ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust military-grade durability

efficient thermal design

comprehensive connectivity options

fast SSD storage

backlit keyboard feature

average battery life

modest display quality

limited graphics performance

heavier than competitors

ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact and lightweight

efficient multitasking

includes office 365

decent battery life

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

average build quality

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE) and ASUS L410MA (EK490TS)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE) vs. ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE) ASUS L410MA (EK490TS)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.34 cm x 21.56 cm x 1.92 cm 32.5 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 1.45 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Aluminum, plastic
Colour Black (bottom), star black (LCD cover), star black (top) Black (bottom), black (top), star black (LCD cover)
DISPLAY ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE) ASUS L410MA (EK490TS)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, WideView, Tru2Life, IPS-level ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE) ASUS L410MA (EK490TS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology -
MEMORY ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE) ASUS L410MA (EK490TS)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE) ASUS L410MA (EK490TS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE) ASUS L410MA (EK490TS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 605
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE) ASUS L410MA (EK490TS)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE) ASUS L410MA (EK490TS)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE) ASUS L410MA (EK490TS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE) ASUS L410MA (EK490TS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE) ASUS L410MA (EK490TS)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
VGA
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE) ASUS L410MA (EK490TS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE) ASUS L410MA (EK490TS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
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 -
Compliant Standards - UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, MIC, FCC, A-Tick
SAR Value - 0.576 W/kg (body), 0.576 W/kg (limb)
Repairability Index 6.7 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Model Number EB1035R -
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