Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B3 Detachable (B3000DQ1A)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) and ASUS ExpertBook B3 Detachable (B3000DQ1A). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

bright, vivid display

higher price point

limited port selection

average graphics performance

no touchscreen option

ASUS ExpertBook B3 Detachable (B3000DQ1A) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B3 Detachable (B3000DQ1A) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

detachable versatile design

lightweight and portable

responsive touchscreen display

decent battery life

solid build quality

moderate processing power

limited storage capacity

basic graphics performance

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) and ASUS ExpertBook B3 Detachable (B3000DQ1A)
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B3 Detachable (B3000DQ1A) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) ASUS ExpertBook B3 Detachable (B3000DQ1A)
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.5 cm x 22.16 cm x 1.49 cm 26.03 cm x 17.21 cm x 0.9 cm
Weight 1.133 kg 590 g
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy Aluminium (LCD cover)
Colour Black paint Star black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) ASUS ExpertBook B3 Detachable (B3000DQ1A)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 10.5"
Touchscreen - Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 320 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 121% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, Low Power Glossy, WideView, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) ASUS ExpertBook B3 Detachable (B3000DQ1A)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 2.55 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 1 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) ASUS ExpertBook B3 Detachable (B3000DQ1A)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz -
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) ASUS ExpertBook B3 Detachable (B3000DQ1A)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) ASUS ExpertBook B3 Detachable (B3000DQ1A)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Qualcomm Adreno 618
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 13 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Four speakers, quad array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) ASUS ExpertBook B3 Detachable (B3000DQ1A)
Wireless NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) ASUS ExpertBook B3 Detachable (B3000DQ1A)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 38 Wh
Battery Life Up to 26 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) ASUS ExpertBook B3 Detachable (B3000DQ1A)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) ASUS ExpertBook B3 Detachable (B3000DQ1A)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Touchpad, detachable keyboard, stylus
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad Spill-resistant, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) ASUS ExpertBook B3 Detachable (B3000DQ1A)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) ASUS ExpertBook B3 Detachable (B3000DQ1A)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) ASUS ExpertBook B3 Detachable (B3000DQ1A)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Keyboard, USB-C power adapter, stand cover, MPP 2.0 garaged stylus
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Antibacterial Guard
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - HT0085X
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