Dell Vostro 5481 vs. ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Vostro 5481 and ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Dell Vostro 5481 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Vostro 5481 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent keyboard comfort

adequate performance levels

average battery life

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

modest display brightness

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 5481 and ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Vostro 5481 vs. ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.49 cm x 23.2 cm x 1.82 cm 31.1 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 990 g
Case Material - Magnesium-lithium alloy
Colour Silver Star black
DISPLAY Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 157 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 90 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 1080p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3204 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features MaxxAudio Pro Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 63 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 2.31 A 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad 2.0
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4 / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
HDMI
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) -
SOFTWARE Dell Vostro 5481 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial) McAfee, MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Vostro 5481 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, fingerprint reader 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 - 80% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - KMi711X
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