ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comprehensive connectivity options

comfortable keyboard

affordable price

mediocre display

average battery life

basic graphics

heavy design

ASUS R465JA (EK399TS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS R465JA (EK399TS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

solid battery life

fast boot times

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

limited storage capacity

modest graphics performance

no backlit keyboard.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE) and ASUS R465JA (EK399TS)
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE) vs. ASUS R465JA (EK399TS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE) ASUS R465JA (EK399TS)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 23.65 cm x 1.94 cm 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.73 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic -
Colour Black (bottom), star black (LCD cover), star black (top) Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom)
DISPLAY ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE) ASUS R465JA (EK399TS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE) ASUS R465JA (EK399TS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE) ASUS R465JA (EK399TS)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE) ASUS R465JA (EK399TS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE) ASUS R465JA (EK399TS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Speaker, microphone
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE) ASUS R465JA (EK399TS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE) ASUS R465JA (EK399TS)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE) ASUS R465JA (EK399TS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE) ASUS R465JA (EK399TS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE) ASUS R465JA (EK399TS)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE) ASUS R465JA (EK399TS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE) ASUS R465JA (EK399TS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password, hard drive password, ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested System password
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) -
Repairability Index 6.6 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number BQ2778X -
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