ASUS X415JA (EK031T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X415JA (EK031T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

adequate performance

good connectivity options

average battery life

modest display quality

limited upgradeability

basic graphics capabilities

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS X415JA (EK031T) and ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE)
76 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS X415JA (EK031T) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS X415JA (EK031T) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.99 cm 35.8 cm x 23.65 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.73 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Transparent silver Black (bottom), star black (LCD cover), star black (top)
DISPLAY ASUS X415JA (EK031T) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
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 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle, 82% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS X415JA (EK031T) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS X415JA (EK031T) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS X415JA (EK031T) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS X415JA (EK031T) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS X415JA (EK031T) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS X415JA (EK031T) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS X415JA (EK031T) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT ASUS X415JA (EK031T) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS X415JA (EK031T) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS X415JA (EK031T) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS X415JA (EK031T) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE)
Included Accessories Power adapter, backpack, wired optical mouse Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint 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 System password System password, hard drive password, ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
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 Yes
Model Number - BQ2778X
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