Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) and ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA). 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 L13 (20R4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

compact and portable

reliable performance

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

higher price segment

ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

extremely lightweight

long battery life

robust security features

fast SSD storage

premium build quality

high price point

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) and ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm 32 cm x 20.3 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.38 kg 880 g
Case Material Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour Black Star black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, WideView, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display, thin bezel design, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Ethernet
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh 66 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.1 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
Micro-HDMI
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Sleeve, USB-C power adapter, Micro HDMI to LAN adapter
Cables Included - Micro-HDMI to LAN cable
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card 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-810G tested System password, hard drive password, ErgoLift
Compliant Standards RoHS BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC, RoHS, MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value 0.98 W/kg (body), 0.98 W/kg (limb) 0.137 W/kg (body), 0.137 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Model Number - BM0397R
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