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 Dell Latitude 3580 and ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 3580 vs. ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 3580 ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.9 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.33 cm 31.1 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 990 g
Case Material - Magnesium-lithium alloy
Colour - Star black
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 3580 ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" OLED
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (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 200 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare 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 Dell Latitude 3580 ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100U / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 3 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell Latitude 3580 ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Dell Latitude 3580 ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 3580 ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3246 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 3580 ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell Latitude 3580 ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 63 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 3580 ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19.5 V, 3.34 A 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Dell Latitude 3580 ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 3580 ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Interfaces LAN
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
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 (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 3580 ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial), McAfee SecurityCenter (30 days trial, digital delivery) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 3580 ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Micro HDMI to LAN adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington nano 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, Computrace ready from BIOS, Cortana support
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, FSC Mix
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - BQ1288X
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