ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) vs. Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) and Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust military-grade durability

efficient multitasking capabilities

comprehensive connectivity options

lightweight and portable design

reasonable price point

average battery life

mediocre display quality

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, lightweight design

efficient thermal management

good battery life

high price point

limited port selection

noisy under load

average webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) and Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) vs. Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.34 cm x 21.56 cm x 1.92 cm 35.6 cm x 24.85 cm x 2.24 cm
Weight 1.46 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Aluminum
Colour Black (bottom), star black (LCD cover), star black (top) -
DISPLAY ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16" - AMOLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2400 (UHD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, thin bezel design, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration
PROCESSOR ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3250U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 4 MB 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Total Capacity - 2 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera - Yes - HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Sound Speaker, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Run Time - : up to 7 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 230 Watt
INPUT ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance Chiclet keyboard, white LED backlight, N-key rollover
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
VGA
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password, hard drive password, MIL-STD-810H tested WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) -
Repairability Index 6.7 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number EK0583R -
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