs, browser tabs, and files the laptop can keep open at once without slowing down.Working memory capacity and bandwidth for holding active applications, tabs, and datasets.
StorageStorage
30
The room for your files, photos, and apps, plus how quickly everything loads and saves.Storage capacity and SSD read/write speed governing available space and file and application load times.
PortsConnectivity
19
How easily it docks to monitors and devices without dongles, and how stable the connection stays on calls.Port selection and Wi-Fi standard for adapter-free external displays and peripherals, plus stable call connectivity.
SoundMultimedia
36
How good the webcam and microphone are for clear, professional video calls without echo or grainy video.Webcam image quality and microphone clarity for professional video calls without echo or distortion.
KeyboardInput
26
How nice the keyboard is to type on and how smooth and accurate the trackpad is.Keyboard key travel and feedback, plus trackpad size and tracking accuracy for typing and navigation.
MobilityMobility
64
How light and portable the laptop is, and how long the battery lasts on the go.Weight, thickness, and battery endurance determining portability and untethered runtime.
BuildChassis
23
How sturdy the build is, and how cool and quiet it stays under heavy use.Structural rigidity, thermal management, and acoustic behavior under sustained load.
How it ranks in every lens
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Technical profile
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Processor & Graphics
| Processor | Celeron N4500 |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
Display
| Display | 14.0" 1920x1080 |
Memory & Storage
| Memory | 4 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB |
Software & Battery
| OS | Windows |
| Battery | 8.0 hr |
| Weight | 1.30 kg |
Processor
| CPU | Celeron N4500 · 2c · Class other |
Graphics
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics |
Display
| Screen | 14.0" · 1920x1080 · UNKNOWN |
| Color gamut | unknown |
Memory
| RAM | 4 GB DDR4 |
| Soldered | Yes |
Storage
| Capacity | 512 GB |
| Type | unknown |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | unknown |
| HDMI | Yes |
Build & chassis
| Material | Unknown |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Weight | 1.30 kg |
| Thickness | 18 mm |
Battery & power
| Battery | 8.0 hr |
Input
| Backlit keyboard | Yes |
Software
| OS | Windows |
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How we ranked these
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