ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) and ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA). 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 VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight design

strong overall performance

decent battery life

good thermal management

limited port selection

average sound quality

no dedicated gpu

higher price segment

ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

robust security features

fast SSD storage

advanced connectivity options

average display quality

no dedicated GPU

limited upgradeability

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) and ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm 31.1 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 990 g
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Magnesium-lithium alloy
Colour Quiet blue Star black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 14" OLED
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 90 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, Eye-Care Technology, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black Glossy, Wide-View (IPS), 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, Pantone Validated, 1 ms response rate, 90% screen-to-body ratio, HDR 600 True Black
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11370H / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features Dual stream (2x2) Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 63 Wh 63 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
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, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI 2.1
Micro-HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Micro HDMI to LAN adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password System password, hard drive password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Computrace ready from BIOS, Cortana support
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H RoHS, REACH, FSC Mix
Repairability Index 7.1 (out of 10) -
Model Number L1215W BQ1288X
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