Dell XPS 15 9520 vs. ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Dell XPS 15 9520 and ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA). 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.

Dell XPS 15 9520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 15 9520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful intel performance

solid build quality

good battery life

advanced thermal design

high base price

heavier than competitors

no full-size usb port

limited color options

ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

impressive oled display

fast performance specs

robust security features

long battery life

higher price point

limited graphics power

no ethernet port

scarce color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell XPS 15 9520 and ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell XPS 15 9520 vs. ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.44 cm x 23.014 cm x 1.854 cm 31.1 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.92 kg 990 g
Case Material - Magnesium-lithium alloy
Colour Silver Star black
DISPLAY Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" OLED
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus) 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 145 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 90 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Infinity Edge display, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.18 mm pixel pitch, Eyesafe technology 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 10-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 576 x 360 (infrared) Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.9 Megapixel (standard), 0.2 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features IR/RGB camera, 78.5 degrees Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 63 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 20 V, 6.5 A 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad 2.0
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4 / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB4 Gen 3x2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Micro-HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence), McAfee Small Business Security (30 days trial) McAfee, MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell XPS 15 9520 ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter, Micro HDMI to LAN adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Smart Cooling Technology, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0, FSC Mix
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Model Number - KMi711X
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