Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) 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.

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 Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) and ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
83 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.18 cm x 22.42 cm x 1.88 cm 31.1 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.46 kg 990 g
Case Material Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic Magnesium-lithium alloy
Colour Black Star black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14" OLED
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 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7130U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.1 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, NumberPad 2.0
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4 / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
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 (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - McAfee, MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Included Accessories USB-C 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 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, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested Smart Cooling Technology, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0, FSC Mix
SAR Value 0.948 W/kg (body), 0.948 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number - KMi711X
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