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

Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

sharp full HD display

solid overall performance

fast SSD storage

decent battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average sound quality

pricier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
70 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.69 cm x 21.45 cm x 1.99 cm 32.07 cm x 22.28 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.49 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Star black Silver
DISPLAY ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
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 -
Features Anti-glare, WideView, NanoEdge display, 81% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 6 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce MX150 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello Fixed focus
Sound Speaker, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Output: Audio by Dirac Output: JBL
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 55 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
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
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1/Thunderbolt 3/DisplayPort 1.2a (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader 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 Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH, TCO Certified 9.0, FSC Mix RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number EBI5X -
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