ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust military-grade durability

efficient multitasking capabilities

comprehensive connectivity options

anti-glare display technology

lightweight, portable design

mediocre battery life

standard 250-nit brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high-resolution oled display

lightweight and portable

ample storage options

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

no sd card slot

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
70 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.69 cm x 21.45 cm x 1.99 cm 35.98 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.49 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Star black Cool silver
DISPLAY ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, WideView, NanoEdge display, 81% screen-to-body ratio Glossy, IPS-level, 84% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter
Sound Speaker, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Audio by Dirac Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 50 Watt
AC ADAPTER ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Hard drive password, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Computrace ready from BIOS System password, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS IceCool Plus, ASUS Antibacterial Guard
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH, TCO Certified 9.0, FSC Mix RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Model Number EBI5X HN058W
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