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

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient AMD processors

comfortable keyboard design

good security features

reasonable price point

average display quality

no thunderbolt support

limited storage capacity

mediocre battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.34 cm x 21.56 cm x 1.92 cm 32.4 cm x 22.07 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.46 kg 1.64 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Aluminum
Colour Black (bottom), star black (LCD cover), star black (top) Black
DISPLAY ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3250U / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 8 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Speaker, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111GUS
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance Multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7)
Slots - 1 x M.2 Card (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
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, hard drive password, MIL-STD-810H tested Administrator password, power-on password, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) RoHS, GREENGUARD, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Repairability Index 6.7 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number EK0583R -
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