Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) and ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA). 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 X395 (20NM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) 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

efficient thermal management

average display brightness

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

higher price segment

ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust military-grade durability

efficient multitasking capabilities

comprehensive connectivity options

lightweight and portable design

reasonable price point

average battery life

mediocre display quality

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) and ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.19 cm x 21.72 cm x 1.69 cm 32.34 cm x 21.56 cm x 1.92 cm
Weight 1.28 kg 1.46 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide Aluminum, plastic
Colour Black Black (bottom), star black (LCD cover), star black (top)
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14"
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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 3250U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - SK Hynix 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
LAN (on supplied cable)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
VGA
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CDA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2 Power adapter
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, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
Repairability Index - 6.7 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Model Number - EK0583R
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