Lenovo ThinkPad L450 vs. ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L450 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 L450 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L450 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

solid performance base

affordable price point

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics power

no touchscreen option

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 L450 and ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L450 vs. ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L450 ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.43 cm 32.34 cm x 22.31 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour - Star black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L450 ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology 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 220 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, WideView, 85% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L450 ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 12-core
Cache 3 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L450 ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 -
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L450 ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L450 ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L450 ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L450 ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 63 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L450 ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L450 ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L450 ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
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 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L450 ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - McAfee, MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L450 ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CBA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip 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 Hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested MIL-STD-810H tested, Cortana support
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - KII5X
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