Lenovo 14w (81MQ) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo 14w (81MQ) 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.

Lenovo 14w (81MQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 14w (81MQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

robust build quality

compact and portable

decent battery life

includes windows 10 pro

modest processor performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average display resolution

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 Lenovo 14w (81MQ) and ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
69 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo 14w (81MQ) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.8 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.77 cm 31.1 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.54 kg 990 g
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Magnesium-lithium alloy
Colour Mineral grey | Black Star black
DISPLAY Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
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 220 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 Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
CPU AMD A6 9220C / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache L2 - 1 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1666 MHz -
Rated Speed 1666 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Fixed focus Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Codec DA7219 -
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Qualcomm QCA6174A - M.2 Card -
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, anti-pry key caps Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
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 Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Included Accessories USB-C 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 Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested System password, hard drive password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Computrace ready from BIOS, Cortana support
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, REACH, FSC Mix
SAR Value 0.38 W/kg (body), 0.38 W/kg (limb) -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - BQ1288X
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