Dell Vostro 3520 vs. ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Dell Vostro 3520 and ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA). 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.

Dell Vostro 3520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Vostro 3520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

robust build quality

decent processor performance

good battery life

comfortable keyboard

average display quality

limited graphics capability

heavier design

fewer USB-C ports

ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

impressive oled display

fast performance specs

robust security features

long battery life

higher price point

limited graphics power

no ethernet port

scarce color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Vostro 3520 and ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Vostro 3520 vs. ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Vostro 3520 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 23.556 cm x 1.899 cm 31.1 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.83 kg 990 g
Case Material - Magnesium-lithium alloy
Colour Carbon black Star black
DISPLAY Dell Vostro 3520 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" OLED
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 140 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 90 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 35 ms response rate, 0.17925 mm pixel pitch 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Dell Vostro 3520 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell Vostro 3520 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Dell Vostro 3520 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Vostro 3520 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 78.6 degrees Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Vostro 3520 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H -
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell Vostro 3520 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 63 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Vostro 3520 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Input AC 100-240 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 Vostro 3520 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad 2.0
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Vostro 3520 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4 / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Micro-HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Dell Vostro 3520 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence), McAfee Business Protection (1-year) McAfee, MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Vostro 3520 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
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 - Smart Cooling Technology, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0, FSC Mix
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Model Number - KMi711X
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