Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) and ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA). 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 ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

decent battery life

affordable price point

average display quality

modest graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

robust security features

efficient performance

long battery life

fast charging support

limited graphics capability

average display quality

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) and ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm 32.34 cm x 22.31 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom) -
Colour Black Star black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 14"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle Anti-glare, WideView, 85% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX450 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H-CG -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 2.0a
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - McAfee, MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS MIL-STD-810H tested, Cortana support
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - KII5X
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